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According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has inched up by 1.77% to $77.10 million, essentially flat from last week’s $77.04 million. Summary NFT sales stay flat at $77M while buyers surge over 23% week-over-week. Guild of Guardians Heroes jumps 162% as Immutable blockchain soars. $X@AI BRC-20 NFT leads weekly sales with an $809K top transaction. Market participation has continued to surge, with NFT buyers rising by 23.45% to 490,600 and sellers climbing by 15.36% to 403,483. NFT transactions dropped by 18.99% to 1,100,748. This happened as the Bitcoin (BTC) price has dipped to the $89,000 level as consolidation continues.…

HyperGPT, a Web3 artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace for buying, selling, and exchanging AI applications and services, has announced its groundbreaking partnership with Pundi AI, a prominent player in artificial intelligence (AI) development via decentralized tools. This partnership is aimed at merging the decentralized data creation with decentralized AI agent deployment into a unified AI economy. 🌐⚡ A shift in the AI economy just became impossible to ignore.Today, two ecosystems that approach AI from completely different angles are connecting and the result has the potential to reshape how intelligence is created, owned, deployed, and rewarded.Introducing: @PundiAI… pic.twitter.com/NOZHixJNgF — HyperGPT (@hypergpt) December…

Canton Network is the first blockchain to adopt Circle’s xReserve technology and this allows for the launch of USDCx, a USDC supported stablecoin with privacy options. By the integration of the security of the USDC and the ability to protect sensitive information for businesses and financial institutions, these innovative developments will revolutionize the way business uses blockchain technology. Privacy-Enabled Stablecoins for Enterprise The integration of Canton allows them to offer institutional grade stablecoins with liquidity, trust, and discreet transactions like traditional assets. In contrast to other public blockchains where transactions remain publicly visible, Canton’s infrastructure allows participants to conduct their…

Tokenized money market funds are emerging as one of the most important yield-bearing assets on public blockchains, offering money-market returns and securities-level protections that stablecoins can’t provide, according to a new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). According to the bulletin, tokenized money market funds now hold nearly $9 billion in assets, up from about $770 million at the end of 2023. The BIS warned that as these tokenized Treasury portfolios become a key source of collateral in the crypto ecosystem, they also bring new operational and liquidity risks. Tokenized money market funds are blockchain-based representations of traditional…

HIVE Digital Technologies, one of the largest Bitcoin miners globally, recently completed a major expansion of its hydro-powered mining facility in Paraguay, bringing the site’s total capacity to 300 MW. The company reports it now contributes over 24 EH/s (exahash per second) to the global Bitcoin network and has generated 289 BTC in October alone. It also posted its highest-ever quarterly earnings at $87.3 million, which is nearly quadruple last year’s figure, with its growth in Paraguay and increased mining power being the main drivers. Management now states that the business is on track to generate close to $400 million…

ZKsync Interop is a native interoperability layer that could revolutionize DeFi. It was launched yesterday by ZKsync thanks to the Atlas upgrade, and it allows all ZK Chains to interact natively with DeFi on Ethereum. It has been introduced as a solution that avoids the so-called “cold start” of new chains, allowing direct access to liquidity on Ethereum while maintaining its own private environment. Skip the cold start.Launching a new chain usually means starting with zero liquidity. That ends today.With ZKsync Interop enabled by our Atlas upgade, all ZK Chains can interact natively with @Ethereum DeFi.This means Enterprises leveraging Prividiums…

A wave of companies holding crypto on their balance sheet arrived in 2025. Driven by Trump’s pro-crypto policies, several traditional businesses bet big on crypto, whether through mergers or by going public in the US stock market. However, it appears that “DATs” or Digital Asset Treasuries are losing momentum, as many are seeing their stock values plummet. All About the Access Big-time DAT names like Bitcoin’s MicroStrategy, Ethereum’s Bitmine, and Solana’s Forward Industries are down big the past month. Investors seem to be hitting the sell button on these public companies when, not too long ago, they were darlings. DATs…

In a significant move for digital asset regulation, Paraguay’s political landscape is shifting. The nation’s Lower House has just passed two pivotal resolutions demanding official government data on cryptocurrency mining. This action signals a major step towards formal oversight in a country that has become a hotspot for miners. Let’s explore what this means for the industry and Paraguay’s economic future. Why is Paraguay Demanding Cryptocurrency Mining Data Now? Paraguay has emerged as an attractive destination for cryptocurrency mining operations, primarily due to its abundant and inexpensive hydroelectric power. However, this rapid growth has occurred largely without a formal regulatory…

DeepNode raises $5M to build a decentralized AI network on Base, using PoWR to reward useful AI models across sectors like healthcare, fraud detection, and crypto trading. Summary DeepNode secured $5M across seed and strategic rounds from Web3 and AI infra investors and community participants.​ The network uses Proof-of-Work Relevance to reward AI models based on real-world utility, not raw compute.​ Built on Base, DeepNode targets sub-cent fees and plans a mainnet launch by end of Q1 2026. DeepNode, a decentralized artificial intelligence network, announced it has raised $5 million across two funding rounds, according to a company statement. The…

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Tether’s USDT stablecoin stability score from constrained to weak, citing increased exposure to volatile assets like Bitcoin. This move triggered intense debate on Chinese social media, with traders expressing concerns ranging from skepticism to outright panic. The timing is critical for China’s underground crypto market. Over 20 million participants depend on USDT as their primary route to digital asset trading, even after the country’s 2021 ban. S&P Flags Reserve Composition Concerns The official S&P Global report released on Wednesday highlights significant risks in Tether’s reserve structure. Bitcoin now makes up 5.6% of circulating USDT, exceeding the…