Month: May 2025

Chance of Bitcoin price highs above $110K in May increasing — Here’s why

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is driven by its ability to perform well in risk-on and risk-off environments, according to Bitcoin Suisse. Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio of 1.72, second only to gold, underscores its maturity as an asset, offering superior risk-adjusted returns. A buyer-dominant market signals strong institutional and retail interest that could drive a supply squeeze and … Read more

Coinbase Divides Wall Street Analysts After Earnings Miss, Deribit Takeover

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Wall Street analysts passed mixed judgement on Coinbase (COIN) after its first-quarter earnings miss and a $2.9 billion acquisition, with some downgrading near-term forecasts and others pointing to long-term strategic wins. “Q1 results came in a bit below expectations, and forward-looking guidance for [subscription and service] revenues and April [transaction] volumes were impacted by softer … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: If Youre an Amazon Ring Owner, You May Be an Accidental Spy (5/9/2025)

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How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, May 9, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Uber went public on the New York Stock Exchange in undefined, and we present you with these top quality stories. From Unpacking the IT Gender Gap: Lived Experience … Read more

CoreWeave reportedly looks to raise $1.5B in debt as IPO disappoints

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Data center operator CoreWeave is reportedly seeking a $1.5 billion debt deal after a disappointing IPO. According to the Financial Times, CoreWeave is holding a roadshow this week with bankers at JPMorgan for debt options. The company’s executives intend to use the meetings to gauge investor interest. New Jersey-based CoreWeave listed its shares in March, … Read more

Analyzing the Distribution of Voting Power in Blockchain

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Table of Links Abstract/Zusammenfassung Publications Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Introduction 1.1 Overview of thesis contributions 1.2 Thesis outline CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND 2.1 Blockchains & smart contracts 2.2 Transaction prioritization norms 2.3 Transaction prioritization and contention transparency 2.4 Decentralized governance 2.5 Blockchain Scalability with Layer 2.0 Solutions CHAPTER 3. TRANSACTION PRIORITIZATION NORMS Transaction Prioritization Norms 3.1 … Read more

AI's GPU obsession blinds us to a cheaper, smarter solution

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Opinion by: Naman Kabra, co-founder and CEO of NodeOps Network Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have become the default hardware for many AI workloads, especially when training large models. That thinking is everywhere. While it makes sense in some contexts, it’s also created a blind spot that’s holding us back. GPUs have earned their reputation. They’re … Read more

Is Bitcoin about to go parabolic? BTC price targets include $160K next

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Key points: Bitcoin continues to attack a key resistance zone below all-time highs. “Parabolic” BTC price talk begins to resurface as bulls hold six figures after the Wall Street open. Signs of profit-taking are increasing amid the highest prices since January. Bitcoin (BTC) is attracting “parabolic” price targets as bulls continue to hold six figures … Read more

Leaked document reveals more about Eufy’s first smart display

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A leaked brochure shared to Reddit reveals more details about Eufy’s first smart display. | Image: <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/eufy/comments/1k5dfbj/embrace_our_brandnew_allinone_smart_display_e10/”>Reddit</a> A brochure shared on Reddit provides new details on Eufy’s first smart display.  The Eufy Smart Display E10 hasn’t been officially announced by Anker yet, but it’s already received FCC certification and was recently demonstrated at a … Read more

Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA

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Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, said it secured a MiFID II license from Malta allowing it to offer derivative products across the European Economic Area. The license from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across the European Union’s 27 nations … Read more

Brilliant launches new smart home control panels

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Smart home controller maker Brilliant NextGen has launched its second generation of touchscreen panels that replace traditional light switches.  The new hardware, which looks like the previous model, has a 4x higher resolution screen and dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) to help curb interference.  It also has a more powerful processor that Brilliant says is … Read more

Tall Tales is a critique of AI — so why do people think it was made with AI?

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For the past three decades, multidisciplinary artist Jonathan Zawada has produced art across various mediums: sculptures, paintings, videos, installations, and more. He’s also been making visualizations with his friend Mark Pritchard, a record producer and experimental musician. They became close friends, talking nearly every day. But the relationship changed when Pritchard brought him a new, … Read more