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The Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) landscape has seen a noteworthy expansion throughout the past year. As per the decentralized computing platform Fluence’s co-founder Tom Trowbridge’s report “DePIN Token Economics,” the DePIN sector delves into incentives and structures to redefine DePIN growth. These projects strengthen decentralized substitutes for wireless communication, cloud computing, energy distribution, and other crucial infrastructure sectors. DePINED Report Highlights Endeavors for Continuous DePIN Growth Tom Trowbridge’s report focuses on sustainable tokenomics, a critical challenge faced by the DePIN projects. Several networks struggle to create incentive models that promote long-term engagement and guarantee financial stability and growth. Trowbridge…
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to dawdle, failing to capture trader enthusiasm amid chatter about prices being overvalued, while gold remains strong ahead of the release of the U.S. jobs report, which will influence the Fed’s rate plans. Recent analysis from CryptoQuant indicates that bitcoin’s fair value lies between $48,000 and $95,000, highlighting that it appears overvalued at its current market price, which hovers just above $98,000. The analytics firm’s Bitcoin’s Network Activity Index has plummeted 15% from its peak in November to 3,760 points, the lowest level in over a year. The downturn is driven by a staggering 53% drop in…
CoreWeave is looking to downsize its initial public offering just one day before hitting the market, Semafor reported. The AI infrastructure firm was previously expected to raise $3 billion at a $30 billion valuation, according to the story, but the size has been cut and the valuation lowered to just $23 billion. A separate story from Bloomberg said CoreWeave is now looking to raise only $1.5 billion. CoreWeave is in close partnership with bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ), which was expected to profit from the IPO if the results are positive and sustain strong revenue growth over the next few…
The Near Foundation has unveiled a $20 million fund to accelerate the growth of autonomous AI agents on its blockchain. It marks a significant step in converging artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized technology. Nevertheless, some remain skeptical about AI agents, with the sector’s market capitalization also revealing a concerning trend. Near Foundation to Advance AI Agents with $20 Million Fund Only weeks after announcing the expansion of the Near Protocol AI agent ecosystem, the foundation committed to deploying a $20 million AI agent fund on-chain over the next few months. It would go toward supporting agent tokens that introduce novel…
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) took aim at a stablecoin-focused bill making its way through Congress, accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of using the legislation to further his own financial interests. The Massachusetts senator shared the critique while linking a post about President Trump’s decentralized finance project, World Liberty Financial, launching its own stablecoin USD1 on Ethereum and Binance’s BNB Chain. Warren voiced her concerns on social media, claiming President Trump is leveraging the project as a “grift” to “enrich” himself. “Congress should step up and fix the current stablecoin bill moving through the Senate that will make…
Ethereum has entered a consolidation phase after a short-term recovery, with the price stalling below key resistance levels. Yet, considering market sentiment, the asset could be on the verge of a deeper decline. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi The Daily Chart ETH’s daily chart shows that the price is still struggling to break above the $2,200 resistance zone. The recovery from the $1,800 low has lost momentum, and ETH continues to trade well below the 200-day moving average, which sits near $2,900. The RSI is also cooling off just under the 50 level, reflecting a lack of strong trend direction.…
Soluna Holdings and Luxor Technology partnered with Bitmine Immersion Technologies to deploy a turnkey bitcoin mining solution that tripled operational capacity while mitigating risks tied to energy volatility and equipment costs. Bitmine Scales Mining Operations 3x via Soluna-Luxor Partnership Soluna Holdings and Luxor Technology Corporation have enabled Bitmine Immersion Technologies to triple its bitcoin ( BTC) mining capacity through a turnkey model combining renewable energy infrastructure, financial hedging, and operational optimization, according to a case study released this week. Bitmine, which specializes in immersion-cooled bitcoin mining rigs, sought to scale its hashrate while avoiding pitfalls like energy price spikes, equipment…
COMBO has recently announced its groundbreaking partnership with ElizaOS, revolutionizing an innovative AI-driven BNB Chain and gaming infrastructure. With this collaboration, the future of AI and Web3 gaming aims to approach the highest point. This advanced synergy is set to improve the efficiency of gaming development. It further strives to maximize in-game economies while enhancing the Web3 ecosystem and artificial intelligence (AI). This advancement is poised to redefine the world of blockchain gaming. The future of AI + Web3 games begins here.The integration of @elizaOS and COMBO marks a new chapter for AI-powered Web3 gaming.By building a robust Game AI…
Trump Bitcoin Plus ETF: A New Entry into Crypto Investments Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, has announced its plans to launch a Bitcoin Plus ETF. This move signifies the company’s foray into the cryptocurrency investment sector, potentially making Bitcoin more accessible to traditional investors. Unlike standard Bitcoin ETFs that solely track Bitcoin’s price, the ‘Plus’ in Bitcoin Plus ETF suggests a diversified approach. This may involve additional assets such as other cryptocurrencies, blockchain-related stocks, or derivatives aimed at optimizing returns while managing risk. Regulatory Challenges and Approval Process The launch of TMTG’s Bitcoin…
Robinhood launched a slew of new services for Gold members, which could further blur the lines between fiat and crypto. Gold, the trading app’s premium subscription, costs $5 a month or $50 a year, with 4% interest on uninvested cash and higher thresholds for instant deposits. At a presentation in San Francisco on Wednesday, the company unveiled Robinhood Strategies, which aims to deliver “tailor, expert-managed portfolios” driven by a team that collectively have over 50 years of Wall Street experience serving institutional and high-net-worth investors. Meanwhile, Robinhood Banking will deliver access to traditional checking and savings accounts, tickets to exclusive…