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Ethereum researchers leave EigenLayer amid conflict of interest tensions
Two high-profile Ethereum researchers, Justin Drake and Dankrad Feist, have stepped down from their advisory roles at EigenLayer, a restaking platform. The announcement came today on X, as both researchers cited their desire to focus entirely on the Ethereum base layer. Drake had already left the position in September but made his exit public today. […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 2, 2024
Q3 sees Google Cloud racing past rivals in high-stakes AI war
Google just surged ahead in the cloud and AI game. Wall Street’s all over this: Google Cloud posted 35% growth in Q3, reaching $11.35 billion. That’s faster than the previous quarter’s 29% growth, and it’s shaking up the market. Investors are noticing that Google’s not just about ads anymore; its cloud segment is bringing in […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 2, 2024
Strong U.S. economy brings big expectations for the next president
The U.S. economy is riding a high wave just days before the November 5 election, with inflation cooling, job growth strong, and home sales on the rise. Americans are spending again, and consumer confidence is at levels not seen since the early days of the pandemic. But the strong economy isn’t just a comfort blanket. […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 2, 2024
Wife of 3AC founder sells Singapore mansion for $38.5 million
Tao Yaqiong, the wife of Zhu Su, co-founder of the bankrupt hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), sold her Singapore-based mansion for a whopping $38.5 million. She managed to complete the sale despite a court-ordered asset freeze. According to Bloomberg News, property records revealed that Yaqiong began the sale process in July and finalized it […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 2, 2024
French bettor who placed $38m on Polymarket Trump’s odds says he’s not even political
The man betting more than $30 million on Donald Trump’s victory wants people to know he’s not out to meddle in U.S. politics. “My intent is just making money,” said the bettor, a Frenchman who calls himself Théo, in a reported Zoom call with The Wall Street Journal. Once a trader in U.S. banks, Théo […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 2, 2024
