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Vitalik Buterin to Fully Return to Decentralized Social Media by 2026
Vitalik Buterin plans to fully return to decentralized social media by 2026, emphasizing the need for better communication tools that serve users' long-term interests.
Daniel Kim3 min - News
YouTube Unveils AI Avatars and Declares War on Low-Quality Content
YouTube is launching AI tools for creators and enhancing efforts against low-quality content, according to CEO Neal Mohan.
Sarah Chen1 min - Crypto
Trump's Davos Address Provides Minor Lift to Crypto Market
Trump's speech at Davos slightly boosts the crypto market, while Bitcoin faces significant selling pressure and regulatory developments unfold.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Historian Yuval Noah Harari Warns of AI Threats to Language, Religion, and Law
Yuval Noah Harari warns that AI poses significant threats to language, religion, and law, urging immediate regulatory action to address these challenges.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Historic Shift: 'New' Whales Take Control of Bitcoin Market
New whales have taken control of the Bitcoin market, surpassing long-term holders for the first time, as economic pressures mount.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops Below $88,000 Amid Stock Market Crash
Bitcoin's price fell below $88,000, leading to a significant drop in altcoins, amid a broader stock market decline.
James Park1 min - News
Daily Trading Volume of Prediction Markets Hits Record $814 Million
Prediction markets have reached a record daily trading volume of $814 million, with Polymarket facing a ban in Portugal due to irregular betting activity.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Ripple Predicts Close Integration of Stablecoins with Banking System
Ripple's president predicts stablecoins will become integral to banking, with significant growth in digital assets and institutional adoption by 2026.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mentions on X Decline by 32% Over the Year
In 2025, Bitcoin mentions on social media platform X fell by 32%, reaching 96 million posts, according to Jameson Lopp.
James Park1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Whale Moves $85 Million After 13 Years of Dormancy
An anonymous Bitcoin wallet has transferred 909 BTC worth $84.6 million after 13 years of inactivity, raising speculation about its owner and future intentions.
James Park2 min - News
Analyst Rules Out Combating Insider Trading Without KYC
Analyst Austin Weiler asserts that effective measures against insider trading in prediction markets require mandatory KYC verification to enhance enforcement standards.
James Park2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Chart Forms 'Death Cross'
Bitcoin's chart has formed a 'death cross,' prompting predictions of a drop to $58,000, while geopolitical tensions and market dynamics add to uncertainty.
James Park5 min