Daily TEA- MetaMask's Passive Income Play, OpenAI's Study Revolution, Tornado Cash Court Drama?

Stablecoin Staking Surge, AI Education Mode, Crypto Privacy Battle, Dorsey's Bluetooth App, China's Cheap AI Edge, and more.

Jul 30, 2025

Hello, dear TEA-mates, here's what you need to know today.

1. 💰 MetaMask Rolls Out Stablecoin Earn – Passive Income Straight in Your Wallet?

MetaMask has introduced Stablecoin Earn, a new feature enabling users to earn passive income on stablecoins like USDC and USDT directly within the MetaMask wallet. By integrating with staking providers, users can stake assets securely without transferring funds out, maintaining full control while generating yields. This addition leverages MetaMask's vast user base to simplify DeFi participation, focusing on accessibility and security for everyday crypto holders. Read More: MetaMask

☕ TEA For Thought: Staking within wallets. With such a large user base, the cash flow could be substantial!

2. 📚 OpenAI Debuts Study Mode – Turning ChatGPT into a True Tutor?

OpenAI has launched Study Mode in ChatGPT, a feature aimed at fostering critical thinking by prompting users with questions and withholding direct answers until they engage deeply with the material. Available to Free, Plus, Pro, and Team users, with Edu access forthcoming, it addresses educational concerns about AI undermining learning. VP of Education Leah Belsky emphasizes its role in encouraging committed students, amid evolving school policies on AI tools. Read More: TechCrunch

☕ TEA For Thought: “It will take a committed student to use Study Mode—the kids have to really want to learn, not just finish their assignment.” The future will be in the hands of those who seek knowledge. Truly, ask and you shall be answered. The problem becomes: how do we motivate students to ask, and what questions to ask?

3. ⚖️ Tornado Cash Founder Faces Court Over Controversial T-Shirt?

Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, appeared in court wearing a T-shirt from a 2019 event that prosecutors claim implies money laundering, amid his trial for conspiracy charges related to operating an unlicensed money transmitter and sanctions violations. The defense rested without Storm testifying, following testimonies from FBI, IRS, and hacking victims. The case highlights debates over developer liability for privacy tools misused by criminals. Read More: Cointelegraph

☕ TEA For Thought: One thing we've learned is not to joke with logos… Another thing is, if they think you are guilty, they will do whatever to prove you are guilty, so I guess it doesn’t matter. This case means so much to the developer world of Web3; it also means so much because it basically determines whether the very privacy of individuals is worth protecting—whether those who make the protection of users' privacy happen would be guilty if bad actors take advantage and misuse the technology.

4. 📱 Jack Dorsey's Bitchat Hits App Store – Bluetooth Messaging for the Masses?

Jack Dorsey's Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app, is now available on the iOS App Store, enabling communication within a 100-meter range without internet or cellular data. Developed with security researcher Alex Radocea, it features a simple interface with no login, ideal for events or emergencies. However, concerns include impersonation risks and fake Android versions on Google Play, with Dorsey warning users via X. Read More: TechCrunch

☕ TEA For Thought: We will see how it plays out. I tried it out. So far, no one’s around, nothing whatsoever… Not too impressed with the launch.

5. 🤖 China's GLM-4.5 AI – Cheaper Than DeepSeek, Open-Source Powerhouse?

Z.ai, previously Zhipu, unveiled GLM-4.5 at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, claiming lower costs than DeepSeek at 11 cents per million input tokens and 28 cents for output. The open-source model uses agentic AI for task breakdown, runs on eight Nvidia H20 chips, and supports Z.ai's $1.5 billion funding from investors like Alibaba. This positions China in the AI race despite U.S. restrictions. Read More: CNBC

☕ TEA For Thought: Of course it’s cheaper. That’s why the US should deregulate since the CCP is doing whatever it can to cheat and steal while Western countries are busy tying their own hands.

Prompt Tip of the Day

Force AI to admit when it doesn't know something:

 “If you cannot find a complete solution, you must not guess.”

"Can you fully answer this question? 
Summary: [your main findings] 
Details: [step-by-step with explanations] 
Gaps: [anything you're unsure about]"

After receiving your answer, ask:

“Now find any errors in that response.”

TEAHEE Moment

Stay sharp, stay informed. See you tomorrow.

TEA (The Era Arc)

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