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AI and crypto isn’t just a buzz phrase AI Eye has been out and about at Korean Blockchain Week and Token2049 in Singapore over the past fortnight, trying to find out how crypto project leaders plan to use AI. Probably the most well-known is Maker founder Rune Christensen, who essentially plans to relaunch his decade-old

USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization after Tether (USDT), continues expanding across different blockchain networks, now being launched on Polkadot. USDC issuer Circle has officially launched USD Coin on the Polkadot network, the firm announced on Sept. 19. According to the Circle’s website, Polkadot USDC is immediately available for developers and users

After forming successive Doji candlestick patterns on the weekly chart for the past three weeks, Bitcoin (BTC) is on target to end the week on a positive note. This is an early sign that the uncertainty between the bulls and the bears is resolving to the upside. Although the recovery is still in its early

In a recent series of exchanges on X, prominent XRP community influencer, Crypto Eri, addressed the controversial theory that the XRP price can be artificially set by a central authority. The debate has ignited discussions among enthusiasts, experts, and Ripple insiders. Eri’s initial tweet emphasized the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, stating, “Decentralized crypto-assets like XRP,

“I live in Switzerland. I have guns at home. Anybody who shows up at my home with violent intentions risks being literally shot at,” Heaver warns altcoiners who send her death threats online. Speaking to Magazine, Heaver explains that she blames memecoin founders for fueling the fiery users on Crypto Twitter. “I mean, there’s so

Greg Oakford, co-founder of NFT Fest Australia, is your guide to the world of NFTs from a collector and fan’s perspective. Seventeen years ago, Pindar Van Arman built a robot that, like him, painted with a brush on canvas. He has built several robots since, with each iteration possessing a more sophisticated artificial intelligence that

Even if you aren’t personally familiar with famed Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, you have surely seen his work. The pop artist’s brightly colored signature characters have appeared on everything from limited edition Louis Vuitton bags to Supreme shirts to Vans skateboarding shoes. Having collaborated with celebrities like Drake, Kanye West and Billie Eilish, and

Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a narrow range this week and is on target to form the third consecutive Doji candlestick pattern on the weekly chart. The cryptocurrency markets did not receive any support from the United States equities markets, which ended the week on a negative note. The S&P 500 Index dropped 1.3% while the

Ethereum staking protocol Lido Finance has assured both Lido DAO (LDO) and staked-Ether (stETH) tokens remain safe despite hackers allegedly exploiting a known security flaw in LDO’s token contract. Lido didn’t confirm any exploits, but acknowledged the security flaw was known and reassured LDO and stETH funds remain safe in response to a Sept. 10

Not a single fraud proof has been submitted on Arbitrum since it first launched its mainnet with the built-in security feature in August 2021, according to Ed Felten, co-founder and chief scientist of the Arbitrum-building Offchain Labs. Operating as an Ethereum layer-2, Arbitrum’s interactive, multi-round fraud proofs work by allowing a layer-1 verifier contract to

The price of Solana (SOL) has plunged more than 6% the last 24 hours, amid fears that bankrupt crypto exchange FTX may soon liquidate its significant portions of the token and other Solana-affiliated crypto assets.  The price of Solana has fallen 6% to $18.38 in the last 24 hours. Source: CoinGecko According to a combination

Cryptocurrency asset outflows for the week of Sept. 3 through 9 totaled $59.3 million, bringing the current run to $249 million over four consecutive weeks.  Bitcoin (BTC) experienced the bulk of activity last week, with its $68.9 million in outflows offset by Short Bitcoin inflows in the amount of $15.2 million and $0.7 million from

The hackers behind cryptocurrency casino Stake’s $41 million hack have shifted another $328,000 million worth of Polygon (MATIC) and Binance Coin (BNB) tokens — its latest moves following the Sept. 4 exploit, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. The most recent transfer involved 300 BNB tokens worth about $61,500 to an externally owned address “0x695…” which

XRP, the cryptocurrency tied to Ripple, found itself entangled in a familiar tussle with the $0.55 resistance level as bearish forces thwarted its early attempts at a rebound. While last month’s pivotal summary judgment offered a glimmer of regulatory clarity for XRP, the ongoing specter of the SEC appeal and an impending trial slated for

Former FTX executive Ryan Salame will reportedly avoid testifying about his role in FTX’s alleged illegal campaign donation scheme if he is subpoenaed in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial. Lawyers representing the former FTX co-CEO said that Salame will be unavailable as a witness to the case, according to an Aug. 14 motion filed by United

Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck inside a tight range in August. Glassnode lead on-chain analyst Checkmate highlighted that the spread between the upper and lower Bollinger Bands for Bitcoin has shrunk to 2.9%, its third tightest ever.  Typically, periods of low volatility are followed by a range expansion. The longer the time spent inside a

In the most recent episode of The Market Report, analyst and writer Marcel Pechman delves into the topic of crypto exchange Binance’s proof-of-reserves. This report reveals a significant decline in USD Coin (USDC) balances, plummeting from $3.4 billion on March 1 to a mere $23.9 million by May 1.  According to insights from on-chain analyst

In a meticulously detailed letter to Judge Analisa Torres of the Southern District of New York, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delineated its grounds for seeking an interlocutory appeal against Ripple Labs Inc. This move, which has sent ripples (pun intended) through the XRP community, focuses on the intricate legalities surrounding Ripple’s

Aptos (APT), the cryptocurrency powering layer-1 blockchain Aptos Network, is up approximately 11.6% since announcing it will leverage Microsoft’s suite of artificial intelligence tools to advance Web3 adoption among banks and financial enterprises. This will be achieved by enabling the Aptos Network to tap into Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service to explore innovations in asset tokenization,

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a letter of intent to request an interlocutory appeal to Judge Analisa Torres’ July 13th summary judgment in its ongoing legal battle against Ripple Labs. In an Aug. 9 letter to Judge Torres, the SEC explained it believed her decision warrants a fresh look by an appellate