Stablecoins now 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa crypto tx volume: Chainalysis
Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption.
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Bitcoin traders see $54K BTC price or lower amid Middle East tensions
BTC price expectations get flipped on their head as geopolitical uncertainty rocks Bitcoin and risk assets.
OpenAI’s new updates enhance voice and vision capabilities of AI
OpenAI has released a series of updates aimed at improving its AI models with advanced voice and vision features for real-time conversations and better image recognition.
AI can save humanity, but only if the people control it — Ben Goertzel
Decentralizing and democratizing AGI is the best way to prevent corporations and militaries from abusing its incredible power, SingularityNET’s CEO tells The Agenda.
Telegram has been disclosing user IPs since 2018, Durov says
Telegram’s disclosure process of IP addresses and phone numbers was in place “long before last week,” CEO Pavel Durov said.
Fidelity Ethereum ETF records largest daily outflows since launch
The Fidelity Ethereum Fund recorded outflows of $25 million on Oct. 1, the highest daily record among US-based spot Ether ETFs, excluding Grayscale.
Apple, Google will use AI to maintain dominance — Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest
Still, ARK Invest’s chief futurist questioned whether Apple and Google will manage to introduce performant AI features with their current strategies.
Australian feds ’deciphered' seed phrase to access suspect’s crypto
The Australian Federal Police said an analyst cracked the seed phrase to a crypto account belonging to the alleged creator of an organized crime messaging app.
Bitcoin ETFs see biggest outflow in a month as Middle East tensions surge
The outflow reversed an eight-day trend of consecutive inflows totaling $1.4 billion.
Over 80% of 2022 crypto startups are still kicking despite market chaos
More than 1,200 crypto startups raised funds during a tumultuous year of crypto collapses, and 80% of these projects are still building today, according to Lattice Fund.
Hacker pleads guilty to stealing $37M in crypto via ‘cyber intrusion’
Evan Frederick Light faces up to 20 years behind bars for each charge, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran ‘will pay’ for attack
The price of Bitcoin fell around $4,000 after Iran fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
Has the crypto market bottomed? Look out for these 5 keywords
Is the crypto market primed to rebound? Santiment believes several words uttered on social media could hold the answer.
Crypto group COPA launches bid to stop blockchain ‘patent trolls’
The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance has launched a campaign targeting “patent trolls,” arguing that they block the path to crypto innovation.
Proton says Swan Bitcoin lawsuit is ‘fatally flawed,' seeks dismissal
The ex-Swan employees at Proton Management said Swan Bitcoin’s mining lawsuit is baseless because 2040 Energy operated as a “separate entity.”
Solana DApps volume increased by 46% in a week — Is $180 SOL the next stop?
An uptick in Solana’s network activity and upcoming project launches could send SOL price higher.
Bitcoin metrics reset and point to ‘major move’ in Q4 — Analysts
Analysts say Bitcoin’s prolonged downtrend reset its key price metrics, setting BTC up for a stellar Q4 performance.
Hut 8 pays off $38M Anchorage Digital loan as it looks at AI expansion
Anchorage Digital converted the debt into common stock at a 51% premium.
Bitwise has filed an XRP ETF
The crypto-focused asset manager filed the exchange-traded fund application in the state of Delaware.
CME’s Bitcoin Friday Futures launch with 31K contracts on day one
CME’s new derivatives product allows market participants to hedge or speculate on Bitcoin price movements in the short term.
MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region
Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin.
Hashdex files amended S-1 for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF
The filing signals progress toward a possible spot cryptocurrency index ETF listing in the US.
Crypto hackers steal $750M in Q3 2024, as losses grow by 9.5% — CertiK
Q3 2024 saw a decline in the number of crypto hacks, but the value of assets stolen spiked, with $753 million lost across 155 incidents.
EigenLayer’s EIGEN cracks top 100 market rank in trading debut
EigenLayer’s native token unlocked at 5:00 am UTC on Oct. 1 and has been trading at just under $4 per token, or around a $6.5 billion fully diluted value.
Hamster Kombat tappers evolve with Swipe-to-Earn + Axie Pals Tamagotchis: Web3 Gamer
Hamster Kombat is “lighthearted and fun” but tap-to-earn gameplay is evolving; gamers playing 80-hrs a week to win a $100K prize: Web3 Gamer.
Stop panicking about Wrapped Bitcoin — Mint Coinbase’s cbBTC instead
Concerns about wBTC’s planned custody shakeup are overblown. For added safety, cbBTC is the best alternative.
Kamala Harris knows crypto voters are up for grabs: New polls confirm
New polling suggests crypto voters could have a meaningful impact on the outcome of the election, and they're still divided on who to vote for.
Binance ‘fully available’ in Argentina after VASP registration
Binance becomes fully operational in Argentina after securing registration with the country’s securities regulator.
3 signs that Bitcoin’s Q3 close was bullish
Bitcoin may not be embracing "Uptober" with a bang, but there are plenty of reasons to be bullish on BTC price performance.
Europe gathers global experts to draft ‘Code of Practice’ for AI
The EU is bringing together top global experts to draft the first “Code of Practice” for general-purpose AI models, setting new standards for transparency and risk management under its AI Act.