defense

Pentagon

2026-10-01 10:46:13

Pentagon sets up Autonomous Warfare Command to oversee AI and drone capabilities

The U.S. Pentagon has announced the creation of an Autonomous Warfare Command, a new body tasked with overseeing military capabilities tied to artificial intelligence and drones. Techub, citing Crypto Briefing, said the move points to a key shift in how the U.S. military is approaching autonomous warfare. The report also said the new command could reshape global defense strategy. No further operational details were disclosed in the source material. The announcement centers on oversight of AI-related and unmanned systems within the military framework, with the Pentagon formally naming the unit the Autonomous Warfare Command.

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GoPro

2026-09-01 20:03:33

GoPro Shifts to AI Data Centers, Shares Surge 50% in a Day

GoPro, known for its action cameras, announced a pivot to AI data centers, leveraging its patents for growth in tech and defense. The news sent its stock price up over 50% in a single day.

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ETF

2026-08-26 16:06:05

Bloomberg and JPMorgan data point to AI and four other leading ETF themes for 2026

Techub News reported, citing data from Bloomberg and JPMorgan, that artificial intelligence, infrastructure, defense, space, and nuclear energy have emerged as the leading exchange-traded fund, or ETF, themes for 2026. The reading highlights where investor attention is clustering across thematic products tied to advanced technology and strategically important industries. The brief did not provide fund names, asset flows, or performance figures, but it identified five areas now standing out in the 2026 ETF theme lineup. The item was attributed to @Cointelegraph in the source text.

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U.S. military

2026-08-19 16:19:26

U.S. military confirms it is running a Bitcoin node to strengthen cybersecurity

The U.S. military has confirmed that it is running a Bitcoin node, according to a Techub News brief citing Crypto Briefing. The stated purpose is to strengthen cybersecurity. The report adds that the move highlights the strategic importance of blockchain technology in the defense sector. No further operational details were provided in the source brief, including which branch of the military is involved, where the node is being operated, or when the deployment began. Based on the information available, the confirmation centers on the military’s use of Bitcoin network infrastructure as part of a cybersecurity-related effort. The brief frames the development as a sign that blockchain technology is being recognized for its strategic value in national defense settings.

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crypto-kols

2026-07-24 06:55:15

Survey of 120 Shows Crypto KOLs Shifting to U.S. Stocks, With AI and Defense Leading

A private survey initiated by Korean crypto KOL Joshua found that 50 of 55 detailed respondents are actively trading U.S. stocks, with AI, defense, rare earths, energy and semiconductors drawing the most attention.

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Iran

2026-07-23 08:05:15

Iran Accepts Crypto Payments for Weapons Sales, a World First

Iran's Ministry of Defence Export Center (Mindex) has unveiled a policy allowing foreign governments to buy ballistic missiles, drones and warships with cryptocurrencies, aiming to bypass Western financial controls. The framework was proposed in 2025.

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Iran

2026-07-15 15:49:48

Iran says it has no plan for talks and is focused on defense

According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on July 15 that the country’s armed forces have made clear any aggression against Iranian territory would be met with a reciprocal response. The spokesperson added that Iran currently has no plan for negotiations and is focused on defense. The official also described a memorandum of understanding as a framework based on mutual commitments, saying that if the other side violates its obligations, Iran would also stop carrying out its own. The spokesperson said this is a principle Iran will continue to follow going forward.

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AI

2026-06-04 23:00:51

When AI Learns to 'Hack' DeFi: Escalating Threats Spur a Defense Revolution That Rewrites the Rules

AI is infiltrating DeFi, moving from assisting traders to showing hacker-like capabilities, tightening security challenges. But the same trend is fueling a defense revolution—using AI for automated auditing and real-time monitoring—reshaping safety rules across the ecosystem.

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