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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Doodles - Launches DOOD: A New Solana-Based Token
> GameStop - Considers Investment in Bitcoin and Crypto
> Amy Berman Jackson - Agrees to Pause Legal Dispute Between Binance and SEC
> Chainalysis - Record Revenue from Crypto Scams: $12.4 Billion in 2024
> Eric Semler - How Zoom Could Transform Sluggish Growth with a Bitcoin Strategy
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> IONet - IO Intelligence
> Why Stake Your $HVLO ?
> GVNR - Incentivized Launch Step by Step Guide
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> SEC - Acknowledges Grayscale's Dogecoin ETF Filing
> Coinbase - Trading Volume Soars: Coinbase’s Q4 Growth Driven by Increased Crypto Volatility
> Coinbase - Strategic Comeback: Re-entering India in 2025
> Jupiter - Announces Active Staking Rewards
> Coinbase - Releases Q4 and FY 2024 Financial Results
> Pump.fun Tokens - Experience Dramatic Trading Decline
> Ether and BNB - Lead Gains as Crypto Market Recovers
> South Korea - Permits Sale of Donated Cryptocurrency by Charities and Universities
> Riot Platform - Appoints Former Hut 8 CEO Jaime Leverton to Board
> Midas - Launches Liquid Yield Tokens: A New Onchain Hedge Fund Architecture
> US Customs and Border Patrol - Expand Seizures of Bitcoin Mining Machines
> U.S. January PPI - Sees Unexpected Rise of 0.4%
> MetaDAO - Hires Robin Hanson as Advisor to Transform Governance
> Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin - Plead Guilty in $577M Crypto Mining Scam: Face Up to 20 Years in Prison
> MyShell.AI - $SHELL IDO Recap: A Historic Milestone in the BSC Ecosystem
> FastLane Labs - Introduces shMONAD: A Revolutionary Liquid Staking Protocol for Monad
> Eric Council - Hacks SEC for $50,000 in Crypto
> Coincheck - Stock Down Over 30% Since Nasdaq Debut After Massive Loss
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> Beanie - Binance's Major Asset Liquidation: $5B in Speculative Crypto Sold
> Decentralised.co - When DeFi Met AI: A Thesis on Finance, AI, and Crypto
> Ron Paul - Calls for a Federal Reserve Audit Gains Traction
> Alex Gluchowski - Expects ZKsync Governance to Discuss Value Accrual Mechanisms Soon
> Vitalik Buterin - Praises Railgun for Thwarting zkLend Attacker's Money Laundering Attempt
> Bernstein - Upgrades Robinhood Price Target to $105 After Record Crypto Revenue
> Andrew Flanagan - Understanding Brian Quintenz: A Veteran Advocate for Blockchain
> Pedro Solimano - Crypto ETF Filings Surge Amid Regulatory Shift
> French Hill, Bryan Steil - The Need for Congressional Action on Digital Assets
> Rushi Manche - Capitalizing on Trump’s Attention in Crypto
> Ran Goldi - Elon Musk's X Money Expected to Support Crypto Payments by End of 2025
> Alexander Blume - World Liberty Financial’s Strategic Token Reserve: A Double-Edged Sword?
> The Protocol - Can Based Rollups Solve Ethereum’s Layer-2 Problem?
