9 curious things about DeepSeek R1: AI Eye
Curious facts about DeepSeek: It’s not AI’s ‘Sputnik Moment,’ it has erotic dreams about censorship, you can run it at home for $6K. AI Eye.
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BTC price taps $106K as US GDP miss boosts Bitcoin bull case
Bitcoin continues to flirt with a breakout toward all-time highs as macro tailwinds strengthen.
Grayscale Investments Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF
Grayscale Investments LLC has officially launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), providing investors with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry. This ETF is designed for those who want to invest in Bitcoin…
Tesla Sees $600 Million Boost in Bitcoin Holdings Under New Accounting Standards
Czech to explore new assets, skips Bitcoin as $7B BTC reserve faces criticism
Czech Finance Minister Stanjura warned against BTC’s volatility ahead of the central bank vote on Jan. 30.
The Bitcoin And Cypherpunk Spirit Is Alive And Well In Africa
In the past two months, I’ve attended the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town conference in South Africa and the African Bitcoin Conference in Kenya. I’ve also visited Bitcoin circular economies in both of these countries including Bitcoin Ekasi, Afribit…
Meme Coins Blaze While Lightchain AI Presale Nears Its Final Stage
PRESS RELEASE. The crypto market never ceases to amaze. From the wild popularity of meme coins driving buzz to groundbreaking AI innovations transforming industries, it’s impossible to ignore the waves of excitement rippling across the blockchain…
Altcoin Season Alert: Analyst Says December Surge Was The ‘Preview’, Don’t Miss The Movie
The crypto market is gearing up for an explosive altcoin season, which could see major cryptocurrencies skyrocket to new highs. After experiencing a surge in December, altcoins entered a correction, leaving their next move uncertain. However…
Crypto hacks drop 44% YoY in January, CeFi top target with $69M loss
Crypto hacks dropped 44% year-over-year in January, but CeFi remains the prime target, accounting for 93% of total losses, Immunefi said.
Grayscale launches Bitcoin Miners ETF to offer BTC mining exposure
Grayscale’s new ETF, MNRS, tracks Bitcoin mining firms and infrastructure, offering investors exposure to the mining industry without direct BTC investment.
Phantom Celebrates ‘Suinami,’ Rolls out Beta Support for Sui
Phantom, a Solana-focused cryptocurrency wallet, has announced the inclusion of Sui, a high-throughput blockchain project, in beta. Sui becomes the fifth cryptocurrency option available on Phantom alongside solana, ethereum, bitcoin, and base. In…
Best Crypto to Buy for 100x Returns as FED Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The FED has kept interest rates unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.50% after three consecutive rate cuts. Jerome Powell, FED chair, said that the policymakers are in no hurry to adjust their policy stance, which has been ‘significantly less…
Dogecoin Poised For A 30% Move—Is A Breakout Imminent?
Once more, the price movement of Dogecoin draws attention. An analysis shows that DOGE may climb by 30% should positive momentum continue, therefore guiding the meme coin towards $0.43. Given Dogecoin’s signals of strength, traders are…
TRUMP Meme Coin Finds New Use Case: Purchasing Trump-Related Merchandise
TRUMP can now be used to buy Trump-linked merchandise on several websites. The move aims to give the token a use different from pure speculation. TRUMP Coin Checkout Enabled for Different Trump-Focused Merchandise Sites TRUMP, the official meme…
Tether disappointed with ‘rushed actions’ on MiCA-driven USDT delisting in Europe
MiCA-triggered crypto changes in Europe could create a “disorderly” market, according to USDT stablecoin operator Tether.
EigenLayer, Cartesi core devs push mainstream adoption via AI, DeFi 'killer apps'
EigenLayer and Cartesi are teaming up for a hackathon to build the next game-changing crypto application, with AI and blockchain innovation in focus.
Nassim Taleb Warns About AI’s Bubble Bursting: ‘This Is the Beginning’
SUI Strong Resilience Play: Price Push Past $3.9 Resistance
SUI has surged past the key $3.9 resistance level, sparking renewed optimism among traders and investors. This breakout marks a crucial shift in momentum, signaling that bulls are gaining control after a period of consolidation. The increasing…
Gary Gensler to Teach ‘Financial Technology’ at MIT
The former regulator had previously won the MIT Sloan Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2018-19 academic year. Former SEC Chairman Named MIT “Professor of the Practice” Before Gary Gensler became the SEC Chairman, he was teaching crypto at MIT, and…
China convicts BKEX staff for illegal gambling via crypto contracts
A Chinese court found BKEX’s crypto contract trading functioned as illegal gambling, sentencing employees to prison for facilitating unauthorized betting.
Forget FOMC — Bitcoin price now has 'plenty of room' to reach $108K
BTC price upside hurdles appear to tumble as Bitcoin trader optimism makes a firm comeback at $105,000.
Bitso Launches Stablecoin Startup Accelerator ‘The Push’
DeepSeek, explained: What it is and how it works
DeepSeek has demonstrated the potential to develop cutting-edge AI models with significantly lower resource requirements compared to major players like OpenAI.
Illinois considering strategic Bitcoin reserve with 5-year hodl strategy
Illinois’ HB1844 bill proposes a state-run Bitcoin reserve with a mandatory five-year holding period before allowing conversions or sales.
Bitcoin 'leaving crypto in the dust' in 2025 despite altseason calls
Bitcoin’s rising market dominance is fueled by strong ETF inflows, political momentum in the US, and Ethereum’s continued multi-year slump against BTC.
Money that machines trust
Stablecoins are emerging as the financial backbone of AI-driven economies, enabling seamless, autonomous transactions. From human-to-agent interactions to fully autonomous agent-to-agent ecosystems, stablecoins power the future of self-driving…
No More Bitcoin Bear Markets Ever? Fund CIO Explores New Market Reality
In a new investor note published on January 29, 2025, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, questioned whether the historical four-year market cycle of Bitcoin could finally be coming to an end. His reasoning is rooted in seismic shifts…
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures Over $10m Investment From Visa, Eyes Expansion in Africa
Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment…
El Salvador rushes in new Bitcoin law to comply with IMF deal: Report
The legislation reportedly rolls back a previous mandate that businesses accept Bitcoin for payments.
The need for cross-border collaboration on digital assets
Adoption can’t happen without practical cross-border cooperation, which will support the growth of digital assets while managing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.