Industry watchers foresee a year of significant upside for the emerging field of autonomous AI agents and AI cryptocurrencies. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sonic-svm-launches-million-dollar-fund-for-web3-gaming-amid-ai-agent-hype?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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We should hone ‘responsible AI’ before Copilot goes autopilot
There is a critical need for a comprehensive, responsible AI approach to address privacy, security, bias and accountability challenges in the emerging agentic economy. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/we-should-hone-responsible-ai?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Pyth partners with Revolut for real-time digital asset data
Pyth Network partners with Revolut to integrate digital asset data into DeFi, bridging the gap between TradFi and Web3. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/pyth-revolut-partnership-defi-data-integration?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto Tug-of-War: Bitcoin ETFs Rise, Ether ETFs Suffer
Data compiled on Jan. 8, 2025, reveals a contrasting performance among cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On Tuesday, the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $52.39 million in net inflows, while the nine spot ether ETFs posted a combined loss of $86.79 million. $86M Outflow Hits Ether ETFs Amid Modest Bitcoin ETF Gains According to Sosovalue stats, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-tug-of-war-bitcoin-etfs-rise-ether-etfs-suffer/
Thailand to pilot cryptocurrency payments in Phuket
Thailand is set to launch a pilot program in Phuket in 2025, enabling tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions and streamlining digital payments. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/thailand-pilot-cryptocurrency-payments-phuket?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Finnish Police Seize Luxury Watches Worth $2.6 Million From Hex Founder Richard Heart
Finnish police seized over $2.6 million worth of luxury watches from Hex founder Richard Shueler (also known as Richard Heart.) Finland’s national broadcaster Yleisradio Oy (Yle) reported yesterday that local law enforcement seized 20 luxury watches (most of which were Rolexes) from Shueler, who is wanted for tax evasion nationwide. The goods—worth a total of $2.68 million—were left in a…
Keeping crypto cypherpunk protects users from censorship and corporatism — Gnosis VP
Sebastian Bürgel, vice president of technology at Gnosis and founder of Hopr, argues that hyperfinancialization and profit-seeking are a threat to privacy and the crypto sector. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/keeping-crypto-cypherpunk-protects-users-from-censorship-and-corporatism-gnosis-vp?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stacknova.ai Raises $600,000 to Build the World’s First AI-Powered Bitcoin Launchpad
PRESS RELEASE. Achieving its Presale Stage 1 milestone, Stacknova sets the stage for transforming Bitcoin DeFi with AI-driven innovation. Early backers validate its vision as Stage 2 launches soon. Stacknova.ai proudly announces the successful completion of Presale Stage 1, securing $600,000 in funding to fuel the development of the world’s first AI-powered Bitcoin launchpad. This […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/stacknova-ai-raises-600000-to-build-the-worlds-first-ai-powered-bitcoin-launchpad/
Corporate crypto investments in South Korea inch closer to approval
South Korean regulators reportedly continue to discuss the approval of corporate crypto trading amid the country’s ongoing leadership crisis. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-mulls-institutional-crypto-trading-local-media?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bhutan’s GMC Adopts Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets in City’s Strategic Reserves
The addition of bitcoin, ethereum, and binance coin as part of GMC’s strategic reserves will expand Bhutan’s digital assets ecosystem. Bhutan’s GMC Adds BTC, ETH, and BNB to its Strategic Reserves Bhutan‘s new special administration region, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has announced that it will acknowledge digital assets like BTC, ETH, and BNB as part […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bhutans-gmc-adopts-bitcoin-and-other-digital-assets-in-citys-strategic-reserves/