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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Fifty years ago, Sesame Street transformed living rooms into classrooms and redefined how kids learned. Today, the metaverse is picking up that torch — blending VR and AI to create immersive, personalized, and globally connected educational experiences. Summary Sesame Street revolutionized children’s education by turning TV into an interactive classroom — and now the metaverse is set to do the same for digital learning. VR-based classrooms enable “experiential learning,” from exploring WWI battlefields to dissecting a 3D…

Quick take: The company plans to use some of the capital to expand its offering beyond the U.S. to more than 140 countries. The $5 billion valuation at the close of the funding is more than double the amount mentioned in the previous round, when it raised 4185 million. The announcement comes just days after rival platform Polymarket revealed a $2 billion investment from NYSE owner, Intercontinental Exchange, at $8 billion valuation. Kalshi has raised $300 million in a funding round backed by Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), Paradigm, CapitalG, and Coinbase Ventures. The fundraising values the prediction markets startup…

Voice AI has finally broken free from heavy hardware and cloud lock-in. With NeuTTS Air, built by Neuphonic, we are entering a new era of text-to-speech (TTS) technology where studio-grade realism, instant cloning, and real-time speech generation can all happen locally on your device, without any internet connection required. This breakthrough is not just an engineering milestone; it is a paradigm shift in how we build and deploy voice intelligence systems. For years, creating lifelike AI voices required access to massive GPUs, proprietary APIs, and costly cloud infrastructure. NeuTTS Air changes that completely. When combined with Spheron Network’s decentralized GPU…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is back in the spotlight for offloading a new batch of memecoins, reigniting discussions around his stance on the sector. Summary Vitalik Buterin sold memecoins including DOJO, SPURDO, and MARVIN for 22.14 ETH ($96,400). The sale is part of his broader pattern of offloading unsolicited memecoins sent to him by projects. Buterin has been critical of most memecoins, calling for higher-quality meme tokens with actual utility. Vitalik Buterin has drawn renewed industry attention after selling off several memecoins. According to data from Lookonchain, Buterin sold tokens such as DOJO, SPURDO, and MARVIN on Uniswap, exchanging them…

Key Takeaways What is the SEC’s stance on memecoins like Trump Coin? The SEC currently classifies memecoins as commodities, not securities, which may increase the likelihood of ETF approval. What is the current trading status of Trump Coin? Trump Coin traded at $7.56, up 0.1% in 24 hours but down 2.24% over the past week, with bears dominating the market according to RSI.  Official Trump [TRUMP] is making headlines in the crypto market, as Canary Capital’s proposed Trump Coin ETF (TRPC) has officially appeared on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) platform. Canary Capital’s proposed Trump Coin ETF The ETF…

On-chain analytics indicate that insiders are starting to sell YEPE, which prominent trader James Wynn promoted. Summary YEPE, memecoin tied to James Wynn, fell 25% after insiders started selling At launch, insiders likely controlled more than 60% of the token, on-chain data shows So far, insiders have made $1,4 million in profits, and still hold more than 50% of the supply Memecoin season, especially on BNB, seems to be coming back. But with it, there’s also an explosion of questionable projects. On Thursday, October 9, Yellow Pepe, also known as YEPE, linked to James Wynn, saw a significant correction after…

Quick take: The financing was arranged by Permian Labs and will be distributed via USD.AI, according to the report by CoinDesk. USD.AI is the blockchain-based credit protocol that connects crypto liquidity to real-world infrastructure. The company plans to use the funds to scale its operation amid rising demand for commuting power. QumulusAI has secured a $500 million credit facility to scale its GPU-powered cloud infrastructure operations. The company provides the computing power required to run artificial intelligence applications.  According to the announcement on Thursday, the blockchain-backed facility was arranged by Permian Labs and distributed via USD.AI, the blockchain-based credit protocol…

Quick take: The company has already attracted customers, including Coinbase and the crypto exchange OKX, since it began selling its product in December. There are also some unnamed customers from the public sector and law enforcement, according to the report by Fortune.  CipherOwl is looking to carve out its own niche in a rather crowded space that includes industry giants Chainalysis, Elliptic, and TRM Labs, among others.  CipherOwl, a crypto compliance startup using artificial intelligence to make it easier for users to spot fraudulent activities, has raised $15 million in a seed round co-led by General Catalyst and Flourish Ventures.…

Binance Wallet has released Meme Rush, a dedicated platform that lets users participate in meme coin projects at various stages. The platform is integrated with meme coin launchpad Four.Meme. Summary Binance Wallet has partnered with BNB meme coin launchpad Four.Meme to launch a dedicated meme coin platform for newly established and high-performing meme coins backed by BNB. The platform will offer non-custodial wallet users direct exposure to meme coin projects circulating on Four.Meme and give projects a chance to migrate to DEX trading. As meme coin season starts to shake up the BNB Chain ecosystem, Binance Wallet has taken the…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Recent market volatility and ongoing stress tests faced by firms accumulating digital assets for exposure have cast a harsh light on asset treasury practices in web3. As digital assets go mainstream, they also pose a ponderable question: Are Digital Asset Treasury initiatives truly built to last, or are they just speculative?  Summary Many Digital Asset Treasury strategies remain speculation-driven, relying on leveraged Bitcoin buys and price appreciation — a fragile model that collapses in downturns. The volatility…