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Google Unveils Enhanced Gemini 3.1 ProGoogle unveils Gemini 3.1 Pro, a powerful AI model setting new benchmarks.

Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro, an updated AI model that has set new benchmark records.

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Expert Labels Bitcoin as the ‘Naked King’News and Analysis17.01.2026 19:12

CoinGecko Reports Record Token ‘Mortality’ in 2025News and Analysis16.01.2026 16:13

Buterin Advocates a Return to Ethereum’s Core ValuesNews and Analysis17.01.2026 10:05

Bitcoin Speculators Shift to Profit-Taking, Says ResearcherNews and Analysis16.01.2026 15:09

China’s AI Advances Narrow Gap with the WestNews and Analysis16.01.2026 17:54

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops to Four-Month LowNews and Analysis19.01.2026 10:55

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USDT Supply Nears Largest Monthly Decline Since 2022USDT's supply decreased by $1.5 billion in February, nearing its largest drop since 2022.

The market supply of the stablecoin USDT from Tether decreased by $1.5 billion in February, according to Bloomberg, citing data from Artemis Analytics.

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Bitcoin Developer Warns of Quantum Threat from Intelligence AgenciesBitcoin unprepared for quantum computer threats, warns developer.

Bitcoin is unprepared for a future where authorities could crack its cryptography using quantum computers, says developer Hunter Beest.

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Crypto funds zero out bitcoin and ether positions for the first timeFunds pivot to cash as bitcoin ranges near $60k; basis trades falter, ETF outflows grow.

A market correction has pushed many professional investors into liquid assets or higher cash allocations.

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Sam Altman Accuses Major Firms of Using AI as a Pretext for LayoffsSam Altman accuses firms of using AI as a pretext for layoffs.

Some companies are using artificial intelligence as a pretext for layoffs that would have occurred regardless.

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Consciousness Is an AtavismWhat Peter Watts’s Blindsight teaches us

How evolution leads even the unflappable to talk to AI as if it were human.

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How to Choose a Crypto Payment Processor in 2026: Top 3 On-Chain and Off-Chain Solutions

For businesses integrating crypto payments, the choice of processor determines custody of funds, fee structure, settlement speed, and regulatory exposure. This overview covers six solutions split into two categories: on-chain and off-chain.

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The big, bad AI that isn’tWhy apocalyptic AI tales persist—and who stands to gain.

Why are we still being spooked by bad retellings of Terminator—and, above all, who stands to gain?

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Who Governs the Bots? AI Agents and the Future of Web3 Power in 2026

In 2026, autonomous bots and AI agents are set to push blockchain governance past its comfort zone.

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xStocks Tokenized Stock Trading Volume Surpasses $25 BillionxStocks tokenized shares trading volume hits $25 billion, Kraken reports.

The trading volume of xStocks tokenized shares has reached $25 billion, according to the Kraken exchange.

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Voltage unveils a revolving credit line on the Lightning NetworkVoltage launches a programmatic revolving credit line over the Lightning Network.

Bitcoin infrastructure firm Voltage has launched a programmatic revolving credit line, Voltage Credit.

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Buterin Criticizes Autonomous AI and Reveals Details of Major Ethereum UpdatesButerin warns against distancing humans from AI, reveals Ethereum updates.

Vitalik Buterin has urged against "lengthening the feedback distance" between humans and artificial intelligence, a notion he deems detrimental for the future.

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Consciousness Is an AtavismWhat Peter Watts’s Blindsight teaches us

How evolution leads even the unflappable to talk to AI as if it were human.

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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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What is OP_RETURN—and how does it enable data storage on the Bitcoin network?

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What Is OP_RETURN and How Does It Allow Data Storage in the Bitcoin Network?

The main pros and cons of adding non-financial data to Bitcoin’s blockchain.

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Mining Difficulty Rebounds by 15% as Hash Price Falls Below $30Mining difficulty rose by 14.73% to 144.4 T after the latest adjustment.

The mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency rose by 14.73% to 144.4 T following the latest adjustment.

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Uniswap and Galaxy-Backed Platform Parsec Shuts Down Without ExplanationParsec shuts down after five years; reason unspecified.

The team behind the on-chain analytics service Parsec has announced the closure of the project after five years of operation.

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Bitcoin’s Path to the Bottom: Analyst Highlights Key IndicatorsAnalyst highlights four key Bitcoin price levels indicating potential deeper bottom.

To determine the long-term trend, attention should be paid to four key levels of realised price for Bitcoin investors, stated CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmechi.

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CME Announces Launch Date for 24/7 Cryptocurrency TradingCME to start 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options on May 29.

On May 29, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) will commence round-the-clock trading for regulated cryptocurrency futures and options.

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UAE’s Unrealised Bitcoin Mining Profits Reach $350 MillionUAE's Citadel Mining holds 6,786 BTC, valued at $450 million, reports Arkham.

The state-owned mining company Citadel Mining from the UAE has accumulated 6,786 BTC. Analysts at Arkham estimate the value of these coins to be approximately $450 million.

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Aptos Foundation Proposes Halving APT EmissionAptos Foundation announces major tokenomics overhaul to enhance APT deflation.

The non-profit Aptos Foundation has announced a major overhaul of its tokenomics aimed at enhancing the deflationary nature of APT.

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Google Unveils Lyria 3 AI Model for Music GenerationGoogle DeepMind introduces Lyria 3 AI model for music generation, integrated into Gemini chatbot.

Google DeepMind has introduced the Lyria 3 AI model for music generation. The corporation has integrated it into the Gemini chatbot.

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Ethereum Chart Reveals ‘Bearish Pennant’ Targeting $1100Ethereum's daily chart shows a 'Bearish Pennant' suggesting a potential drop to $1100.

The daily chart of Ethereum has formed a 'Bearish Pennant'—a pattern indicating a likely significant price drop.

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How to Choose a Crypto Payment Processor in 2026: Top 3 On-Chain and Off-Chain Solutions

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Robinhood Chain Testnet Processes 4 Million Transactions in a WeekRobinhood's L2 testnet processed 4 million transactions in a week, says CEO Vlad Tenev.

The public testnet of the L2 network by Robinhood processed 4 million transactions in seven days, according to statistics provided by the online broker's CEO, Vlad Tenev.

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OpenAI Unveils Benchmark for AI Agents’ Ability to Hack Smart ContractsOpenAI and Paradigm introduce EVMbench to assess AI in smart contract security.

OpenAI, in collaboration with Paradigm, has introduced EVMbench—a benchmark for evaluating AI agents' ability to identify, fix, and exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts.

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Short-term Sharpe ratio hints at a bitcoin reboundBitcoin’s short-term Sharpe ratio hits extremes that have preceded market bottoms.

Bitcoin’s short-term Sharpe ratio has fallen to a level that has historically preceded price bottoms.

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