Bitcoin Becomes Lifeline After Ugly Divorce
Karin, a victim of financial abuse, gained independence through crypto during her divorce, highlighting its role for marginalized groups. Supported by Ripple-linked NCA. #Update #Crypto
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OpenClaw AI Surges Amid Acquisition Offers
Peter Steinberger’s open-source AI platform, OpenClaw, attracts acquisition offers from @Meta and @OpenAI, but he insists on keeping it open source. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Advances Quantum Threat Solution
Bitcoin developers merge BIP 360 into GitHub, advancing post-quantum security amid debate on quantum computer threats. Caltech predicts fault-tolerant systems in 5-7 years. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Altcoin Rally Aster Hyperliquid Hedera Surge
Aster surged nearly 10% as altcoins like Hyperliquid and Hedera rebounded, but HashKey’s Tim Sun warns of a “bottoming-out phase” rather than a reversal. #Update #Crypto
AI Chatbots Warned for Risky Medical Advice
Oxford University research warns AI chatbots, including those from @OpenAI, @Meta, and Cohere, may provide dangerous medical advice despite excelling in standardized tests. #Update #AI
Bitcoin OTC Desks Aid Tax Evasion
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) reported $236 billion in suspicious crypto activity tied to OTC desks, highlighting regulatory challenges. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Treasuries Surge $3.5B in January
@Strategy acquired 93% of Bitcoin among digital asset treasuries last month, totaling 40,150 BTC. The firm’s stock dropped 70%, intensifying scrutiny. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Retreats Coinbase Reports $667M Loss
@Coinbase reports a $667M Q4 loss as revenue drops 22% amid Bitcoin’s decline, with shares falling 7.9% pre-earnings announcement. #Update #Crypto
Meme Coins Fuel Virginia Senate Bid
Mark Moran uses a meme coin to boost his Senate campaign, aiming to engage crypto voters and spotlight campaign finance issues. He received $24,000 from the token’s debut. #Update #Crypto
SEC Targets Prediction Markets Jurisdiction
SEC Chair Paul Atkins suggests some prediction markets may fall under SEC jurisdiction, potentially impacting $63.5B industry regulated by CFTC. #Update #Legal
Elon Musk Criticizes Anthropic AI’s $30B Round
Anthropic raised $30B in Series G funding, valuing it at $380B. Elon Musk criticized its AI as “misanthropic,” amid xAI staff departures. #Update #Tech
Ransomware Exploits Employee Software for Access
Ransomware hackers exploit employee monitoring software, Net Monitor for Employees Professional, to infiltrate systems and target cryptocurrency wallets, per @HuntressLabs. #Update #Cybersecurity
Bitcoin Crash: Coinbase Reports $667M Loss
Coinbase reports a $667M Q4 loss, with revenue down 22% YoY; $BTC rises to $69K. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Gambler Risks 375 Years Prison
A Connecticut man faces 375 years in prison for allegedly defrauding crypto investors of nearly $1M, gambling funds on Stake. He pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. Legal