Bitcoin Miners Surge as Nvidia Beats Earnings
@Nvidia posted Q1 revenue of $81.62B, up 85%, exceeding estimates, with strong AI infrastructure demand. Data Center revenue reached $75B; outlook remains positive despite stock dip. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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AI Agents Threaten Ads Killing Internet Business Model
@Coinbase engineering head Erik Reppel predicts AI agents could disrupt the ad-driven web economy, proposing a shift to micropayments via stablecoins and the x402 protocol, potentially creating a $3-$5 trillion market. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Slashes Borrowing Costs with FalconX Deal
@Hut8Corp refinanced its bitcoin-backed credit facility with FalconX, reducing interest from 9% to 7%, freeing up 3,300 bitcoin for business growth. Shares rose 1.5% as $BTC surpassed $80K. #Update #Crypto $HUT
AI Agent Launches Crypto Trading Company
@ClawBank’s Manfred AI agent autonomously formed a company, obtaining an EIN and an FDIC-insured bank account. It can transact with 30+ cryptocurrencies, signaling a significant milestone in AI capabilities. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Shares Surge 8% After AMD Deal
@RiotPlatforms shares rose 8% after @AdvancedMicroDevices expanded its data center capacity to 50 MW, potentially generating $636M over 10 years. Bitcoin mining revenue fell to $111.9M. #Update #Crypto $RIOT
Big Tech’s AI Investments Soar Amid Earnings
Four tech giants, @Microsoft, @Alphabet, @Meta, and @Amazon, reported strong earnings while ramping up AI investments. Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI hosting amid declining prices. $BTC down 0.9%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Institutions Miss the Boat on AI
Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead claims crypto markets are undervalued compared to AI stocks, with $BTC trading 43% below its historical trend, presenting a buying opportunity for institutions. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Institutional Investment Grows But Slowly
@MorganStanley enters the U.S. bitcoin ETF market, but Blockstream CEO Adam Back warns institutional adoption will be slower than expected, potentially taking up to 18 months. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Galaxy Digital Delivers Data Center Tranche
@GalaxyDigital narrowed its Q1 loss to $216M, focusing on data centers and launching its first facility for AI workloads. Shares fell 0.84% to $24.84. #Update #Crypto $GLXY
Bitcoin Launches Foundation to Combat Quantum Threat
@MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel launched the MARA Foundation at the Bitcoin Conference to enhance bitcoin’s resilience, focusing on security, research funding, and community engagement. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Security Revolutionized by Anthropic’s Mythos Model
Mythos, Anthropic’s new AI model, is shifting crypto security focus from smart contracts to infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting firms like @Coinbase and @Binance to explore its use for enhanced defenses. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Crypto Powers AI Agents Over Humans
@Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan claims crypto is designed for AI agents, enabling seamless global transactions without human constraints, contrasting traditional finance’s limitations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto AI Agents Transform Investment Strategies
AI agents are transforming finance, executing transactions in crypto as demand grows for stablecoin payment rails and agent-native wallets; regulatory clarity is crucial for future adoption. #Update #Crypto $USDT
OpenAI Poaches Coinbase Marketing Team Talent
OpenAI has hired several senior marketing executives from @Coinbase, including Kate Rouch and Sarah Russell, amidst a broader trend of talent shifting from crypto to AI. #Update #Crypto