Author: James Wilson
He ran the biggest crypto empire, stepped down, served time, and now he’s all about AI and biotech. But as CZ looks ahead, regulators in France are looking back. From Binance to YZi Labs Changpeng Zhao, more commonly known as “CZ,” once the most influential figure in crypto, is back — but this time, in a different role. After stepping down as Binance’s CEO in 2023 and serving a four-month prison sentence in the U.S. for compliance failures, CZ has returned with YZi Labs — a rebranded version of Binance Labs that is expanding its focus beyond the crypto world.…
D.E. Shaw has acquired a stake in bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms and may push for strategic changes, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The size of the hedge fund’s position remains undisclosed, and both Riot and D.E. Shaw declined to comment. This marks the second activist investor to take an interest in Bitcoin (BTC) miner Riot, following Starboard Value’s undisclosed stake last year. Starboard has urged Riot to consider allocating some of its power capacity to artificial intelligence. In response, Riot recently announced a formal review of AI and high-performance computing applications at its Corsicana, Texas, facility.…
Bitcoin bounced after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the FOMC meeting signaled that banks are allowed to serve crypto clients. Crypto markets initially had a muted reaction to the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision on Wednesday, Jan. 29, to keep interest rates unchanged. The Fed maintained its 4.25% to 4.50% federal funds rate, citing “somewhat elevated inflation,” as analysts had predicted. Bitcoin (BTC) edged up 0.5% minutes after the Fed released its FOMC minutes. The uptrend accelerated to 3%, pushing BTC above $103,500 heading into the U.S. evening trading session. 24-hour BTC price chart – Jan.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Monero, XRP, and Remittix are drawing investor interest in 2025, with regulatory strides and DeFi solutions fueling their momentum. The cryptocurrency space remains active in 2025, with some coins already making waves. Monero (XMR) and XRP are doing well in the market, capturing investors’ attention. Remittix, although a new coin, is not left out. Its unique features in bridging the gap between fiat and cryptocurrencies are what set it apart. Monero’s commitment to privacy keeps it on top Monero…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Investors are turning to 1Fuel as a shelter from Cardano and XRP price declines. The recent price drops of Cardano (ADA) and XRP have left investors searching for stability in an unpredictable market. 1Fuel (OFT) has emerged as a strong alternative, aiming to provide advanced cross-chain technology and seamless scalability. With its presale already raising over $1.6 million thus far, 1Fuel looks to offer a secure and transformative ecosystem where investors can protect and grow their assets. As traditional…
Chainlink’s standard for verifiable data has officially launched on Scroll, a zero-knowledge-proof-powered scaling solution on Ethereum. The decentralized oracle platform announced the integratio on Jan. 29, noting Data Streams were now live on Scroll (SCR) mainnet. Chainlink (LINK) now provides developers on the zkEVM platform access to its low-latency market data. With Chainlink Data Streams live, developers on Scroll can leverage a solution that combines low latency and automated execution to build next-generation decentralized finance applications. These DeFi apps will benefit from features such as faster transaction settlement, lower fees, and advanced blockchain functionality. “Chainlink Data Streams enable Scroll developers…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Shiba Inu and Rexas Finance are emerging as top contenders for exponential gains by 2026. Investing in cryptocurrencies has always been about timing, patience, and spotting initiatives with exponential development promise. Among the tokens attracting investor attention are Shiba Inu (SHIB), a meme coin phenomenon, and Rexas Finance (RXS), a novel token targeting real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and DeFi innovation. Although the volatile world of cryptocurrencies offers no certainties, both coins show convincing arguments for large gains under the…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. iDEGEN takes its viral, degen-driven content to new heights with the V3 upgrade, allowing for video outputs. Video AI is here, and it’s absolutely unhinged. iDEGEN, the AI trained exclusively by crypto traders, has expanded from savage tweets into motion pictures. This has resulted in content that has shocked traditional AI researchers all while receiving praise from traders. iDEGEN gets unlimited expression iDEGEN is now creating video content that can only be described as pure, concentrated degen energy in…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI, a new crypto, aims to grow and provide returns faster than Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) took nearly eight years after its launch in 2009 to create its first wave of millionaires. Today, the crypto space moves at lightning speed, and new projects like Lightchain AI (LCAI) aim to accelerate wealth creation. With a presale raising $13.5 million and tokens priced at $0.00525, Lightchain AI has ambitious plans to achieve rapid growth and deliver substantial returns to its early…
Sei Foundation has unveiled a $65 million venture fund aimed at investments in the decentralized science ecosystem. In an announcement first published by The Block, the Sei Foundation said its “Sapien Capital – Open Science Fund I” will look to invest in DeSci projects building on the layer 1 blockchain Sei (SEI). With the crypto and blockchain space transforming science funding, and DeSci research gaining traction, the $65 million fund aims to redefine the sector. According to the Sei Foundation, Sapien Capital will not only change how science is funded but also how it is shared and validated. According to…