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Goldman Sachs Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETFs, Increases Holdings by 120% in Q4
Goldman Sachs Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETFs, Increases Holdings by 120% in Q4 Goldman Sachs has boosted its crypto ETF holdings to $2.05 billion, reflecting rising institutional demand amid shifting macro conditions. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum NFT Project Goblintown Reveals ‘Really Hard Driving Game’
Ethereum NFT Project Goblintown Reveals ‘Really Hard Driving Game’ Endless runner game Goblintown: Really Hard Driving Game is coming to Steam and the Epic Games Store, but won’t have crypto integrations. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Grayscale Seeks Cardano ETF Approval After Filing for Solana, XRP and Dogecoin Funds
Grayscale Seeks Cardano ETF Approval After Filing for Solana, XRP and Dogecoin Funds NYSE Arca has filed for a Cardano ETF on behalf of Grayscale, which already operates Bitcoin and Ethereum funds—and hopes to launch more. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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North Carolina Considers Bill to Invest Public Funds in Bitcoin ETFs
North Carolina Considers Bill to Invest Public Funds in Bitcoin ETFs North Carolina joins the trend of states considering investments into digital assets, only this bill is focused on Bitcoin ETFs. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Scoring $310K BTC Reward
Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats the Odds, Scoring $310K BTC Reward It’s harder and harder for solo Bitcoin miners to successfully win a block, but they do hit the jackpot from time to time. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Elon Musk-Led Group Offers to Buy OpenAI for $97.4 Billion
Elon Musk-Led Group Offers to Buy OpenAI for $97.4 Billion The tech billionaire’s latest unsolicited bid aims to put a wrench in Sam Altman’s plans to turn the AI powerhouse into a for-profit company. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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‘Augmented Intelligence’: Christie’s Reveals First Auction Dedicated to AI Art
‘Augmented Intelligence’: Christie’s Reveals First Auction Dedicated to AI Art The Christie’s auction kicks off on February 20 and features works from artists including Refik Anadol, Pinar Van Arman, and Claire Silver. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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The Hero Shooter Genre Is Booming—Does ‘Shatterline’ Stand Out?
The Hero Shooter Genre Is Booming—Does ‘Shatterline’ Stand Out? Shatterline has solid fundamentals for a first-person hero shooter, but this crypto-infused game is overshadowed by genre giants. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Why This ETF Issuer Won’t Touch Dogecoin Amid Solana and XRP Fund Plans
Why This ETF Issuer Won’t Touch Dogecoin Amid Solana and XRP Fund Plans Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said his firm has no plans to offer a Dogecoin ETF, despite expectations of potential approvals this year. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Parents of Dead OpenAI Whistleblower Sue San Francisco, Alleging Murder Cover-Up
Parents of Dead OpenAI Whistleblower Sue San Francisco, Alleging Murder Cover-Up The family of Suchir Balaji say he was murdered and didn’t kill himself. Now they’ve sued San Francisco and its police department. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Kentucky and Maryland Are the Latest States to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Bills
Kentucky and Maryland Are the Latest States to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Bills Maryland and Kentucky this week joined a growing list of U.S. states mulling Bitcoin as a way to strengthen their reserves. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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B3 Ethereum Gaming Chain Launching Token Airdrop on Base Next Week
B3 Ethereum Gaming Chain Launching Token Airdrop on Base Next Week The B3 token for the gaming network of the same name—a layer-3 chain on top of Ethereum’s Base—is launching on Monday with an airdrop. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Telegram Game ‘TapSwap’ Dumps TON for BNB Chain Ahead of Airdrop
Telegram Game ‘TapSwap’ Dumps TON for BNB Chain Ahead of Airdrop TapSwap will launch its TAPS token on BNB Chain rather than The Open Network, following a TON exclusivity pact with the messaging platform. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Dave Portnoy Is Trading Solana Meme Coins and Just Doxxed His Wallet: ‘I’m Not Trying to Be Shady’
Dave Portnoy Is Trading Solana Meme Coins and Just Doxxed His Wallet: ‘I’m Not Trying to Be Shady’ The Barstool Sports founder is in the trenches with Solana meme coin degens, and just milked them for close to $70K in profit in two trades. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Sony’s Soneium Releases First Music NFT Collection With Coop Records’ NUU$HI Drop
Sony’s Soneium Releases First Music NFT Collection With Coop Records’ NUU$HI Drop Sony’s blockchain platform is debuting its first music release with Coop Records, but questions remain over mainstream viability. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Card Game ‘Gods Unchained’ Launches Battle Pass Ahead of Next Expansion
Ethereum Card Game ‘Gods Unchained’ Launches Battle Pass Ahead of Next Expansion Card-battler Gods Unchained on Ethereum network Immutable zkEVM has launched its first battle pass with optional premium rewards. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Cboe Pushes for Four Fresh XRP ETFs as Crypto Market Cools
Cboe Pushes for Four Fresh XRP ETFs as Crypto Market Cools To address regulatory concerns, asset managers are proposing safeguards where they will source XRP from secondary markets. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Hawk Tuah Girl Posts, Then Deletes Podcast With Crypto Influencers—What’s Going On?
