As I’ve been closely following AI and crypto developments, I am sharing some of the most interesting updates from the past few weeks (June 16 - July 7, 2025). Here’s what caught my attention:
🤖 AI Development & Tools
Claude Code Evolution
- Claude Code Pro Tip: Custom Slash Commands - Track todos, file changes, learnings, and next steps ( @iannuttall )
- Using Gemini CLI with Claude Code - Leverage 1M context window for codebase research ( @iannuttall )
- Background Tasks in Claude Code
- Enable background tasks with
ENABLE_BACKGROUND_TASKS=1( @iannuttall ) - Claude Code Creators Join Cursor - @bcherny and @_catwu leave Anthropic for Cursor AI ( @ryancarson )
OpenAI Updates
- O3-Pro on Genspark (~$20/mo, paid annually) - OpenAI o3-pro now with unlimited use on Genspark Plus. They also give you 1-2 o3-pro queries per day on free plan, which is what i’m using. Only place I found with free access to o3-pro. ( @genspark_ai )
- ChatGPT on WhatsApp - Image generation available via 1-800-ChatGPT ( @OpenAI )
- API Primitives Update - Centrally manage, version, and optimize prompts across Playground, API, Evals ( @OpenAIDevs )
- OpenAI DoD Contract - $200M contract to provide AI tools to Department of Defense ( @unusual_whales )
Google/Gemini Breakthrough
- Gemini 2.5 Pro Free Tier - Back in the free tier of the API ( @OfficialLoganK )
- Scheduled Actions in Gemini - Pro/Ultra users can now schedule recurring tasks ( @GeminiApp )
- MCP Support for AI Studio - Google working on Model Context Protocol support ( @testingcatalog )
💰 Crypto & Finance Evolution
Trading Infrastructure
- Coinbase Perpetual Futures - Launching July 21 for BTC and ETH, CFTC compliant, 24/7 trading ( @brian_armstrong )
- Real World Asset Tokenization - Robinhood Chain: First Ethereum L2 optimized for trading real-world assets via Arbitrum ( @vladtenev )
- Figma’s Bitcoin Strategy - $70M in Bitcoin ETFs, board approved for $30M more ( @tier10k )
Mainstream Adoption Signals
- Bitcoin as Mortgage Asset - Federal Housing Finance Agency officially recognizes crypto for mortgages ( @BitcoinMagazine )
- Satoshi-Era Wallets Awakening - 8 dormant wallets move $8.6B in BTC after 14 years ( @WatcherGuru )
🛠️ DevTools
Cursor AI Revolution
- Cursor Mobile View - Create tasks, manage projects from phone ( @kregenrek )
- Community Explosion - 29 meetups planned through mid-August ( @ericzakariasson )
Practical Dev Tips
- .gitignore Pattern
- Use
*.local.*for temporary files and outputs ( @mattpocockuk ) - Use Bun for Speed - Faster compilation than npm/yarn with parallel package installation ( @claude_code )
- Desktop Notifications - ntfy: Send notifications via simple HTTP/REST API ( @tom_doerr )
🚀 Product Launches
AI-Powered Creation Tools
- Nvidia PartPacker 3D - Generate editable 3D objects from single image with separate parts ( @victormustar )
- OmniGen2 Image Editor - Open source Photoshop-grade edits without affecting rest of image ( @deedydas )
- Firecrawl’s Perplexity Clone - Open source AI search with cited sources ( @firecrawl_dev )
Platform Integrations
- ElevenLabs MCP Support - Connect AI agents to Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail instantly ( @elevenlabsio )
- Anthropic Desktop Extensions - One-click MCP server installation for Claude Desktop ( @AnthropicAI )
📊 Infrastructure & Performance
Major Technical Achievements
- macOS Container Support - Native container support without Docker in macOS 26 Beta ( @jaydrogers ) and h/t James Qualls for the notice.
- Ethereum Gigagas Era - Justin Drake unveils roadmap targeting 10,000 TPS ( @WhaleInsider )
- Helium Network Milestone - 1M daily active users, $300k HNT burned ( @amirhaleem )
Cost Revelations
- Figma’s AWS Bill - $300k/day AWS costs revealed in S-1 filing ( @DanielLockyer )
🌟 Notable Industry Moves
- Nikita Bier to X - Joining as Head of Product after “posting to the top” ( @nikitabier )
- Meta’s Superintelligence Team - Zuckerberg announces new team with hires from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google ( @kyliebytes )
- Jack’s Weekend Project - bitchat: Bluetooth mesh network chat with IRC vibes ( @jack ). I tried it out but need someone else in range to fully try it.
💡 Randomness
- Mosquito Laser Defense - Startup using lidar and lasers to eliminate mosquitos in homes ( @ritwikpavan )
This curated summary focuses on the most impactful developments from my X likes (June 16 - July 7, 2025), emphasizing actionable insights in AI tooling, crypto infrastructure, and developer productivity. Hope you find something useful here!