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AI-assistance tools have become a daily resource that has helped boost productivity and speed in several industries. Despite the notable benefits of these smart systems, medical experts are concerned that overreliance on artificial intelligence may be causing more harm than good.
On-chain report shows that stablecoin deposits on cryptocurrency exchange Binance have surpassed $1.65 billion. Such massive user deposits are generally known to precede increased appetite for spot assets, especially after recent market sell-offs. Interestingly, this move comes as Bitcoin crumbles under the weight of whale sheddings and heavy liquidations.
Ripple’s XRPL (XRP Ledger) is set to witness an interesting innovation that would utilize and potentially advance its network, according to recent revelations by one of its ecosystem developers. The builder, who goes by the pseudonym “Vincent Van Code,” disclosed that the testnet version of an “immutable forever file storage” that will enable users to notarize documents on XRPL is set to launch within two months.
Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed heightened price volatility over the past days, a trend that has stirred several questions among market observers. Some crypto commentators believe that the asset’s recent uneven movement is down to the activities of early BTC investors, often called “OG whales.”
Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) has adopted a unique approach to maximize its shareholder value through a newly approved repurchase program. In a Friday statement, the Minneapolis-based firm outlined plans that would enable it to repurchase up to $1.5 billion worth of common stock to boost its Ethereum holdings.
A high-ranking U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official has sparked fresh crypto regulatory chatter after stating that the department will not prosecute blockchain software developers who do not hold criminal intentions. As expected, this statement has triggered mixed reactions from different corners of the cryptosphere.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has urged key personalities within the U.S. financial space to approach DeFi and stablecoins without fear. Waller believes that the crypto sector is here to stay and will continue to drive advancement in the U.S. payments system.
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again at a crucial crossroads after dropping below the $120,000 price mark, intensified by strong capital exits. For now, the OG crypto is hovering within the $120K rejection point and other key support regions. With the market currently consolidating, market participants are observing these levels as BTC appears to lose steam following multiple rejections at cycle highs.
The broader crypto market took a tumble overnight, sending top assets including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) below key price levels. Market observation tools have linked this sudden price action to profit-taking activities by large asset holders.
Since touching a daily high of $24.74 on August 13, Chainlink’s (LINK) northward price movement has cooled, pushing the asset a few levels lower. Despite LINK’s upward trend stalling, large holders are still accumulating the coin. Generally, these whale buyers view this slip as a “buy the dip” window for a potential next leg higher. So, what are the current bets regarding LINK’s future trend?
U.S. Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed another setback in the buildup to their mainstream debut. According to recent reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended discussions over a possible SOL ETF approval, with the decision timeline extended to October 16.
Ethereum has rebounded from its end-of-July drop, trading just a few levels shy of its all-time high (ATH), as buyers flood its current price level. Amid this notable trend, market observation tools have spotted an interesting on-chain activity: Ether net outflows have skyrocketed in the past month. This data suggests that crypto participants may be positioning for potential profit-taking.
Solana continues to dominate the decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem, outpacing other veteran networks such as Ethereum. Platforms such as Jupiter are also witnessing active engagement, with four new private AMMs debuting on the network. This trend follows the recent emergence of token launchpads, which have helped drive overall trading activities.
Digital assets have transcended the corridors of financing, entering the realm of space exploration. In a recent update, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has joined forces with American firm Shift4 Payments to offer crypto payment services for expeditions to outer space.
Following a drop towards the end of July, the crypto market witnessed a fresh injection of optimism over the past week. Artificial intelligence (AI) assets also leveraged this market wave, with many experiencing a strong northward push, as the sector crossed $34 billion in valuation.