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Crypto-native AI will transform Web3: Coinbase Ventures

It will ultimately create a world where autonomous AI agents freely interact with humans onchain, the venture capital firm said. 

OpenAI’s ‘AGI Readiness’ chief quits — ‘I want to be less biased’

Miles Brundage says neither OpenAI nor the world are ready for artificial general intelligence. 

R3 explores strategic options amid blockchain industry challenges

R3 started out as a consortium and grew fast. Now it is reportedly waiting to see where fate takes it next.

Altcoin season ‘more probable’ once Bitcoin hits $80K — Hashkey Capital 

Analysts at Hashkey Capital say altseason could find firmer footing once Bitcoin trades above $80,000.

‘Unusually’ large Bitcoin ETF inflows spark concerns of BTC price decline

Large surges in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows have historically been “followed by bearish price movements,” leading one analyst to warn that a price decline could follow.

Ankr integrates TON into Web3 API services for developers

According to Ankr, the integration will eliminate node management for developers, allowing faster development into the TON network.

Independence Day director creating TV series based on Web3 game

The show, which is based on the "Space Nation" game, plans to use non-traditional distribution channels.

Polymarket claims to have identified Trump whale

According to the current Polymarket 2024 US election odds, former President Trump is favored to win all six US swing states.

Bitcoin whale accumulation hits 670K all-time high amid BTC’s v-shaped bounce

Despite this week’s Bitcoin price drop, whales continued to add to their balance and the current v-shaped BTC recovery could be a sign that new highs are coming.

US gov’t cites ex-FTX exec’s ‘exemplary cooperation’ before sentencing

Prosecutors asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to consider Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” to the government in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried at sentencing.

Mech shooter game MetalCore moves to Solana

MetalCore will use Solana Labs' GameShift platform, which incorporates a storefront and payment systems for in-game purchases.

A bizarre cult is growing around AI-created memecoin ‘religions’: AI Eye

The Department of Divine Shitposting helps seed a new mind virus around AI-created religions, and academics claim AI is in a bubble.

Binance exec leaves Nigeria after authorities drop final charges

After eight months’ detainment in Nigeria and court delays, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, is heading home for medical treatment.

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to Turkey’s government

Turkey’s state-owned boron miner estimates the country has more than 70% of global reserves of borate minerals.

Memecoin search interest and market performance steals spotlight from Bitcoin

Memecoins have surged in popularity, outpacing Bitcoin in both search interest and market gains, but how long the trend will last is unclear.

Synthetix, Kwenta launch v3 perpetuals on Arbitrum

The v3 launch marks the DeFi protocol’s first big product rollout after a governance overhaul in October. 

GnosisDAO approves $40M venture fund for RWA, decentralized infrastructure

GnosisVC will back projects working on real-world assets, decentralized infrastructure and onchain payments platforms. 

Cardano unlocks $1.3T Bitcoin liquidity with BitcoinOS bridge integration

Cardano taps BitcoinOS to integrate Bitcoin liquidity into its DeFi ecosystem using zero-knowledge cryptography for secure cross-chain functionality.

Ethereum ICO participant dumps 3,000 ETH for $7.6M cash out

After selling 10,000 ETH in the past few months, the Ethereum ICO participant still has 37,000 ETH to cash out.

TeraWulf to raise $350M in convertible notes for share repurchase

TeraWulf’s focus on raising capital through institutional buyers suggests confidence in its future despite volatile cryptocurrency markets.

Bitcoin could be used as currency by 2030 — CryptoQuant CEO

Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged by 378% over three years, signaling the potential for institutional-driven BTC stability by 2030.

Coinbase-backed Base to improve decentralization with fault proofs

Base will implement fault proofs on the mainnet twice as fast as Optimism, which took about six months to upgrade the system from testnet to mainnet.

Ethereum ‘Verge’ upgrade to enable nodes on phones and smartwatches

Ethereum’s next upgrade, “The Verge,” will drastically reduce hardware requirements, making node operations accessible on everyday devices like phones and smartwatches.

Bitcoin must hold this 2021 level as traders see BTC price dip 'over'

Bitcoin rebounds from 10-day lows, but two BTC price points now form a new line in the sand for bulls. 

Crypto bulls cop second-biggest liquidation day in October

Traders who bet the crypto market would keep rising have suffered a the second largest day of liquidations this month as Bitcoin and Ether both slid on the day.

Jailed crypto scammers blew stolen funds on shark tank, hookers: Report

The fraudsters stole $21.6 million from over 40,000 investors to fund their lavish lifestyle, which also reportedly included $100,000 spent on sex workers.

Radiant Capital hacker moves $52M in stolen funds

Nearly all of the stolen loot from Radiant Capital has now been moved to the Ethereum network, which usually isn't a good sign for those hoping for recovery. 

Trump election victory could push Bitcoin to $92K, says Bitwise exec

Jeff Park says “merger arb-style probability math” could mean Bitcoin rallies to $92,000 following a Trump victory. 

Ripple ‘made a mistake’ not talking to regulators early, says CEO

Ripple should have engaged with US regulators a lot earlier, says the firm’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who added it’s now “trying to make up for lost time.”

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor reverses remarks on self-custody after backlash

“I support self-custody for those willing and able,” Saylor said in a new post after encouraging "big bank" custody in an interview earlier this week. 

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