> Matt Hougan - Discusses Crypto Market Dynamics
> Crypto Daybook Americas - Bitcoin Focuses on PPI Data for Future Direction After CPI Impact
> CoinDesk 20 - Performance Update: NEAR Sinks 3.1% as Index Trades Lower
> Tom Carreras - Nayib Bukele's Bold Plans for a Tax-Free Metropolis
> Vivien Wong - How Hong Kong Can Seize the Mantle as Asia’s Crypto Hub
> Morgan Stanley - Boosts Robinhood's Stock Price Target to $90
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Fireverse - $2.5M Series A Round
> Teneo - $3M Seed Round
> DeFi.app - Raises $4 Million in a Seed Extension Round
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> N/A
Plasma's $24M Leap: Building the Future of Stablecoin Infrastructure
Plasma has secured $24 million in funding to create a dedicated blockchain for stablecoins, addressing limitations in the current market and aiming for zero-fee transfers
> Plasma, founded by Paul Faecks and Christian Angermayer, raised $24 million in funding led by Framework and Bitfinex
> The stablecoin market exceeds $220 billion and is bolstered by growing global payment demands
> Current blockchain technologies face challenges such as high fees, centralization, and inefficiencies
> Plasma offers a trust-minimized Bitcoin sidechain with an EVM-compatible layer, targeted primarily at Tether's USD₮
> The funding will support the development of Plasma's testnet and mainnet for various financial applications
> The company encourages developers and the community to collaborate on stablecoin payment infrastructure
If you're betting on this, good luck, there will be lots of pvp, snipers, and Binance listing guy.
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Plume Network x Mercado Bitcoin - Tokenize $40 Million in Brazilian Assets
> Robinhood - Hits 400% Surge in Crypto Trading Volume Amidst Bitcoin Rally
> US Inflation - Soars to 3% in January 2025: A Concerning Start for the New Year
> James Seyffart - 21Shares Leads the Way: A New Era for Staking ETFs
> Crypto.com - Achieves EEA-Wide Regulatory Approval: A Milestone for Crypto Services
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> GVNR - Incentivized Launch Step by Step Guide
> DeSci - The Key to Advance Science + DeSci Landscape
> All You Need to Know About Story and IP
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Zach Witkoff - Hacked Account Promotes Fake Barron Trump Memecoin Project
> SendAI - Introduces Create Solana Agent: Revolutionizing Chat Interfaces
> Links Golf Club - Driving Innovation: Announces $LINKS Token Launch with Base
> Coinbase Assets - Add Support for Popcat (SOL) (POPCAT) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) on the Solana Network (SPL Token)
> Trump - Swaps BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik
> Coinbase Derivatives - Launch Solana and Hedera Futures in February
> Liquity Stability Pool - Investigates Potential Issue: Users Urged to Close Positions
> Angstrom - A Revolutionary DEX Model
> Trump - Appoints Jonathan Gould as New OCC Leader, Emphasizing Crypto Focus
> arc - Launches ARC FORGE: A Game-Changer for Token Trading
> Circle's USDC Stablecoin - Reaches Record Market Cap Over $56 Billion
> Cboe BZX Exchange - Proposes Change for 21Shares' Ethereum ETF: Allowing Staking
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> Jerome Powell - Reaffirms Commitment: No U.S. CBDC Under His Leadership
> Pavel Paramonov - The Challenge of Data Ownership in Web3
> Dmitriy Berenzon - Exploring the Financial Landscape: 280 Companies Building on Cryptorails
> Michael Ashton - Inflation CPI Summary (January 2025): Market Valuations and Tactics in the New Year
> Adam Back - Privacy Concerns: The Threat of CBDCs to Individual Sovereignty
> The Scoop - Managing the Blockchain Data Deluge: Insights from SonarX and AWS
> Helius - Agave v2.1 Update: Key Improvements for a Resilient Solana Ecosystem
> PropellerHeads - Effective Strategies for Engaging Market Makers in DeFi
> CZ - The Meme Chronicles: Fun on the BNB Chain
> VanEck - Estimates $23 Billion in Potential State Cryptocurrency Purchases
> Dwarkesh Patel - The Future of AI: From PageRank to AlphaChip
> CoinDesk 20 - Performance Update: Litecoin (LTC) Falls 4.7% as Index Inches Lower
> Sam Altman - OpenAI Roadmap Update on GPT-4.5 and GPT-5
> Tarun Chitra - Exploring the JLP Pool: Yield Realities and Safety in DeFi
> John Adler - Celestia's Bold Move: Locking Staking Rewards for Locked Tokens
> Proph3t - A Hypothetical Proposal: Should MetaDAO Acquire Ethereum?