Hawk Tuah Girl Posts, Then Deletes Podcast With Crypto Influencers—What’s Going On? Haliey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah girl,” is back to explain her meme coin mess—only the episode is MIA, and the guest is alleging shenanigans. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Ondo Finance Reveals Chain Launch Plans as Trump-Linked Project Buys a Bundle of Tokens
Ondo Finance Reveals Chain Launch Plans as Trump-Linked Project Buys a Bundle of Tokens Ondo Finance revealed plans to launch a chain for tokenizing real-world assets, with Donald Trump Jr. appearing at its Thursday event. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Public Citizen Files Complaint Over Trump’s Meme Coin, Cites Foreign Payment Risks
Public Citizen Files Complaint Over Trump’s Meme Coin, Cites Foreign Payment Risks The US nonprofit watchdog is recommending a termination of TRUMP token sales and a return of funds to investors. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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CFTC to Review Prediction Markets in Public Roundtable
CFTC to Review Prediction Markets in Public Roundtable The CFTC’s roundtable review is expected to influence both centralized and blockchain-based prediction markets. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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Streamers Adin Ross and FaZe Banks Plan Crypto ‘GTA 6’ Server—Would It Be Banned?
Streamers Adin Ross and FaZe Banks Plan Crypto ‘GTA 6’ Server—Would It Be Banned? Adin Ross and FaZe Banks want to create a crypto-fueled GTA 6 server built around a new coin—but history suggests Rockstar won’t allow it. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Nintendo Switch 2 Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Nintendo Switch 2 Preview: Everything You Need to Know UPDATE: We now have both a date and time for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 livestream, plus EA and Microsoft plan to support the console. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Super Bowl Sweepstakes: Perplexity AI’s Million Dollar Question
Super Bowl Sweepstakes: Perplexity AI’s Million Dollar Question AI search upstart, Perplexity, is throwing serious cash at a Super Bowl contest in the hopes of wooing new users. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Telegram Lands Move-to-Earn Game ‘StepMania’ With Token Launch Ahead
Telegram Lands Move-to-Earn Game ‘StepMania’ With Token Launch Ahead Like Stepn on Solana, StepMania lets players earn rewards via physical movement—with plans for a TON token to come. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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SEC Dials Down Crypto Oversight, Reassigns Agency Lawyers: Report
SEC Dials Down Crypto Oversight, Reassigns Agency Lawyers: Report The crypto unit overhaul aligns with Trump’s pledge to limit government intervention and position the U.S. as a leader in digital assets. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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XRP Ledger Temporarily Halts Block Production, Ripple CTO Cites Possible Network ‘Drift’
XRP Ledger Temporarily Halts Block Production, Ripple CTO Cites Possible Network ‘Drift’ The cause of Tuesday’s halt is under investigation, but early analysis points to a consensus issue where validations weren’t published. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Marvel’s Alleged AI Flub? Fans Spot Odd Hands in New Fantastic Four Poster
Marvel’s Alleged AI Flub? Fans Spot Odd Hands in New Fantastic Four Poster Marvel Studios faces backlash online after fans allegedly spot AI-generated hands in the new Fantastic Four poster. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Meet the US Congressman Who’s Now Repping Ethereum on His X Profile
Meet the US Congressman Who’s Now Repping Ethereum on His X Profile Rep. William Timmons said that he created a self-custodial Ethereum wallet to gain familiarity with technology enabling financial sovereignty. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase CLO to Address ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ in Congressional Hearing
Coinbase CLO to Address ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0’ in Congressional Hearing Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal will testify before Congress on regulators allegedly pressuring banks to cut off crypto. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Dips Again as China Set to Impose Tariffs on US Goods
