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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

January 21, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is forecasted to significantly boost the economies of BRICS+ countries, potentially generating up to $600 billion by 2030, as per Yakov and Partners’ analysis. The consulting firm’s November 2024 report examined the development and implementation of generative AI technologies across the BRICS+ nations, projecting an overall economic impact […]

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Trump’s World Liberty Project Accumulates Over $100 Million in Ether

January 20, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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World Liberty, Trump’s associated decentralized finance project, acquired over $100 million worth of ETH before its launch. While the spotlight has been taken by the meme tokens of President Trump and the First Lady, World Liberty has been accumulating Ether stealthily. According to Spot on Chain, World Liberty bought $48 million worth of ETH yesterday. […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

Nigeria Approves First Dedicated AI University in Africa

January 20, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Nigeria is set to launch Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) university, Wini Institution, in Epe, Lagos. This ambitious project aims to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge AI skills, fostering a thriving tech ecosystem and positioning Nigeria as a global leader in AI innovation. Inspired by a similar institution in Qatar, Wini University has received […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

Official Trump Meme Coin Stumbles as MELANIA Token Sparks Attention 

January 20, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Following the unveiling of the melania meme (MELANIA) token, her husband’s meme coin has experienced a pronounced decline, now trading 34% below its peak valuation of $73.43 per coin. Launched on Friday, the TRUMP token has nevertheless demonstrated a notable appreciation in value since its introduction. At its current price of $47.93 to $48.65 per […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

Trump’s Czar Proclaims the End of the ‘Reign of Terror’ Against Crypto

January 19, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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David Sacks, the soon-to-be-appointed czar of crypto and artificial intelligence affairs, remarked on the positive changes the Trump administration will execute regarding crypto policy. At Trump’s crypto ball, where the president’s official meme coin was also launched, Sacks stated, “The reign of terror against crypto is over, and the beginning of innovation in America for […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

Major Swiss Bank Expands Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Staking

January 18, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon. Post Finance, which started trading and custody services for cryptocurrencies nearly a year ago, is the first systemically important bank to offer […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

Litecoin ETF Inches Closer to Potential Approval Following Regulatory Filings

January 17, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 and an amended S-1 form on Wednesday on behalf of Canary Capital seeking approval from the SEC to launch the Canary Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move comes a year after the regulator’s historic approval of multiple spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and subsequent approvals of ether ETFs a few […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

People’s Bank of China Highlights Digital Yuan and Blockchain in 2025 Strategy

January 17, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), and blockchain technology as part of its 2025 strategy. In a post summarizing the issues touched on as part of the new year’s meeting, the Shanghai headquarters of the PBOC remarked that, as part of […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

Phantom Achieves $3 Billion Valuation Following $150 Million Funding Round

January 17, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Phantom, a Solana-focused cryptocurrency wallet with over 15 million monthly users, has reached a $3 billion valuation after raising $150 million in its Series C funding round. The round was co-led by Sequoia Capital and Paradigm, with the participation of A16crypto and Variant. Phantom aims to get mainstream with this fund influx, accelerating crypto adoption […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

USDD 2.0 Set to Launch: 20% APY ‘Fully Subsidized’ by the Tron DAO 

January 15, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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On Wednesday, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, announced the imminent debut of USDD 2.0, highlighting that it will provide a 20% annual percentage yield (APY), with the entirety of the return “fully subsidized” by the Tron DAO. “All interest will be sent in advance to a transparent address,” Sun told his 3.7 million X […]

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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers