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In a recent tweet, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has shared his perspective on “rug pulls” in the cryptocurrency space. Schwartz’s recent insights aim to clarify what constitutes a rug pull, a type of crypto scam. Schwartz began by sharing this observation: “I see a lot of people using the term ‘rug’ in contexts where I wouldn’t use the term.” He then explained his understanding of what defines a rug pull. I see a lot of people using the term “rug” in contexts where I wouldn’t use the term. Here’s what I understand constitutes a “rug”:1) When the founders, devs, or…

The following is a guest post from Kin Wai Lau, CEO at ZKcandy. AI agents are making headlines, yet many still don’t realize just how powerful they really are. Most attention these days goes to AI influencers who post on X without human control, trying to pump tokens they’ve launched. This media buzz makes sense, but agents’ true potential spans far beyond that. In gaming, where interactivity and unpredictability are most valued, AI agents spur nothing short of a revolution. They are creating games with user-dependent content, where players shape their own stories. This approach breaks the limits of traditional…

South African fintech startup has partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to facilitate cryptocurrency payments for vehicles at over 1,400 car dealerships. Bridging the Gap Between Customers and Car Dealers South African fintech startup 6DOT50 recently announced a partnership with BTS and Serti Solutions to enable cryptocurrency payments for vehicles. Customers can use eight cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), to purchase new and pre-owned vehicles at more than 1,400 car dealerships. In a statement, 6DOT50 said its platform will use its voucher system to eliminate risks associated with crypto by bridging the settlement gap between crypto and fiat currencies. 6DOT50 claims…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced concerns about vulnerabilities in some new solutions in the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) space. Using Futarchy as an example, Buterin pointed out a bribeable layer for the utility function. He also stressed the need to design strong governance systems for such protocols. https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1883972053570568489 In his tweet, Buterin referenced a 2021 article where he discussed the potential for hackers to exploit these vulnerabilities and subvert the system. He believes that this is the basis of the vulnerability of coin voting, which combines economic interest and the right to participate in governance. Buterin further explained that…

Bitcoin (BTC) price closed Monday in a dragonfly Doji candlestick, hinting at a major buying from investors speculating on potential bullish sentiment in the coming weeks. The flagship coin teased below $90k on Monday to reach a daily low of about $89,171 before rallying over 6 percent to trade about $96.5k on Tuesday, January 14, during the early New York session. As a result of the recent rebound, market trader Peter Brandt believes that Bitcoin price is now ready for the next rally beyond $100k. Moreover, Bitcoin is already in the price discovery phase and every correction is viewed as…

Ethereum’s new addresses surged to 200,000 in January 2025, doubling 2024’s daily average, reflecting growing adoption amid market volatility. Ethereum’s price faces bearish pressure near $3,154, with critical support at $3,100 and resistance at $3,343, signaling potential volatility ahead. Ethereum has achieved notable adoption milestones in January 2025, reflecting a growing user base and network resilience. According to data from Glassnode, new Ethereum addresses surged to approximately 200,000 on January 24–25, a level last observed in October 2022 — a significant increase from the 2024 daily average of 100,000–120,000 addresses. The sharp rise in addresses emerges during a period of…

This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Marc Andreessen was right — our timelines really are splitting. Andreessen, on the Joe Rogan Experience in late November, theorized that our timeline had already split twice in the previous four months. If that’s true, our universe has obviously diverged a third time with the launch of Trump’s official cryptocurrency, TRUMP, this past weekend. The first occurred when Trump was shot last July. “And there was that moment where the world was going to head in two totally different directions [if Trump died],” Andreessen said. Instead, we…

Binance-listed The Open Network (TON), with a market cap of $12 billion, has announced its roadmap for the first half of 2025, introducing a number of key updates aimed at improving its ecosystem and expanding its capabilities. Planned updates cover core infrastructure, user experience, and interoperability with other blockchains. Key Highlights of the 2025 Roadmap Layer 2 Payment Network: A new Layer 2 solution focused on streamlining payment networks and increasing scalability. BTC Teleport Cross-Chain Support: Integration of cross-chain functionality to enable seamless interaction between the TON and Bitcoin networks. Enhanced Smart Contract Functionality: Introducing TOLK 1.0, featuring advanced constructs,…

SONEX, a decentralized exchange (DEX) powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has launched on Soneium’s mainnet, according to the reports shared with Finbold on Tuesday, January 28. A significant addition to the Soneium ecosystem, SONEX combines technological and strategic innovation to enhance efficiency and promote on-chain adoption, aligning with Soneium’s broader mission to bring more users to blockchain. Kai, chief executive officer (CEO) of SONEX, summarised this vision behind the integration, stating: “Our launch on Soneium’s mainnet is a testament to our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what DeFi can offer. Together with Soneium, we are making DeFi more accessible,…

Bitcoin (BTC) started the critical data week with a decline as the possibility of a rate hike began to be discussed after Friday’s employment data and major banks lowered their expectations for Fed rate cuts. At this point, the BTC price fell below $90,000, but this decline was short-lived and by the end of the day, BTC had made a classic “long-legged Doji candle” and returned to above $94,000. Experts evaluating Bitcoin’s recent price movements said that the long wick formed yesterday on the BTC chart showed that the downtrend was exhausted and buyers finally overcame sellers. Experts stated that…