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Crypto critics — What’s their beef with the blockchain?

Crypto and Web3 have become arguably the most maligned tech in the world, with a dedicated group of critics.

USDC issuer Circle files for IPO in the United States: Report

Circle did not reveal the number of shares it plans to sell nor the proposed price range for the assets.

Hashing It Out: GameFi must improve to drive Web3 adoption

Mita CEO Kena Amoah argues that GameFi could rival DeFi in attracting new users if developers combine incentives with fun.

Spot Bitcoin ETF approval recap: A 10-year journey concludes in historic win for crypto

Applications for the spot Bitcoin ETF got full approval from the SEC on Jan. 10 and started trading on Jan. 11.

Bitcoin ETF: ‘Sell the news’ event or pivotal crypto adoption moment?

What will the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF mean for BTC’s price in the long term?

OpenAI eyes partnership with CNN, Fox and Time to secure news content licensing

OpenAI has opened conversations with major news telecasters including CNN, Fox and Time about licensing their work for AI training to avoid copyright violations.

First spot Bitcoin ETF in US begins trading in pre-market with double-digit gains

BlackRock’s iShares Trust was up 22.5%, while Grayscale’s ETF was up 2% during pre-market trading.

New Bitcoin ETFs “democratize access to the market,” EU analyst says

Months after the EU got its first Bitcoin ETF, the U.S. joined the game, and one EU analyst speculates about the market access it could open up, along with a potential kick-off to a bull market.

Less than 7% of Web3 VC funding went to female-led startups: Report

The figure is several times lower than the overall figure for women in startups in various fields.

Priced in or not? BTC miners and traders prepare for Bitcoin ETF trading

Exchange transaction volume dominance sees new all-time highs as the debate over whether the Bitcoin ETFs are “priced in” continues.

X removes NFT profile pictures: What does this mean for crypto art?

One community member on X described the move as “another black eye” for the NFT industry.

BlackRock SEC approval record at 576-1 post-BTC ETF nod — Is Ether ETF next?

BlackRock filed for a spot Ether ETF in November 2023, with the final deadline for the SEC’s decision slated for May 2024.

SEC bent rules for spot Bitcoin ETF approvals — Commissioner Uyeda

SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda cited “strong concerns” with three aspects of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval order.

OpenAI to introduce AI app monetization with GPT Store

The company announced in a blog post that the store will initially be rolled out to users on paid ChatGPT plans.

Critics lash out at ‘unsound’ and ‘ahistorical’ spot Bitcoin ETF approval

While the crypto sector celebrated the landmark approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, not everyone was pleased by the decision.

Elon Musk initially disses, then considers using Bitcoin on Mars

Multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says it could be possible to use Bitcoin on Mars, though the transaction settlement speed could pose challenges.

Polymarket punters gambled $12M on the outcome of spot Bitcoin ETFs

Crypto gamblers who bet on "yes" for spot Bitcoin ETF approval before Jan. 15 are now counting their winnings, while the losers have been seen quibbling terminology.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin calls for 33% increase in gas limit

During an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) on Reddit, Vitalik Buterin suggested raising the Ethereum gas limit to 40 million to improve network throughput.

As Crypto X cheers Bitcoin ETFs, guess who hasn’t posted in over 24 hours

One X account has maintained radio silence after it unwillingly “bungled” the spot Bitcoin ETF announcement when it was hacked a day earlier.

Grayscale and ‘DC Circuit-ex-machina’ were key to BTC ETF approval: Crypto Mom

United States SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce says spot Bitcoin ETF approval “comes only begrudgingly,” after more than 10 years since the first application was submitted.

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