We already know the answer to solving the mainstream adoption problem. Abstracting complexity, focusing on user experience and integration with existing platforms will enable success. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-technology-needs-to-become-invisible?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: January 2025
Sonic TVL rises 66% to $253M since rebranding from Fantom
Sonic claims to be the world’s fastest EVM chain with a “true” 720 milliseconds blockchain finality. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sonic-tvl-rises-66-to-253m-since-rebranding-from-fantom?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
OpenSea faces backlash over ‘OS2’ private beta, airdrop dynamics
Community members who accessed the “OS2” private beta expressed frustration over the NFT marketplace’s airdrop dynamics. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/open-sea-airdrop-backlash-private-beta-access?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Deepseek Mania Triggers Widespread Losses for Publicly Traded Crypto Firms and Bitcoin Miners
As U.S. and European equities faltered on Monday amid a surge of interest in the artificial intelligence (AI) platform Deepseek, publicly traded bitcoin mining companies faced significant setbacks during the market downturn. Bitcoin Mining Stocks Suffer Heavy Losses A total of 32 publicly traded mining firms endured sharp declines yesterday, largely attributed to the market […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/deepseek-mania-triggers-widespread-losses-for-publicly-traded-crypto-firms-and-bitcoin-miners/
Dark Knight & Superman writer launches AI-powered crypto film universe
Hollywood veteran David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight and Blade) is pioneering a blockchain- and AI-based creative platform he hopes will revolutionize the film industry. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/dark-knight-superman-writer-launches-ai-crypto-franchise?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Netflix Hit With Cease and Desist Demands Over Bitfinex Bitcoin Heist Documentary
Attorneys for Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan—the rapper and social media personality—issued cease-and-desist letters to streaming giant Netflix on Monday concerning the documentary “Biggest Heist Ever.” Morgan is expected to report to federal prison on February 4 for her role in laundering funds tied to an infamous, multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin heist, upon which the documentary is based. The letters shared with Decrypt cited…
‘New Levels of Immersion’ Coming to Ronin Gaming Network With AI Agent Tool
Developers on the Ethereum layer-2 network Ronin are set to get an AI agent tool to enhance their games later this year. The integration with NRN Agents will kick off with a “proof-of-concept demonstration” in February before rolling out across the gaming ecosystem. This could bring “entirely new levels of immersion” to games, the creators of the AI tool say.…
Trump’s executive order raises EU concerns over USD stablecoin dominance
US dollar-pegged stablecoins account for 97% of the global stablecoin market, raising concerns in the EU about Trump’s plans to push dollar dominance through stablecoins. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/trumps-executive-order-eu-concerns-usd-stablecoin-dominance?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
President Lukashenko: Belarus to Launch a National Cryptocurrency
Belarus is preparing to launch its own official cryptocurrency. President Alexander Lukashenko recently disclosed this development to journalists, adding that Belarus has a surplus of electricity. Belarus Preparing to Issue a National Cryptocurrency, President Lukashenko States More countries are preparing to issue cryptocurrencies, as digital assets are gaining traction in international markets. Belarus is currently […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/president-lukashenko-belarus-to-launch-a-national-cryptocurrency/
Sony’s Blockchain Soneium Reaches Transaction Milestone
Soneium, a blockchain network established by companies of the Sony Group, has recently reached a milestone regarding its transaction count. The project registered almost 500K daily transactions only 2 weeks from its mainnet launch, signaling a high activity growth. Furthermore, this number was achieved with only 207K active addresses on the network, highlighting a high […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/sonys-blockchain-soneium-reaches-transaction-milestone/