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Ronin Network Set to Transform Blockchain Gaming with AI Agent Integration

Ronin Network Set to Transform Blockchain Gaming with AI Agent Integration

Get ready for a new level of immersion in blockchain gaming. Ronin, the Ethereum gaming network, is integrating AI agent technology from NRN Agents later this year, promising to transform the player experience. This collaboration will begin with a proof-of-concept demonstration in February, utilizing the fighting game AI Arena to

Bitcoin Futures Dip into Bearish Zone as DeepSeek AI Sparks Market Jitters

Bitcoin Futures Dip into Bearish Zone as DeepSeek AI Sparks Market Jitters

For the first time since August, the Bitcoin futures market has flashed a bearish signal, with the futures basis dipping into negative territory. This shift in sentiment, coupled with Bitcoin's recent drop below $100,000, reflects a broader wave of risk aversion triggered by a confluence of factors,

Ondo Finance Expands 24/7 Tokenized U.S. Treasury Access to XRP Ledger

Ondo Finance Expands 24/7 Tokenized U.S. Treasury Access to XRP Ledger

Ondo Finance, a major player in tokenizing real-world assets, has partnered with Ripple to launch 24/7 access to tokenized U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Institutional investors can now trade Ondo’s Short-Term U.S. Government Treasuries (OUSG)—backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund—using Ripple’s

HIVE Digital Acquires Bitfarms' Paraguay Site for $85M, Adding 200MW in Mining Power

HIVE Digital Acquires Bitfarms' Paraguay Site for $85M, Adding 200MW in Mining Power

HIVE Digital has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire fellow Bitcoin miner Bitfarms’ partially-completed 200 MW site in Yguazú, Paraguay, in a deal totaling approximately $85 million designed to further tap into the country’s abundant hydroelectric power. This strategic acquisition will significantly expand HIVE's mining

Nvidia Sell-Off: "Black Swan" Author's Warning on AI Stocks & Market Risks

Nvidia Sell-Off: "Black Swan" Author's Warning on AI Stocks & Market Risks

Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the author famed for his "Black Swan" theory on unpredictable events, is warning investors that this week's sharp selloff in Nvidia shares could be a harbinger of larger market shocks to come. Taleb, who also advises tail-risk hedge fund Universa Investments, believes the

Metaplanet Plans Huge $745 Million Raise to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Holdings

Metaplanet Plans Huge $745 Million Raise to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Holdings

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm that has embraced a Bitcoin-centric strategy, is planning a major capital raise to further expand its already substantial Bitcoin holdings. The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company announced on Tuesday its intention to raise 116 billion Japanese yen (approximately $745.5 million) through the issuance of stock

Arizona Senate Advances Bill to Permit State Investment in Bitcoin

Arizona Senate Advances Bill to Permit State Investment in Bitcoin

Arizona has taken a significant step towards potentially becoming the first U.S. state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. The state's Senate Finance Committee approved a bill proposing the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, signaling a growing interest in cryptocurrencies at the state government level. A

US Senate Confirms Pro-Crypto Advocate Scott Bessent as New Treasury Secretary

US Senate Confirms Pro-Crypto Advocate Scott Bessent as New Treasury Secretary

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary, succeeding Janet Yellen. The confirmation vote took place on Monday, with 68 senators voting in favor of Bessent against 29 opposition votes. Appointed by President Donald Trump, Bessent is recognized for his strong advocacy of cryptocurrency

Cboe BZX Files for In-Kind Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Redemptions, Boosting Liquidity

Cboe BZX Files for In-Kind Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Redemptions, Boosting Liquidity

Cboe BZX Exchange Inc. is pushing for a change to the redemption process for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), proposing to allow "in-kind" redemptions and creations. This move, mirroring a recent filing by Nasdaq on behalf of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, could streamline the trading

Analog's Cross-Chain Tech Valued at $300M Ahead of February Token Launch

Analog's Cross-Chain Tech Valued at $300M Ahead of February Token Launch

Analog, a blockchain project focused on seamless communication between different networks, has reached a significant milestone, securing $5 million in new funding that values the company at $300 million. This latest investment comes as Analog prepares to launch its own token and follows the successful deployment of its mainnet last

KuCoin Fined $300M for Operating Unlicensed Crypto Exchange in US

KuCoin Fined $300M for Operating Unlicensed Crypto Exchange in US

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has agreed to pay nearly $300 million in fines and forfeitures after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in the United States. The plea deal, entered by one of KuCoin's operating entities, Peken Global Ltd., resolves a criminal case and follows a

CFTC's Pham Launches Crypto Roundtables, Signals Shift in Regulatory Tone

CFTC's Pham Launches Crypto Roundtables, Signals Shift in Regulatory Tone

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is signaling a fresh approach to cryptocurrency regulation under its new Acting Chair, Caroline Pham. In a significant move, Pham has announced a series of public roundtable discussions focused on digital assets, prediction markets, and innovation in market structure, suggesting a more

Erik Voorhees' Venice Launches VVV Token for Decentralized AI Inference

Erik Voorhees' Venice Launches VVV Token for Decentralized AI Inference

Venice, an AI platform founded by crypto pioneer Erik Voorhees, has unveiled its VVV token on the Ethereum Layer 2 network Base, distributing half of the initial supply to its users and various AI communities. The platform, which offers private, censorship-resistant access to open-source AI models, aims to empower both

