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The number of active bitcoin call contracts is significantly higher than puts, indicating bullish market sentiment.
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into $63K-$64K Range
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 7, 2024.
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Binance CEO Teng Says Nigeria Must Release Gambaryan, Detention Sets 'Dangerous New Precedent'
In January the company refused to pay a demand from "unknown persons" to settle allegations.
AI Tokens Lead Crypto-Market Recovery as Nvidia Hits One-Month High
"We are in an AI super cycle right now," one market observer said.
Robinhood Would Likely Win Crypto Court Case With the SEC: KBW
The platform being issued a Wells Notice by the SEC is surprising given the company’s conservative approach to digital assets listings, the report said.
Revolut's Crypto Exchange Goes Live for Experienced Traders
London-based Revolut, which has more than 40 million customers worldwide, has developed Revolut X to compete with leading crypto exchanges
Australia’s Tax Office Tells Crypto Exchanges to Hand Over Transaction Details of 1.2 Million Accounts: Reuters
The ATO said the data will help identify traders who failed to report their cryptocurrency-related activities.
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Consensus 2024
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‘AI-Agents Will Do Crypto Transactions’: Arif Khan on the Future of Crypto-AI
Alethea CEO Arif Khan, a speaker on the AI Stage at Consensus 2024, says we’ll soon be automating large parts of lives including paying bills and responding to emails.
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Allison Duettmann: How Blockchains Can Make AI Safer
The CEO of the Foresight Institute, a speaker at Consensus 2024, says there are three key areas where cryptographic technologies can improve artificial intelligence systems.
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‘It's Modding, But on Steroids’: Mark Long on the Future of Web3 Gaming
Shrapnel, a blockchain-infused first-person shooter game, is expected to be released in 2025. Its creator gives a preview to Jeff Wilser ahead of his appearance at Consensus 2...
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Texas Takedown: Nic Carter and David Hoffman Square Off for Karate Combat at Consensus
The influencers, representing Bitcoin and Ethereum, will enter the pit at the Consensus festival May 30, 2024. Fyre Festival’s Billy McFarland is also on the fight card.
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We Must Protect Crypto-AI From Financial Nihilism
Financial nihilism is a common philosophy in Web3 but, ultimately, there’s no way to build long-lasting value without finding real customers for real products and services tha...
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Web3 Artist Shavonne Wong on the Future of NFTs
“Having an eye on the horizon makes things less crazy,” says the Consensus 2024 speaker.
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into $63K-$64K Range
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 7, 2024.
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Indonesian Authorities Bust Synthetic Marijuana Lab Supported by Crypto
The syndicate had been operating for six months before being apprehended last week.
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Protocol Village: Silent Protocol Introduces 'Ghost Layer' Solution for Ethereum Using ZK, 0VM
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of May 2-8.
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Poll: Most People Cringe About Crypto, But Enough Care to Warrant Politicians' Attention
A survey of swing-state voters shows that as many as 21% of them are serious about crypto policies, though more than two thirds of people distrust the digital-assets movement.
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QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
The digital assets trading firm said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures.
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Galaxis Raises $10M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere
The platform has previously launched NFT collections for celebrities such as DJ Steve Aoki and actor Val Kilmer.
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Binance CEO Teng Says Nigeria Must Release Gambaryan, Detention Sets 'Dangerous New Precedent'
In January the company refused to pay a demand from "unknown persons" to settle allegations.
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Australia’s Tax Office Tells Crypto Exchanges to Hand Over Transaction Details of 1.2 Million Accounts: Reuters
The ATO said the data will help identify traders who failed to report their cryptocurrency-related activities.
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The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies
Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged sec...