A trader acquires a rare Ape-themed CryptoPunk valued at $1.5M for just 10 ETH using a smart contract mechanism that allows a shotgun buyout. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cryptopunk-acquired-10-eth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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China 6 months behind US on AI, says Google’s former region head
The former president of Google China says he expects the AI-powered apps to take off much faster in China compared to the United States. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-six-months-behind-us-ai-former-google-china-head?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum needs ‘refined messaging’ to entice Wall St — Attestant execs
Ethereum will become an attractive investment to institutions, but needs better marketing and given time to develop, says Attestant adviser Tim Lowe. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-needs-refined-messaging-entice-wall-st-attestant?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
WeWork founder’s crypto startup refunds investors after no token launch: Report
Flowcarbon reportedly cited tough market conditions and resistance from carbon registries as the main reasons behind the refunds. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/adam-neumann-flowcarbon-refunds-failed-token-launch-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Vitalik: L2s that aren’t at least ‘stage 1’ are dead to me
The Ethereum co-founder said it was “stage 1 or bust” for his acceptance of a layer-2 project’s decentralization progress. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-l2-not-at-stage-1-are-dead-says-vitalik?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin whale transactions see ‘noticeable’ drop since March price peak
Blockchain analytics firm Santiment says a decline in Bitcoin whale activity is not necessarily a bearish sign. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-whale-transactions-decline-march-all-time-high-santiment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto stocks recover from dip as polls say Harris won debate against Trump
Crypto and Bitcoin mining-related stocks in the US bounced back from an early trading day dip after opinion polls showed voters rated Kamala Harris debate performance. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-stocks-recover-dip-polls-say-harris-won-debate?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Blockchain music startup Tune.fm raises $50M from Global Emerging Markets
The fresh capital brings Tune.fm’s total funding to $80 million. The funds will be used to reward artists and users within the platform. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-music-startup-tune-fm-raises-50-m-global-emerging-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US House Republicans probe SEC’s Gensler on political hiring claims
Three GOP lawmakers asked SEC Chair Gary Gensler to turn over information on his agency’s hiring process, claiming they had found evidence of a political ideology-driven hire. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-gop-lawmakers-political-hiring-probe-sec-gary-gensler?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CFTC partners up to warn on crypto pig butchering scams
Multiple US federal agencies have come together to distribute an infographic on crypto pig butchering to help Americans recognize and avoid the scam. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-jonis-with-regulators-warn-crypto-pig-butchering-scams?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound