Unlike GameFi’s inflated hype, Distributed Compute Tokens offer real utility serving AI, storage and GPU markets but remain modestly valued despite rising global demand.
I had to hold two separate interviews with Sentient to sit with the information, digest it, and follow up. AI is not my area of expertise, and it’s a topic I’m wary of, given that I struggle to see favorable outcomes (and being labeled an “AI doomer” in this industry is enough to get you […]
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Grok 4's release could redefine AI training by enhancing data accuracy and reducing bias, potentially transforming digital knowledge bases.
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A new proposal from HOT Protocol, a decentralized group operating on the NEAR Protocol, has called for a significant reduction in the AI crypto project‘s token inflation rate. On June 24, the decentralized organization submitted a plan to slash NEAR’s annual inflation rate from 5% to 2.5%. The proposal aims to enhance the long-term sustainability […]
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The Space and Time Foundations says the network is built to solve the "one critical need" around which AI and blockchain are converging: verifiable data
Prior to the decision, the company said it had actively explored options for selling the AI chip business.
Canaan will now allocate resources to bolstering its bitcoin mining machine sales, self-mining operations, and consumer mining products businesses.
Reddit's potential use of World ID could enhance user trust and compliance with regulations while balancing privacy and authenticity concerns.
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There’s a familiar discomfort creeping in again, something I felt in the early 2010s as I watched social media’s promises of connection and community unravel into mass manipulation. Facebook and propaganda bots were the first dominoes. Cambridge Analytica, Brexit, global elections, it all felt like a betrayal of the internet’s original dream. Now, in the […]
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As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to impact cryptocurrency prices, with Bitcoin (BTC) recently dipping below the $105,000 mark, market analyst VirtualBacon has shared insights suggesting that altcoins are gearing up for a potentially robust summer. Emerging AI Memecoins In a recent update on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he highlighted several promising developments within the altcoin space. VirtualBacon pointed to an emerging wave of AI-focused Layer-1 blockchain projects, many backed by prominent figures in both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. He mentioned several names to watch, including Sahara Labs, Sentient AGI, and Gaianet, among others. While these projects have yet to release tokens, many are expected to conduct airdrops or early access rounds, presenting opportunities for early investors. Related Reading: On-Chain Analyst Warns: Bitcoin Peak Expected, Altcoins Facing -95% Plunge For those seeking “higher-risk, high-reward investments,” VirtualBacon noted the impressive performance of artificial intelligence (AI) agent memecoins. He cited the launch of IRIS, which skyrocketed from a $220,000 fully diluted valuation (FDV) to $120 million, representing a 600x return. Platforms such as Virtuals, CreatorBid, and SeedifyFund are turning user engagement into allocation opportunities, likening this phenomenon to a form of airdrop farming on steroids. In addition, VirtualBacon highlighted a relatively overlooked area: Bittensor subnet tokens. He mentioned that seasoned investors can now acquire early-stage subnets directly on Bittensor’s chain, with projects like SN65_TPN and inference_labs raising capital through token auctions at valuations below $4 million. Stablecoins Take Center Stage Turning to real-world assets (RWAs), VirtualBacon advised focusing on mid-cap infrastructure projects with tangible revenue streams. He pointed to CHEX and CPOOL, which has shown consistent upward movement, as examples of promising investments. Another emerging narrative is the merger and acquisition activity involving public companies and crypto projects. VirtualBacon noted that Tron is set to go public through a Nasdaq reverse merger, while Mixie has been acquired by Netcapital, which boasts a team that includes notable figures like Tim Draper and a co-founder of Helium. A particularly intriguing development is World Liberty Financial (WLF), co-founded by Eric and Donald Jr. Trump, which aims to become a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. With plans for its own stablecoin, USD1, and expected to launch in October, the token could have an estimated FDV of $10–15 billion, a conservative projection given its potential. VirtualBacon also pointed out that stablecoins are becoming central to macroeconomic strategies. Tether now ranks as the fifth-largest holder of US Treasuries, highlighting the increasing need for buyers in the market. The analyst urged investors to keep an eye on stablecoin projects that integrate artificial intelligence technology and yield generation, such as USD1, Circle’s USDC, and others. Liquidity Shifts To Altcoin Platforms In the gaming sector, liquidity is coalescing around BlackholeDex, a decentralized exchange (DEX) backed by the AVAX Foundation. With a fee-sharing model similar to Aerodrome and Shadow, BlackholeDex has launched veNFT staking, aligning long-term incentives for users. Related Reading: Ethereum Slows Down In June: Historical Data Says More Losses To Come Lastly, in the Solana ecosystem, Saros DLMM is emerging as a strong competitor to existing platforms like Jupiter and Meteora, utilizing similar bucket-based liquidity pools but with lower fees. It also plans a RADY meme airdrop for SAROS stakers, which could attract early adopters and fuel rapid growth, thus closing the list of highlighted altcoins. As of this writing, Ethereum, the market’s leading altcoin, is trading at $2,521. It has consolidated above this level after dropping sharply from its two-week high of $2,878. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Compute Labs’ tokens offer fractionalized ownership of industrial-grade NVIDIA H200 GPUs, which would retail at around $30,000 for a single unit.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis' RISE Act sets new transparency standards for AI liability protection, mandating disclosures without forcing companies to open-source their models.