> Crews Enochs - Stablecoin Revolution: Redefining Risk-Free Rates in Finance
> Eric Basmajian - Inflation Trends: A Comprehensive Overview
> Possibility Result - Understanding Opinionated Blockchains
> Sitesh - Understanding the Impact of SIMD-96 on Solana's Yield Landscape
> Andy Baehr - Struggles of Crypto Mid-Caps: Less Reward, More Risk
> Connor King - Introducing the deBridge Liquidity Network (DLN)
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> whetstone/doppler-is-the-future-of-onchain-markets">Whetstone Research - $1.3M Pre-seed Round
> InfiniFi - $3M Pre-seed Round
> Cabal - $3M Unknown Round
> Partnr - $4M Seed Round
> Blum - $5M Seed Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
Avalon Labs: Pioneering the Path to Bitcoin-Backed Financial Inclusion
Avalon Labs aims to enhance access to Bitcoin-backed financial products for users across the crypto spectrum, bridging traditional finance and cryptocurrency
> The company views Bitcoin as a "digital gold," and its integration into traditional finance signals growing demand for accessibility
> Avalon Labs is exploring a Bitcoin-backed public debt fund under the SEC framework, paving the way for a robust on-chain capital market for Bitcoin
> Avalon Labs emphasizes the importance of regulated investment structures to promote mainstream Bitcoin adoption
> Their vision includes making Bitcoin DeFi yield accessible to a broader audience through intuitive financial products
> Avalon aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the burgeoning world of cryptocurrencies, allowing for greater adoption and understanding of Bitcoin's potential
> The goal is clear: to democratize access to the value of Bitcoin and foster broader financial inclusion
This is an exciting time for both the crypto space and traditional finance as they converge
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Fireblocks - Adds Support for Sony's Soneium Blockchain
> zkLend - Loses Over $9 Million in Hack
> Elon Musk - Changes Name to "Harry Bōlz," Igniting Memecoin Frenzy
> U.S. CPI Data - Sparks Bitcoin Drop Below $95K
> Hester Peirce - Suggests Many Memecoins Might Not Be Regulated
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> GVNR - Incentivized Launch Step by Step Guide
> DeSci - The Key to Advance Science + DeSci Landscape
> All You Need to Know About Story and IP
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> BENJI - Launches on Solana: A New Era for Digital Assets
> Franklin Templeton - Moves FOBXX Fund to Solana
> LinksDAO - Launches Community Token to Fund Golf Course Acquisitions
> Offchain Labs - Unveils Arbitrum BoLD Protocol for Permissionless Validation
> Trump - Nominees Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair
> Meme and AI Token - Indices Plummet: GMMEME and GMAI Indices Down
> Bitcoin - Faces Volatility Amid US Tariffs and Federal Reserve Policies
> Galaxy x Ripple - Intervention: Secure $160M for MoonPay During the Trump Memecoin Surge
> World Liberty Financial - Launches Token Reserve for Crypto Investment
> Dogecoin - Leads Market Slide
> Eric Semler's X Account - Hacked: Promotion of Solana-Based Token
> Berlín - The Hidden Bitcoin Marvel in El Salvador
> Goldman Sachs - Discloses Bitcoin ETF Ownership: What It Means
> Coinbase - Q4 Earnings Expected to Show Best Volume Since 2021
> BNB - Surges Amid Crypto Market Downturn
> Trump - Facilitates Prisoner Swap: American Teacher Marc Fogel Released
> Avalon Labs - Pioneering Bitcoin-Backed Financial Products
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> Marco Manoppo - Reviving the Fat Protocol Thesis: Insights from Jupiter's Catstanbul Conference
> Matt Hougan - Highlights the Dichotomy in Crypto Sentiment
> Trump - Urges Lowering Interest Rates
> Ranger Finance - Recruitment Rewards: Earn 70% on Trading Fees
> ethresearch - Roadmap to Implementing an Encrypted Mempool on Ethereum L1
> Omkar Godbole - Bitcoin May See Gains from Soft U.S. CPI
> Coinglass - Analyzing BTC's Coinbase Premium Flipping Negative Ahead of CPI Release
> Crypto Daybook Americas - Inflation Data Could Impact Bitcoin's Price Movement
> Margaux Nijkerk - Advantages and Challenges of Based Rollups in Ethereum
> Sandra - How MegaETH Transformed from “Just Another L2” to a Leading Crypto Project
> Anthony Scaramucci - Bets on Solana for Tokenisation Race Market Poised to Reach $16 Trillion
> A. Flanagan, E. Robinson - Experts Debate the Feasibility of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: A Hedge Against US National Debt?
