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Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer is introducing artificial intelligence into its decision-making process, seeking to ensure that proposed actions comply with the protocol’s rules. Working with AI development platform Sentient, EigenLayer will introduce Judge Dobby, which Sentient calls an “AI adjudicator” focused on the subjective decision-making needed to reason through complex, real-world corporate governance scenarios. “While traditional AI systems excel at tasks with clear, correct answers, such as translation, classification, and recommendations, governance is full of gray areas,” Sentient said in a release. “Current models fail to offer meaningful legitimacy when answering subjective questions, such as who deserves funding in a…
China has announced plans to sell seized digital assets through licensed exchanges in Hong Kong. The initiative is in collaboration with the China Beijing Equity Exchange (CBEX) to manage digital assets seized in criminal cases. In line with this, CBEX will engage third-party agencies to help sell the assets on regulated exchanges. According to reports, the digital assets seized from criminal proceeds will be converted into yuan and deposited into designated accounts. This is the first time a mainland Chinese agency will be carrying out a process to dispose of seized digital assets. This development is possible because Hong Kong…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. FIFA, Maplestory, Off the Grid, Inversion. These are among the few high-profile names to have launched (or plan to launch) chains on Avalanche’s tech stack lately. Why Avalanche and not Ethereum? The answer starts with Avalanche9000, the network’s largest upgrade that went into effect last December. It was Avalanche’s own version of “The Merge,” which radically overhauled validator economics. As part of ACP-77, Avalanche validator’s high fixed stake cost requirements (2000 AVAX) were replaced with a low-cost, pay-as-you-go model. Reduced upfront costs have made it attractive to…
Are you keeping an eye on the pulse of institutional involvement in the crypto market? If so, the latest report from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is bound to grab your attention. CME, a leading derivatives marketplace, just revealed absolutely stunning growth in its cryptocurrency trading products for May. What’s Behind the Massive Surge in CME Crypto Volume? According to a recent PR Newswire press release, CME Group’s average daily trading volume (ADV) for cryptocurrency derivatives witnessed an incredible 145% increase in May compared to the previous month. This isn’t just a small bump; it’s a significant leap that…
The first quarter of 2025 was one of the best periods on record for U.S.-listed bitcoin BTC$104,420.77 mining companies, Wall Street bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Friday.”Four of the five operators in our coverage reported record revenue and profits,” analysts Reginald Smith and Charles Pearce wrote. In aggregate, the miners earned gross profit of about $2.0 billion with gross margins of 53%. Those figures compare with $1.7 billion and 50% in the previous quarter, the bank said. MARA Holdings (MARA) mined the most bitcoin in the bank’s coverage universe for the ninth quarter in a row, the…
Bitgert, a well-known DeFi-focused blockchain, has announced its new partnership with KaJ Labs, a popular decentralized research platform. The collaboration aims to advance Web3 and AI ecosystems. The platform took to its official social media account to share the news of this groundbreaking development with the community. 🚀 Bitgert x Kaj Labs Partnership 🚀We’re thrilled to announce our Partnership with @KaJLabs#KaJ Labs is a decentralized research organization advancing AI and blockchain technologies. It drives innovation across Web3 through projects like Lithosphere ($LITHO), AGII, Colle… https://t.co/jSXQweXZiU pic.twitter.com/e524ubIxki — Bitgert – $BRISE (@bitgertbrise) June 7, 2025 Bitgert and KaJ Labs Partner to…
CryptoElites leverages a Bitcoin ascending trendline and historical price movement to predict when BTC will hit its peak all-time high for this cycle. Notably, between June 6 and June 8, Bitcoin saw a steep surge, crossing the $105,000 mark by June 9. The next day, the crypto firstborn peaked above $110,000 before experiencing slight consolidation. This recent price action has led to increased optimism, with an analyst recently suggesting BTC could hit its cycle top of $365K by December. Key Patterns Suggesting Future ATH According to a report from the analyst CryptoElites on X, a recurring pattern in Bitcoin’s price…
The ongoing crypto market uptick triggered a fresh surge in Ethereum (ETH), pushing it past the $2,700 mark for the third time this year. During the early hours of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Ethereum (ETH) recorded an 8% uptick in price, briefly crossing above the $2,700 mark. The rally marked ETH’s highest point since May 29, reclaiming a 12-day high and a roughly 13.3% gain from its weekly low near $2,399. Primarily driven by a modest Bitcoin-led market rally that began the day prior, ETH’s surge coincides with broader positive trends across the Ethereum ecosystem, likely fueling its upward momentum.…
Markets stayed quiet Monday morning, with stocks, crypto, and gold barely moving while Treasury yields ticked slightly lower. Investors are holding back across the board as they wait for a high-level trade meeting between the United States and China taking place in London today. The stall comes at the start of a week packed with economic events and fresh inflation data. According to CNBC, the tension in markets is tied directly to what traders expect—or don’t expect—to come out of this sit-down. By early morning, the 10-year Treasury yield dipped by 1 basis point to 4.50%. The 2-year Treasury yield…
ProShares has updated its XRP ETF filing to a new effective date of June 25, showing continued efforts to gain SEC approval. The update is boosting sentiment in the XRP market, accompanied by price surge. ProShares has updated its XRP ETF filing, a sign that the push for approval by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is still in motion. The revised date, now set for June 25, 2025, replaces an earlier timeline and reflects continuing steps in a regulatory journey that began in January. XRP ETF Filing Gains Attention as New Date Emerges As highlighted in our…