Nansen has teamed up with TON Blockchain, a high-performance Layer 1 developed by Telegram, to introduce advanced analytics tools that will enhance insights, drive innovation, and accelerate Web3 adoption. What new tools can we expect next?
CatherineStandard Chartered has launched digital asset custody services in Luxembourg, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether, to cater to institutional investors in Europe.
WeatherlyThe US Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is set to establish the first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee. This comes just before Trump’s inauguration, which is expected to launch pro-crypto regulatory initiatives.
KikyoTether is expanding into AI filmmaking, hiring experts and planning to grow its team to 200 by mid-2025. The company is also investing in AI and cloud computing to enhance scalability and technology.
AnaisA UK court denied James Howells' bid to recover a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin buried in a Newport landfill, citing high excavation costs and environmental concerns. Mined in 2009, the lost Bitcoin is now worth over $750 million.
CatherineEl Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin, including a recent purchase of 11 BTC, increasing its total holdings to over 6,000 BTC. President Bukele has also expressed interest in acquiring Bitcoin seized by the U.S. government, further solidifying the country’s commitment to cryptocurrency.
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AlexHo Chi Minh City is using AI to control traffic lights at key intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The city is also testing Digital Twin technology to monitor real-time conditions and plans to expand these systems to more areas.
WeatherlySingapore has blocked Polymarket, labelling it an unlicensed gambling platform under its strict betting laws. The platform also faces regulatory scrutiny in the US and France, putting its global future in question.
CatherineMango Markets, a Solana-based DEX, is shutting down after an SEC settlement, governance disputes, and legal issues from a 2022 exploit. Users are urged to close positions as the platform winds down to preserve remaining assets.
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