The PGA Tour is making a strategic drive into the blockchain gaming market with PGA Tour Rise, an officially licensed mobile game set for a 2026 launch. Developed in partnership with Skale Network, NODE Foundation, and Solis Interactive, this free-to-play title will leverage Skale’s layer-3 network on Coinbase’s Base to enable trading of tokenized golf equipment and real-world rewards. This move places the PGA alongside other major sports leagues like FIFA and the NFL in embracing crypto-powered fan experiences, signaling a significant shift in how sports organizations engage with digital assets and gaming.
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0 posts last weekSolana’s Kled AI Dumps $800K Tokens Post Buyback Pledge
Two Solana wallets tied to Kled AI moved 58.25M KLED tokens ($800K) days after announcing a $500K buyback plan, dispersing them across 99 wallets. On-chain analysis shows most tokens were converted to USDC, with $221K sold via ChangeNOW. Kled AI founder Avi Patel confirmed the sales, citing expenses, but failed to notify the community. The moves impacted KLED’s price, which rose 30% despite the sell-off. Critics warn such buybacks risk becoming exit liquidity for insiders, with regulators yet to address the practice. The incident highlights transparency gaps in crypto projects.
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President Trump’s recent executive orders deregulating commercial drones have sparked concerns among national security experts, who warn of increased risks of surveillance, terrorism, and swarm-style attacks. The Ukraine conflict has demonstrated how inexpensive drones can be weaponized, with Ukrainian forces using modified quadcopters to strike Russian airbases. Similar tactics are emerging globally, from insurgent groups in Sudan to Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran. U.S. officials fear ‘Spiderweb’-style swarm attacks on critical infrastructure, while industry leaders stress the need for proactive policy and counter-drone technology to balance innovation with security. The orders aim to close regulatory gaps but may inadvertently fuel an autonomous arms race.
about Trump's Drone Deregulation Sparks Security FearsJack O’Holleran: SKALE’s Vision for Gas-Free Ethereum Scaling
Jack O’Holleran, founder of SKALE Network, is reshaping Ethereum scalability with gas-free, elastic sidechains. A former football player and startup entrepreneur, Jack entered crypto in 2011, later identifying Ethereum’s scalability limitations as a critical flaw. Partnering with physicist Stan Kladko, he developed SKALE to offer modular, fee-free sidechains. Beyond tech, Jack balances family life and a vision for blockchain simplicity, advocating for ‘invisible’ infrastructure. SKALE’s 2025 BITE Protocol aims to combat MEV exploitation, reinforcing its stability-first ethos. Despite competition and skepticism, SKALE has attracted diverse developers, with Jack focusing on trust-building over hype. His leadership underscores a commitment to functional, long-term solutions in crypto.
about Jack O’Holleran: SKALE’s Vision for Gas-Free Ethereum ScalingCZ Proposes Dark Pool DEX to Combat MEV in DeFi
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has proposed a decentralized exchange (DEX) model that conceals order books and user positions to mitigate front-running and liquidation risks, particularly in perpetual futures markets. Drawing inspiration from traditional finance’s dark pools, CZ suggested using zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography to obscure trade data until execution. The idea has sparked debate, with some projects like Tristero, 0x0, and SKALE already working on privacy-focused solutions, while critics argue that hidden order books contradict DeFi’s transparency ethos. The discussion follows high-profile liquidations, such as trader James Wynn’s $100 million loss, which exposed vulnerabilities in current market structures.
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