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On Jan. 21, 2009, Hal Finney, a computer scientist and one of the first people to run Bitcoin software, tweeted about his work on Bitcoin. This tweet has resurfaced, attracting the interest of the cryptocurrency community. At that time, Bitcoin was a nascent project, and its value was essentially zero.Finney had tweeted, “Looking at ways to add more anonymity to bitcoin.” The unearthing of this 16-year-old tweet provides a glimpse into Bitcoin’s early days. It also reminds the crypto community of the vision and dedication that have catapulted Bitcoin from obscurity to becoming a trillion-dollar asset.On Jan. 12, 2009, Finney received the first Bitcoin transaction from Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. His early contributions to Bitcoin’s development have left an indelible mark on the cryptocurrency’s history.Despite battling ALS, Finney continued to support and work on Bitcoin until his passing in 2014.At the time of writing, Bitcoin was up 0.68% in the last 24 hours to $104,436, with a current market capitalization of $2.07 trillion.According to Glassnode, Bitcoin’s Binary Coin Days Destroyed (CCD) indicator suggests a decrease in activity by long-term holders. In practical terms, this suggests that sell-side pressure has subsided, and the market may require new catalysts to unlock supply.In addition, long-term holders (LTH) are showing signs of returning to accumulation. Following a sharp sell-off at $100,000, Glassnode reported that the LTH supply is presently going upward. A similar trend was observed following the intra-cycle local peak in March of last year. This article was originally published on U.Today More

The initiative, named “AI Manifesto,” is a project within the ecosystem of 0G, which recently secured an additional $30 million in funding through node sales. AI Mafia’s approach is to offer an alternative to organizations like OpenAI, advocating for open and verifiable AI usage to prevent potential abuses in critical societal sectors such as medicine, military, and governance.AI Mafia’s agent is touted as the first verifiable activist AI, incorporating insights from various thought leaders across technology, cryptocurrency, AI, and political realms, including Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Andrew Yang, among others.The agent is designed to report on important news, educate the public on regulatory issues, contribute ideas to the crypto and AI sectors, and encourage the formation of coalitions and social movements.The societal implications of such activist AI agents are significant. Drawing parallels with the influence of bots in past political events, AI Mafia anticipates that autonomous systems will have a concentrated impact on shaping narratives and activating political engagement at scale.The team behind AI Mafia envisions a network of SuperPac-style agents representing various interests, emphasizing the need for these systems to be verifiable and tamper-proof.AI Mafia’s manifesto outlines their commitment to an open-source revolution, the deployment of activist agents, and political mobilization through AI-powered networks.  More

Fink said he is a “big believer in the utilization” of Bitcoin as an instrument, explaining that those worried about the debasement of their currencies or the economic or political stability of their countries can have an “internationally based instrument called Bitcoin.”It will “overcome those local fears,” he added. He continued that when speaking with a sovereign wealth fund earlier in the week, the conversation centered on whether they should have a 2% or 5% allocation to Bitcoin.“If everybody adopted that conversation, it would be $500,000, $600,000, $700,000 per Bitcoin,” declared Fink. However, he clarified: “I am not promoting it by the way. That is not my promotion.”In December last year it was reported that BlackRock said in a report it recommends investors consider an allocation of as much as 2% of their portfolio in Bitcoin.“Bitcoin’s role as a store of value and payments system make it a potential diversifier,” said Samara Cohen, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of ETFs and Index Investments at BlackRock.Given its unique value drivers, we see no intrinsic reason why bitcoin should be correlated with major risk assets over the long term,” the BlackRock report stated. More

The CryptoQuant CEO warned that Bitcoin might experience a pullback or move sideways for months. This signals that the current bullish momentum could slow down, leading to a period of consolidation or a minor pullback.Despite the warning, Ju expressed uncertainty about the end of the current bull cycle. According to CryptoQuant, other on-chain indicators remain bullish, indicating that the long-term outlook for Bitcoin remains positive. This mixed signal highlights the speculative nature of predicting market movements and the importance of considering multiple factors.In line with this, Ju urges caution for those trading with leverage. Leveraged trading can boost profits but also increase the risk of significant losses. In volatile markets, leveraged positions could be vulnerable to liquidations.A liquidation occurs when an exchange forcefully closes a trader’s leveraged position because the trader was unable to meet the margin requirements. Large-scale liquidations may imply market extremes, such as panic selling or purchasing.The launch of a Securities and Exchange Commission task force on U.S. digital-asset regulations helped to lift the markets at the start of the week. The task force will create a “comprehensive and clear” regulatory framework and will be chaired by Hester Peirce, the SEC commissioner known as “Crypto Mom” for her opposition to SEC enforcement proceedings against cryptocurrency businesses.Bitcoin traded at about $105,076, up 1.29% in the last 24 hours and slightly below the record high of $109,358 set on Monday. The rest of the crypto market was mixed in early Monday’s trading session.On the macroeconomic front, investors are awaiting economic data on Wednesday, which might provide clues as to the outlook of the economy.This article was originally published on U.Today More