> Wu Blockchain - Investment Trends and Future Opportunities in AI Agent Projects
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
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Eli5DeFi News Recap
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Binance x SEC - Join Forces for Early Resolution of Legal Case
> Solana DEX Volume - Surpasses $60 Million, Outpacing Ethereum
> Lido - Unveils V3: Customizable 'stVaults' for Advanced Ethereum Staking Strategies
> Litecoin and Cardano - Experience Double-Digit Gains Amid ETF Hopes
> Merkle Science - Crypto Investors Lose Over $500 Million in Memecoin Scams in 2024
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> DeSci - The Key to Advance Science + DeSci Landscape
> All You Need to Know About Story and IP
> Project Spotlight - Week 6/2025
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Solayer - Announces Regarding Genesis Drop and Community Sale
> Uniswap Labs - Launches Unichain: Reducing MEV and Enhancing Network Security
> Gumi - Acquires $6.58 Million in Bitcoin to Strengthen Web3 Presence
> OpenSea - Denies KYC Requirements for Airdrop
> Destin Hall - Proposes Bill for State Investments in Cryptocurrency
> CAR Memecoin - Plummets 97% in 24 Hours
> Plume Network x Superstate - Partnership for Multichain Expansion Access to Tokenized Financial Products: USTB and USCC
> Kintsu - Announces Kintsu Beta Access Pass for Liquid Staking
> 0G Foundation - Introduces ERC-7857: The New Standard for Intelligent NFTs
> KULR - Acquires 100 BTC for $10 Million: Bitcoin Holdings Reach 610.3 BTC
> KvarnPortugal Fund - A Pathway to Residency through Crypto Investment
> TON - Integrates with LayerZero for Cross-Chain Asset Transfers
> Brevis - Introduces Pico: A Modular and Performant zkVM
> Grayscale - ADA ETF Application Boosts Cardano's Price
> WazirX - Offers 85% of Stolen User Funds as Rebalancing Ends
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> Ostium - Market Outlook: Weekly Analysis for Bitcoin and Ethereum
> Jack Bearow - Berachain Request for Broposal (RFB) Program Guidelines
> TABASCOweb3 - What's Chain Abstraction? Navigating the Complexity in Web3
> CoinDesk 20 - Performance Update: Cardano (ADA) Jumps 13.6%, Leading Index Higher
> Teng Yan - Monetizing Open Source AI with Bagel
> Citi - Insights: Ether's Drop vs. Improving Fundamentals
> Right Click Save - NFT Market Insights: Trends and Transformations
> BNB Chain - Exploring the BNB Chain and Its Trending Memecoin
> nate - Strategic Insights: 10 Actionable Steps for Leading at Polymarket
> Binance Research - Innovations in Decentralized Science: Empowering Grassroots Communities
> Thomas Erdösi - Are Hedge Funds Betting Against Ether or Engaging in Arbitrage?