Crypto Dips Again as China Set to Impose Tariffs on US Goods China has responded with its own tariff measures against some US goods as crypto took another dive early Tuesday. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Canadian Man Charged for Exploiting DeFi Vulnerabilities in $65M Hacking Scheme
Canadian Man Charged for Exploiting DeFi Vulnerabilities in $65M Hacking Scheme The man, still at large, faces five charges, including wire fraud, computer damage, extortion, and money laundering. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum, Solana Rebound as Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada
Ethereum, Solana Rebound as Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada Ethereum and Solana rebounded sharply from weekend lows after the U.S. halted trade penalties, with AI tokens providing additional momentum. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Can’t Afford OpenAI’s $200 Research Bot? Here Are a Few Great Alternatives
Can’t Afford OpenAI’s $200 Research Bot? Here Are a Few Great Alternatives Several companies are offering similar or better AI research capabilities at a tenth of the price, while others provide free alternatives. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Monochrome Brings First Aussie Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs to Singapore Market
Monochrome Brings First Aussie Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs to Singapore Market Singapore is opening its doors to Australian crypto ETFs as institutions eye a regulated entry into a turbulent crypto market. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Trump’s Tariffs Shake Markets: Dow Futures Slide, Crypto Liquidations Top $2B
Trump’s Tariffs Shake Markets: Dow Futures Slide, Crypto Liquidations Top $2B Global markets brace for volatility as Trump’s tariffs take effect Monday, though some say crypto concerns are overblown. Sebastian Sinclair,Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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This Week in Crypto Games: Dr. Disrespect’s Studio Shuts Down, ‘GTA 6’ Meme Coins on Solana
This Week in Crypto Games: Dr. Disrespect’s Studio Shuts Down, ‘GTA 6’ Meme Coins on Solana Catch up on this week’s biggest crypto and NFT gaming news and find some weekend reads in our latest roundup. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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XRP, Solana and Dogecoin Crash as Trump’s Trade War Knocks Bitcoin Under $97K
XRP, Solana and Dogecoin Crash as Trump’s Trade War Knocks Bitcoin Under $97K Crypto prices are crashing as President Trump suggests “pain” ahead for Americans in his brewing trade war, with Bitcoin under $97,000. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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The Biggest Games Releasing in February 2025
The Biggest Games Releasing in February 2025 From pirates to monster hunts, medieval epics to strategy showdowns: Here’s February’s biggest game releases you won’t want to miss. Eric Frederiksen Go to decrypt.co
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Love Card Gaming Sensation ‘Balatro’? Play These Games Next
Love Card Gaming Sensation ‘Balatro’? Play These Games Next Are you hooked on Balatro? Here are more addictive deck-builders and strategy games that you won’t want to put down. Eric Frederiksen Go to decrypt.co
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ETH Outperforms, Gold hits ATH, Saylor on Forbes cover
ETH Outperforms, Gold hits ATH, Saylor on Forbes cover BTC taps $106k, ETH outperforms in majors. EU states wont have BTC reserves: Lagarde. Saylor on Forbes front cover. South Dakota proposes 2 BTC reserve bills. USDT is being integrated with BTC’s Lightning. Stablecoin market-cap surges past $200b. Tether working on solutions for MiCA. SOL stablecoin…
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BTC rallies to $105K, FOMC holds rates, start-up coin meta
BTC rallies to $105K, FOMC holds rates, start-up coin meta BTC jumps to $105k as Fed fears fade. Banks free to serve crypto: Powell. We are exploring strategic BTC reserve: Sachs. Illinois, Indiana introduce BTC reserve bill. Texas Lt. governor prioritising BTC reserve bill. Crypto PAC candidates win Florida primaries. Trump Media set to pivot…
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This Week in Bitcoin: Trump Tariffs and DeepSeek Fuel Plunges, But Tether Is Coming
