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Christie's to Host Groundbreaking Auction of AI-Generated Art, "Augmented Intelligence"

Christie's to Host Groundbreaking Auction of AI-Generated Art, "Augmented Intelligence"

Christie's, the renowned auction house, is making a bold move into the intersection of art and technology with its first-ever sale comprised solely of artworks created using artificial intelligence (AI). The sale, titled "Augmented Intelligence," marks a significant endorsement of AI's role in the

Arweave Launches AO Mainnet: A "Hyperparallel Computer" for Decentralized Apps

Arweave Launches AO Mainnet: A "Hyperparallel Computer" for Decentralized Apps

Arweave, known for its permanent data storage blockchain, has officially launched the mainnet of its new computing platform, AO. Dubbed a "hyperparallel computer," AO aims to provide a distributed environment for applications requiring high levels of parallel processing, particularly those involving on-chain autonomous agents and AI coordination. AO

Understanding Crypto Liquidity: Pools, Mining, Risk, and Why It's Crucial for You

Understanding Crypto Liquidity: Pools, Mining, Risk, and Why It's Crucial for You

Crypto Liquidity Explained: Why It Matters and How It Works Ever tried to buy a rare item, only to find no one selling it, or tried to sell something unique and found no buyers? That's a problem of liquidity – or rather, a lack of it. In the world

Story Protocol Lets AI Agents Buy, Sell, and Trade Intellectual Property

Story Protocol Lets AI Agents Buy, Sell, and Trade Intellectual Property

Story Protocol, a platform seeking to revolutionize intellectual property (IP) management, is pioneering a novel approach where AI agents can buy, sell, and trade IP rights with each other. This innovative system, built on blockchain technology, aims to address concerns about AI's use of copyrighted material while creating

Kentucky and Maryland Join Growing List of States Exploring Bitcoin Reserves

Kentucky and Maryland Join Growing List of States Exploring Bitcoin Reserves

The movement to incorporate Bitcoin into state-level financial strategies is gaining momentum, with Kentucky and Maryland becoming the latest states to consider legislation that would allow investment in digital assets. These bipartisan efforts reflect a growing interest in Bitcoin as a potential reserve asset and a recognition of its potential

Florida Explores Bitcoin Investment for State Funds, Bill Filed in Senate

Florida Explores Bitcoin Investment for State Funds, Bill Filed in Senate

Florida is taking steps towards potentially becoming a major state-level investor in Bitcoin. Republican Senator Joe Gruters filed a bill on Friday that would allow the state's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to invest public funds in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, a move that could significantly impact the digital

SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Options Trading, Extends Review to April

SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Options Trading, Extends Review to April

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again extended its timeline for deciding on a key aspect of BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust. The agency announced on Friday that it will delay its decision on whether to allow options trading on the spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund

House Republicans Unveil New Draft Bill for Stablecoin Regulation, Seeking Bipartisan Input

House Republicans Unveil New Draft Bill for Stablecoin Regulation, Seeking Bipartisan Input

U.S. lawmakers are taking another shot at regulating stablecoins, with House Financial Services Committee Republican Chair French Hill, alongside Rep. Bryan Steil, releasing a new draft bill on Thursday. This latest effort builds upon years of work in the House and seeks feedback from consumers, issuers, and stakeholders, signaling

Blocklore Weekly: Bitcoin Holds Strong Amid AI Token Swings and Market Uncertainty

Blocklore Weekly: Bitcoin Holds Strong Amid AI Token Swings and Market Uncertainty

The cryptocurrency market is currently in a period of consolidation, with Bitcoin holding steady within the $95,000 to $100,000 range, despite a brief dip below. This sideways action has fueled speculation about a potential multi-month "chop," as investors grapple with shifting narratives, rapid market rotations, and

A16z-Backed Story Protocol Unveils Detailed Tokenomics Ahead of Mainnet Launch

A16z-Backed Story Protocol Unveils Detailed Tokenomics Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Story Protocol, an a16z-backed Layer 1 network focused on intellectual property (IP) management, has revealed its tokenomics model for its native token. The announcement, made on Friday, comes ahead of the platform’s anticipated mainnet launch, originally scheduled for last year. According to a company statement, the native token will

BlackRock Boosts Stake in Strategy to 5% Amid Growing Bitcoin Exposure

BlackRock Boosts Stake in Strategy to 5% Amid Growing Bitcoin Exposure

Story Protocol, an a16z-backed Layer 1 network focused on intellectual property (IP) management, has revealed its tokenomics model for its native token. The announcement, made on Friday, comes ahead of the platform’s anticipated mainnet launch, originally scheduled for last year. According to a company statement, the native token will

Sony's Soneium Blockchain Debuts First Music NFT Collection with Coop Records

Sony's Soneium Blockchain Debuts First Music NFT Collection with Coop Records

Soneium, the new Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony, has launched its first music NFT collection in partnership with Coop Records, a crypto-focused record label. This collaboration marks a significant step in Sony's exploration of blockchain technology for the music industry and aims to create a fairer,

SEC Opens Door to Solana ETF, Seeks Public Comment on Grayscale Proposal

SEC Opens Door to Solana ETF, Seeks Public Comment on Grayscale Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step forward in considering a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), acknowledging a proposal from Grayscale Investments and opening it up for public comment. This move, which follows a similar action regarding Grayscale's Litecoin trust, signals a