The reasons behind the decision are called into question by the wallet’s reactivation. Whether the money will be sold, transferred or just moved for security reasons is unclear, but thus far, the market impact seems to be small. Since Bitcoin currently has strong liquidity levels and a market valuation of over $500 billion, even large amounts like $678 million are unlikely to materially alter the overall price trajectory. Regarding price performance, Bitcoin is still trading close to the $105,000 threshold. Bitcoin has been steadily increasing over the last few months, but now it is encountering psychological resistance. Despite this, the long-term trend is still positive due to growing institutional interest adoption and agreement that Bitcoin is a good inflation hedge. In the event that such a wallet is activated, sentiment may be affected. A portion of these funds may be liquidated by the holder, which could result in short-term volatility. However, any price correction would probably be short-lived and contained given the depth of the Bitcoin market right now. The history of Bitcoin and its allure as a long-term store of value may also be rekindled by this movement. These kinds of incidents underscore Bitcoin’s distinct place in the financial industry as it develops further.Key levels are important for investors to watch: $100,000 is a crucial support zone, and $110,000 is probably where the next significant resistance will appear. The market’s capacity to withstand such fluctuations without suffering major setbacks demonstrates Bitcoin’s maturity and tenacity, boosting faith in its long-term outlook.This article was originally published on U.Today More

The Prospectus Supplement can be viewed at this link.The Company has provided a guide for shareholders on the rights offering, together with links to the company’s recent Investor Call, Investor Presentation and FAQs which can be viewed here.The Company will conduct an investor call and webcast to discuss the rights issue, together with the Company’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy and 2025 outlook. The call will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 6.00pm Eastern Time and will be hosted by the Company’s CEO, Roger Hamilton.The live webcast of the call, and subsequent replay, will be available at this link.A link to the script, investor deck and recording will be available after the live webcast at https://ir.geniusgroup.net/ More

CARV, an AI chain ecosystem enabling data sovereignty at scale, today unveils its D.A.T.A Framework to transform how AI agents interact with both on-chain and off-chain data. The framework converts static information into actionable insights, enabling AI agents to independently analyze, adapt and act with unprecedented clarity and autonomy.In today’s decentralized landscape, fragmented and inaccessible data limits the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI). By solving these critical challenges, the D.A.T.A Framework – Data Authentication, Trust, and Attestation – delivers real-time decision-making capabilities while maintaining rigorous privacy and security standards. This advancement redefines how AGI operates within decentralized ecosystems, creating new possibilities for both developers and users.The D.A.T.A Framework serves as the eyes and ears for AI agents, providing them with the ability to perceive, interpret, and act on data across decentralized ecosystems. By transforming static data into actionable insights, the framework enables AI agents to make real-time, intelligent decisions while maintaining unmatched privacy and security. It leverages cutting-edge technologies like zero-knowledge proofs, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), and CARV ID to ensure enriched, context-aware, and privacy-preserved data access.Key features include:For developers, the D.A.T.A Framework simplifies the creation of smarter, autonomous AI agents with built-in tools for accessing and processing enriched data. Applications range from trading bots that respond instantly to market shifts to gaming AI agents capable of intelligent, personalized interactions.For users, D.A.T.A enables secure control and monetization of personal data while providing tailored, data-driven experiences. By bridging trust gaps and fostering collaboration, the framework creates an ecosystem where everyone—from businesses to individual users—stands to benefit equitably.Both of these applications lead to future-forward use cases including:CARV’s D.A.T.A Framework is more than just a toolset – it’s the foundation for AGI’s collaborative evolution. By enabling AI agents to share insights, learn dynamically, and operate autonomously within decentralized ecosystems, CARV is paving the way for a future where AGI not only interacts with data but truly understands it.The D.A.T.A Framework is now live, inviting AI developers, blockchain innovators, and businesses to explore its capabilities. To learn more and start building, users can visit CARV’s official documentation.About CARVCARV is building an AI chain ecosystem to enable data sovereignty at scale. By empowering AI agents with secure, unified infrastructure, CARV enables intelligent, collaborative operations through its SVM Chain, offering trustless consensus, cryptographic proofs, and verifiable execution. With the D.A.T.A Framework, CARV enriches AI with high-quality, on-chain and off-chain data, allowing agents to learn, evolve, and collaborate dynamically. With over 15M users and 8M CARV IDs, CARV ensures privacy and data control while providing AI agents with powerful, cross-chain insights, creating a secure, innovative ecosystem for both AI and human collaboration.Supported by $50M in funding from top-tier investors like Tribe Capital, HashKey Capital, and Animoca Brands, and backed by a team of veterans from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Binance, CARV is committed to fostering a decentralized future where data is a valuable, user-owned asset.ContactCOOVictor YuCARVvito@carv.ioThis article was originally published on Chainwire More