This Week in Bitcoin: Trump Tariffs and DeepSeek Fuel Plunges, But Tether Is Coming Bitcoin swung wildly thanks to DeepSeek fears, Fed hopes, and Trump tariffs, while Bitcoiners got mad at Ripple over U.S. reserve plans. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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OpenAI Fights Back Against DeepSeek AI With Early o3-Mini Launch—Here’s How It Compares
OpenAI Fights Back Against DeepSeek AI With Early o3-Mini Launch—Here’s How It Compares The release of OpenAI’s o3-mini comes as DeepSeek’s ultra-efficient R1 model sparked a trillion-dollar tech selloff and reshaped the AI landscape. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Grayscale Debuts New Dogecoin Trust—And Files to Convert It Into ETF
Grayscale Debuts New Dogecoin Trust—And Files to Convert It Into ETF Grayscale, known for its Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, has now launched a Dogecoin trust—and filed to convert it into a spot ETF. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Italy Bans China’s DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Fears
Italy Bans China’s DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Fears DeepSeek received an order to stop serving its AI chatbot’s users in Italy, after failing to assuage concerns over its privacy policies. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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PENGU: Everything You Need to Know About the Pudgy Penguins Solana Token and Airdrop
PENGU: Everything You Need to Know About the Pudgy Penguins Solana Token and Airdrop UPDATE: Claims for the Pudgy Penguins token on Solana are ending much sooner than planned. Here’s what you need to know about PENGU. Logan Hitchcock,Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin Fall Fast as Trump Tariffs Confirmed
Bitcoin, XRP and Dogecoin Fall Fast as Trump Tariffs Confirmed The price of Bitcoin dove Friday after President Trump’s team confirmed that tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada are imminent. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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An Undetectable VPN? Nord Unveils NordWhisper Protocol
An Undetectable VPN? Nord Unveils NordWhisper Protocol NordVPN’s new protocol disguises VPN traffic as regular web browsing, trading some speed for better access in restricted networks. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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SEC Fast-Tracks Bitwise’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, Signaling Broader Crypto Acceptance
SEC Fast-Tracks Bitwise’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, Signaling Broader Crypto Acceptance The Bitwise fund’s asset allocation reflects market capitalization proportions, comprising 83% Bitcoin and 17% Ethereum. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase Eyes Solana Futures Launch as It Ramps Up Derivatives Push
Coinbase Eyes Solana Futures Launch as It Ramps Up Derivatives Push The crypto exchange aims to launch $25,000 SOL derivatives, betting on institutional appetite as the token’s volatility soars. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Did a $400 Bitcoin Mining Rig Really Just Mine a $330K Reward? Not Exactly
Did a $400 Bitcoin Mining Rig Really Just Mine a $330K Reward? Not Exactly A low-cost solo mining rig was used to mine a Bitcoin block on Wednesday, though they secured the $330K prize with a little help. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Telegram Game ‘Farm Frens’ Airdrop Delayed as Devs Call TON ‘The Closed Network’
Telegram Game ‘Farm Frens’ Airdrop Delayed as Devs Call TON ‘The Closed Network’ Farm Frens will still launch its token on Base, but the developers said that Telegram’s exclusive embrace of TON has caused issues. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States
ECB President Lagarde Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset for Member States Despite Bitcoin’s growing adoption, ECB President Christine Lagarde signaled Thursday that member states are unlikely to follow suit. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Jumps to $105,000 as Fed Fears Fade
Bitcoin Jumps to $105,000 as Fed Fears Fade Bitcoin rose to $105,000 following the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling openness to crypto banking. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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SEC Logs Spot Litecoin ETF Filing from Canary Capital, Opens Comment Period