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF May Get "In-Kind" Redemptions, SEC Reviewing Proposal

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF May Get "In-Kind" Redemptions, SEC Reviewing Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal that could change how BlackRock's popular spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) operates. The proposal, filed by Nasdaq on behalf of BlackRock, seeks to allow "in-kind" redemptions and creations, a move that could potentially streamline

Czech Republic Sweetens the Deal for Long-Term Crypto Holders with New Tax Exemption

Czech Republic Sweetens the Deal for Long-Term Crypto Holders with New Tax Exemption

The Czech Republic is making a significant move to encourage long-term cryptocurrency investment. President Petr Pavel has signed a bill into law that exempts Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies held for more than three years from capital gains tax. This landmark legislation, coupled with recent proposals to diversify the national bank&

MicroStrategy Rebrands to "Strategy", Expects $12.75B Bitcoin Accounting Boost

MicroStrategy Rebrands to "Strategy", Expects $12.75B Bitcoin Accounting Boost

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm turned Bitcoin-holding powerhouse, has rebranded itself as simply "Strategy," reflecting its singular focus on Bitcoin accumulation. The company is also poised to see a massive $12.75 billion boost to its balance sheet thanks to new accounting rules that allow for the recognition

Sygnum Predicts $1 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Purchase Could Propel Market Cap by $20 Billion

Sygnum Predicts $1 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Purchase Could Propel Market Cap by $20 Billion

Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Investment Research at Sygnum, forecasts that each $1 billion of inflows from a potential U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve could trigger a multiplier effect, potentially increasing bitcoin’s market capitalization by as much as $20 billion. Speaking with The Block, Tischhauser outlined how this scenario would

Bitmaster Enhances Crypto Trading with AI-Driven Automation and MCS Token Integration

Bitmaster Enhances Crypto Trading with AI-Driven Automation and MCS Token Integration

Bitmaster, an advanced cryptocurrency trading platform, is redefining digital asset trading by integrating AI-driven automation with its proprietary MCS token. The platform combines real-time market analytics with automated trading strategies, offering an efficient and secure trading experience for both beginners and professional traders. Leveraging AI-Based Trading Signals Bitmaster employs artificial

Shiba Inu Partners with UAE Ministry to Enhance Public Sector Blockchain Applications

Shiba Inu Partners with UAE Ministry to Enhance Public Sector Blockchain Applications

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency has entered into a strategic partnership with the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) to integrate blockchain technology into various government services. This collaboration aims to streamline operations, boost transparency, and enhance security across multiple public sectors. The partnership centers on the deployment of

Coinbase Director Suggests Satoshi Nakamoto Remained Active Onchain Until 2014

Coinbase Director Suggests Satoshi Nakamoto Remained Active Onchain Until 2014

Coinbase director Conor Grogan has presented evidence that Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, may have been active on the blockchain as late as 2014. Grogan claims to have identified a series of “Patoshi Pattern” Bitcoin addresses that he believes are linked to Nakamoto, sparking renewed interest and debate within

XRP Ledger’s Hour-Long Halt Sparks Debate Over Consensus Mechanisms

XRP Ledger’s Hour-Long Halt Sparks Debate Over Consensus Mechanisms

The XRP Ledger experienced a temporary outage lasting about 64 minutes late Tuesday, halting transaction processing at ledger height 93,927,173. The incident has ignited discussion among experts and users over the network’s consensus process and potential vulnerabilities. Consensus Mechanism Under Scrutiny Critics have pointed to the hour-long

Bitcoin-Gold Ratio at 12-Week Low Amid Soaring U.S. Gold Deliveries

Bitcoin-Gold Ratio at 12-Week Low Amid Soaring U.S. Gold Deliveries

The bitcoin-gold ratio has fallen to a 12-week low of 34, reflecting a surge in gold’s safe-haven appeal amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. This shift comes as physical gold deliveries in the U.S. continue to rise, while bitcoin struggles to gain upward momentum. Declining Bitcoin-Gold Ratio

SEC Reassigns Key Crypto Litigator Amid Shift to New Regulatory Approach

SEC Reassigns Key Crypto Litigator Amid Shift to New Regulatory Approach

In a notable shift in its strategy toward the cryptocurrency market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reassigned Jorge Tenreiro, its top crypto litigator, along with another senior lawyer involved in developing controversial accounting guidance. The move, announced last week, comes as the agency pivots from aggressive

Crypto Exchange Bullish, Backed by Peter Thiel, Eyes IPO Amid Market Optimism

Crypto Exchange Bullish, Backed by Peter Thiel, Eyes IPO Amid Market Optimism

Bullish Global, a cryptocurrency exchange operator backed by prominent investors like billionaire Peter Thiel, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The company, known for its ties to blockchain software firm Block.one, is working with Jefferies Financial

DeFi Meets TradFi: Goldfinch "Prime" Offers On-Chain Access to Top Private Credit Funds

DeFi Meets TradFi: Goldfinch "Prime" Offers On-Chain Access to Top Private Credit Funds

Goldfinch, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, is bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto world with the launch of its new "Prime" pool. This innovative offering provides on-chain exposure to private credit funds managed by industry giants like Apollo Global Management, Ares Management, and Golub Capital,