AI-powered bot stands in for absent candidate in Virginia debate

In a groundbreaking event, artificial intelligence made its way into U.S. politics as an AI-powered chatbot stood in for a congressional candidate during a debate in Virginia. Bentley Hensel, an independent candidate for Virginia’s 8th District, introduced “DonBot,” a virtual version of his opponent, incumbent Don Beyer, who opted out of participating. This event highlighted … Read more

Cryptocurrency Investment in Asia: A Growing Trend Among Private Wealth Investors

A new report from Aspen Digital reveals that 94% of Asia’s private wealth sector is either already invested in cryptocurrency or planning to do so. According to the findings, 76% of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and family offices have already ventured into digital assets, with an additional 18% considering future investments. Surge in Cryptocurrency Interest Among … Read more

Metaplanet shares jump 16% after buying 107 Bitcoin

Metaplanet, a leading Japanese investment firm, made headlines with its aggressive move into the cryptocurrency space, causing its share price to jump by almost 16% on October 15. Metaplanet Bitcoin purchase has steadily increased its holdings, doubling its position in October with multiple large purchases, signaling a strong belief in the long-term value of the … Read more

Crypto short liquidations breach $100M as Bitcoin reclaims $64K

Bitcoin’s price saw a significant rally on October 14, crossing the $64,000 mark and resulting in over $52 million in liquidations from traders who had bet against the cryptocurrency. In total, more than $100 million in short positions were liquidated in the crypto market as Bitcoin surged higher, catching many bearish traders off guard. The … Read more

Japan’s Metaplanet makes $7M Bitcoin buy, bringing holdings to $40.5M

Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Stash to Nearly 640 BTC Japan’s investment powerhouse, Metaplanet, continues its Bitcoin buying spree, acquiring more than 200 BTC in October alone. As of October 7, 2024, the Tokyo-listed company announced a fresh purchase of 108.78 BTC. This valued at approximately $6.92 million, with Bitcoin priced around $63,600 at … Read more

XRP Price Falls 15% in 3 days

In recent days, XRP has faced a notable 15% decline, largely driven by renewed concerns over Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This drop has raised questions for investors about whether this could be the start of further losses or the setup for a significant upward move. While the … Read more

Bitcoin price recovery analysis sees BTC price gains

According to a recent on-chain analysis, Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of a potential short-term recovery, driven by rising demand in the United States. The increasing Coinbase premium plays a key role in this potential bitcoin price recovery In an analysis posted on October 3 by CryptoQuant, a leading on-chain analytics platform, experts highlighted the … Read more

Why Is XRP Price Dropping Today?

XRP has experienced a significant price drop today, falling by approximately 12.75% over the past 24 hours, hitting a monthly low of $0.511 on October 3. The price decline can be attributed to the SEC’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit, coupled with increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that are influencing investor sentiment and … Read more

Apple, Google to use AI to maintain dominance — Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, poses a significant question: Can Apple and Google deliver advanced AI features with their current approaches? Despite being at the forefront of the tech industry, these giants are under mounting pressure to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain their market leadership. ARK’s chief futurist, Brett Winton, explored this topic … Read more