Binance Labs Invests in AI-Powered Crypto Project

Binance Labs, the investment arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced a new investment in Zircuit, a Layer-2 (L2) network that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for enhanced security. AI-Enabled Security Zircuit’s L2 combines rollup technology with zero-knowledge proofs to create fast, low-cost, and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible transactions. The network’s AI-powered “sequencer level”…

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Bitcoin Futures Surge in Short Interest

What’s Driving the Spike? Bitcoin futures are seeing a big jump in short interest, but it’s not all bad news. Experts say it’s mainly due to a popular trading strategy called the “basis trade.” The Basis Trade Strategy The basis trade takes advantage of differences between the spot price and futures price of Bitcoin. With…

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Australia Cracks Down on Online Gambling

Crypto and Credit Cards Banned To protect Australians from financial losses, the government has banned the use of cryptocurrencies and credit cards for online gambling. This ban took effect on Monday, giving gambling companies six months to comply. Non-compliant companies face fines of up to $150,000. Affected Forms of Payment The ban applies to: Cryptocurrencies…

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Australia’s Tech Leader Rebrands: Introducing DECA

Blockchain Australia has transformed into the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA), expanding its focus beyond blockchain to embrace the wider digital economy. Strategic Rebranding for Inclusivity Amy-Rose Goodey, the new CEO, explains that the name change reflects the evolving tech landscape, which now includes digital ID, AI, and Web3. DECA aims to represent a…

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Ethereum’s Price: Under Pressure?

Market Sentiment and Technical Indicators Data from CryptoQuant shows that Ethereum (ETH) is in a bearish phase, with futures traders aggressively selling. The Taker Buy Sell Ratio, which measures the balance between buying and selling, has dropped below 1, indicating that sellers are in control. Implications for ETH’s Price This bearish trend suggests that Ethereum’s…

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Ethereum Whales Fuel Buying Pressure

Institutional Accumulation Institutional investors are piling up Ethereum, thanks to the SEC’s approval of Spot Ethereum ETFs. This buying frenzy has created significant pressure that could propel Ethereum past the $4,000 mark. Whale Activity The number of Ethereum addresses holding over 10,000 ETH has jumped 3% in the past three weeks. This surge in large…

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