The sentiment towards Solana on social media has shifted to a negative one. Many analysts and traders are rejecting the chain as a meme coin casino after the Libra incident involving the token shared by Argentine President Javier Milei. Social Sentiment Toward Solana Leans Negative After Libra’s Incident Solana, one of the chains with the
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has revealed that the AI research organization is preparing to launch several new products, including GPT-5, which will be available for free to ChatGPT users. What’s the Significance? This major update aims to make advanced AI models more accessible while streamlining OpenAI’s AI ecosystem. Key Announcements from OpenAI’s Roadmap
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase unveiled its proof-of-reserves page for cbBTC, the exchange’s wrapped version of bitcoin (BTC) that allows users to deposit bitcoin with Coinbase and send tokens that represent the deposited BTC to multiple blockchain networks such as Ethereum or Solana. Displaying live proof of bitcoin in custody gives users confidence that at any given
The global tech and crypto markets were recently shaken when DeepSeek AI, an open-source AI model from a Chinese firm, was launched with a surprisingly small budget. Unlike other major AI models that require billions in funding, DeepSeek AI was developed with just $6 million, proving that powerful AI tools can be built at a
As global markets grapple with tighter monetary policies, entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy predicts a structural shift in corporate finance strategies, with bitcoin poised to become a staple of institutional treasuries. Bitcoin—A ‘More Common Corporate Treasury Holding’ In a statement on X on Feb. 18, 2025, Vivek Ramaswamy—the former 2024 presidential candidate and former DOGE lead—declared that
Okx has secured a MiCA license, unlocking crypto services for 400 million people across 28 European countries with free euro transactions, local payments, and 300+ trading pairs. Okx Expands Crypto Services Across Europe with MiCA License Crypto exchange Okx announced on Feb. 18 that it has expanded its services to 28 European Economic Area (EEA)
Days after centralized crypto exchange (CEX) giant OKX announced that it will list Pi Network’s native token, $PI, for spot trading on February 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Philippine time, analysts and crypto enthusiasts have voiced their concerns about its potential impact on the industry. Add to the fact that Binance opted to have a
Visa and Mastercard may attempt a comeback in Russia, but the country’s financial system has already moved on. Could they reclaim lost ground, or is it too late? Visa and Mastercard May Be Returning to Russia Visa and Mastercard may attempt to re-enter the Russian market, according to Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma
Betting big on bitcoin, Microstrategy is raising $2 billion through convertible notes to fuel further BTC acquisitions, reinforcing its vision as the ultimate bitcoin treasury firm. Strategy Targets $2B in Fresh Capital—A High-Stakes Bet on Bitcoin’s Future Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now rebranded as Strategy, announced on Feb. 18 that it intends to
Robinhood plans to launch crypto trading services in Singapore by late 2025, through its Bitstamp acquisition, marking a strategic expansion into Asia’s digital asset hub. The move aligns with Singapore’s crypto-friendly regulations and Robinhood’s broader global growth strategy. Singapore Primed as Next Crypto Hub for Robinhood Robinhood is preparing to enter the Singapore crypto market