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ZetaChain, a Layer 1 blockchain project focused on cross-chain interoperability and artificial intelligence, has integrated xAI’s latest AI model, Grok 4.3, into its proprietary AI layer. The integration, announced this week, aims to enhance the platform’s capabilities in agent tool calling and instruction following, while offering a substantial 1 million token context window for complex queries. Expanding AI Interoperability on ZetaChain ZetaChain’s integration of Grok 4.3 marks a significant step in its strategy to combine blockchain infrastructure with advanced AI models. The company stated that the new model will be available through its Anuma platform, which allows users to run…

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Samson Mow, the CEO and founder of the JAN3 Bitcoin-adoption-focused company, is celebrating what he believes is one of his recent 2026 predictions coming true. In January, he shared a list of predictions related to Bitcoin in 2026. Now, he says, a major one from that list has begun to come true, and it is related to the world’s richest man and tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk. “Elon Musk goes hard into $BTC” Samson Mow commented on Elon Musk’s recent tweet, in which the tech entrepreneur posted the “Bitcoin anime girl” as the community calls this image. Musk first published it…

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Miami — Aave Labs is set to fundamentally reshape how it assesses and lists collateral assets on its protocol, following the largest DeFi exploit of 2026, and the overhaul could set a new standard across the entire industry. Linda Jeng, chief legal and policy officer at Aave Labs, said at Consensus Miami 2026 that the protocol’s existing risk framework, while robust, had been too narrowly focused on financial risk and volatility. Going forward, every asset seeking to be listed on Aave will face a broader assessment covering interoperability, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the underlying architecture of the asset. She cited rsETH,…

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The crypto market woke up to another massive Ethereum movement on Friday after blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain flagged a major transfer involving 8,771 $ETH. The wallet, reportedly linked to Metalpha, deposited the assets into Binance nearly 40 minutes before the report surfaced. The transfer carried an estimated value of $19.99 million and quickly sparked fresh speculation across the crypto community. Large transactions often trigger strong reactions because traders closely watch whale wallets for market direction. A sudden exchange deposit usually signals possible selling intentions. That fear pushed many traders to monitor Ethereum price charts closely after the transaction appeared on-chain.…

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Andy Schectman, President and founder of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, has revealed he personally holds $XRP. He describes the asset as part of the speculative “top layer” of his long-standing investment strategy. In an interview, Schectman expressed a cautious yet open-minded stance on $XRP. He noted that while he does not fully understand its long-term outcome, he believes in it enough to allocate capital. “I believed in it enough to own a little bit… it’s done fairly well,” he explained, adding that the asset remains intriguing despite the uncertainties surrounding its adoption. Key Points Schectman confirms he holds $XRP, placing…

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A newly created, anonymous cryptocurrency address has withdrawn a significant amount of $HYPE tokens from the Coinbase exchange, signaling a potential long-term holding strategy. According to on-chain analytics firm Onchain Lens, the address, identified as 0x4E53, moved 349,999 $HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $15.21 million, over the past 24 hours. On-Chain Activity Points to Staking The withdrawn funds were subsequently transferred to a dedicated staking address. In the cryptocurrency market, large withdrawals from centralized exchanges are often interpreted by analysts as a bearish signal for immediate selling pressure and a bullish indicator for long-term confidence. By moving assets to a…

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The current trend of treating creator content and digital data as raw material for centralized platforms across the Internet has revealed a growing need to develop an equitable system to distribute value. As a leader in blockchain advertising technology, Verasity has announced that its new consumer-facing ecosystem, PLRL, is going live on Base. Developing $PLRL at Base is beyond just physical transfer; it requires a distribution decision. Such a decision utilizes the benefit of Base’s thousands of onboard clients and gives cost-effective ways to transact with customers by using fractional cents. The Internet Equity Layer – A New Economic Model…

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The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred another batch of Bitcoin ($BTC), signaling possible selling as the asset continues to witness capital outflows. On-chain analytics show the move involved roughly 375 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $25.19 million at the time of the transfer. The amount was moved to an intermediary wallet previously linked to outflows toward Galaxy Digital, according to on-chain data retrieved from Arkham on March 31. Bhutan Kingdom Bitcoin transactions. Source: Arkham This latest activity adds to a wave of large transfers throughout March. Earlier, the government moved 973 Bitcoin worth about $72 million over two days, followed…

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Lido DAO, the organization behind the liquid staking protocol Lido (LDO), has announced the imminent resumption of operations for its EarnETH vault. The vault was suspended earlier this month following a significant security incident involving a bridge exploited by KelpDAO, resulting in a loss of approximately $292 million (116,500 rsETH). Background of the Suspension On [Insert Date of Hack, e.g., January 10, 2026], an attacker exploited a vulnerability in a cross-chain bridge used by KelpDAO, draining 116,500 rsETH tokens, valued at roughly $292 million at the time. As a precautionary measure to protect user funds, Lido proactively suspended deposits and…

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Ethereum price started a downside correction below $2,350. $ETH is now showing a few bearish signs and might decline further if it trades below $2,265. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,365 zone. The price is trading below $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,315 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,325 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to stay above the $2,350 zone and extended its decline, like Bitcoin.…

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