Popular AI agent ElizaOS is getting a robot body, but the creators of the robot emphasize it is not to be used for sex. Instead, it is designed to be a humanoid AI companion that builds deep connections with humans by exhibiting emotional intelligence, empathy, and through performing tasks. “Eliza Wakes Up is designed as the next-generation humanoid AI companion,”…
Month: January 2025
XRP re-enters top-3 cryptocurrencies, overtakes BlackRock in market cap
XRP’s market cap has climbed to the 3rd spot among top cryptocurrencies by market cap and surpasses asset manager BlackRock. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-top-3-cryptocurrencies-blackrock-market-cap?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Thailand to Ban Polymarket in Online Gambling Crackdown
Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau said Tuesday it will propose a ban on Polymarket stating that the platform facilitates illegal online gambling through crypto. Thai authorities noted that the decentralized prediction marketplace’s operations fall under illegal online gambling, which is prohibited in the country. Suspending Polymarket is vital to protect against online gambling and crypto misuse as it poses significant…
$99K and Counting: Bitcoin’s Meteoric Climb Mirrors Inflation Trends
On Jan. 15, bitcoin ascended to an intraday peak of $99,442 on Wednesday morning, following the release of the latest U.S. inflation data, which revealed a slowdown in core inflation. Easing Core Inflation, Explosive Bitcoin Rally: $224M Liquidated in 24 Hours At 9 a.m. Eastern Time, bitcoin was trading at $98,805 per coin, having momentarily […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/99k-and-counting-bitcoins-meteoric-climb-mirrors-inflation-trends/
Hyperliquid’s $7.5B airdrop marks shift from centralized token listings
The HYPE token has risen over 600% since its launch, pushing the total value of the airdrop to $7.5 billion. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/hyperliquid-token-launch-fair-crypto-airdrop?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
XRP Inches Closer to Overtaking Ethereum—A New Crypto King in the Making?
On Wednesday, XRP climbed to an intraday peak of $2.895 and, as of press time, is trading at $2.87 per unit, reflecting an increase of nearly 12% over the past 24 hours. The crypto asset is steadily narrowing the gap with ethereum (ETH), now accounting for 42.6% of ether’s market capitalization. Ethereum’s Dominance Under Threat […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-inches-closer-to-overtaking-ethereum-a-new-crypto-king-in-the-making/
AI agents’ market cap surges 322% in Q4 2024, driven by Solana
AI agents saw a 322% surge in market capitalization in Q4 2024, hitting $15.5 billion. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-agents-market-cap-surges-solana-leads-2024?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Lightchain AI Brings AI and Web3 Together
PRESS RELEASE. Two of the most groundbreaking technologies of our time—AI and Web3—are coming together in a way that’s never been seen before. Lightchain AI is leading the charge, and with its testnet release scheduled for late January, the tech landscape is buzzing with excitement. This is more than a tech announcement—it’s a call to […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/lightchain-ai-brings-ai-and-web3-together/
Bitcoin Breaks $98,000 as Inflation Rises to 2.9% in December
Consumer prices rose as expected in December, a potentially positive sign for risk assets battered by this month’s shifting outlook on Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks price changes across a broad range of goods and services, rose 2.9% in the 12 months through December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday. “Markets had been…
EU stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart sees crypto drive 25% of 2024 revenue
Boerse Stuttgart Group CEO Matthias Voelkel expressed a bullish stance on cryptocurrency, disclosing personal Bitcoin holdings. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bourse-stock-exchange-25-percent-revenue-rise-crypto?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound