ICP project achieved a first by hosting ‘fully onchain’ AI model
An AI company deployed OpenAI’s GPT-2 on the ICP blockchain aiming to test new ways to train, maintain and deploy AI models.
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Bitcoin holdings of publicly listed firms increased to $20B in one year: Data
A survey showed that 26% of institutional investors and wealth managers support Bitcoin’s use case as a reserve asset.
Wazirx Files for Moratorium in Singapore Court to Address Users’ Crypto Balances
OpenAI supports California bill on marking AI content — Report
After previously opposing another AI-related bill, SB 1047, OpenAI has expressed support for AB 3211, which would require watermarks on AI-generated content.
Telegram CEO and brother’s arrest warrants were issued in March: Report
The news comes hours after a report revealed that Durov’s phone was hacked back in 2017, a year before he met with the French president.
WazirX Asks Singapore Court for 6 Months to Restructure Liabilities as CoinSwitch Weighs Legal Action
Indian rival CoinSwitch said it is likely to sue the hacked crypto exchange, where $9.6 million worth of deposits were held.
Bitcoin ETFs Saw the Largest Outflow in Over Three Weeks
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $127 million in net outflows on Tuesday, marking the largest single-day withdrawal since Aug. 6. The outflow ended an eight-day streak of positive inflows totalling $756 million.On Tuesday…
First Mover Americas: TON Blockchain Resumes After 6-Hour Outage
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 28, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Institutional Investors Continue to Increase Digital Asset Allocation: Economist Report
The report, commissioned by OKX, shows that a growing number of institutional investors are examining new digital asset products for their portfolio
BNB Chain to grow stablecoin ecosystem with new cross-chain bridge
BNB Chain will also create a liquidity pool to allow transfers from other chains as part of its efforts to grow its stablecoin ecosystem.
Hong Kong Markets Authority Opens Its Tokenization Sandbox and Major Institutions Dive In
HSBC bank completed three proof of concepts in Hong Kong's Ensemble sandbox.
BTC price at 11x S&P 500 signals Bitcoin is 'rolling over' — Analyst
Bitcoin may still be the "fastest horse" in the risk asset race, but its signals are anything but encouraging for bulls, says Bloomberg's Mike McGlone.
Buying Bitcoin Now Is Like Getting It Below $10,000 In 2019: Experts
Bitcoin is weaving through a consolidation phase since marking a new all-time high of $73,777 in mid-March. Since then, Bitcoin’s daily closing prices have exhibited significant restraint, never sealing above $71,500 and maintaining a floor above…
Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund
Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and…
South Korean crypto CEO stabbed in court during Haru Invest fraud trial
The courtroom stabbing comes weeks after a Chinese gang robbed over $2 million worth of crypto at gunpoint in a luxury estate in Thailand.
Ignition Casino is Offering Poker Tournaments with Big Prize Money and Cryptocurrencies
Ignition Casino is taking the online poker world by storm. It offers an impressive lineup of tournaments that cater to players of all skill levels and bankrolls. With the potential for big prize money and a wide variety of games, Ignition Casino is…
Cardano Blockchain Heads for 'Chang Hard Fork,' Biggest Upgrade in Two Years
The main feature of the upgrade is to give Cardano the ability to introduce on-chain governance features.
Fed’s ‘sugar high’ may propel Bitcoin surge: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes connects Federal Reserve actions to a short-lived economic boost with ripple effects on Bitcoin and broader crypto markets, underscoring risks from yen carry trade unwinds.
Starknet rolls out parallel execution in latest update
Starknet’s v0.13.2 upgrade brings faster transactions with parallel execution, redefining Layer 2 scaling on Ethereum.
Floki Bullish Breakout Ignites: Could A 96% Surge Be Next?
Of late, Floki has been in the headlines, with investors apparently mixing this frenzy with a mix of technical analysis and improving on-chain data. Floki, a meme coin named after Elon Musk’s Shiba Inu dog, is making waves within the crypto…
Durov’s phone hacked in 2017, a year before meeting with Macron: Report
Pavel Durov was reportedly offered to move Telegram to Paris during his meeting with the French president in 2018.
Bitfarms assumes control of 120 MW mining mega-site in US
Bitfarms assumes control of its first U.S. mega-site, marking a significant expansion in its power capacity and mining operations.
Washington State Regulator Warns of Potential Fraud by BIB Crypto Platform
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a consumer alert on Tuesday, stating that it has received a complaint regarding possible fraudulent activities by a cryptocurrency trading platform named BIB. An investor…
MakerDAO Rebrands As ‘Sky’: Two New Tokens To Be Launched On Sept 18
India mulls cross-border CBDC interoperability system
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates a plug-and-play system to enhance cross-border payment efficiency and CBDC interoperability.
Bitcoin.com Introduces Permissionless Bitcoin Price Prediction Game in Partnership With Playnance
Bitcoin.com, a leader in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, has once again raised the bar by launching an innovative Web3 game in collaboration with Playnance, a Web3 game developer founded in 2020. The new offering, called “Bitcoin Up or Down,”…
Telegram CEO Durov has visited Russia repeatedly since 2014: Report
The Important Stories investigation seemingly contradicts Durov’s public claims.
Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
Australia's national police agency has warned that Australians lost at least Australian dollars 180 million of cryptocurrency ($122 million) in investment scams in just 12 months, "urging all to be extra aware of the proliferation and…
RENDER Soars 30% In A Week, Here’s Why Experts Forecast A Massive Pump
The Render Network saw a remarkable performance last month after the finalization of its token rebrand. Its bullish rally was halted in August due to the market retraces, which made the cryptocurrency’s price tumble below the $4 mark. However, its…
TON is back online after block production outage triggered by DOGS
The TON Foundation assured users that all crypto transactions would be processed and no assets would be lost due to the brief block production disruption.