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“The Everything Token” book simplifies NFTs and Web3, exploring their transformative potential across ownership, community, and innovation. A new book titled “The Everything Token” by Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers emerges as a beacon for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts in the NFT space. Released on January 23, this comprehensive guide delves into the nuts and bolts of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Web3, promising to transform our understanding of how we engage with digital ownership and creation. Fresh Perspective on NFTs Kaczynski, a prominent figure in the Web3 community and head of Starbucks Odyssey, alongside Kominers, a Harvard Business…

Report reveals the role of Gen AI in reducing entertainment industry jobs, impacting skills, and raising job security concerns. The entertainment industry is facing a significant transformation as generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technologies increasingly infiltrate various sectors, leading to a notable shift in employment dynamics. A comprehensive analysis by CVL Economics reveals a growing concern among entertainment leaders regarding the impact of Gen AI on job security. The report, which surveyed 300 industry leaders, including c-suite executives and senior to mid-level managers, between November 17 and December 22, 2023, uncovers a stark reality: Gen AI’s efficiency in content creation…

Nayib Bukele could win El Salvador’s presidency again with strong support for his pro-Bitcoin and anti-crime policies. El Salvador’s presidential election is capturing global attention as Nayib Bukele, the president known for his pro-Bitcoin stance, appears set for a landslide victory based on initial exit polls. Early results suggest a staggering support rate of 87% for Bukele’s party, Nuevas Ideas. Moreover, this overwhelming majority signals a huge endorsement of Bukele’s leadership and policies, including the historic move to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. As the vote counting progresses, with 31.5% completed by the early hours of February 5, Bukele’s New…

BlackRock and Fidelity Bitcoin ETFs ranked top 10 in January flows, signaling strong investor interest in cryptocurrency. BlackRock and Fidelity Investments have positioned their Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among the top ten for January inflows, signaling a growing interest in cryptocurrency investment vehicles. The iShares Bitcoin Trust by BlackRock and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin ETF have achieved impressive rankings, securing the eighth and tenth spots, respectively, in the list of ETFs with the largest inflows for the month, showcasing a combined total of approximately $4.8 billion in new investments. The iShares Bitcoin Trust from BlackRock led with an estimated $2.6…

Fed Chair Powell warns U.S. debt growth unsustainable, hints at cautious rate cuts amidst inflation concerns. Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, has issued a stark warning about the United States’ current fiscal trajectory, stating that the nation’s debt growth is outstripping the economic expansion. During a recent interview on “60 Minutes” aired on January 4, Powell emphasized the urgent need for U.S. policymakers to engage in serious discussions aimed at curbing the economy’s escalating debt levels. He pointed out that the path the U.S. is on, with its debt expanding more rapidly than the economy, cannot be…

Dogecoin, your favourite meme crypto doggo or not, experienced a significant surge of nearly 12% this past Saturday. This rise coincided with growing chatter regarding the establishment of the XPayments account on Twitter, commonly referred to as “X.” This marked the most substantial single-day increase for the leading meme coin since April 3, 2023. Despite the @xpayments account having no posts and lacking official confirmation from Twitter or its CEO Elon Musk regarding its payment functionalities, the cryptocurrency community is abuzz with speculation. This scenario underscores the often speculative nature inherent in the digital currency market. DOGE reacts Elon Musk…

XRP ETF faces regulatory challenges and is unlikely soon, despite growing interest in cryptocurrency-based financial products. Recently, the focus has shifted to the possibility of a spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), a topic that has sparked discussions and debates within the crypto community. However, analysts are tempering expectations, suggesting that the approval of an XRP ETF is unlikely in the near future. Regulatory Challenges At the heart of the matter is the ongoing legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple, the company behind XRP. This case has significant implications for the classification of XRP…

Mt. Gox advances Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash repayments, confirming creditor identities for settlement completion by October 2024. The trustee of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange is actively progressing with the repayment plan for Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). This move comes as a part of the ongoing effort to address the aftermath of one of the largest security breaches in the history of cryptocurrency. Founded in 2010, Mt. Gox quickly rose to prominence as the world’s leading Bitcoin exchange, handling an estimated 70% of all BTC transactions. However, the exchange faced a devastating blow in 2014 when it lost…

Arkham Intelligence identifies on-chain addresses of four major spot BTC ETFs, raising transparency and security debates in the industry. Arkham Intelligence, a renowned blockchain research platform, has successfully pinpointed the on-chain addresses associated with Bitcoin (BTC) backing several prominent spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This discovery, announced on X (previously known as Twitter) on January 22, marks a notable achievement in the transparency of cryptocurrency operations. Arkham’s innovative research led to the identification of the on-chain locations for Bitcoin ETFs issued by leading financial institutions including BlackRock, Bitwise, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton. This advancement allows for…

FINRA identifies regulatory breaches in 70% of crypto communications post-FTX collapse, emphasizing the need for accurate information. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has identified substantial regulatory breaches in the majority of crypto-related public communications it examined. This review came in the wake of the FTX collapse in November 2022, which sent shockwaves through the crypto industry. Starting in November 2022, FINRA closely scrutinized over 500 retail communications related to crypto assets. Their findings were alarming: approximately 70% of these communications breached regulatory guidelines. These infringements often involved presenting misleading or exaggerated information about crypto assets, or failing to conform…