SolanaBeginnerPre-orderers of the Solana Mobile “Chapter 2” phone experienced a brief moment of delight as a combination of airdropped memecoins nearly covered the entire cost of the device. In April, crypto projects behind two memecoins with cat themes, “Cat in a dog’s world” (MEW) and “Maneki” (MANEKI),…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is scrutinizing proposed rule changes that would allow trading options on Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs). This move comes as regulators grapple with how to oversee the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. The SEC is particularly interested in…
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GeneralBeginnerApple recently unveiled OpenELM, a collection of open-source language models (LLMs) designed specifically for running on devices themselves rather than relying on remote cloud servers. Announced on the AI code-sharing platform Hugging Face, OpenELM comprises eight models in total, offering a range…
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GeneralBeginnerA decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, Ooki DAO, is making waves with a novel approach to navigating the ever-expanding DeFi landscape. They’re introducing a system that combines permissionless listings with AI enhancement, aiming to empower users and streamline the discovery of new investment…
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GeneralBeginnerCalanthia Mei, co-founder of Masa Network, a decentralized AI platform, believes the future of unbiased AI lies in decentralization. Centralized AI solutions, despite receiving most funding currently, may be inherently prone to bias. Mei argues that decentralized approaches hold the key to…
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GeneralBeginnerSanctuary AI, a Canadian robotics company, is making waves with the introduction of their seventh-generation humanoid robot in the Phoenix line. This new iteration boasts significant improvements over its predecessors, focusing on affordability and accelerated learning capabilities. While…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot Ether ETFs (exchange-traded funds) next month, according to industry sources. This news comes after a series of discouraging meetings between the SEC and issuers in recent weeks. Sources familiar with the…
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GeneralBeginnerNigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Emomotimi Agama, a figure viewed favorably by the blockchain industry, as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This appointment signals a potential shift in Nigeria’s stance on cryptocurrencies, with…
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BNB ChainBeginnerBinance Chain (BNB Chain), the home of the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), announced a significant upgrade enabling native liquid staking directly on BSC. This move comes as part of a broader shift to migrate functionalities from the soon-to-be-sunset BNB Beacon Chain. What is Liquid Staking? Traditional…
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GeneralBeginnerManchester City Football Club, a powerhouse in the Premier League, has announced a multi-year partnership with Quidd, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands focused on digital collectibles. This collaboration signals a step into the exciting world of blockchain technology for the popular football club.…
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GeneralBeginnerCode-testing startup Nova AI is making waves by prioritizing open-source large language models (LLMs) over offerings from the prominent AI research company OpenAI. This choice stems from a confluence of factors, including cost, transparency, and a belief that open-source LLMs are well-suited for…
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BitcoinBeginnerBitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set for a historic launch in Hong Kong on April 30th. These won’t be your typical ETFs, though, as details released by one of the issuers, ChinaAMC, reveal some key differences from their US counterparts. Firstly, these Hong Kong ETFs will track…
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