Grails by PROOF Season IV Collecting art is historically not just about the art itself but who the artist is and the story behind the piece. The emergence of NFTs as a way to attribute provenance to digital objects has seen an explosion of interest in the past few years, even if that’s currently seeing something of a lull. The work of artists like Alotta Money, Josie Bellini, Trevor Jones, Coldie, Snowfro, Beeple, and collections such as Fidenzas and Ringers, show that digital art is here to stay, even as…
Day: August 11, 2023
Bitcoin ETF could be approved today, analyst claims
Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Eager anticipation builds in the crypto sector as a pivotal decision on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF approval is expected by Aug. 12. The crypto community awaits the next step in Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval. It is expected to be unveiled on Aug. 11, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst and ETF expert James Seyffart. TIMELINE: I’ve had questions in DMs and mentions over the last few days. The next SEC deadline for #Bitcoin ETFs…
Global access to Web3: Understanding cultural differences
While crypto was invented to provide an alternative to the traditional banking system, converting to and from fiat currency is still necessary in many cases. And depending on local regulations, the policy of your bank, and even different cultural standards, your experience can vary greatly. So, what is the path forward to improve this situation around the globe? Web3 adoption and regulatory backlash The origins of Web3 are rooted in the pursuit of freedom. Bitcoin has historical ties to the cypherpunk philosophy, which represents a movement to empower individuals in…
Rollbit Continues Supremacy Over Top 100 Cryptos
Within the select group of the top 100 cryptocurrencies at the moment, Rollbit Coin (RLB) stands out as the best-performing project. The token has impressively increased by an astonishing 113% in the last week alone, and its daily performance charts also show an equally impressive gain of 30%. Recent statistics highlight Rollbit’s impressive financial accomplishments, with its income topping $2 million in the previous day. A wide range of services, such as cryptocurrency futures, sports betting, and casino games, are responsible for this remarkable financial achievement. A significant amount of funds—net…
What is FreedomGPT? | Blockchain News
Introduction to FreedomGPT FreedomGPT is an open-source AI chatbot initiative, emphasizing uncensored, private, and unbiased interactions. Launched by Age of AI, LLC, FreedomGPT’s mission is to democratize artificial intelligence, making it accessible, uncensored, and free from corporate or governmental control. This unique approach sets a new standard for AI interaction, emphasizing user privacy and unbiased communication. The goal of FreedomGPT is to “illustrate that AI Safety isn’t advanced through censorship. Additionally, we believe every company and individual should have access to their own 100% private LLM.” Technology and Design: Leveraging…
The next big leap for Ethereum liquid staking: The staking landscape
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their background, can easily access and participate in the revolutionary world of Ethereum. A world where decentralized applications empower individuals, and the potential for innovation knows no bounds. Against a highly equivocal and chaotic macroeconomic landscape, this is the world that the prophets of Ethereum dream of. But little do they know this world is like an unrealized dream. Why? Let’s dig deeper. Reflecting on the Ethereum liquid staking landscape Centralized liquid staking protocols are at the forefront of the liquid staking revolution…
Coinbase Layer 2 Base Overtakes Optimism in Daily Active Users as Friend.Tech Hype Soars
A grayed-out “airdrop” icon at the top of the Friend.Tech app suggests the platform will release a token. Source
A ‘Head-and-Shoulders’ Case for Altcoins
A bullish inverse head-and-shoulders price pattern is building in the combined market capitalization of altcoins. The term “altcoin” is short for “alternative coin” and, in this case, refers to cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin, ether and top stablecoins. A potential completion of the pattern would signal “alt season,” or outperformance of alternative cryptocurrencies relative to bitcoin and ether, according to technical analysis by Josh Olszewicz, a crypto trader and former researcher at Valkyrie Investments. Olszewicz analyzed the charts of altcoins, excluding ether and prominent stablecoins. The inverse head-and-shoulders, one of the…
Binance applies for Taiwan AML compliance: Report
The world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, has reportedly applied to get registered under the money laundering control act introduced by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan. FSC reportedly informed dozens of domestic crypto service providers that Binance is applying to get registered for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, according to a report published in local media. The report cited Chen Peiyun, the co-founder of Taiwan’s currency exchange BitShine, as the source of the information who revealed that the FSC named Binance as one of the exchange prospects that is planning…
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
The United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted unanimously on Aug.10 to advance a petition that would potentially regulate deep fakes in political ads generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The petition targets ads that use AI to portray political candidates doing or saying things they did not do ahead of the 2024 elections. Robert Weissman, the president of the advocacy organization behind the petition, Public Citizen, called deep fakes a “significant threat to democracy.” “The FEC must use its authority to ban deep fakes or risk being complicit with an AI-driven…