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Bitcoin gurus see these BTC price levels hitting next as $100K holds
Bitcoin is shifting traders’ expectations by holding six figures as bullish BTC price patterns return to the radar.
More Data, Less Cost: the Quiet Revolution in Blockchain Oracles
Blockchain oracles are fast becoming important elements within decentralized ecosystems by acting as essential data bridges between blockchain-based applications and the analogue world. Despite their growing importance, existing oracle networks face a number of persistent challenges that limit their scalability and affordability. As demand for real-time data grows, solving these pain points is important. Traditional … Read more
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Bitcoin Mining Profitability Rose in December for Second Month in a Row: JPMorgan
Bitcoin (BTC) miners’ daily revenue and gross profit rose for the second consecutive month in December, hitting the highest levels since April, JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report on Monday. Mining profitability increased as the rally in the world’s largest cryptocurrency continued to outpace network hashrate growth, the bank noted. JPMorgan estimated that bitcoin … Read more
Just Eat Takeaway completes Grubhub sale to Wonder for a modest $650M
After looking for a buyer for more than two years, Just Eat Takeaway.com has finally closed the menu on Grubhub. On Tuesday, the Dutch food delivery giant said it completed the sale of the U.S. business to Wonder, the food startup founded and led by e-commerce veteran Marc Lore. The deal has an enterprise value … Read more
Dogecoin Futures Set New Record as Analysts Target $1 DOGE in 2025
AI Agents and stock market parody tokens may have been all the rage in recent weeks, but big players are active in dogecoin (DOGE) markets, with some targeting a $1 level in 2025. Data from multiple sources shows an uptick in interest from whales, a colloquial term for wealthy and influential market participants, with a … Read more
Bitcoin Bull Run Could Be Accelerated by China’s Market Meltdown, Crypto Observer Says
The new year has offered no relief for Chinese assets, which continue to decline in a meltdown that could further fuel the ongoing bitcoin (BTC) bull run. The Chinese yuan (CNY) fell to 3.22 per U.S. dollar early Tuesday, reaching the lowest level since September 2023, according to data source TradingView. The Chinese unit has … Read more
How to send money to family and friends abroad with cryptocurrency
Sending money overseas? Explore how cryptocurrency makes international transfers faster, cheaper and securer for your loved ones.
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Philips Hue is getting an AI-powered lighting assistant
The Philips Hue app already offers a lot of customizable lighting effects, but soon you’ll be able to created personalized ones with the help of AI. | Image: Signify Philips Hue users will soon be able to create their own AI-powered lighting scenes, the company announced on Tuesday. Philips Hue’s new generative AI lighting assistant … Read more
Microsoft to pump $3 billion into cloud and AI push in India
Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand capacity for its artificial intelligence and cloud Azure services in India and also upskill an additional 10 million people in the country, the software giant’s chief executive said Tuesday. The software giant, among the top cloud and AI providers in India, is already seeing many of its … Read more
FTX EU Sold to Backpack Exchange, Plans Regulated Crypto Derivatives Push Across Europe
FTX EU, the European arm of Sam Bankman Fried’s now-bankrupt cryptocurrency trading empire, has been sold to Backpack Exchange, a crypto trading company founded by former Alameda Research and FTX employees. FTX EU, which held a MiFID II-license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), cost Backpack $32.7 million, the exchange said. Backpack’s new … Read more
Backpack exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers.
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HashKey secures VASP license in Ireland under MiCA regulations
HashKey Europe has entered Ireland following its approval for a VASP license under MiCA regulations, enabling various crypto services.
Apple to label notification summaries to indicate use of AI
Apple said on Monday it would release an update to better indicate that its notification summaries are generated by artificial intelligence. “A software update in the coming weeks will further clarify when the text being displayed is summarization provided by Apple Intelligence. We encourage users to report a concern if they view an unexpected notification … Read more
The TechBeat: Unpacking The Starknet Bolt Upgrade (1/7/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## Unpacking The Starknet Bolt Upgrade By @2077research [ 17 Min read ] Learn how the Starknet Bolt upgrade improves performance on … Read more
Toyota’s AI and robotics-powered ‘Woven City’ set to open this year
Toyota’s futuristic Woven City will open this year at the base of Mt. Fuji and will initially house employees and their families.