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Forbes launches permanent metaverse presence featuring ‘luxurious pool,’ ‘elegant bar’

The Hong Kong-owned magazine now owns virtual real-estate in the Sandbox Metaverse.

Trust in crypto exchange tokens recovers from FTX lows

Centralized exchanges have largely shrugged off the contagion caused by FTX's bankruptcy in November 2022.

Price analysis 2/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, AVAX, DOGE

Bitcoin price struggles to find support at the $52,000 level, but the next phase of consolidation could be beneficial to altcoins.

Emojis can predict better crypto trading outcomes, according to scientists

The researchers came up with two algorithms based on social media sentiment, both showed consistent positive returns.

‘Flood of money’ from crypto Super PACs could fund potential challenger to Elizabeth Warren

Crypto skeptic Elizabeth Warren suggested interest groups could “spend any amount of money needed” to attempt to stop her and Representative Katie Porter’s Senate runs.

Events get NFT tickets: Belong joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

Belong, an app providing token-gated access to events, content and physical doors, has become the latest participant of Cointelegraph Accelerator.

2024 will be the Ethereum network's biggest year in history

Chain development kits (CDKs) are expanding the universe of possibilities open to developers on the Ethereum network.

Can Bitcoin become legal tender in Europe? One German MP thinks so

The German Bundestag will host an educational Bitcoin event, and a pro-Bitcoin draft bill aims to make BTC legal tender in the country.

Binance to shut down multiple leveraged token services

Binance urged users to convert and redeem their tokens into other assets before the deadline.

Groq AI model goes viral and rivals ChatGPT, challenges Elon Musk’s Grok

The Groq AI model is gaining widespread attention on social media, challenging ChatGPT’s dominance and drawing comparisons to Elon Musk’s own model, the similarly named Grok.

Japan opens up Web3 investments for local VCs

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) aims to promote the creation of new businesses and industries via increased domestic investments from limited partnership firms.

Backpack surpasses $1B in 24-hour volume, announces Banxa partnership

Cryptocurrency exchange Backpack achieves $1 billion in 24-hour trading volume and partners with Banxa to expand digital asset services.

What is Google’s Gemini?

Google’s Gemini excels in multifaceted information processing (text, code, visuals) to tackle intricate tasks across various domains.

South Korean ruling party pledges 2-year delay for crypto tax as elections loom

The ruling party argued it would take two years to establish a system that oversees crypto transactions, similar to the stock exchange.

Verkle trees promise superior Ethereum solo staking benefits, says Vitalik Buterin

Verkle trees form part of Ethereum’s post-Merge roadmap, promising smaller proof sizes and lower hardware requirements for nodes.

Open interest echoes $69K BTC price — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin market data is showing signs that the $52,000 BTC price range may not stick around much longer.

Virginia proposes $39K yearly fund for crypto and AI Commissions

The proposal allots a yearly general fund of $22,048 and $17,192 respectively to the two newly formed Commissions on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency in the state of Virginia.

Vitalik Buterin says AI could help solve Ethereum’s ‘biggest technical risk’

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared his enthusiasm for AI in helping to identify potential flaws in Ethereum’s codebase.

Grayscale’s GBTC outflows reach $7B, but data shows it’s slowing

More than $7 billion has now left Grayscale’s GBTC but there is still a whopping $23 billion in AUM.

Apple yet to remove fake Rabby Wallet app as users report being drained

The malicious app is still on Apple’s App Store four days after it was first discovered and flagged by App Store users.

Worldcoin soars 140% in a week as wallet app hits 1M daily users

The price of Worldcoin’s WLD token has surged 141% in the past seven days as the firm notched a daily active user milestone.

Curb your enthusiasm — crypto prices aren't going to move as quickly as you think

A $100,000 target for Bitcoin isn't off the table for 2024 — but it could be a slow and steady rise rather than the quick one you might be anticipating.

BNB, VET, RNDR and KAS flash bullish as Bitcoin bulls fight to hold $52K

Bitcoin could face headwinds at $52,000, but BNB, KAS, VET, and RNDR may continue to move higher.

Coinbase drops native Bitcoin payments from merchants’ platform

Coinbase Commerce will discontinue support for Bitcoin and similar UTXO coins. To use Bitcoin for payments, shoppers will need a Coinbase account.

FixedFloat confirms $26M exploit in Bitcoin, Ether

The crypto exchange team confirmed the attack on Feb. 18, a few hours after the first reports emerged on X (formerly Twitter).

What are utility NFTs, and why do they matter?

Utility NFTs are more than just collectibles; they are powerful tools for unlocking access, rewards and unique experiences.

BTC price dices with $52K as CME Bitcoin futures OI hits record $6.8B

Bitcoin open interest suggests the potential for fresh volatility as BTC price support levels become clear for the weekly candle close.

VC blockchain and crypto funding rises in Q4 2023: Report

The growing interest of financial institutions in crypto is attributed to the launch of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, according to a report from PitchBook.

VanEck admits ETF marketing violation, agrees to SEC fine

The regulator noticed an undisclosed detail: the influencer’s fee was tied to the fund’s growth, guaranteeing higher compensation as the fund expanded.

Genesis GBTC sell-off will balance out in crypto market — Coinbase

Coinbase forecasts that funds from Genesis' GBTC sell-off would "remain within the crypto ecosystem," despite fears of it potentially impacting Bitcoin's price.

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