Nvidia’s new open-source AI model beats GPT-4o on benchmarks
The new model appears to be a fine-tuned version of Meta’s Llama-70b.
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Pepe Unchained ICO Secures $20M for New Meme Coin Layer-2 Network, Opens Developer Grants
In a market always hunting for the next big thing, Pepe Unchained (PEPU) is standing out. With a huge $20 million now raised in its ICO, this new project is continuing to attract attention from investors and analysts alike. And given the…
Turbo Team Selling After The AI Meme Coin Flies To New All-Time High: Time To Exit?
Turbo is trending at around all-time highs. The upswing started in mid-September and initiated a move up that saw the AI meme coin break above local resistances, which is now supported and propelling valuation to record highs. At press time, TURBO…
Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes
The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing.
The dams are open: Spot Bitcoin ETFs harness $20B after 4th consecutive day of inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have had four consecutive days of inflows, resulting in over $20 billion in cumulative flows since their launch in January.
To Succeed Bitcoin Needs Something New, Not More of the Same
Too much of this space, and things being built around it, is centered around essentially mimicking the legacy financial system. There is not much being built trying to blaze new grounds. Micropayments, while admittedly something I’ve been very…
Ambient Finance website hacked, team warns users to wait for fix
In 2024, malware spread through the Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs and even automated email threads.
FBI Arrests Alabama Man in Connection With SEC X Account Hack That Spiked Bitcoin Prices
A man from Athens, Alabama, was arrested Thursday for his role in the January 2024 hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account. The hack led to a false announcement regarding bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), temporarily…
FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval
Eric Council Jr. faces charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.
Is $100,000 Bitcoin Possible? Analyst Breaks Down Major Catalysts
As Bitcoin (BTC) edges closer to the $70,000 mark, the crypto community is abuzz with predictions of a potential surge to $100,000, accompanied by a significant altcoin season. Amidst this fervor, crypto analyst Axel Bitblaze has provided an…
Bitcoin rally to $68.4K may have been the Uptober top — Here’s why
Bitcoin’s price rejection at $68,500 and the record high use of leverage could be signs that BTC is in for a sharp correction.
$20B Flows Into Bitcoin ETFs Since January – Wednesday’s Top Players Revealed
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced another high-activity trading session, pulling in $458.54 million in gains. Meanwhile, ether ETFs also saw inflows, with $24.22 million moving into the nine funds. U.S…
Jailhouse Block: Elvis Digital Art Collection Inscribed on the Bitcoin Network
A digital art collection of Elvis Presley, "Elvis Side $Btc," has been minted by OrdinalsBot and IP project Royalty.
Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s Price
Bitcoin began to gain wider attention in the October 2023 rally when it became more clear that so-called “spot” ETFs would be approved and launched soon. The launch of 11 ETFs on Jan. 11 was a milestone for the digital asset world and broke ETF…
Analyst Says This Bitcoin Price Rally Has A ‘Different Ring To It’, Places Next Target At $109,000
A new Bitcoin price target has been set at $109,000, with an analyst predicting that the pioneer cryptocurrency could surge to this projected level before the end of the year. This bullish forecast comes as Bitcoin experiences new momentum that has…
gmoney’s anguish over ‘buying the top’ of CryptoPunks: NFT Collector
Crypto markets plunged straight after gmoney paid a record price for a CryptoPunk in 2021. But the sale still looks like a steal in 2024.
Kamala Harris’s Odds of Winning Take a Major Hit After Fox News Interview, Shaking up the 2024 Race
Following a ‘testy’ interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen her odds of winning the election drop sharply to 38.7%, according to Polymarket bettors. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump’s odds have climbed…
New Grayscale ETF Aims To Include Major Cryptos: Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, And XRP
Crypto asset manager Grayscale is in the process of converting its Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Bloomberg ETF expert Eric Balchunas. The strategic move aims to provide investors with a…
Four Reasons Elon Musk’s Tesla May Have Moved $760M of Bitcoin
The electric carmaker moved its stash of BTC to new wallets earlier this week, sparking speculation on why it may have done so.
India’s crypto tax is a gov’t attempt to ‘displace’ the tech — Lawyer
Legal practitioner Amit Kumar Gupta told Cointelegraph that the Indian government’s stance on crypto reflects a lack of understanding of the technology.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Drops 5.1% as Index Trades Lower From Wednesday
Uniswap also joined Hedera as an underperformer, falling 3.9%.
Bitcoin traders see $70K BTC price as market trims Fed rate cut bets
Bitcoin avoids excess volatility after its trip beyond $68,000, but BTC price analysis warns that sharp moves may be next.
Join the Top 1% of Web3: VAP Group Presents Global Blockchain Show in Dubai
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, October 17, 2024: The Global Blockchain Show is pleased to announce its second edition, taking place on December 12 and 13, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre, Dubai. Organized by Web3 and artificial intelligence…
BNB Rejection At Key Level Hints At A Potential Price Correction
BNB has faced a significant rejection at a critical resistance level, raising concerns among traders about a potential price correction. After an impressive rally, the momentum has faltered, leaving the cryptocurrency at a crossroads. This key…
Decentralized vacation rental platform Dtravel joins Fetch.ai network
Dtravel’s AI agents will bring peer-to-peer rentals to Fetch.AI’s blockchain.
Polymarket Volume Hits Record $917M in October—How Much Higher Could It Go?
According to recent data, Polymarket’s October trading volume has already eclipsed September’s figures, with two weeks still remaining in the month. Impressively, the volume has hit a record high, approaching $1 billion in just over two weeks…
Bitcoin ETFs hit $20B milestone as price remains stuck in downtrend
Bitcoin price remains in a seven-month downtrend despite the record ETF net flows.
Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token
According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicenter of crypto” and empowers developers to explore new ways to use BTC.
Ongoing Profit-Taking Could Slow Bitcoin's Move to Record High
Historical data suggests when the bitcoin circulating supply in profit is over 94% we tend to see a sell-off due to profit-taking.