SEC Logs Spot Litecoin ETF Filing from Canary Capital, Opens Comment Period Canary’s proposed Litecoin ETF aims to eliminate the technological hurdles that have historically irked mainstream investors. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Venture Capital Firm DCG Launches Mining Operation as Bitcoin Profits Surge
Venture Capital Firm DCG Launches Mining Operation as Bitcoin Profits Surge The operation will mine Bitcoin and several other tokens as part of the firm’s broader venture mining push. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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DeepSeek Backlash: OpenAI, Washington And Italy Cry Foul
DeepSeek Backlash: OpenAI, Washington And Italy Cry Foul Deepseek is starting to raise flags as the tech community responds with mockery amid allegations the Chinese startup is copying the copiers. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Bryan Johnson Ends Controversial Blood Infusions from Son, Opts for Plasma Instead
Bryan Johnson Ends Controversial Blood Infusions from Son, Opts for Plasma Instead The controversial biohacker has detailed his latest experiment in age reversal using full plasma replacement therapy. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Go Back to School to Teach AI
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Go Back to School to Teach AI Gensler will bring his expertise in AI risks to the classroom at a time when the global tech race for frontier AI models quickens. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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South Dakota Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve as More States Join the Trend
South Dakota Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve as More States Join the Trend The state-level Bitcoin reserve push aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto stance, driving renewed interest for crypto in U.S. financial policy. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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US Solana ETF Race Heats Up as Cboe BZX Submits 4 Refilings
US Solana ETF Race Heats Up as Cboe BZX Submits 4 Refilings The equities market operator is seeking a green light from the SEC again after addressing concerns the regulator raised last year. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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AI DAO ai16z Becomes ElizaOS Amid Branding Confusion Concerns
AI DAO ai16z Becomes ElizaOS Amid Branding Confusion Concerns By rebranding to ElizaOS, the DAO is attempting to strengthen its connection to the Eliza agent framework while distancing itself from a16z. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Here’s How US AI Giants Are Responding to DeepSeek’s Disruption
Here’s How US AI Giants Are Responding to DeepSeek’s Disruption While DeepSeek’s efficient AI model sent American tech stocks tumbling, experts say the real disruption isn’t what Wall Street thinks it is. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Tuttle Captial Seeks SEC Approval for First-Ever Chainlink, Cardano, and Polkadot ETFs
Tuttle Captial Seeks SEC Approval for First-Ever Chainlink, Cardano, and Polkadot ETFs The ETFs aim to track 200% of their reference assets’ daily performance through swaps, call options, and direct investments. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Add $1.9 Billion During Trump’s Busy First Week
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Add $1.9 Billion During Trump’s Busy First Week Inflows to crypto products hovered around $2 billion for the second week in a row, with Bitcoin seeing more than 80% of those inbound funds. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Rebounds as DeepSeek Panic Subsides
Bitcoin Rebounds as DeepSeek Panic Subsides Bitcoin has climbed back above $102,000 as Wall Street analysts offer measured takes on the Chinese AI startup’s market impact. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Scammy DeepSeek AI Crypto Tokens Spread on Solana and Ethereum
Scammy DeepSeek AI Crypto Tokens Spread on Solana and Ethereum Chinese AI model DeepSeek has stolen the tech world spotlight—and unofficial Solana and Ethereum tokens are popping up to swindle traders. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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DeepSeek Strikes Again: Does Its New Open-Source AI Model Beat DALL-E 3?