Pudgy Penguins' Igloo Debuts "Abstract" a User-Focused Ethereum Layer 2

Pudgy Penguins' Igloo Debuts "Abstract" a User-Focused Ethereum Layer 2

Igloo Inc., the company behind the popular Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, has officially launched Abstract, a new Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed with user-friendliness in mind. Abstract leverages ZKsync's zero-knowledge rollup technology to offer lower transaction fees and enhanced scalability, aiming to make blockchain applications more accessible to

Essential Security Steps Every Crypto Holder Should Know to Protect Digital Assets

Essential Security Steps Every Crypto Holder Should Know to Protect Digital Assets

As cryptocurrency adoption grows, so do sophisticated cyberattacks targeting digital assets. Security experts at Coinbase and other platforms emphasize that simple, proactive measures—like using strong passwords and advanced authentication tools—can significantly reduce risks of account takeovers and fraud. This guide outlines practical steps to safeguard crypto holdings and

Ripple Expands U.S. Presence with Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas

Ripple Expands U.S. Presence with Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas

Digital asset infrastructure company Ripple has secured Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and Texas, marking a significant step in its U.S. expansion strategy. The move comes amid a shifting regulatory landscape and growing enthusiasm for cryptocurrency under the new administration. The newly acquired licenses enable Ripple Payments

Bitcoin Volatility Looms: 5 US Economic Reports May Roil Crypto Markets

Bitcoin Volatility Looms: 5 US Economic Reports May Roil Crypto Markets

The cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin, is bracing for a potentially volatile week as a series of key U.S. economic data releases are set to be released. These reports, ranging from consumer confidence and inflation data to jobless claims and personal income figures, could significantly influence investor sentiment and the

Fake DeepSeek Crypto Token Sees Brief Surge Amid AI App Popularity

Fake DeepSeek Crypto Token Sees Brief Surge Amid AI App Popularity

A cryptocurrency token named after the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application DeepSeek briefly achieved a market capitalization exceeding $48 million on January 27, driven by significant trading activity. This surge occurred despite the token having no official connection to the popular AI app. The Solana-based token, created on January 4,

$1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase: BlackRock's ETF Now Holds 2.7% of Total BTC Supply

$1 Billion Bitcoin Purchase: BlackRock's ETF Now Holds 2.7% of Total BTC Supply

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) continues its impressive growth, now holding a staggering 2.7% of the total Bitcoin supply. This milestone follows the investment giant's largest Bitcoin purchase of 2025, a $600 million acquisition on January 22, and another for over $463 million on January

Chinese Startup DeepSeek's AI Rivals OpenAI, Questions US Chip Strategy

Chinese Startup DeepSeek's AI Rivals OpenAI, Questions US Chip Strategy

DeepSeek, a relatively young Chinese AI startup, has sent shockwaves through the global tech community with its latest AI model, DeepSeek R1. The model reportedly rivals the performance of leading Western chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT, but at a fraction of the cost and computational resources, raising questions about

Maple Finance's "Lend + Long": Earn Yield, Gain Bitcoin Exposure for Institutions

Maple Finance's "Lend + Long": Earn Yield, Gain Bitcoin Exposure for Institutions

Maple Finance, a decentralized lending platform, is targeting institutional investors with a novel new product called "Lend + Long." This on-chain structured yield product offers a unique way to gain exposure to Bitcoin's potential upside while mitigating downside risk by using revenue generated from a high-yield lending

MicroStrategy Adds $1.1B Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 471,000 BTC

MicroStrategy Adds $1.1B Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 471,000 BTC

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm famous for its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, has once again significantly increased its holdings. The company announced on Monday that it acquired an additional 10,107 Bitcoin, worth approximately $1.1 billion, between January 21 and January 26. This latest purchase brings MicroStrategy's total

"Art Links": The Met Museum's New Blockchain Puzzle Game Offers NFT Rewards

"Art Links": The Met Museum's New Blockchain Puzzle Game Offers NFT Rewards

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is stepping into the world of blockchain with the launch of "Art Links," an innovative mobile game that blends art history with the thrill of collecting digital badges. The game, reminiscent of the New York Times' popular "Connections&

Bitcoin Drops Below $100K as AI, Memecoin Sectors Lead Crypto Market Dip

Bitcoin Drops Below $100K as AI, Memecoin Sectors Lead Crypto Market Dip

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp downturn in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin retreating below the closely watched $100,000 mark. This pullback, mirrored across the broader crypto space, resulted in over $850 million in liquidations, primarily impacting traders holding long positions. The downturn coincided with a premarket dip

Understanding Crypto Slang: A Beginner’s Guide to Common Cryptocurrency Terms

Understanding Crypto Slang: A Beginner’s Guide to Common Cryptocurrency Terms

In the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, newcomers often find themselves navigating a maze of acronyms, memes, and unique terminology. From “FOMO” and “FUD” to “diamond hands” and “whales,” understanding these terms is essential for anyone looking to engage with the crypto community. This guide breaks down eleven of the most