Mark Zuckerberg approved using pirated books to train Meta AI, even after his own team warned the material was illegally obtained, a group of authors allege in a recent court filing. The allegations come from a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by a group of authors including the comedian Sarah Silverman, Christopher Golden, and Richard Kadrey in a California federal court…
Month: January 2025
Ethena Stablecoin Nears $6B Market Cap, Tops $250M in Revenue
USDE is the flagship stablecoin product of Arthur Hayes-backed Ethena Labs. It’s a synthetic dollar that uses a “delta-neutral” strategy to maintain its peg with the U.S. dollar. USDE is Quietly Leading the Niche Stablecoin Market The $212 billion stablecoin market is currently dominated by Tether (USDT) and USDC, but a new entrant has quietly […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ethena-stablecoin-nears-6b-market-cap-tops-250m-in-revenue/
DOGS memecoin releases roadmap for first half of 2025
“Our mascot will make appearances at major events, providing unique experiences for our users,” the DOGS team announced. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/dogs-memecoin-roadmap-first-half-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin analysts explain why BTC could avoid a drop under $90K
Bitcoin whales, and increase in speculative appetite and other macroeconomic factors are playing a role in keeping BTC price above $90,000. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-analysts-explain-why-btc-could-avoid-a-drop-under-90-k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How to Prepare for Abstract: The Consumer-Focused Ethereum Blockchain
While most blockchain launches come stockpiled with infrastructure and finance applications, the upcoming Abstract blockchain is taking a consumer-focused approach, aiming to excite and entertain active Web3 participants with “fun and viral” applications. The Ethereum layer-2 network is being built by Igloo Inc., the parent company of Pudgy Penguins, which raised $11 million in July to “change the dynamic of…
Genius Group’s Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 372 BTC With New $5 Million Purchase
The latest $5 million purchase of bitcoin has boosted Genius Group’s “bitcoin first” strategy with the company on track to reach its $120 million goal. Genius Group Makes Progress With Goal to Hold $120 Million Worth of Bitcoin Genius Group, an AI-based educational tech company announced that it has added to its bitcoin treasury with […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/genius-groups-bitcoin-holdings-rise-to-372-btc-with-new-5-million-purchase/
‘Live Free or Die’: New Hampshire the Latest State to Consider Bitcoin Reserve Bill
New Hampshire Rep. Keith Ammon (R) proposed a bill Friday that would enable the state’s Treasury to invest a portion of public funds into digital assets and precious metals. Not only would the move insulate the Granite State from the threat of runaway inflation, but it would also dovetail with some of New Hampshire’s cultural values, Ammon told Decrypt. “The…
Iran’s Currency Website Shut Down Amid Cyber Attacks and Central Bank Criticism
Administrators of Bonbast.com, Iran’s leading website for tracking the rial’s open-market exchange rate, took it offline due to severe distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and security concerns after criticism from Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin. The shutdown removes a crucial data source for foreign exchange traders and citizens as the rial hits record lows against […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/irans-currency-website-shut-down-amid-cyber-attacks-and-central-bank-criticism/
Iran’s Currency Website Shut Down Amid Cyber Attacks and Central Bank Criticism
Administrators of Bonbast.com, Iran’s leading website for tracking the rial’s open-market exchange rate, took it offline due to severe distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and security concerns after criticism from Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin. The shutdown removes a crucial data source for foreign exchange traders and citizens as the rial hits record lows against […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/irans-currency-website-shut-down-amid-cyber-attacks-and-central-bank-criticism/
Solana poised for 2025 rally, Fetch.ai launches $10M fund: Finance Redefined
Solana is becoming the preferred cryptocurrency for retail investors, bolstering analyst expectations for another year of significant gains as the industry awaits the first US spot SOL ETF. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-poised-2025-rally-fetch-ai-10-m-fund-finance-redefined?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound