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OpenAI’s Next AI Giant Set to Dwarf GPT-4

OpenAI’s Next AI Giant Set to Dwarf GPT-4

As reported by The Verge, OpenAI plans to release a new AI model named Orion by early December 2024. In the coming weeks, the model is expected to be hosted on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, OpenAI’s primary partner and investor.

25 Oct 2024
Kraken Launches Ink, Its Own Blockchain

Kraken Launches Ink, Its Own Blockchain

Kraken prepares to roll out its own Layer 2 blockchain, Ink, at the beginning of next year.

24 Oct 2024
Ankr and TON Join Forces: A Look at the New Integration

Ankr and TON Join Forces: A Look at the New Integration

On October 24, Ankr, a decentralized Web3 infrastructure provider, announced its support for the TON blockchain, aimed at facilitating the development of Telegram-focused dApps. This move seeks to make the process of building applications in the TON blockchain ecosystem, which is tightly connected to Telegram, more efficient.

24 Oct 2024
Trump’s “Whale” on Polymarket Found to Be a French Citizen

Trump’s “Whale” on Polymarket Found to Be a French Citizen

A trader who wagered $45 million on Trump’s victory on Polymarket recently caught the community’s attention. Conspiracy theorists wasted no time in assuming he was part of Trump’s campaign, but in reality, the bettor was just a regular user from France.

24 Oct 2024
Intel Dodges $1.14 Billion Fine

Intel Dodges $1.14 Billion Fine

The European Court has annulled the $1.14 billion fine that the European Commission had imposed on Intel, accusing the company of breaching antitrust laws. The case, which began in 2009, saw numerous restarts as both parties challenged interim rulings.

24 Oct 2024
ETH/BTC Hits a Three-Year Low

ETH/BTC Hits a Three-Year Low

On October 23, ETH (Ethereum’s native token) dropped to a three-year low against Bitcoin at 0.037558, a level not seen since April 2021.

24 Oct 2024
Vitalik’s Big Plan: Verify Ethereum with Just a Smartwatch!

Vitalik’s Big Plan: Verify Ethereum with Just a Smartwatch!

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin published the 4th part of his vision for the possible futures of the blockchain. Recently, he outlined an ambitious goal of achieving 100,000 transactions per second for Ethereum, alongside L2 networks.

24 Oct 2024
Tesla Didn’t Sell Any of Its Bitcoins: The Q3 2024 Results Show

Tesla Didn’t Sell Any of Its Bitcoins: The Q3 2024 Results Show

Tesla reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 which reveals the company didn’t sell any of its 11,509 Bitcoins, currently valued at around $765 million.

24 Oct 2024
XRP ETF Is Inevitable: Brad Garlinghouse

XRP ETF Is Inevitable: Brad Garlinghouse

According to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, an XRP ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is inevitable.

24 Oct 2024
Meta Tests Celebrity Facial Recognition Features

Meta Tests Celebrity Facial Recognition Features

Meta, материнская компания Facebook и Instagram, сообщила о внедрении технологии распознавания лиц. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has unveiled its new facial recognition technology. The tool is designed to solve two critical issues: detecting fake ads featuring deepfake celebrities and assisting users in recovering hacked accounts.

23 Oct 2024
Vitalik Buterin Labels Michael Saylor’s Comments as “Insane”

Vitalik Buterin Labels Michael Saylor’s Comments as “Insane”

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, criticized Microstrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor on the social platform X for his divisive comments about Bitcoin anarchists.

23 Oct 2024
Peter Todd on the Run After His “Identification” in Documentary

Peter Todd on the Run After His “Identification” in Documentary

On October 8, HBO launched the documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” directed by Cullen Hoback. The film’s most sensational claim was that the likely identity of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is developer Peter Todd.

23 Oct 2024
3.6M Buenos Aires Citizens to Receive ZK-Based Digital IDs

3.6M Buenos Aires Citizens to Receive ZK-Based Digital IDs

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, became the first city in the world to issue decentralized IDs to all of its 3.6 million citizens.

23 Oct 2024
Telegram Games Can Attract Users for Just $1

Telegram Games Can Attract Users for Just $1

In an interview with The Block, Notcoin’s Sasha Plotinov estimated that the cost to acquire a new user through Telegram’s Mini Apps might be less than $1.

23 Oct 2024
Magic Eden Adds Support for Berachain, Eyes for Monad

Magic Eden Adds Support for Berachain, Eyes for Monad

Solana-based NFT marketplace Magic Eden is expanding. The platform announced adding support for 2 more blockchains: Berachain and ApeChain, bringing the total number of supported blockchains to 9.

23 Oct 2024
BTC Mining Difficulty and Network Hashrate Hit New Records!

BTC Mining Difficulty and Network Hashrate Hit New Records!

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty increased by 3.9%, reaching a new all-time high. According to Mempool data, the seven-day moving average of the network hashrate also reached a record level.

23 Oct 2024
Sky Considers Reviving the Maker Brand

Sky Considers Reviving the Maker Brand

The developers of Sky (previously known as MakerDAO) are weighing the possibility of bringing back the original Maker brand. While the new USDS token has seen success, surpassing $1 billion in market cap just two weeks after its launch, the rebrand has faced several challenges.

23 Oct 2024
WazirX Hack: Is Liminal Responsible for the Lost Funds?

WazirX Hack: Is Liminal Responsible for the Lost Funds?

Liminal, a platform providing institutional crypto custody solutions, has released an official statement about the WazirX breach, labeling the situation a “ongoing disinformation campaign.”

22 Oct 2024
Billionaire Paul Tudor Bullish on Bitcoin and Gold

Billionaire Paul Tudor Bullish on Bitcoin and Gold

American billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor talked about elections and the economic situation in a recent Squawk Box interview.

22 Oct 2024
Every Fifth Iranian Uses Cryptocurrencies

Every Fifth Iranian Uses Cryptocurrencies

Estimates suggest that 15-19 million Iranians, or around 15-20% of the population, use cryptocurrencies. They trade digital assets on various local platforms. There are approximately 90 such platforms in the country, though only ten are centralized.

22 Oct 2024
Elon Musk Sued Over Robotaxi Promo by Blade Runner 2049

Elon Musk Sued Over Robotaxi Promo by Blade Runner 2049

The producer of Blade Runner 2049, a sci-fi film produced in 2017, sues Elon Musk and Tesla. The reason – promotional materials used for the company’s cybercab robotaxi.

22 Oct 2024
SushiSwap Unveils Super Swap Roadmap

SushiSwap Unveils Super Swap Roadmap

On October 21, SushiSwap, which just turned 4 years old, unveiled its Super Swap roadmap, reflecting on its accomplishments and moving forward into a new chapter of enhancements.

22 Oct 2024
Chainlink Oracle Network Introduces CCIP Private Transactions

Chainlink Oracle Network Introduces CCIP Private Transactions

On October 22, 2024, Chainlink, the decentralized oracle platform, introduced CCIP Private Transactions—a solution designed to help corporations integrate their private blockchain networks with existing systems, such as corporate backends.

22 Oct 2024
Chris Larsen (Ripple) Becomes Major Donor to Harris’s Campaign

Chris Larsen (Ripple) Becomes Major Donor to Harris’s Campaign

Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, has donated $10 million in XRP to support Kamala Harris’s presidential bid. He announced the news on his X account.

22 Oct 2024
Avalanche and Visa Team Up to Launch Crypto Card

Avalanche and Visa Team Up to Launch Crypto Card

On October 21, 2024, the Avalanche L1 blockchain team announced the launch of their crypto card in collaboration with Visa. This card allows users to pay for virtually any goods and services using cryptocurrencies like WAVAX (Wrapped AVAX), USDC (USD Coin), sAVAX (Staked AVAX), and several others.

22 Oct 2024

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Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Who Is Crypto Kaleo: A Market Analyst with 700,000 Followers

Crypto Kaleo is a renowned crypto trader and one of the most followed influencers in the industry. Active since 2017, he has built a strong presence on X, TradingView, and other platforms, sharing technical analysis, market predictions, and insightful commentary on the crypto space.

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Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Zora Network Reviewed: A Testnet Guide

Are sky-high Ethereum fees getting you down? The folks at Zora have come up with an alternative, introducing their Layer 2 solution with lower transaction fees. This article will walk you through how to get involved with the project and earn some rewards.