> zac.eth - ChronoForge Approved as a Nintendo Switch Publisher
> cookies - Play-to-Earn: Enhancing Gaming Experiences in the Web3 Era
> xulian.hl - Comprehensive Hyperliquid Data and Stats Resources
> Fishmarketacad - Where On-Chain Market Making Thrives: Use Cases and Benefits
> Eleanor Terrett - 60-Day Stay: Strategic Moves in Crypto Regulation
> jessepollak - The Case for Increased Cryptocurrency Listings on Coinbase
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Mirai Labs - Raises $4 Million Seed Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> Binance - Announces Solayer (LAYER) to HODLer Airdrops
RED Rising: The Next Generation of Blockchain Oracles
The RED token enhances the security and decentralization of the RedStone blockchain oracle, with a max supply of 1 billion tokens, aimed at fostering ecosystem participation and driving value as RedStone scales
> RED token has a maximum supply of 1 billion, with 48.3% allocated for community growth and 30% available at Token Generation Event (TGE)
> RED serves as a utility token, enabling staking through RedStone's EigenLayer, rewarding stakers with ETH, BTC, SOL, and USDC
> Supply allocated to community rewards (10%), protocol development (10%), core contributors (20%), ecosystem support (28.3%), and early backers (31.7%)
> RedStone’s modular architecture enables deep price discovery, tailored feeds, high security, and support for various protocols
> As of 2024, RedStone is the fastest-growing oracle, servicing over 130 clients across 70+ chains
> RedStone can leverage $14 billion in economic security, enhancing the robustness of its oracle services
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⭐️HIGHLIGHTS ⭐️
> Lens Chain - Adopts Aave’s GHO Stablecoin as Gas Token
> Ethereum Foundation - Allocates $120 Million in Ether to DeFi Lending Protocols
> Taurus - Expands Digital Asset Custody and Tokenization to Solana
> RedStone - Introduces RED Tokenomics: A New Era in Decentralized Oracles
> JPMorgan - Analysts Predict Tether May Need to Sell Bitcoin Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
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⭐️ELI5 THREAD ⭐️
> IONet - IO Intelligence
> Why Stake Your $HVLO ?
> GVNR - Incentivized Launch Step by Step Guide
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> OpenSea Foundation - Announces Upcoming Release of $SEA
> South Korea - Set to Allow Charities and Universities to Sell Donated Crypto
> Liquid Collective - Launch Announcement: Liquid Collective Goes Live on Base
> Hyperliquid - Introduces Native Multi-Sig: Enhancing Security for Diverse Users
> Aptos - Achieves 20K TPS with Sub-Second Latency
> MyShell.AI - Introduces $SHELL: The Native Token for MyShell
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> CNBC - Reports Delay in Trump Tariffs with April Start Date
> Stablecoin Intern - Stablecoin Insights: Navigating the Bounce with $VVV and $ARC
> Blockworks Research - Key Metrics Achieved by Celestia: Insights into Data Capacity and Revenue
> archetype/cryptorails-superconductors-for-payments">Archetype - The Vision of Cryptonetwork Payments
> Maelstrom - Unpacking Vertex's Multichain Strategy and Future Potential
> Selim C - Understanding Fluid's Unique Smart Debt and Smart Collateral Models
> Arthur Hayes - Understanding Political Memecoins: A Zero-Knowledge Proof of Support
> zkLend - Whitehat Bounty Proposal: zkLend Attack
> kache - Privacy Concerns in AI Conversations
> rm/the-garden-and-the-machine">RM - Finite vs. Infinite Games: Understanding the Crypto Debate
> OurNetwork - Liquid Staking Overview: Insights on Jito, RocketPool, Lido, Dinero, BENQI, and Marinade
> kevin - Exploring Infrared's Streamlined Proof of Liquidity Process
> StrawberryAI - Exploring the Features of Berry Chat R3
> carried_no_interest - The Venture Capital Apocalypse: A Critical Juncture for the Asset Class
> Ethereum Foundation - EF Treasury's Strategic Deployment in Ethereum DeFi
> Thoon - Overview of berAIs.land: AI Infrastructure on Berachain
