Trends for March 18, 2025

Below is a concise roundup of today's key tech trends and insights categorized by industry.

AI News

  • Orion Security emerges from stealth using LLMs to track your enterprise’s data flow and stop it from leaking out
    Beyond catching malicious insiders, Orion also distinguishes between human errors and external attackers for specificity.
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  • Halliday raises $20 million to build AI agents that operate safely on blockchain
    Halliday secures $20 million to develop secure AI agents for blockchain, solving critical safety challenges for enterprise applications with immutable guardrails and automated workflows.
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  • Baidu delivers new LLMs ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 undercutting DeepSeek, OpenAI on cost — but they’re not open source (yet)
    Baidu has announced plans to integrate ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 into its broader ecosystem, including Baidu Search and the Wenxiaoyan app.
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  • Mistral AI drops new open-source model that outperforms GPT-4o Mini with fraction of parameters
    France's Mistral AI launches an efficient open-source model that outperforms Google and OpenAI offerings with just 24 billion parameters, challenging U.S. tech giants' dominance in artificial intelligence.
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  • Inworld AI showcases AI case studies as they move to production
    While impressive in controlled demos, today’s AI technologies expose critical limitations when transitioning to production-ready games.
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Web3 News

  • Crypto Regulatory Clarity Top Catalyst For Industry Growth: Coinbase & EYP Survey
    Insights on regulatory clarity pushing industry growth and market confidence.
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  • 21Shares Polkadot ETF Plan Progresses With Nasdaq Filing for Listing Approval
    Developments hint at broader acceptance and growth potential for alternative investment products within the crypto market.
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  • Microsoft Raises Alarm of Malware Targeting Coinbase, MetaMask Wallets
    Concerns escalate as Microsoft highlights new malware threats aimed at popular crypto wallets, urging greater security measures.
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  • Crypto Market Maker Keyrock Launches U.S. Entity as Regulatory Climate Set to Improve
    The launch supports key infrastructure developments ahead of favorable regulatory changes, bolstering market dynamics.
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  • Michael Saylor's Strategy Funding More Bitcoin Purchases With New Preferred Stock
    Michael Saylor’s renewed investment strategy is set to amplify Bitcoin accumulation via preferred stock financing.
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Hedera News

  • Hedera and the HBAR Token: Full Analysis & Review
    In-depth insights into Hedera's HBAR token performance and market positioning.
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  • Patiently waiting for Hedera Block Nodes and Block Streams...
    Community sentiment remains positive as anticipation builds around new network features.
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  • Hedera Guardian Integrates Open-Source National Carbon Registry Initiated by UNDP
    This integration marks a significant step towards aligning Hedera with environmental sustainability initiatives.
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Every section provided robust news items today, highlighting significant developments across AI, Web3, and Hedera ecosystems. Stay tuned for more updates as these stories evolve!