Author: Yeek.io

NFTs have surged over the past few years. What was once a small segment of the blockchain world has transformed into a large marketplace for digital art, collectibles, virtual real estate, and more. Some NFTs have sold for crazy amounts, others disappear into thin air as fast. In this rollercoaster of an environment, more and more creators and investors are turning to predictive analytics to try and figure out what’s next for NFT valuations. But can AI really forecast the next big things in NFTs? Below we’ll dive into how predictive analytics works, what data points matter most in NFT…

Homepage > News > Business > Africa’s 2024 in review: Adoption unfazed, regulatory reckoning Africa’s digital asset and blockchain industry has continued to grow over the years, unfazed by regulations (or a lack thereof), price volatility, or infrastructural deficiencies. In 2021, the sector made its mark; in 2022, it came of age; in 2023, it matured and moved beyond speculation; and this year, regulators have caught up, with some of the virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that have operated unchecked for years feeling the heat. For BSV blockchain, 2024 was yet another great year in Africa as adoption continued to rise, with the BSV Association’s (BSVA)…

However, some criminals have misused this feature for illegal activities. This misuse isn’t a failure of Telegram’s purpose or design; it’s an unintended consequence of providing privacy to users. If Durov were forced to monitor or prevent all misuse, it would compromise the very privacy that Telegram is built to protect. This shows that CEOs can’t oversee or control every way their platforms are used. The issue of personal accountability grows increasingly complicated in sectors such as cryptocurrency, where innovation and risk are paramount. Zhao faced accusations that Binance neglected essential anti-money laundering protocols, with him being significantly involved in…

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying lucrative investment opportunities has become indispensable in the crypto world. According to AI-based predictions and analyses, three cryptocurrencies stand out as top picks to watch before 2025: Solana (SOL), Pepe Coin (PEPE), and the new trending token Yeti Ouro (YETIO). These assets are expected to deliver big returns due to their unique characteristics, robust ecosystems, and promising market trends. 1. Solana: The High-Performance Blockchain Solana is a leading blockchain network known for its unparalleled scalability and low transaction costs. Its hybrid consensus mechanism, combining proof-of-history (PoH) and proof-of-stake (PoS), allows the platform…

OKX will launch USDT-margined perpetual futures for AI projects GRIFFAIN and ZEREBRO on Dec. 27, 2024, with 50x leverage and reduced fees. Crypto exchange OKX will launch USDT-margined perpetual futures for two new digital assets, GRIFFAIN and ZEREBRO – projects focused on artificial intelligence applications. The listings will launch today at 07:00 am UTC for GRIFFAIN and at 07:15 am UTC for ZEREBRO. Support for the launch will come via OKX’s web platform, mobile application and API. GRIFFAIN is an AI-powered platform that enables users to transform their intentions into tasks through its smart, personalized AI agents. The platform is…

Dogecoin revisited the $0.30 support zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might gain traction if it clears the $0.3165 resistance. DOGE price started another decline and traded toward the $0.300 level. The price is trading below the $0.320 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.3165 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could gain momentum if it clears the $0.3165 and $0.320 resistance levels. Dogecoin Price Revisits Support Dogecoin price started a fresh decline from well above…

Friends, In the time since the last Devcon announcement, the state of the Ethereum ecosystem has been electric. We’ve realized critical milestones on the Eth2 roadmap, as well as countless breakthroughs and major progress by teams across the ecosystem. We are incredibly excited to celebrate these achievements with all of you at Devcon in Bogota soon. That said, we need to talk about timing, because we’ve made the difficult decision to hold off on reuniting for a bit longer rather than pushing ahead with our August target (☔️✔). While nothing is guaranteed given the ongoing pandemic, we’re hopeful that a…

Bitcoin Soars Over 40% in October Surge Bitcoin has experienced a notable surge since October 13th, rising by almost 40%. Investors and traders alike are observing the crypto’s upward potential, and many are confident that the upswing still has a bit more to go.  This time around, profit-taking, which is usually fierce when Bitcoin reaches its highest point ever, has been much less, which many people think suggests that there may be more rises ahead before a major decline. A report on the state of the Bitcoin market was just released by Glassnode, a company that specializes in crypto analytics.…

Homepage > News > Business > Trump firms up ‘crypto’ appointments, plots executive orders United States President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his ‘crypto’ policy team while mulling executive orders he can impose on ‘day one’ of his second term in office. On December 22, Trump’s Truth Social account announced “the brilliant Team that will be working in conjunction with our White House A.I. & Crypto Czar, David O. Sacks.” There were a few general tech positions announced, but for our purposes we’ll focus on the blockchain-specific posts. These include Bo Hines as the executive director of the new Presidential…

So, why do we sound like Willow’s quantum leap matter is not a great development for Bitcoin and blockchain security?  Bitcoin relies heavily on cryptographic algorithms, two in particular: the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) and the SHA-256. The ECDSA creates private keys and digital signatures to authenticate transactions, preventing forgery while SHA-256 generates unique hashes for each block, ensuring transaction integrity and making it nearly impossible to alter past transactions. These algorithms are designed to be computationally difficult to crack, ensuring Bitcoin’s security against conventional computing attacks. However, quantum computers, like Willow, have the potential to break these…