DeepSeek Strikes Again: Does Its New Open-Source AI Model Beat DALL-E 3? The Chinese startup that has stunned Silicon Valley with its language models now boasts superior image generation and understanding. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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This Week in Crypto Games: TON Exclusive to Telegram, Betting with TRUMP, Ronin Gets Meme Coins
This Week in Crypto Games: TON Exclusive to Telegram, Betting with TRUMP, Ronin Gets Meme Coins Catch up on this week’s biggest crypto and NFT gaming news and find some weekend reads in our latest roundup. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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The 10 Public Companies With the Biggest Bitcoin Portfolios
The 10 Public Companies With the Biggest Bitcoin Portfolios Firms like MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Coinbase have purchased billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin between them. These are the biggest whales. Stephen Graves,Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Which Crypto ETFs Are Next? Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana Lead the List
Which Crypto ETFs Are Next? Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana Lead the List Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were only the start: Issuers are now applying to offer all kinds of U.S. funds—for Dogecoin, Solana, XRP and more. Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co
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Chinese Open-Source AI DeepSeek R1 Matches OpenAI’s o1 at 98% Lower Cost
Chinese Open-Source AI DeepSeek R1 Matches OpenAI’s o1 at 98% Lower Cost DeepSeek’s new R1 model matches or beats OpenAI’s performance while being free and open-source—and it got there in a fascinating way. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Exploring Blockchain for Government Efficiency: Bloomberg
Elon Musk’s DOGE Exploring Blockchain for Government Efficiency: Bloomberg The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is reportedly discussing the use of a public blockchain in its cost-cutting efforts. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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This Week in Bitcoin: New High Price, Multi-Million Dollar Projections, and Trump Frees Ross Ulbricht
This Week in Bitcoin: New High Price, Multi-Million Dollar Projections, and Trump Frees Ross Ulbricht Bitcoin hit a new high as President Donald Trump made big moves after his inauguration—like freeing Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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‘Trump’s Empire’ Game Lets You Go From Mogul to President—And Even Launch a Meme Coin
‘Trump’s Empire’ Game Lets You Go From Mogul to President—And Even Launch a Meme Coin TELEGRAM TRYOUT: This Donald Trump sim lets you rise from zero to president fast and earn airdrop rewards, but is it worth it? Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Did OpenAI Cheat on Its Big Math Test?
Did OpenAI Cheat on Its Big Math Test? A benchmarking controversy exposes industry-wide problems when it turns out OpenAI helped design the test that its vaunted o3 model aced. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Scammers Are Targeting Ross Ulbricht Supporters With Malware on Telegram
Scammers Are Targeting Ross Ulbricht Supporters With Malware on Telegram Beware of Telegram groups bearing links. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Could Enable In-Kind BTC Redemptions: Nasdaq Filing
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Could Enable In-Kind BTC Redemptions: Nasdaq Filing Nasdaq filed a proposed rule change Friday that would enable in-kind Bitcoin redemptions for BlackRock’s iShares ETF, rather than cash. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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DeFi Network Thorchain Faces $200 Million in Toxic Debt—Here’s What’s Going On
DeFi Network Thorchain Faces $200 Million in Toxic Debt—Here’s What’s Going On Thorchain community members fear the protocol’s savers and lending programs have imperiled its future. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Solana Horse Racing Game ‘Photo Finish Live’ Teams With BlockBet for Betting
Solana Horse Racing Game ‘Photo Finish Live’ Teams With BlockBet for Betting Photo Finish Live is collaborating with betting platform BlockBet, enabling the CROWN token for wagers alongside a simulcast collab. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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9 Biggest Games Launching on Ethereum Layer-2 Network Abstract
9 Biggest Games Launching on Ethereum Layer-2 Network Abstract Abstract’s mainnet launch is quickly approaching with a growing list of games and related projects. Here are some of the highlights. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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White House Crypto Czar David Sacks: NFTs and Meme Coins Are ‘Collectibles’
White House Crypto Czar David Sacks: NFTs and Meme Coins Are ‘Collectibles’ White House Crypto Czar David Sacks called NFTs and meme coins “collectibles” on Thursday, reframing them as cultural assets. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Atari to Drop Exclusive Patch Packs on Blockchain Marketplace DYLI With a Nostalgic Twist
Atari to Drop Exclusive Patch Packs on Blockchain Marketplace DYLI With a Nostalgic Twist Atari has teamed up with DYLI, a social e-commerce platform, to drop 500 collectible packs, including a rare item signed by its founder. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Gaming Network Ronin Flooded With Meme Coins via Tama Launchpad
Ethereum Gaming Network Ronin Flooded With Meme Coins via Tama Launchpad The meme coin craze has made its way to Ronin thanks to Tama Meme, a Pump.fun-like launchpad on the Ethereum gaming network. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Donations Are Pouring In for Ross Ulbricht—Who Might Already Be Sitting on $47M in Old Wallets
Bitcoin Donations Are Pouring In for Ross Ulbricht—Who Might Already Be Sitting on $47M in Old Wallets Untouched Bitcoin wallets potentially linked to Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road are now worth over $47 million. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto-Critic Elizabeth Warren Urges Regulators to Probe Trump Meme Coins
Crypto-Critic Elizabeth Warren Urges Regulators to Probe Trump Meme Coins The letter to federal regulators warns the TRUMP meme coin opens up covert foreign influence, urging regulators to answer the call. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Better Markets Urges Appeals Court to Back SEC in Ripple Case
Better Markets Urges Appeals Court to Back SEC in Ripple Case The non-profit has backed the SEC’s appeal against Ripple, seeking to overturn a key district court ruling. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Is TikTok’s Parent Company Buying $12B Worth of AI Chips?
