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Oh, an innovative platform blending AI with Web3 technology has secured $4.5 million in seed funding, according to a Jan. 10 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The oversubscribed round saw contributions from major players like Tangent, Big Brain Holdings, Kosmos Ventures, Tagus Capital, and Bodhi Ventures. It also received support from prominent angel investors like Delphi …

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Four spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) figured among the 20 ETFs with the most significant assets under management (AUM) one year after their launch in the US.  BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT was the best performer among the Bitcoin ETFs and also among all the nearly 4,000 exchange-traded funds on a list made by …

Spot Bitcoin ETFs mark first anniversary with four among Top 20 in AUM Read More »

A recent report by Bitwise and VettaFi reveals that 56% of financial advisors are more likely to invest in crypto this year, with the 2024 US election results pivoting sentiment. The 2024 surge in crypto prices and increased regulatory clarity have sparked greater interest from clients and advisors alike. In 2024, 96% of advisors fielded …

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North Dakota lawmakers introduced a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) on Jan. 7, encouraging the State Treasurer and the State Investment Board to include digital assets and precious metals in the state treasury’s portfolio to hedge against inflation. Six Representatives and two Senators sponsor the HCR3001, all Republican: Rep. Nathan Toman, Rep. Matthew Heilman, Rep. Jared …

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Microsoft has filed a lawsuit aimed at disrupting cybercriminal operations that abuse generative AI technologies, according to a Jan. 10 announcement. The legal action, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, targets a foreign-based threat group accused of bypassing safety measures in AI services to produce harmful and illicit content. The case highlights cybercriminals’ persistence …

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a new interpretive rule on Jan. 10 that could extend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protections to crypto wallets, potentially holding them accountable in case of hacks. The proposed rule, currently open for commentary, clarifies how existing EFTA regulations apply to new payment systems, including stablecoins and …

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) interim Chair Travis Hill acknowledged the agency’s role in “debanking” crypto firms during a speech in St. Louis on Jan. 10.  Hill pointed to accounts of crypto-related businesses losing access to banking services without explanation, placing them alongside historically debanked groups such as politically disfavored industries and individuals associated with …

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A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged roles in operating crypto mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io — tools used to launder funds tied to cybercrime, including ransomware and virtual currency thefts. The indictment, published on Jan. 10, charges Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton …

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New Hampshire State Representative Keith Ammon introduced legislation to create a strategic reserve of digital assets with an average yearly market cap of over $500 billion and US-pegged stablecoins to the state treasury, according to a bill introduced on Jan. 9.  The bill caps investments in these alternative assets at 10% of the total public …

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Over the past 24 hours, AI agent tokens have emerged as standout performers in the crypto market, overshadowing Bitcoin and Ethereum. CryptoSlate’s top gainer list highlights impressive growth among the top AI tokens, including ChainGPT, Freysa, aixbt by Virtuals, Swarms, and AI Rig Complex. These tokens recorded double-digit gains over the last 24 hours, with …

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