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The CEO of Helius Labs says Solana's program model is much safer for AI than EVM's interface model.
The CEO of Helius Labs, Mert Mumtaz, whose company provides infrastructure and tooling for Solana developers, stated in a post on X that Solana’s program model is fundamentally safer for AI development than the interface model used by Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based blockchains. He also predicted the emergence of several billion-dollar startups on Solana this […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Senator Warren’s Warning: SEC Receives Letter On Potential Losses With Crypto In 401(k) Funds
Senator Elizabeth Warren has reached out directly to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, questioning how the regulatory agency intends to uphold its mandate of investor protection while supporting President Donald Trump’s executive order to allow crypto investments in retirem...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 12
Bakkt to acquire Distributed Technologies Research (DTR) in an all-stock deal worth approximately 9.1 million shares
Distributed Technologies Research Ltd. has been acquired by Bakkt Holdings, its long-term partner, according to a press release seen by Cryptopolitan earlier today. Under the terms of the agreement, Bakkt will issue approximately 9.1 million shares of its Class A common stock to DTR shareholders. What does the acquisition mean for Bakkt Holdings? Bakkt Holdings […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Here's how the Truebit hack happened
The SlowMist blockchain security outfit shared its report of the audit on the hack that drained $26 million from the Truebit Protocol. According to the report, the root cause of the attack was that the addition operation in the numerator of the Purchase contract’s price calculation did not use the SafeMath library for overflow protection. […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
A wave of perfectly timed bets set off the loudest fight yet over insider trading on prediction markets
A wave of perfectly timed bets placed just before the removal of Nicolás Maduro set off the loudest fight yet over insider trading on prediction markets. Lawmakers started asking how traders could place massive wagers seconds before real-world events without inside access. For Tre Upshaw, the backlash was not a warning, but a signal. He […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Dogecoin Is Breakout Ready: Analyst Shows Major Target For The Meme Coin King
Technical analysis of Dogecoin’s price action on the daily candlestick timeframe chart shows that the meme coin has spent the past several months grinding lower inside a clearly defined descending channel. However, technical analysis proposes that the structure may be nearing its end. A daily ...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 12
This Ethereum Triangle Breakout Puts Price Above $24,000, Here’s The Path
Ethereum is nearing a decisive phase that could unlock a major long-term price expansion. A higher-timeframe analysis shared by a TradingView analyst suggests that, despite current short-term weakness, Ethereum remains structurally positioned for a significant upside move. If the ongoing formation r...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 12
Solana-based privacy app SHDW received warnings for keeping user funds with no tools for withdrawals
The Solana SHDW app for private trading is preparing to launch its token. Early users warned the SHDW app did not allow withdrawals and held user funds with no support or communication.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the creation of Meta Compute
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the creation of a new initiative known as Meta Compute for the construction of tens of gigawatts of compute infrastructure this decade. In a series of posts on Threads, Zuckerberg revealed that the “top-level initiative” will see the development of hundreds more gigawatts in […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Strategy buys $1.25 billion worth of Bitcoin, but sell-side pressure remains dominant
Bitcoin (BTC) treasury and financial intelligence company Strategy stepped up its accumulation of the top crypto last week after it purchased 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion, its largest buy since last July.
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Mon, Jan 12
Next Cheap Crypto to Hit $1? This Altcoin Is Poised For 10x Upside
The question of which low-cost crypto may take a significant step in the next market stage is being posed once again by crypto investors. The final cycle recorded some of the highest returns offered by tokens which had begun below $1 when usage and adoption occurred. The focus is now on a new altcoin that […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Bitcoin And Crypto Face A Catalyst-Heavy Week: Don’t Miss This
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are heading into a tightly packed US macro calendar just as Washington’s crypto rulebook lurches toward a key committee vote. The week’s tone was set late Sunday when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell disclosed that the Justice Department had served the Fed wi...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 12
Dogecoin Breaks Its ‘Lower-Band Prison’ As Daily Trend Flips
The Dogecoin price is currently up by approximately 17% since the December 31 low and the rebound is starting to look less like a dead-cat bounce and more like a regime change, according to crypto analyst Cantonese Cat, who points to a clear shift in how DOGE is trading inside its Bollinger Bands on...NewsBTC
Mon, Jan 12
Apple selects Google’s Gemini AI model to power a revamped version of Siri launching later this year
Apple has selected Google’s Gemini AI model to power a revamped version of Siri launching later this year. The multi-year partnership will leverage Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for future foundational models at Apple. “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
US and Taiwan near trade deal linking tariff cuts to chipmaking expansion
The United States and Taiwan are close to finalizing a trade deal that cuts tariffs and ties market access to chipmaking expansion inside the U.S., according to the New York Times. The plan lowers the U.S. tariff rate on goods from Taiwan to 15%, matching the level already applied to imports from Japan and South […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Dogecoin Made Millionaires in 2021, This New Crypto Could be the Next DOGE
The success that Dogecoin experienced in the year 2021 assisted in showing the potential that early movement in the right type of cryptocurrency can achieve. Today, for investors looking to place funds in the next big thing in the market that appear to be on the cusp of a major breakout, the name on every […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Former Fed chairs slam Justice Department probe into Jay Powell
All living former leaders of the U.S. Federal Reserve lined up on Monday to attack the Justice Department’s criminal probe into Jay Powell, calling it petty and embarrassing and warning that it makes the United States look like an emerging market with weak institutions. Thirteen of the most influential economists in the country signed a […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 12
Bitcoin Is Signaling A Rare Market Structure Not Seen In Years – Here’s What It Is
Despite several drawbacks in Bitcoin price lately, the flagship asset appears to be gaining bullish momentum and holding above the $90,000 mark. Looking at the current market structure, BTC is hinting at one of its rarest setups that could reshape and determine the next potential direction. Uncommon...Bitcoinist
Mon, Jan 12
