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Activist Investor Starboard Has Built Stake in Bitcoin Miner Riot: WSJ

MiningDec 13

Activist investor Starboard Value has made a large investment in bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (RIOT) and is pushing for changes in the company's business model, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Starboard has been pushing Riot to convert some of its bitcoin mining sites into data centers that can host machines to enable high-performance computing (HPC) for big tech companies, according to the story. Riot is currently a "pure-play" bitcoin miner that gets its revenue only from mining bitcoin, as opposed to some other peers, such as Core Scientific (CORZ), which has dedicated a significant…

Oraichain Labs announces agents(dot)land-tailored AI agents

BlockchainDec 13

Oraichain Labs, the developers of the pioneering permissionless Layer 1 for AI-powered dApps, in collaboration with agents(dot)land, has released a platform aiming to streamline the creation, customization, and deployment of AI agents on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, as shared with Finbold on Thursday, December 12. Developed by Oraichain Labs and powered by Oraichain, the new AI agents support no-code customizable features, including wallet creation and trading. Furthermore, they can interact autonomously with Web2 and Web3 ecosystems, and its confidential compute technology ensures better security and privacy. We’re building the most comprehensive and advanced AI Agent launchpad on the market. Are…

Amir Taaki Slams Bitcoin Core Leadership in Fiery Social Media Post

BitcoinDec 13

On Wednesday, after Roger Ver’s guest appearance on Tucker Carlson, Amir Taaki, a former Bitcoin Core developer, took to social media to share his thoughts about the situation. Taaki emphasized that the ultimate verdict on a man’s actions lies in history, asserting that “history has absolved Roger.” ‘Bitcoin Needs New Leadership’: Former Bitcoin Core Developer Amir Taaki Rips Into Small-Block Collectivism Amir Taaki isn’t one to shy away from speaking his mind. After Roger Ver opened up on Tucker Carlson’s show about the U.S. government’s attempt to extradite him over unpaid taxes—despite not being a U.S. citizen—Taaki jumped onto the…

Will Bulls Drive a Massive Upswing?

EthereumDec 13

Ethereum price started a decent increase above the $3,650 zone. ETH is now rising and might aim for a move above the $3,900 resistance zone. Ethereum started a decent increase above $3,650 and $3,680. The price is trading below $3,750 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $3,720 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $3,850 and $3,900 resistance levels. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price remained stable above $3,500 and started a…

Goldman Sachs puts focus on crypto, reveals client note

RegulationDec 13

Goldman Sachs is ramping up its focus on crypto after the mega November price surge. It is moving ahead with expectations for President-elect Trump’s policies and highlighting its crypto offerings for professional investors. One of the highest points of 2024 for the crypto industry was the launch of Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs have drawn nearly $10 billion since Donald Trump’s election win and now cumulatively hold total net assets of $112.74 billion. This all signals bullish sentiments for the market after the appointment of a crypto-friendly SEC head. Goldman Sachs unveils exclusive crypto services In a recent note,…

Shiba Inu FUD Hits All-Time High – SHIB Team Makes Important Statement

AltcoinsDec 13

The official SHIB marketing lead who uses pseudonym Lucie has published a tweet on her X account to discuss the issue of increased FUD (a popular acronym within the crypto community that means “fear, uncertainty, doubt”) aimed at the SHIB team and the Shiba Inu ecosystem. Per her tweet, the FUD against SHIB has reached an all-time high. Lucie assured the SHIB army that the developers continue to work on everything that has been announced earlier by her and by the mysterious SHIB lead Shytoshi Kusama. Lucie’s statement on “FUD ATH” Lucie took to X to say that she has…

El Salvador and Argentina Regulators Sign Agreement to Help Develop Crypto Industry

LegalDec 13

El Salvador and Argentina are partnering to help develop the crypto industry in Latin America. Juan Carlos Reyes, El Salvador’s top crypto regulator and president of the Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales (CNAD), and Roberto Silva, the president of the Comisión Nacional de Valores of Argentina (CNV), on Tuesday signed an agreement for the two countries to collaborate on crypto regulation. “At CNAD we have two core objectives, when it comes to international collaboration,” Reyes told CoinDesk in an email. “To share our expertise with international partners, enabling them to harness the benefits of a well-regulated industry. … [And] to…

How to Mine Filecoin and Is Mining Filecoin Worth It?

MiningDec 12

We’ll provide you with several useful resources that will show you how to mine Filecoin. We didn’t attempt to provide a comprehensive guide to mining Filecoin, as the topic is very complex and the official Filecoin documentation is a better place if you’re looking for more specific information. Before we get you started on the topic of Filecoin mining, let’s first learn the very basics of what Filecoin is and how it operates. Key highlights: Filecoin mining is difficult to access for the average person, as it requires signifcant capital and technical knowledge. Even smaller Filecoin mining setups are significantly…

The New Launchpad for Fair and Sustainable Token Economies on Polygon zkEVM

BlockchainDec 12

A shift in token launches is underway as the Quadratic Accelerator (q/acc) officially launches on Polygon’s zkEVM. By merging the power of Augmented Bonding Curves (ABC) and Quadratic Funding (QF), q/acc introduces a fairer, community-driven approach to token economies. (Griff Green, architects behind q/acc) — Unlike traditional token launches that prioritize short-term speculation, q/acc’s model is built for long-term sustainability. Its core mechanisms encourage genuine alignment between projects, communities, and protocols. Small-cap tokens, often at the mercy of speculative swings, now have a path to resilience, thanks to q/acc’s focus on sustainable growth and value creation. Griff Green, co-founder of…

ChatGPT says Bitcoin price will hit this target by December 31, 2024

BitcoinDec 12

Bitcoin (BTC) has regained ground, trading at $100,582.99 at press time after briefly pulling back to $94,000 earlier this week. The cryptocurrency market remains in flux, with investor sentiment split between optimism driven by institutional interest and concerns over ongoing economic uncertainties. Institutional players like MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) and Riot Platforms have increased their Bitcoin exposure, showing confidence in the asset’s long-term potential. However, skepticism persists, highlighted by Microsoft’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) shareholders rejecting a proposal to add Bitcoin to the company’s balance sheet, reflecting lingering hesitancy among traditional corporate players. The mixed signals have sparked speculation across the market,…