Zero-Knowledge Tech Powers Game Dev Backpack
Decrypt: @Xsolla launches Xsolla ZK on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet, introducing a digital backpack for managing in-game items using zk-rollups. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
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Bitcoin Reserve Bill Passes in Illinois
Decrypt: Illinois introduces HB1844 to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Fund, joining states exploring crypto reserves amid increased national interest. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Blood Infusions Halted Bryan Johnson Switches
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has shifted from infusing his son’s blood to undergoing total plasma exchange for anti-aging, involving bi-weekly treatments with albumin and IVIG. Experts highlight its potential benefits but note risks and high costs. #Update #Health (+3) →
Bitcoin Surges to $105000 Amid Fed Calm
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged past $105,000 after the Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts, reflecting positive investor sentiment. The Fed’s decision to maintain rates amid persistent inflation boosted $BTC and equities, while traditional markets showed mixed responses. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Bitcoin Surge: DCG Launches Mining Operation
@DCGco has launched Fortitude, a venture mining business targeting high-growth digital assets in proof-of-work ecosystems, as Bitcoin trades at $104,000. This move could strengthen DCG amid recent legal settlements. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Litecoin ETF Filing by Canary Capital
The Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged @CanaryCapital’s Litecoin ETF proposal, opening public feedback as it progresses toward a potential U.S. listing, marking the first altcoin ETF filing to reach this stage. #Update #ETF $LTC (+6) ↗
Crypto Banks Can Serve Customers Now
The Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell stated that U.S. banks can serve crypto customers if they manage risks, marking a shift amid the House’s “Operation Choke Point 2.0” investigation into debanking practices. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Cardano Hard Fork Empowers ADA Holders
@Cardano_CF’s Plomin hard fork today empowers $ADA holders with voting rights on network changes, marking a significant step in decentralized governance. This upgrade enhances user influence over protocol decisions and future developments. #Update #Crypto $ADA (+6) ↗
DeepSeek Revolutionizes AI Chat Worldwide
Chinese startup @DeepSeek has launched its open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1, challenging giants like OpenAI with a $6M budget and innovative technology. Concerns about data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government have emerged. #Breaking #AI #DeepSeek (-8) ↘
Bitcoin Boom: Trump Media’s Fintech Launch
@TMTGOfficial’s Truth Social expands into financial services with Truth.Fi, planning to invest $250M in $BTC and similar assets, despite @CharlesSchwab’s restrictions on individual crypto purchases. Bitcoin price falls 1.6% to below $102,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Legal Battle: Paradigm, EFF Support Storm
@Paradigm and the Electronic Frontier Foundation support Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm against U.S. money laundering charges, highlighting potential risks to software developers’ liability. Paradigm donates $1.25M for legal defense, emphasizing broader implications for privacy tech. #Update #Legal @Paradigm (-8) ↘
AI DAO ai16z Rebrands as ElizaOS
@ElizaOS, formerly ai16z, rebrands to avoid confusion with venture firm @a16z. The project’s token drops 22% to $0.56, down 77% from its all-time high. Expansion plans include web2/web3 partnerships and robotics integration. #Update #Crypto $ai16z (-3) ↘
Solana ETF Race Intensifies with Cboe Refilings
Cboe BZX Exchange refiles Solana ETF applications for four firms, prompting SEC review; if approved, these ETFs could expand traditional investor access to $SOL. Challenges include regulatory classification as a commodity or security. #Update #ETF $SOL (+3) →
Ripple Challenges Bitcoin Reserve Plans
President Trump’s executive order on crypto omits specific mention of $BTC, sparking backlash from Bitcoin advocates who allege @Ripple’s lobbying influenced the decision to promote a broader “digital asset” reserve, including $XRP. #Update #Crypto $XRP (-3) ↘