Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike
Bitcoin is now on track for its fifth consecutive weekly decline, and losing this level could open the floor for a fresh leg lower.
DerivaDEX launches Bermuda-licensed derivatives exchange under DAO governance
The decentralized exchange has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda’s regulator, operating under DAO governance and formal oversight.
Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base to Dump Optimism Tech as Potential Token Looms
Ethereum layer-2 network Base is leaving behind the Optimism technology stack as it seeks faster upgrades and reduced overhead.
Ether ‘bear pennant’ puts target on $1.1K ETH price: Here’s why
Ethereum onchain data and a bear pennant on the daily chart suggest that bears may target the $1,100 level. Would a dip to that zone represent a generational buy opportunity?
Riot Platform‘s AI/HPC push could net up to $21B, says activist holder
Starboard Value said that “time is of the essence,” stressing urgency in Riot getting “more material deals completed” related to AI and HPC.
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Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years
Polestar says it will release four new electric models over the next three years, including a new SUV and a revamped version of its Polestar 2 sedan. The Swedish automaker, which is owned by China’s Geely, said it will start delivering its Polestar 5 grand tourer to customers this summer, followed by a new long-roof … Read more
Evaluating AI agents: Real-world lessons from building agentic systems at Amazon
The generative AI industry has undergone a significant transformation from using large language model (LLM)-driven applications to agentic AI systems, marking a fundamental shift in how AI capabilities are architected and deployed. While early generative AI applications primarily relied on LLMs to directly generate text and respond to prompts, the industry has evolved from those … Read more
Sam Altman’s OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe
Developed with Paradigm, the tool is OpenAI’s attempt to determine whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues.
SeatGeek and Spotify team up to offer concert ticket sales inside the music platform
SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users. Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tour dates, they will see ticket links powered by SeatGeek for concerts at these participating venues, allowing for a streamlined purchase process. Currently, the integration is available for … Read more
Kraken continues acquisition streak by buying token management firm Magna ahead of IPO push
The deal adds token lifecycle infrastructure to Kraken’s growing product suite.
Price predictions 2/18: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR
Technical charts show Bitcoin price hanging on to softening support in the $68,000 to $65,000 zone, and a breakdown below the level could usher in new lows in the $50,000 range.
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Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months
Amazon said Blue Jay’s core tech will be used for other robotics projects and the employees who worked on it were moved to other projects.
Mastodon, a decentralized alternative to X, plans to target creators with new features
Mastodon is looking to grow its open source, decentralized social network with new features aimed at creators.
Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers
The Figure data breach allowed hackers to steal customer names, dates of birth, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Treasury bills seen as primary driver of Bitcoin’s price: Report
New Keyrock research finds not all newly created money impacts risk assets due to how fresh liquidity flows through the economy.
Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11
Microsoft is working on a bunch of new features for Windows 11, including a new network speed test that you can access from your taskbar. The tool is bundled in an update rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, allowing you to right-click the network icon in the system tray to … Read more
Canary, Grayscale Sui ETFs Hit US Markets With Staking Rewards
The first Sui ETFs are now trading as Canary and Grayscale bring staking-enabled crypto exposure to traditional markets.