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Ethereum developers have finalized the schedule for upcoming network upgrades. Major changes are set to take place on the 24th of February, March 5, and April 8. Key decisions were finalized during the recent All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) Call 205, held on February 13, 2025. The bi-weekly Zoom meeting discussions were led by Ethereum Foundation (EF) Protocol Support Lead Tim Beiko. Developers confirmed that the Pectra upgrade would be activated on the Holesky testnet on Feb 24. Afterwards the Sepolia testnet will go up on March 5. If both rollouts proceed smoothly, Ethereum’s mainnet will receive the upgrade around…
In a recently published tweet, Ripple president Monica Long has talked about Ripple’s recent hot new thing RLUSD after talking to Bloomberg Crypto about it the other day. She also mentioned XRP when discussing Ripple USD (RLUSD) use cases. In the meantime, RLUSD has been listed by major Europe-based exchange Bitstamp and several trading pairs with it have been added. RLUSD use cases to get even more robust per Long Monica Long, the president of Ripple, shared a video excerpt from her recent interview with Bloomberg. She stated that she had kicked off 2025 talking about one of her “new…
Chainlink introduces a multi-model AI strategy using systems like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to reduce AI hallucinations in financial data processing significantly. By employing blockchain and a decentralized oracle network, Chainlink aims to establish a secure, transparent, and unified ‘golden record’ for verified financial information. Chainlink has introduced a bold new strategy to tackle a major problem in artificial intelligence—AI hallucinations. When large language models (LLMs) misinterpret or fabricate data, the consequences can be costly, especially in finance. Instead of depending on a single AI model, Chainlink is using a multi-model approach, tapping into AI systems from OpenAI, Google, and…
Cryptocurrency analyst Fred Krueger has made a bold statement, claiming that gold is on its way to becoming obsolete in the face of Bitcoin’s growing dominance. In his speech, Krueger argued that Bitcoin will emerge as the ultimate form of sound money, despite gold enthusiasts and Bitcoin supporters sharing a common disdain for fiat currencies. Krueger outlined a historical timeline to illustrate the failures of gold as a reliable monetary standard: The Coinage Act of 1792 defined the U.S. dollar against gold and silver. By 1862, the issuance of unbacked “Greenbacks” during the Civil War marked a departure from gold-backed…
CrossFi has passed a rigorous AML audit conducted by CityLinkers. The audit confirms compliance and boosts trust among potential investors. CrossFi’s CEO sees the audit’s success as a result of the company’s commitment to ethics. CrossFi, a trailblazer in decentralized finance (DeFi), has passed a rigorous Anti-Money Laundering (AML) audit conducted by the esteemed advisory firm, CityLinkers, underscoring CrossFi’s dedication to transparency. ⚡️Big News! ✅ CrossFi has officially passed a rigorous AML audit by CityLinkers, reinforcing our commitment to security, transparency, and regulatory excellence. This milestone proves that #CrossFi is not just building the future of finance – we’re doing…
Ethereum (ETH) remains under pressure, struggling to reclaim the $2,800 level after shedding 21% of its value since January 31 as bearish sentiment grips the market. However, signs of a potential rebound are emerging, with both technical indicators and fundamental factors suggesting a shift in momentum. At press time, ETH is trading at $2,693, up 1.09% in the past 24 hours. Despite the slight recovery, the second-largest cryptocurrency remains down 2.4% on the weekly chart, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. ETH technical indicators hint at a trend shift An analysis by crypto analyst Ali Martinez has identified a TD Sequential Buy…
The fourth quarter was a good one for crypto and Wall Street analysts expect leading U.S. exchange Coinbase (COIN) to have posted a big jump in earnings from the prior three months. Revenue for the fourth quarter is expected to have been $1.8 billion, according to FactSet, up from $1.26 billion in the third quarter. Earnings-per-share are estimated to have risen to $1.99 from $0.41. Maybe more importantly, thanks to the major rally across crypto following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, analysts expect exchange volume to have risen to $195.9 billion in the year’s final three months from $185.3 billion…
MANTRA, a layer-1 blockchain designed for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), entered an agreement with United Arab Emirates-based property conglomerate DAMAC Group to bring at least $1 billion of the firm’s assets to blockchain rails, the companies announced Thursday in a press release. The deal will allow investors to finance DAMAC’s portfolio companies spanning across various sectors including real estate development, hospitality and data centers. By tokenizing assets, the companies aim to streamline traditional investment processes while increasing accessibility for both retail and institutional investors. Details of which DAMAC properties will be tokenized and specifications of the offerings will be announced…
Binance has announced the integration of Heima (HEI) into various trading and investment services, further expanding the token’s availability on the platform. Binance Expands Heima (HEI) Support Across Multiple Trading Services The listing will be available on Binance Simple Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, Margin, Auto-Invest, and Futures at scheduled times starting February 13, 2025. HEI Listing Timeline on Binance Binance Simple Earnings HEI Flexible Products will be available for subscription on February 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Binance Auto Investing Starting February 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM, users can purchase HEI via Binance Auto-Invest using any supported payment method. Buy…
Gaia has announced a strategic partnership with MoonPay to accelerate its vision for decentralized AI agents and frictionless blockchain transactions. This collaboration aims to enhance AI-powered automation while streamlining on-chain payments. We’re teaming up with @MoonPay, the rockstars of crypto payments, to turbocharge our journey toward a decentralized future. This is a power-up for you, our community. Let’s break down what this means (and why you should be pumped! 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/0dAYov2ase — Gaia 🌱 (@Gaianet_AI) February 13, 2025 Moon Pay and Gaia Enhance AI Agent Capabilities AI agents are transforming industries by autonomously executing tasks on blockchain networks, from decentralized…