> Rex Woodbury - Final Thoughts on Techno-Optimism and Societal Change
> Wu Blockchain - The Rise of TRUMP Coin: How CryptoD Leveraged Community Strategies for Massive Gains
> Sandra - How MegaETH Captured Mindshare: From "Just Another L2" to Crypto Contender
> neko.hl - The Role of HyperEVM in Decentralized Finance
> CZ - A Dog Named Broccoli: The Blockchain Connection
> Delphi Digital - 10 Key Insights from the DeFi Year Ahead Report
> Decentralised.Co - DeFi vs. CEXs: Understanding User Experiences
> Charlie.hl - Navigating HyperEVM DeFi: A User Guide Post-Mainnet Launch
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Plasma - Raises $24M
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1890071433214038103?t=8FZorgSz8o5CAkl2r-nbWw&s=09
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https://x.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1890061004140380179
Aethir Soars: Bridging AI and Solana for New Collaborative Frontiers
Aethir is expanding its ATH token to the Solana blockchain, enhancing accessibility for AI developers and leveraging LayerZero's omnichain solution
> Aethir focuses on AI agents, gaming, Real-World Assets (RWAs), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
> Aethir's $100 million Ecosystem Fund supports various AI agent groups on Solana, including ai16zdao and ElizaOS
> Aethir's ATH token is now available on the Solana blockchain, expanding beyond Ethereum and Arbitrum
> The expansion aims to support AI innovators with compute grants for AI agent development
> Solana's growing developer community is a strategic target for Aethir due to the demand for GPU computing
> Enterprise clients can directly purchase compute power on Solana, reducing barriers for AI project development
> Aethir boasts over 400,000 GPUs, including high-end NVIDIA cards
> The use of LayerZero and Stargate facilitates access and transaction simplification for Solana users
> Key information includes the ATH token address on Solana and bridging instructions via Stargate
The Future of AI with IO Intelligence
IO Intelligence is an innovative platform that integrates Vector Database as a Service with multiple AI models, providing developers and data scientists a streamlined environment for real-time analytics while ensuring data security and ease of use
> Combines up to five intelligent agents with 25 open-source AI models like DeepSeek and Meta Llama for enhanced analytics
> Offers a developer-friendly API and a comprehensive website, simplifying AI feature management
> Maintains data privacy by keeping sensitive computations local while offloading intensive tasks to the cloud
> Facilitates quick setup of AI pipelines with modular syntax for specific tasks such as text moderation and model training
> Optimizes portfolio analysis and market predictions by consolidating on-premise and cloud tasks securely
> Reduces the need for extensive model training, enabling swift development of financial applications like stock screening and sentiment analysis
> Designed to grow with user needs, providing robust tools for advanced AI analytics without requiring technical expertise
> GVNR - Incentivized Launch Step by Step Guide
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> SEC - Acknowledges Spot Solana ETF Filings from Key Players
> Goldman Sachs - Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETFs, Boosting Holdings to $1.5 Billion in Q4 2024
> World Liberty Financial - Forms Strategic Token Reserve to Support Major Cryptocurrencies
> Summer K. Mersinger - CFTC's Stance on Election Contracts: Safeguards Against Manipulation
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> DeSci - The Key to Advance Science + DeSci Landscape
> All You Need to Know About Story and IP
> Project Spotlight - Week 6/2025
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⭐️ NEWS⭐️
> Gate.io x Oracle Red Bull Racing - Revolutionizing Motorsport and Blockchain
> Story - Upcoming Launch: Story's Public Mainnet Release on February 13th
> Hyperliquid - Announces Solayer $LAYER is Now Availabe to Trade: Trade Long or Short Up to 3x!
