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Agentic AI platform ai16z’s native token has rallied following the project’s plans to launch its own Layer-1 blockchain. ai16z (AI16Z) rose 38% to an all-time high of $1.77 on Dec. 31, while its market cap surged from $1.4 billion to past $1.9 billion at that time per data from crypto.news. The rally was fueled by heightened trading activity, with its daily volume doubling over the past day to $330 million. Zooming out to its weekly and monthly charts, the gains were significantly higher at 156% and 383%, respectively, making it one of the best-performing assets among the top 100 cryptocurrencies…

Solana Smart Wallets remove gas fees and private key risks, making blockchain adoption easier for developers, enterprises, and AI-driven applications. Backed by Crossmint and Squads Protocol, that technology enhances security, scalability, and flexibility, attracting fintech, gaming, and AI sectors. Solana launched Solana Smart Wallets, eliminating gas fees and private key risks. In collaboration with Crossmint and Squads Protocol, these wallets enhance security and user experience by removing transaction approval prompts. The integration also allows developers to integrate wallets with just ten lines of code, offering scalability to millions of users. Crossmint’s Solana Smart Wallets introduce an embedded wallet system designed…

Gold is set for an unprecedented rally in 2025 as Bitcoin continues its slow activity as the year ends. Bitcoin enjoyed a spark towards the latter end of 2024, with the asset bursting out after a Trump-fuelled rally. It is no surprise that it did a remarkable job hitting over $100k this year. While Bitcoin did about 50% since November 3, other assets followed suit, with Dogecoin posting double its price. While the crypto assets enjoyed a stellar run towards the end of the year, gold has been dominating, having itself a wonderful year. Prices of the precious metal surged…

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade hit an unexpected roadblock Monday when it failed to finalize on the Holesky testnet, revealing potential issues that could delay the blockchain’s most significant update in nearly a year. The test was activated Monday afternoon at 4:55 ET but failed to achieve finality, according to data from Beacon Chain, an open-source blockchain explorer. The transactions are potentially irreversible—a critical flaw for a network built on immutability. The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the development and growth of the Ethereum ecosystem, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In Ethereum, finality ensures transactions become…

Sports apparel giant Nike (NASDAQ: NKE) is turning its gaze to emerging technology in a valiant effort to pull away from its competitors and improve the state of its offerings for consumers. Nike is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology into its operations for market efficiency and personalized services to shoppers. The push to embrace next-gen technologies has earned Nike an avalanche of plaudits, but the journey remains fraught with several pitfalls. The company’s foray with blockchain began in late 2020 when executives turned to distributed ledgers to fight the scourge of counterfeit products. By incorporating blockchain into all…

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, are establishing themselves as key players in the cryptocurrency scene with an estimated participation of 40 billion dollars in Bitcoin, a move that strengthens their role in global digital finance. Let’s see all the details in this article. Bitcoin and geopolitics: Dubai at the center of the digital revolution How do the United States compare? Geopolitical implications Bitcoin and geopolitics: Dubai at the center of the digital revolution Bitcoin, once considered a mere speculation or even a scam by many global leaders, has transformed into one of the most influential assets in the financial…

ETH could be heading for its worst February in a long time. If ETH price drops below $2,400 this week, ETH closes the month in red. Analysts remain anxious as they watch the charts closely, will ETH recover in time? The crypto market just experienced a brutal market dip with $110 billion wiped out in 24 hours and the price of Bitcoin (BTC) dropping to almost $90,000. Following this dip, altcoins prices dropped as well and ETH could be heading for its worst February if ETH price drops below $2,400 with its price now hanging around $2,490. ETH Could be…

SBI Holdings considers an XRP buyback program to enhance blockchain investments and shareholder value. Ripple’s IPO plans, supported by SBI, could expand its global fintech presence. SBI Holdings, a leading financial services company in Japan, has attracted attention with its growing involvement in Ripple and XRP. The company’s stake in Ripple Labs is reported at 8%, with investments in XRP and Ripple-related ventures estimated at ¥1.6 trillion (approximately $10 billion). This value surpasses SBI Holdings’ market capitalization of ¥1.2 trillion. The GAM Global Special Situations Fund, a prominent investment group, has proposed that SBI Holdings initiate an active XRP purchasing…

W3GG, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, is excited to announce its collaboration with Andrometa, a Nintendo-accredited game publisher. This partnership aims to create a link between traditional gaming and Web3. W3GG’s groundbreaking alliance with Andrometa strives to reshape the accessibility of gaming in Southeast Asia and beyond. It further sets to introduce a new era of possibilities for players and developers alike. W3GG witnesses the partnership through its official X account. W3GG to Introduce Web3 Gaming to a Broader Audience W3GG, through this alliance, aims to become an exclusive distribution partner for Andrometa in Southeast Asia. Through this approach, Andromeda will…

Steven Pu, co-founder of layer-1 blockchain Taraxa, released a report on Feb. 24 highlighting a significant gap between claimed and actual blockchain performance. Analyzing 22 networks using data from Chainspect, the study found that theoretical transactions per second (TPS) are overstated by an average of 20 times compared to real-world results. According to the findings, this discrepancy stems from lab-based metrics that fail to hold up on live mainnets. The report introduces a new metric: TPS per dollar spent on a validator node (TPS/$), aiming to measure cost-efficiency rather than just raw speed. Across the 22 chains, theoretical TPS averaged…