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For years, powerful AI models needed massive data centers and expensive cloud subscriptions. Now that’s changing. MiniCPM 4.1-8B is a new AI model that runs on regular computers and consumer GPUs. It performs as well as much larger models but uses far fewer resources. Think of it this way: instead of renting a semi-truck to move your furniture, you now have a compact van that does the same job faster and cheaper. What Makes MiniCPM 4.1-8B Special? MiniCPM 4.1-8B is an 8-billion-parameter language model that you can run on your own hardware. The team at OpenBMB built it from the…

Auction house Christie’s will shift the focus of its venture capital arm to invest funds in projects that fit four key categories: web3, AI, fintech and hardware. Summary Christie’s venture capital fund is expanding its focus beyond traditional art-related technologies to include innovations in AI, fintech, Web3, and hardware. CEO Bonnie Brennan said the stabilization of the global art market and rising participation in online auctions have prompted the firm to attract more collectors and support early-stage tech ventures. In an exclusive interview with Caixin media, Christie’s CEO Bonnie Brennan said that the venture capital fund will invest in innovative…

Key Takeaways What triggered Pudgy Penguins’ latest price rebound? Whales increased holdings by 3.2 %, while exchange supply dropped 8.78 %, confirming steady accumulation across top wallets. What signals hint at a Q4 rally for PENGU? Open Interest rebounded to $160 million with volume above $1 billion, suggesting renewed bullish momentum. The memecoin sector took one of the sharpest hits during the recent market crash. Pudgy Penguins [PENGU] rebounded 17% as the new week began, tracking a broader altcoin recovery. In terms of performance, PENGU reduced the quarterly returns to negative 7%. The second and third quarters were the most…

Key Takeaways Why is Fartcoin rising again? Whales accumulated 33 million tokens and Spot Netflows turned negative, showing renewed confidence and reduced selling pressure. Can this uptrend continue? The Stochastic RSI’s bullish crossover and 64% long dominance suggest buyers may push toward EMA20 at $0.59. After dropping to a low of $0.17, Fartcoin [FARTCOIN] rebounded sharply, defending the $0.4 support before rising to $0.45 and stabilizing near $0.43 at press time. It marked a 25.24% daily gain. Its market cap climbed 28.39% to $470 million, signaling renewed inflows after a volatile week. But what’s behind the memecoin’s recovery? Fartcoin whales…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Vishing incidents surged 28% in Q3 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the sharpest quarterly acceleration in AI-generated voice fraud targeting the cryptocurrency sector. This follows a 2,137% increase in deepfake vishing attacks over the past three years, with deepfake content projected to reach 8 million in 2025, a sixteen-fold increase from just around 500,000 in 2023. Summary Sharp rise in fraud: Vishing attacks surged 28% YoY in Q3 2025, with deepfake scams projected to hit…

Key Takeaways Why are whales piling into memecoins? Whales are piling into memecoins to tactically reposition for short-term upside and hedge against ongoing market volatility. What does this mean for market strength? Flows into high-momentum plays indicate smart money sees opportunity, reinforcing underlying market resilience. Are investors hedging amid volatility?  After the $19 billion wipeout, regaining strength in the market will take time. To confirm a bullish bias, however, moving capital into assets with a higher “risk-reward” profile will reveal true market resilience.  In this context, could whales piling into memecoins be an early sign that investors are strategically repositioning…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. In the first half of 2025 alone, the web3 industry lost over $3.1 billion to hacks, scams, and exploits, according to Hacken’s H1 2025 Security Report. Nearly $600 million (almost one in every five dollars) was drained by phishing and social engineering attacks. Summary In August 2025 alone, scams stole $12.7M from web3 users — far more than high-profile hacks — yet the industry still dismisses it as “user error.” TradFi protects consumers with fraud monitoring, alerts,…

Key Takeaways What does recent whale activity suggest about Pepe’s market sentiment? Whales sold 9.04 trillion PEPE while buying only 6.62 trillion, signaling bearish sentiment and potential downward pressure.  Could Pepe rebound from its 21.66% drop?  If buying pushes RSI above 31, Pepe could reclaim $0.000009 and aim for $0.0000106, but continued selling may drag it to $0.00000614. After the crypto market crashed, Pepe [PEPE] plunged to March 2024 levels before rebounding. At press time, PEPE was trading at $0.00000724, marking a 21.66% slip over the past 24 hours.  Amid this market slip, investors, especially whales, jumped into the market…

Key Takeaways Why did DOGE crash? The price of Dogecoin crashed following a broader market correction that resulted from President Trump’s tariff hike suggestion. Is this the start of a bull market? Analysts suggested such crashes trigger trends in bull markets, which could lead to a DOGE price reversal. Dogecoin [DOGE] price crashed following the tensions ignited by President Donald Trump’s post on the Truth Social platform. Trump hinted at hiking tariffs for China, which resulted in the broader financial market crashing. The memecoin was among the biggest losers in the last 24 hours. The drop happened simultaneously across all…

Key Takeaways Why did capital rotate from Solana to BNB Chain? BNB Chain posted a higher ROI, attracting $100 million in bridged liquidity as traders chased memecoin gains. Why are traders now eyeing a rotation back to Solana? After BNB’s memecoin crash (60–95% drawdowns), confidence shifted back to Solana’s stronger on-chain fundamentals and cleaner macro setup. Zooming in on the cross-chain flows, Binance Coin [BNB] is flexing hard against Solana [SOL], posting a 25% monthly ROI, nearly 6x what Solana managed. Traders clearly noticed, and the capital followed. Debridge data shows nearly $100 million moved from Solana to BNB Chain…