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It’s always fun to hear about new grants as they’re awarded, but what happens after the announcement? In this series, we’ll check in on a couple of projects that are well underway – or already at the finish line. Read on to learn about some recent milestones and achievements by grantees! InterRep For a user switching to a new social media platform, one of the biggest points of friction is rebuilding their reputation. InterRep aims to reduce this friction by allowing a user to link a social media account with an Ethereum address, which can be used to confirm their…

1. What is Thena (THE)? Thena (THE) is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and liquidity platform operating on the BNB Chain and opBNB. It simplifies token swaps, cross-chain transfers, and liquidity management, creating a seamless experience for DeFi users. Vision Thena aims to revolutionize decentralized finance by becoming the ultimate “SuperApp” for on-chain users, delivering a seamless, CEX-grade experience in a fully decentralized environment. The platform’s vision extends beyond trading, positioning itself as the most adaptable liquidity layer in the ecosystem. Thena is built to address a wide range of liquidity needs for its partners, including stablecoins, liquid staking tokens (LSTs),…

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft of its proposed “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules),” aimed at regulating the country’s booming cryptocurrency sector. This initiative seeks to mitigate risks such as fraud, money laundering, and market manipulation, while also fostering innovation in a sector attracting over 562 million users globally. Public consultations on the draft rules are open until January 18, 2025, giving stakeholders ample time to provide their input and help shape the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the Philippines. The Philippines, with its young and digitally savvy population, has become a…

Artificial Intelligence-related cryptocurrencies saw a significant rally over the past day as several new developments surrounding the AI industry reignited interest among its investors. NEAR Protocol NEAR Protocol (NEAR), the largest AI coin by market cap, rose 6% in the last 24 hours, trading at $5.45 per coin at press time. Internet Computer Internet Computer (ICP), Render (RENDER), Bittensor (TAO), and FET hit gains of 5.2%, 7.6%, 7.5% and 4% respectively in the same period. Meanwhile, other AI tokens Livepeer (LPT), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), AI Rig Complex (ARC) and PAAL AI (PAAL) recorded much higher gains of 20.7%, 20.5%, 19.5%,…

BONK has a bearish structure and firm downward momentum. The lower highs for the OBV showed heightened selling pressure and needs to be reversed before recovery can begin. Bonk [BONK] was trending downward in recent weeks and the retracement phase has not ended yet. The meme coin market as a whole has also shed gains over the past month and was yet to recover. Technical analysis showed that there is hope for a price bounce in the short-term. However, it would be a retest of the resistance zone established earlier this month. Moving averages form a bearish crossover Source: BONK/USDT…

Table of Contents: Top Use Cases of AI in Retail Top Applications of AI in Retail Data and Statistics of AI in Retail Latest Trends in AI in Retail Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword in the tech circles. It is going to redefine the present technology. From predicting customers’ behavior to improving efficiency, AI changes the entire retail environment with the utmost accuracy and personalization behind the greatest retail success stories. Let’s step inside and see how AI is influencing the retail landscape and discover the transforming applications and latest trends that are now shaping the future.…

The crypto market has faced a major correction over the past 36 hours amid the new FED policy chaos. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ripple (XRP) are among the hardest hits, losing over 25% and 15% of their value. The cryptocurrency market turned deep red following the FOMC meeting on December 19, 2024. While the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s warnings about no rate cuts in 2025 and restrictions on buying BTC shook investor confidence. Analysts suggest Dogecoin and Ripple may drop further to key support levels, with DOGE struggling near $0.22…

BlackRock, the world’s leading asset management company, reportedly spent $1 billion on bitcoins just on the eve of the sharp decline of the BTC price. The latter was triggered by the Fed Chair’s announcement of the change of pace for rates cut. The announcement was accompanied by statements that dropped a shadow on the strategic Bitcoin reserve plans. 📉 Bitcoin’s price correction continues into Friday, Dec. 20! 🇺🇸 The leading crypto has dropped over 13% in just 48 hours, falling from an all-time high of $108,364.💔 This significant market shift is largely due to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent “hawkish”…

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin experienced a highly volatile trading session yesterday, with prices swinging between $92,300 and $96,420 throughout the day. The cryptocurrency now hovers near the $93,000 mark, struggling to establish a clear direction in the short term. As market participants await decisive action, uncertainty looms over whether Bitcoin will sustain its bullish structure or face a deeper correction. Related Reading CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler recently shared valuable insights, highlighting a significant trend among short-term holders (STH). According to Adler, these investors continue to sell their coins at high-profit margins, capitalizing on Bitcoin’s recent upward…

Welcome to London! This is an exciting time for the Ethereum ecosystem, and the pace will only pick up further as we approach Altair [1] [2] and the Merge in the months ahead. The Beacon Chain now has 6.5+ million Ether staked, and 200K+ active validators online across five clients, and the network is now burning Ether as part of the changes made with the London update. As always, there’s much more progress being made by EF-supported projects and teams that help to improve our Ethereum experience. This roundup series is an opportunity to highlight their efforts to grow and…