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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Team service featuring 32K context window and custom GPTs

The new offering aims to hit the sweet spot between the company’s Enterprise and single-user offerings.

Spot ETFs tipped to accelerate Bitcoin use cases, act as tailwind for the crypto industry

Crypto firms predict ETFs will unleash demand for Bitcoin-tied solutions, accelerating innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Gary Gensler had the opportunity to stop a spot Bitcoin ETF, so why didn’t he?

Many speculated that the SEC chair had no choice but to approve the investment vehicle after a court-ordered review of Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF application.

Near Foundation lays off 40% of workforce despite rosy financials

The firm says the cuts were necessary to consolidate the team and "focus on a narrower and higher-impact set of activities."

Canada may also benefit as US finally gets spot BTC ETF: Coinbase exec

Canada has had a spot BTC ETF for years, but the surge in interest from the U.S. may boost its neighbor’s market and increase competition.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs record notable volume on day 1 — BTC price nearly hits $49K

Markets react positively to the first trading day for spot BTC ETFs, with Bitcoin rallying to nearly $49,000 and ETH hitting a 12-month high.

Web3 apps saw 124% growth in 2023, led by Near, Klaytn, Arbitrum — DappRadar

The unique active wallets for blockchain apps more than doubled in 2023.

Bitcoin spot ETF trading volume surpasses $1.6B within minutes of launch

Pinpointing exact volume is difficult at the time of launch, as trade volume is currently a moving target.

Bitcoin is now a ‘public good’ — ARK Invest president

ARK’s Tom Staudt believes Bitcoin has become a “public good” and should be available to all investors.

WEF identifies AI and quantum computing as emerging global threats

The WEF also noted that AI offers productivity benefits and breakthroughs in fields as diverse as healthcare, education and climate change.

Bitcoin ETFs begin trading on Cboe, NYSE Arca and Nasdaq

Shares of the Bitcoin ETF offered by BlackRock rose roughly 22% in some pre-market activity and are trading at $28.64 at the time of publication.

Web3 Gamer: 1 trillion Notcoins farmed, Neopets meets ICP, Trickshot Blitz is awesome

Six million degens mined 1 trillion Notcoins in 10 days, Trickshot Blitz is an awesome crypto pool game, plus Dragginz on ICP: Web3 Gamer.

Hedera and Algorand partner to develop decentralized wallet recovery system

The blockchain ecosystems Hedera and Algorand collaborated on a new alliance and open source protocol to troubleshoot the need for decentralized recovery for digital assets.

Bitcoin traders weather US CPI miss as ETH price tags 20-month high

BTC price volatility keeps up the pace as the first spot ETFs prepare to trade, but Ethereum hijacks Bitcoin when it comes to gains.

Crypto critics — What’s their beef with the blockchain?

Crypto and Web3 have become arguably the most maligned tech in the world, with a dedicated group of critics.

USDC issuer Circle files for IPO in the United States: Report

Circle did not reveal the number of shares it plans to sell nor the proposed price range for the assets.

Hashing It Out: GameFi must improve to drive Web3 adoption

Mita CEO Kena Amoah argues that GameFi could rival DeFi in attracting new users if developers combine incentives with fun.

Spot Bitcoin ETF approval recap: A 10-year journey concludes in historic win for crypto

Applications for the spot Bitcoin ETF got full approval from the SEC on Jan. 10 and started trading on Jan. 11.

Bitcoin ETF: ‘Sell the news’ event or pivotal crypto adoption moment?

What will the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF mean for BTC’s price in the long term?

OpenAI eyes partnership with CNN, Fox and Time to secure news content licensing

OpenAI has opened conversations with major news telecasters including CNN, Fox and Time about licensing their work for AI training to avoid copyright violations.

First spot Bitcoin ETF in US begins trading in pre-market with double-digit gains

BlackRock’s iShares Trust was up 22.5%, while Grayscale’s ETF was up 2% during pre-market trading.

New Bitcoin ETFs “democratize access to the market,” EU analyst says

Months after the EU got its first Bitcoin ETF, the U.S. joined the game, and one EU analyst speculates about the market access it could open up, along with a potential kick-off to a bull market.

Less than 7% of Web3 VC funding went to female-led startups: Report

The figure is several times lower than the overall figure for women in startups in various fields.

Priced in or not? BTC miners and traders prepare for Bitcoin ETF trading

Exchange transaction volume dominance sees new all-time highs as the debate over whether the Bitcoin ETFs are “priced in” continues.

X removes NFT profile pictures: What does this mean for crypto art?

One community member on X described the move as “another black eye” for the NFT industry.

BlackRock SEC approval record at 576-1 post-BTC ETF nod — Is Ether ETF next?

BlackRock filed for a spot Ether ETF in November 2023, with the final deadline for the SEC’s decision slated for May 2024.

SEC bent rules for spot Bitcoin ETF approvals — Commissioner Uyeda

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda cited “strong concerns” with three aspects of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval order.

OpenAI to introduce AI app monetization with GPT Store

The company announced in a blog post that the store will initially be rolled out to users on paid ChatGPT plans.

Critics lash out at ‘unsound’ and ‘ahistorical’ spot Bitcoin ETF approval

While the crypto sector celebrated the landmark approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, not everyone was pleased by the decision.

Elon Musk initially disses, then considers using Bitcoin on Mars

Multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says it could be possible to use Bitcoin on Mars, though the transaction settlement speed could pose challenges.

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