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EQTY Lab, a developer of trust infrastructure for AI systems, has partnered with the Hedera Foundation to introduce a blockchain-based solution that enhances accountability and compliance in public-sector AI operations. The system, powered by NVIDIA DGX Cloud, integrates Hedera’s enterprise blockchain protocols with EQTY Lab’s AI Guardian platform to deliver verifiable governance and sovereignty for AI agents. Developed with Accenture, the framework enables government agencies and regulated enterprises to monitor and verify AI workflows in real time. Each decision and interaction by an AI agent is recorded and attested on Hedera’s blockchain, creating a secure and auditable record that ensures…
The Ethereum ecosystem recently saw one of its biggest whale transactions in weeks, when an Ethereum OG with an incredible 736,316 ETH, or about $2.89 billion, deposited a whopping $500 million USDT into newly opened vaults by ConcreteXYZ and Stable. Deposit to Aave The whale initially deposited 300,000 ETH into Aave, one of the biggest decentralized lending protocols, in order to borrow $500 million USDT, according to on-chain data. One entity supplied the majority of the initial liquidity, as this massive transaction represents 64.5% of the $775 million USDT that has been locked into the vaults thus far. Since the…
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are sounding the alarm on the “financial harm” they say could be unleashed on millions of Americans if the retirement industry heeds President Donald Trump’s recommendations and exposes 401(k) plans to riskier assets, including crypto. In a letter sent to SEC chair Paul Atkins and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer this week, the progressive senators warned that recent moves by the Trump administration to encourage 401(k) providers to invest Americans’ retirement savings in crypto and private markets could have devastating consequences. The letter underscored not just President Trump’s recent executive order encouraging the retirement savings industry…
Bybit EU, the European arm of cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has been named the official partner of Ski Austria, the Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV), according to details shared with Finbold on October 22. The partnership links one of the world’s most successful winter sports organizations with a MiCAR-licensed digital finance company. 🏔️ Bybit EU x Ski Austria 🇦🇹We’re proud to announce our partnership as the Official Partner of @Ski_Austria_ !Together, we unite world-class precision on the slopes with innovation in finance — celebrating performance, excellence, and speed. ⛷️⚡️#BybitEU #SkiAustria pic.twitter.com/hCXPkZXZWB — Bybit EU (@BybitEU) October 20, 2025 Marks the first collaboration…
Hut 8’s (HUT) Tuesday third quarter earnings report showed record revenue and solid profitability, but the stock tumbled nearly 13% after investors were let down by the lack of an AI hyperscaler tenant announcement at its River Bend site in Louisiana, Wall Street broker Benchmark said in a report on Wednesday. The selloff was “short-sighted and unwarranted,” wrote analyst Mark Palmer, who argued it’s not a matter of if a deal happens, but when. He maintained his buy rating and $78 price target. Tuesday’s plunge in Hut 8 didn’t occur in a vacuum, of course. Crypto markets in general suffered…
Amravati, a city in India, is using the blockchain to record land titles, property and tax data on-chain in partnership with Polygon, part of India’s wider state pilots to improve transparency and deter land fraud. What will Amravati’s partnership with Polygon provide to the government records on-chain? Which records will be digitized? How will Polygon support government records in India? How will this affect Maharashtra digital land records? What should India residents expect thanks to the blockchain? India blockchain governance with Polygon What will Amravati’s partnership with Polygon provide to the government records on-chain? The city has agreed to digitize…
Ethereum (ETH) continues to trade sideways after multiple failed attempts to break above the $4,000 mark. The lack of investor support has stalled its recovery momentum, keeping the second-largest cryptocurrency under pressure. Market uncertainty is worsening as long-term holders (LTHs) appear to be moving toward selling their positions. Ethereum Holders Move To Sell On-chain data shows a sharp spike in Ethereum’s Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) metric over the last 24 hours. This indicates that long-term holders, or LTHs, have started to liquidate their holdings. The recent surge marks the largest increase in over two months, reflecting a decisive shift in…
Some members of Solana’s Chinese community have reportedly expressed concerns that attendees were denied entry to a blockchain event as the country continues its crackdown on digital assets. According to a Wednesday report from the South China Morning Post, the Solana Accelerate APAC series event being held in Shenzhen on Tuesday was cut short amid claims of overcrowding, “leading the local police to conduct an inquiry on site.” Event organizers confirmed the venue had exceeded capacity and canceled the final hackathon “for public safety,” per the report. The police presence, however, reignited concerns on social media, with attendees reportedly expressing…
Most attendees at a crypto conference in South Florida on Wednesday were eager to talk about the industry—between Labubu-fueled marketing tactics and the local party scene—but Bitcoin’s recent fall to $100,000 wasn’t top of mind for many. At the Seminole Hardrock in Davie, several conferencegoers told Decrypt that they weren’t checking charts as Bitcoin’s price hovered near a five-month low. They soaked up the sun and commiserated with colleagues amid the palm trees while they could. The two-day event, dubbed Blockchain Futurist Conference, was set to feature high-profile names including Eric Trump, the U.S. president’s son, but it also drew…
The sudden deletion of a market maker’s post accusing Binance of trading malfunctions during the October 10 crash has ignited widespread scrutiny and debate across the crypto industry. The removal has put Binance under the microscope, as users question whether the exchange sought to suppress criticism or influence the narrative. Deleted Binance Criticism Sparks Cover-Up Fears For context, following President Trump’s tariff escalation, the crypto market plunged, wiping out billions in value. Amid this, Binance, the world’s largest exchange, faced widespread outrage. Users reported serious platform failures — including frozen accounts, halted stop-losses, and more. The exchange attributed the disruption…