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Bitcoin Network Activity Hits Six-Month Low
Bitcoin's on-chain activity has declined for six months, signaling waning investor interest as prices hover around $66,300.
Sarah Chen3 min - News
OpenAI Employee's AI Bot Accidentally Donates $250,000
An AI bot from OpenAI accidentally donated $250,000 in meme coins to a user on social media, sparking both humor and skepticism about AI's role in financial transactions.
James Park3 min - Crypto
Polymarket Users See 75% Chance Bitcoin Will Fall Below $55,000
Polymarket users estimate a 75% chance Bitcoin will fall below $55,000, with $1.2 million wagered on this outcome amid a broader market decline.
Elena Volkov1 min - Crypto
BGD Labs Ends Collaboration with Aave Over Centralization Concerns
BGD Labs has announced it will stop collaborating with Aave due to concerns over centralization within the DeFi project.
Aisha Patel2 min - News
Uniswap and Galaxy-backed Parsec Platform Shuts Down Without Explanation
The on-chain analytics platform Parsec, backed by Uniswap and Galaxy, has announced its closure after five years, citing no specific reason.
Daniel Kim1 min - News
Consciousness as an Atavism
Peter Watts' novel "Blindsight" explores the idea that intelligence can exist without consciousness, challenging our understanding of AI and human cognition.
James Park6 min - News
Sam Altman Accuses Major Companies of Using AI as an Excuse for Layoffs
Sam Altman claims some companies are using AI as an excuse for layoffs that would have occurred anyway, predicting a growing impact of automation on jobs.
Daniel Kim2 min - News
Opinion: Nuclear Fusion Could Solve Energy Shortages for AI
OpenStar Technologies has made strides in nuclear fusion, potentially addressing energy shortages for AI, with plans for future prototypes and a focus on sustainable energy.
Elena Volkov5 min - Crypto
Keyrock: Treasury Bonds Impact Bitcoin Prices More Than the Fed
Keyrock analysts reveal that U.S. Treasury bill issuance significantly influences Bitcoin prices, more so than the Federal Reserve's actions.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Sharpe Ratio Indicates Bitcoin Recovery May Be Near
The Sharpe ratio for Bitcoin has hit a historically low level, suggesting a potential recovery, while major investors return to accumulation after a period of selling.
Daniel Kim3 min - Crypto
Goldman Sachs CEO Discusses His Small Bitcoin Holdings
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed he owns a small amount of Bitcoin and is closely monitoring the cryptocurrency market as part of financial technology changes.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Binance Captures Half of Spot Market Growth in January
In January, Binance's spot trading volume surged by 12.1%, capturing half of the market's overall growth, while stablecoin reserves also saw significant increases.
Daniel Kim2 min