Day: April 10, 2025

AI-generated content needs blockchain before trust in digital media collapses

Opinion by: Roman Cyganov, founder and CEO of Antix In the fall of 2023, Hollywood writers took a stand against AI’s encroachment on their craft. The fear: AI would churn out scripts and erode authentic storytelling. Fast forward a year later, and a public service ad featuring deepfake versions of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Tom Hanks surfaced, warning against election disinformation.  We are a few months into 2025. Still, AI’s intended outcome in democratizing access to the future of entertainment illustrates a rapid evolution — of a broader societal…

Cardano Founder Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $250,000

Key Notes Charles Hoskinson has issued a major Bitcoin price forecast. Beyond the growth in Bitcoin adopters among top tech firms, he sees a $250,000 ATH. The Input-Output CEO is also convinced stablecoin integrations will grow. Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson says Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by the end of this year or in 2026. His comment comes as the crypto market returns from recent lows, partly caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and global economic concerns. Bitcoin Price and Magnificent 7 Embrace According to CNBC, Hoskinson said that…

What’s next for the crypto industry

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The crypto industry has welcomed the confirmation of American businessman and former US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Paul Atkins as chair of the agency. Atkins’ approval has taken months. He appeared before the Senate on March 27 to explain his intended approach to securities regulation in the United States, as well as his views on digital assets.  Atkins will replace acting chair Mark Uyeda as head of the agency, which began unwinding a number of court cases and enforcement action against cryptocurrency firms when President Donald Trump took office. However,…

UK’s Orwellian AI murder prediction system, will AI take your job? AI Eye

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Minority Report is a thing now Pressure group Statewatch has revealed the UK’s Ministry of Justice has been working on a dystopian AI “Murder Prediction” program that uses algorithms to analyze large data sets and predict who is most likely to become a killer. Minority Report poster (DreamWorkz) That’s basically the plot of Minority Report. Documents outlining the scheme were uncovered in Freedom of Information requests. In them, the MoJ says the program aims to “review offender characteristics that increase the risk of committing homicide” and “explore alternative and innovative…

Hermetica brings 5% yield to Bitcoin traders on Velar PerpDEX

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Hermetica has teamed up with Velar to provide a 5% annual yield for traders on the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin USDh through Velar’s futures exchange on Stacks. Hermetica, the issuer of the Bitcoin-backed stablecoin USDh, has partnered with Velar to offer a 5% annual yield to traders using Velar’s perpetual futures exchange on the Bitcoin Layer 2 network, Stacks (STX), according to a release shared with crypto.news.  The new feature allows users to earn yield on USDh while trading leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) positions. Active collateral  This marks a shift in how traders…

Ethereum Long-Term Holders Show Signs Of Capitulation – Prime Accumulation Zone?

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum saw a dramatic turnaround this week, bouncing over 21% from its recent low of $1,380 in just hours. The sharp recovery came in response to an unexpected shift…

Cosmos launches Eureka to connect Ethereum and IBC networks

Cosmos, a blockchain network aiming to become the “internet of blockchains,” has launched Eureka, an interoperability layer designed to link its inter-blockchain communication (IBC) protocol with Ethereum. According to an April 10 announcement, Eureka has expanded the Cosmos IBC protocol, changing IBC from an ecosystem standard “to a universal interoperability protocol,” setting the hub on a course to become the home of multichain apps. Cosmos projects are integrating into IBC Eureka. Source: Cosmos With the introduction of Eureka, many Cosmos-based applications and blockchains are now accessible to more users by…

Hex Trust adds stacks and sBTC, amid rising adoption for Bitcoin layer-2s

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Bitcoin’s layer-2 ecosystem is growing, with institutions interested in BTC-denominated yields. For this reason, Hex Trust added stacks and sBTC to its offering. Bitcoin’s (BTC) DeFi ecosystem is expanding, and institutions are taking notice. On Thursday, April 10, digital asset custodian Hex Trust added Stacks (STX) and sBTC to its crypto offering. This means that investors will be able to gain exposure to the growing Bitcoin layer-2 ecosystem. Investors will be able to earn staking yields in Bitcoin terms through sBTC, which runs on the Stacks Bitcoin layer-2 network. According…

How Bitcoin’s three pillars are about to fix money — StarkWare CEO

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Bitcoin wasn’t supposed to just sit still. When Satoshi Nakamoto released the white paper in 2008, it wasn’t a blueprint for digital gold; it was a peer-to-peer cash system. But fast-forward to today, and Bitcoin’s biggest critics and supporters alike often agree on one thing: It doesn’t really work like money, at least not yet. In the latest episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Nathan Jeffay and Gareth Jenkinson speak with Eli Ben-Sasson, the co-founder of StarkWare and one of the leading minds in cryptographic scaling. His message? That…

What’s Up With Synthetix Stablecoin (sUSD) as USD Peg Drops to $0.83?

Key Notes Cork Protocol co-founder Rob Schmitt warned of a potential “death spiral scenario” for sUSD, drawing parallels to TerraUSD’s 2022 collapse. Schmitt emphasized differences in Synthetix’s $30 million treasury reserves, which could mitigate risks during a deleveraging event. Synthetix founder Kain Warwick acknowledged the instability, citing the removal of a key driver behind sUSD demand. Synthetix USD (sUSD), the native stablecoin of the Synthetix protocol has lost its USD-peg, dropping to a five-year low of $0.83 and leaving investors worried about what’s happening next. Since the beginning of 2025,…