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Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, appears to have gotten into an argument with a bot on Even among the crypto crowd Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is characterized by his strong opinions, his eccentric personality and his willingness to take on critics. Perhaps the most recent example to underline this is Hoskinson apparently getting into an altercation with a rather humorous, malicious and foul-mouthed bot. Bot 2, Charles 0 Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson brought some Christmas cheer in a way only he can: a seemingly heated verbal exchange with a bot on X. The dispute began when the bot was aptly…
Artificial intelligence-related cryptocurrencies saw a significant boost over the past day as several new developments related to the AI industry reignited the interest of their investors. NEAR Protocol NEAR Protocol (NEAR), the largest AI coin by market cap, is up 6% in the last 24 hours and was trading at $5.45 per coin at press time. Internet Computer Internet Computer (ICP), Render (RENDER), Bittensor (TAO) and FET recorded gains of 5.2%, 7.6%, 7.5% and 4%, respectively, over the same period. Meanwhile, other AI tokens Livepeer (LPT), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), AI Rig Complex (ARC), and PAAL AI (PAAL) recorded significantly higher…
Dmail.ai, a platform focused on blockchain-based decentralized messaging, has announced its strategic partnership with Cytonic, a leader in blockchain interoperability. This collaboration aims to combine Dmail’s expertise in AI-driven, privacy-focused messaging with Cytonic’s advanced MultiVM technology, providing enhanced security and functionality for Web3 communications. Improving decentralized messaging with AI and data protection Dmail.ai’s platform features a secure and decentralized messaging solution that leverages artificial intelligence to address key Web3 challenges. By prioritizing user privacy, the platform ensures messages are delivered securely and directly. As a fundamental tool on the decentralized web, Dmail.ai aims to redefine communication standards for blockchain users.…
MicroStrategy adds another 3,177 BTC with a yield increase of 0.72% MicroStrategy Yield Boost 0.72%, Source: XIn the post, he shared that the company manages its financial reserves or “treasury operations” to generate a return measured in Bitcoin (BTC). Last week, these operations resulted in a return (profit) of 0.72%, calculated in proportion to their existing Bitcoin holdings or financial maneuvers with Bitcoin.With this return, the company effectively increased its total Bitcoin holdings by 3,177 BTC. At a Bitcoin price of $94,000, the return of 3,177 BTC represents an increase in value of $299 million for MicroStrategy shareholders.This profit leads…
A recent publication by the Bank of Italy (Banca d’Italia) classifies Bitcoin P2P as “Crime-as-a-Service” and criticizes its anonymous function. In its latest economic and financial research report, the Bank of Italy raised concerns about Bitcoin’s peer-to-peer (P2P) systems, describing them as potential “crime-as-a-service” platforms. That of the central bank report highlighted the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin transactions, which they said could help facilitate illegal activities such as money laundering. However, according to the report, Bitcoin’s P2P services are not inherently criminal. Still, the authors believe that the privacy features present an opportunity for those seeking to conceal illegal financial…
MicroStrategy is filing a preliminary notice with the SEC to hold a shareholder vote on several issues, including whether to increase the authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock from millions to billions. MicroStrategy, the largest corporate owner of Bitcoin (BTC) to date, plans to hold a shareholder meeting. According to the preliminary notice filed with the SEC, MicroStrategy plans to hold the meeting sometime in early 2025, but the exact date and time have yet to be determined. The meeting will be held via live webcast, which MicroStrategy shareholders will only be able to access via a website…
Despite recent unimpressive price movements, XRP continues to outperform key metrics and solidify its position as a major player in the crypto market. A recent study by CryptoQuant, an analytics platform, has confirmed that XRP is the most traded altcoin on Binance Futures in December 2024. The report revealed that XRP has reached an impressive trading volume of $116.6 billion so far and this month is not over yet. XRP outperforms Solana and Dogecoin in volume After XRP volume on Binance, next up is Dogecoin, the largest meme coin by market capitalization. Dogecoin has recorded a value of $58.63 billion…
A court in Argentina has ordered the seizure of a crypto wallet containing $3.5 million in Tether’s USDT stablecoin. Argentina’s Justice Department has taken control of a $3.5 million (USDT) wallet that is part of a larger investigation into Rainbowex, a Ponzi trading scheme. According to a report by iProUp, as part of the crackdown, authorities froze not only the USDT wallet, but also the cryptocurrency wallets and bank accounts of those involved in the alleged fraud. While details remain unclear, the report says the investigation received crucial help from experts at Lemon, the second-largest digital asset exchange in Argentina,…
Traditional data management methods often struggle with risks such as single points of failure and data breach vulnerabilities because they rely on centralized storage systems. To address these critical issues, SmartMatrix has introduced a transformative solution leveraging blockchain distributed ledger technology. By distributing data across multiple nodes, with each node maintaining a complete copy of the dataset, the platform ensures greater security and eliminates the risk of data tampering. Revolutionizing data management through decentralization SmartMatrix uses a decentralized approach to data management and leverages the inherent transparency and security features of blockchain. This architecture eliminates key points of failure and…
Disclosure: This article does not constitute investment advice. The content and materials presented on this site are for educational purposes only. Rexas Finance, a $0.15 ETH competitor, is expected to reach $14.25 by 2025, mirroring Ethereum’s historical ROI in 2017. Rexas Finance (RXS), an emerging competitor currently priced at $0.15 in presale, is quickly gaining attention with bold predictions for further growth. Analysts are forecasting a staggering 9,404% ROI and expect RXS to rise to $14.25 by 2025, a development reminiscent of Ethereum’s meteoric rise in 2017. With its focus on real-world asset tokenization and an integrative investment approach, Rexas…