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm a16z said blockchains could steer artificial intelligence toward user ownership and open standards, according to a June 11 report. The paper argued that core context and “agent passports” should reside in self-custodial wallets, providing any large-language-model interface with instant access to preferences without requiring repeated training. A chain-based identity layer would […]
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World Chain has integrated native USD Coin (USDC) and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 (CCTP V2), marking a significant partnership between the biometric identity blockchain and one of the largest regulated stablecoin issuers in the world. The upgrade replaces bridged USDC with native issuance on World Chain, while retaining the same smart contract address, allowing […]
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Interactive Strength (TRNR), a Nasdaq-listed fitness technology firm, is entering the digital asset space by launching what it describes as the first artificial intelligence-driven crypto treasury. The company plans to acquire $500 million worth of Fetch.ai’s FET tokens, according to a June 11 announcement. TRNR has started building its token position, backed by an initial […]
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OpenAI’s o3 model resisted shutdown in safety tests, raising concerns about AI alignment and control.
This move highlights a growing trend of public companies investing in AI-driven digital assets, potentially reshaping corporate finance.
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Ripple is scaling up its global blockchain education efforts with a fresh commitment of more than $5 million in funding to universities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a June 10 statement. The crypto payment company stated that the investment will be channeled through Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), targeting institutions in South […]
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Tether is building a gateway for new players to enter Bitcoin mining by releasing its Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS) as open-source software by the end of 2025, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. In a June 9 post on X, Ardoino explained that the move will lower barriers for small and independent miners. Tether expects to […]
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IT solutions provider Oblong has unveiled plans to raise $7.5 million through a private stock sale to support its new Bittensor-driven AI and digital asset treasury initiative, according to a June 6 statement. Shares in the Nasdaq-listed firm are up 12% over the past 24 hours following the announcement. Oblong revealed that it entered a […]
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The blockchain protocol raised $8 million in a seed round last year.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged US lawmakers to write transparency rules for artificial intelligence companies instead of granting a decade-long freeze on state regulation proposed in President Donald Trump’s technology bill. In a June 5 guest essay in The New York Times, Amodei described an internal evaluation in which Anthropic’s newest model threatened to expose […]
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Sentient, a decentralized AI company, has introduced Dobby Plus, an open-source chatbot now available on X and Hugging Face, according to a June 4 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This new model challenges proprietary AI systems from major tech firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Dobby Plus According to Sentient, Dobby Plus is built on a decentralized […]
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The token furthers CUDIS's approach to decentralized health by giving users a say in governance decisions and access to marketplace rewards.
Surging AI demand drives 276% YTD rally as CoreWeave secures major infrastructure capacity for HPC expansion.
Stellar's integration with Rain signals progress toward mainstream adoption.
Elon Musk stated on May 28 that xAI had not signed an agreement with Telegram to distribute the Grok large language model, despite Telegram founder Pavel Duvov’s announcement earlier on the same day. Durov wrote that he and Musk “agreed to a one-year partnership” that would place Grok inside all Telegram applications and give the […]
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Donut, a new crypto-native browser purpose-built for autonomous agents, announced on May 29 that it has secured $7 million in pre-seed funding to reimagine how users and AI interact with the decentralized web. The round was led by Hongshan (formerly Sequoia China), BITKRAFT Ventures, and HackVC, with additional backing from Sky9 Ventures, Matrix Partners, Makers […]
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The browser is designed to help its users transact, trade and earn in real time "like a terminal."
The company reported a 69% increase in revenue in the first quarter compared to a year ago.