> Virtuals - Launches on Solana: Buy, Trade, and Create Now
> Movement - Introduces Cornucopia: A Year-Long Program to Boost Liquidity
> Prenetics x Humanity Protocol - Partnership to Enhance Decentralized Identity Verification
> UNI Price - Rises Amid Positive Sentiment Post-Unichain Launch
> Sol Strategies - Selected as Staking Provider for 3iQ’s Solana Staking ETF
> World Liberty Financial x Ondo Finance - Expand Tokenized Asset Adoption
> BitGo - Plans Initial Public Offering for Q2 2025
> arc - Revolutionizing Token Launch Mechanisms
> Delphi Digital - Announces Delphi Research Challenge: Write Research to Win Prizes, Job Opportunities
> Berachain Token - Experiences 60% Drop Amid Insider Selling
> CertiK - Apologizes for Auditing Huione Guarantee, Tied to Forced Labor
> SEC - Seeks Pause in Binance Lawsuit
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⭐️ BOOKMARKED ⭐️
> JPMorgan - Crypto Ecosystem Growth Slowed in January Even as Total Market Cap Rose
> Peter - The Promise of Blockchain: New Innovations in Consumer Platforms
> Jerome Powell - Acknowledges Debanking Concerns in Crypto Industry
> Andrew Bailey - Highlights the Need for High Regulatory Standards for Stablecoins
> Rune Christensen - The Role of Stablecoins in AI-Driven Financial Automation
> The Rollup - Inside Frax's Vision for Institutional Stablecoins
> Aporia - The Illusion of Risk Management in Trading
> Tachi - The Launch of a New Chapter in the Arc Ecosystem
> Esty - Cracking the Crypto KOL Code: A No-BS Guide
> Michael Dempsey - The Role of Schelling Point Companies in Emerging Markets
> Leah Callon-Butler - CEXs vs. DEXs: Why Speed Matters in Crypto Trading
> Ekin Genç - Anthony Scaramucci’s Vision for Bitcoin
> Uma Roy - Launch of ZK 2.0: Prover Network Testnet Achieves Major Milestones
> Tristan - Race Against Time: How bullet Outpaces Binance HFT
> The Scoop - Congressman Emmer Criticizes Gensler's Actions as 'Illegal'
> Shannon Kurtas - Kraken Gears Up for Increased Competition in the Crypto Market Amid Trading Frenzy
> Pedro Solimano - Traders Make Major Short Bets on Ethereum: $130 Million Wagered
> 10x Research - ETH Struggles at Resistance: Aiming for $3,000 Breakout
> Bryan Steil - A Golden Age of Digital Assets: Congressional Hearing Highlights
> whetstone/doppler-is-the-future-of-onchain-markets">The Sharpening Block - Bridging the Gap: The Doppler Protocol's Vision for Onchain Markets
> Stratechery - Evaluating Deep Research Outputs: Summary vs Insight
> Rep. Tom Emmer - Highlights Divides Over Stablecoin Regulation Amid Political Tensions
> BNB Chain - Unveils BNB Chain Tech Roadmap 2025
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⭐️ FUNDING⭐️
> Gitcoin Passport - $10M Acquisition
> Legend - $15M Unknown Round
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⭐️ TESTNET/ AIRDROP⭐️
> N/A
Unichain Mainnet: The Dawn of Decentralized Freedom
Unichain's mainnet launch features lower fees, faster transactions, and robust decentralization, attracting prominent crypto projects and enhancing DeFi and cross-chain liquidity
> Unichain offers lower fees and transaction speeds 95% faster than Ethereum L1
> It has already attracted nearly 100 leading crypto projects like Uniswap and Coinbase
> Developers can deploy applications and integrate stablecoins using comprehensive documentation
> Users can fund wallets through various services and utilize Uniswap for token swapping
> The platform's design prioritizes decentralization with a Stage 1 rollup and an upcoming Validation Network (UVN)
> Innovations like ERC-7683 facilitate seamless cross-chain transactions and reduce gas costs
> The testnet demonstrated high activity with 50 million test transactions and support from over 30 service providers