Is TikTok’s Parent Company Buying $12B Worth of AI Chips? ByteDance reportedly plans to double down on domestic AI chips following U.S restrictions. The Chinese tech giant, however, says that’s false. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Taps Wall Street Veteran Vivek Raman to Drive Institutional Push
Ethereum Taps Wall Street Veteran Vivek Raman to Drive Institutional Push Etherealize, backed by Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation, aims to make Ethereum the top blockchain for Wall Street. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Who Is Ross Ulbricht? The Silk Road Founder and Bitcoin Icon Pardoned by Trump
Who Is Ross Ulbricht? The Silk Road Founder and Bitcoin Icon Pardoned by Trump Bitcoiners have been waiting for this for years, but why now? And how did he get here after more than a decade in prison. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Bitwise Registers Delaware Entity for Potential Dogecoin ETF
Bitwise Registers Delaware Entity for Potential Dogecoin ETF The crypto asset manager’s latest business filing signals a potential expansion into a new category of ETFs made based around Dogecoin. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Circle Scoops ‘World’s Largest’ Tokenized Money Market Fund Amid Sector Boom
Circle Scoops ‘World’s Largest’ Tokenized Money Market Fund Amid Sector Boom Circle plans to integrate USYC with its USDC stablecoin to enable convertibility between cash and tokenized collateral. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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UAE Crypto Firm Admits to Wash Trading on Uniswap Following FBI Sting Operation
UAE Crypto Firm Admits to Wash Trading on Uniswap Following FBI Sting Operation CLS Global deployed “volume generation” algorithms for “many clients” to fake their volume before being baited with a crypto made by the FBI. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Investment Initiative to Spur Growth
Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Investment Initiative to Spur Growth Stargate, backed by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank, will focus on AI infrastructure, starting with data centers in Texas. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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MicroStrategy Shareholders Clear the Way for Even More Bitcoin Buys
MicroStrategy Shareholders Clear the Way for Even More Bitcoin Buys Turns out $49 billion worth of Bitcoin isn’t enough: MicroStrategy shareholders just voted to help finance the next wave of BTC purchases. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Trump’s Meme Coin Whipsaws After President Says He Doesn’t ‘Know Much About It’
Trump’s Meme Coin Whipsaws After President Says He Doesn’t ‘Know Much About It’ Donald Trump may not know much about his meme coin, but the markets are surely dancing to the President’s tune. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Meme Coins Crash Following US Presidential Inauguration
Trump Meme Coins Crash Following US Presidential Inauguration While the launch of meme coins from the Trump family marks a milestone in crypto, some say it still represents a “concerning trend.” Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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President Trump Sidesteps Crypto on Day One
President Trump Sidesteps Crypto on Day One No crypto-related orders were included in President Donald Trump’s flurry of first-day actions, as prices sank. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Utah Proposes Bill to Invest Public Funds in Crypto
Utah Proposes Bill to Invest Public Funds in Crypto To qualify for investment by Utah’s Treasury, digital assets must either maintain a beefy market cap or meet strict stablecoin criteria. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co