Eliza Labs’ AI-driven DAO, formerly ai16z, has officially rebranded to ElizaOS following concerns from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) over potential brand confusion. The name change was announced by Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters, who described it as...
Omni Network’s co-founder Austin King advocates incorporating XRP into a U.S. crypto reserve due to its technical advantages over Bitcoin. He believes relying only on Bitcoin could restrict the reserve's utility, as Bitcoin primarily serves as a decentralized store...
HTX DAO, a prominent decentralized autonomous organization, has appointed LOYAL, a Gen Z Web3 advocate, as its Charity Ambassador, according to a report from ChainWire. This recognition follows LOYAL’s remarkable decision to donate all profits from his investment in...
Venice, an artificial intelligence startup backed by ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees, has taken a significant step into web3 by launching its VVV cryptocurrency on Coinbase’s Base layer-2 network. This marks a key move for the company, which aims to...
Metaplanet has announced a bold initiative to acquire 21,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by 2026 to become one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin worldwide. This plan, detailed in a press release on January 28, emphasizes the company's dedication to...
Binance has announced it will halt deposits and withdrawals of Cardano (ADA) tokens starting at 20:45 UTC on January 29, 2025, to facilitate the network's upgrade and hard fork. The new Plomin hard fork empowers ADA holders to actively...
The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary with a 68-29 vote on January 27, according to Reuters. Notably, 16 Democrats sided with Republicans to support the nomination, representing a significant victory for President...
Ripple Labs had obtained money transmitter licenses in Texas and New York, marking a significant step forward in its operations in the United States. In its announcement on January 27, the blockchain firm noted that it recorded a “strong...
Ripple's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has strongly criticized crypto maximalism, encouraging the industry to prioritize collaboration to achieve common objectives. Garlinghouse has cautioned that a competitive mindset within cryptocurrency can be divisive and counterproductive. He emphasizes that the industry can...
KuCoin has admitted to violating U.S. anti-money laundering and KYC regulations, pleading guilty to running an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The company has been fined $297 million and must suspend its U.S. operations for at least two years. In an...
