Saudi Arabia partners with tech giants in $14.9B AI expansion
Saudi Arabia has committed $14.9 billion to AI through global tech partnerships, including Google, Lenovo and Alibaba, as it aims to become a regional AI hub.
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UK landfill site containing $768M Bitcoin hard drive to close: Report
A Welsh landfill site where a hard drive purportedly containing 8,000 Bitcoin is buried is set to shut.
‘Bitcoin... is cooked’ — ETH researcher sparks debate over ‘sound money’
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake says ETH issuance will decrease while the Bitcoin network will eventually be hampered by its supply cap, leading to debate on X.
Trump’s acting CFPB chief cuts off funding, suspends some oversight
Trump pick Russell Vought has effectively wound down the agency after taking over the CFPB just days ago.
OpenAI CEO: Costs to run each level of AI falls 10x every year
Lower-cost AI could lead to lower-cost products but more expensive luxury items, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Bitcoin stumbles as Trump announces 25% steel and aluminum tariffs
Crypto markets have been steadily recovering after a brief dip in the wake of more tariff announcements from US President Donald Trump.
Central African Republic video flagged ‘suspicious’ as token hits $527M
Faustion-Archange Touadera has announced the launch of an official memecoin for the Central African Republic on X, but skeptics and two AI deepfake detectors are dubious.
XRP futures open interest drops 37% — Are altcoin traders jumping ship?
XRP saw a double-digit drop in its futures open interest, but is it a sign that the altcoin’s triple-digit rally is ending?
Current chain abstraction methods are fragmenting crypto — Web3 exec
Industry executives and competing firms are still grappling with abstracting away the complexities of blockchain for the end user.
Strategy's Michael Saylor posts BTC chart after one-week break
Data from SaylorTracker shows that Strategy is currently sitting on nearly $15 billion of unrealized gains on its Bitcoin holdings.
Pump.fun co-founder says most altcoins serve same purpose as memes
"Expecting the same playbook from last cycle to work again just doesn’t seem realistic," Pump.fun co-founder Alon Cohen wrote on X.
What is Tether (USDt), and how does it work?
USDt explained for beginners: Learn how Tether works, why it’s popular and how it stacks up against other stablecoins.
The lessons learned at Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Congressional hearings
The new majority party cast the former administration’s bank regulators as bullies operating in the shadows, yet surprising agreements were found.
Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset gains traction in US as states adopt
US states are introducing Bitcoin reserve bills, fueling speculation about a global accumulation race as institutions and governments adopt BTC as a reserve asset.
Ethereum an 'obvious buy' as accumulation addresses see record $883M ETH inflow
Ethereum inflow spikes often precede rallies, like the 35% surge after February 2023’s record inflows.
Austin University to launch $5M Bitcoin fund with 5-year HODL strategy: Report
The university’s endowment fund will aim for a minimum five-year Bitcoin holding strategy, citing its long-term potential.
Coinbase CEO calls for blockchain-based US treasury, as DOGE saves billions
Elon Musk’s DOGE agency has saved US taxpayers $36 billion, prompting crypto leaders to push for blockchain-based government spending transparency.
Bitcoin OG sees $700K BTC price, $16K Ethereum in this ‘Valhalla’ cycle
Bitcoin at $350,000 and an $8,000 Ether price are "base cases" for Abra's Bill Barhydt.
Quantum computing will bring lost Bitcoin 'back in circulation' — Tether CEO
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino claims quantum computing will hack Bitcoin in "lost wallets" and return it to circulation — a move one trader warns could drag Bitcoin back to the "stone ages."
TradFi will keep its distance until DeFi becomes a manageable risk
Traditional finance remains cautious of decentralized finance, but there are opportunities for collaboration.
Crypto VC mulls whether market is 'near the bottom'
Crypto venture capitalist Felix Hartmann believes the altcoin market’s pullback to “long-term trendlines” combined with sustained negative funding rates, may signal a market bottom.
Has altseason finished? XRP ETF applications flood in, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 2 – 8
Is altcoin season potential still alive or running out of steam? XRP ETF filings flood in, and more: Hodler’s Digest
DeepSeek solidified open-source AI as a serious contender — AI founder
Dr. Ala Shaabana, co-founder of the OpenTensor Foundation, said open-source AI development began to catch up with centralized AI in 2022.
Total cryptos on CoinMarketCap near 11 million, market oversaturated?
Mindshare is a critical aspect of investing and price speculation across all asset classes — particularly cryptocurrencies.
Privacy isn't a luxury in crypto; it's a necessity — Midnight CEO
Ensuring privacy and safeguarding transparency in blockchain technology is a delicate balancing act for firms in the industry.
How to trade memecoins in 2025
To best trade memecoins in 2025, research the latest market trends, use DEXs, monitor social media sentiment, and apply risk management strategies to avoid significant losses.
AI compute cannot create a new class system
As AI compute becomes increasingly valuable, there is a need for a more inclusive AI economy to ensure equitable distribution of AI’s benefits across society.
AI agents will expedite Web3 gaming adoption
AI will drive Web3 adoption, offering personalized coaching, fan support and community engagement.
How to modify or cancel a pending Ethereum transaction
If you have a pending Ethereum transaction that hasn’t been confirmed yet, you can either speed it up or cancel it.
Coinbase’s $420B AUM exceeds 21st largest US bank — Armstrong
“If you think of us more like a brokerage, we’d be the 8th largest brokerage today by AUM,” wrote Armstrong.