CHART: Crypto election markets and polls show very different odds
On Monday, Donald Trump’s odds of US election victory were 66% on crypto-friendly Polymarket but just 48% on The Hill. What gives? Source link
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Tech & AI
Legal AI-startup Luminance, backed by the late Mike Lynch, raises $75M
Given Generative AI is very good at interpreting dense texts, it’s been a boon for startups attacking one of the most complex sets of texts there is: the law. We’ve thus seen an explosion of legal tech, supercharged by AI, in the last year or so. Lawtech startup Eudia bagged $105 million only last week.
Bitcoin
Beware the Bitcoin Yield and BTCfi Larps: A Veteran’s Cautionary Tale
Having spent over a decade immersed in the cryptocurrency space, I’ve seen countless projects make grand promises—many touting revolutionary returns and cutting-edge decentralized technology. Today, however, a trend has emerged where “Bitcoin DeFi” or “BTCfi” projects present themselves as decentralized marvels using slick dApps, crypto lingo, and smart contracts. Yet behind the scenes, centralized actors
Crypto
JUPGATE Rips Libra Memecoin: Jupiter Just Lifted The Lid on Solana Meme Coin Cabals
The resignation of Meteora’s co-founder Ben Chow adds another twist to the LIBRA memecoin saga. Argentinan president Javier Milei thought he was Argentina’s Trump and could scam his fans, but the pyramid turned out to be much smaller than anticipated. Now people will see jail time. Et tu Solana? Ain’t no way these people aren’t
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Did Bhutan just sell 935 bitcoins from its Bitdeer mining partnership?
The coins were moved in two separate transactions of $59.2 million and $7.3 million shortly after bitcoin crept above the $70,000 threshold. Source link
Tech & AI
Code Faster and Better for Just $28
TL;DR: Turbocharge your programming, particularly your collaborations, with Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows — it’s on sale for just $27.97 through March 2. Time is money, so boosting your productivity can have a significant impact on your bottom line, such as when you can collaborate on programming seamlessly and efficiently across platforms with
Bitcoin
Traders Fair Returns to Manila, Bringing Global Trading Experts to the Philippines
PRESS RELEASE | The highly anticipated Traders Fair is set to return to the Philippines on May 24, 2025, at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila. Organised by Finexpo, this premier financial event will gather leading global and local experts, traders, investors, and finance professionals for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation in the trading industry.
Crypto
Pump.fun Co-Founder Criticizes LIBRA Mishandling, Demands Accountability in Meme Coins
Alon Cohen, co-founder of popular meme coin creation platform Pump.fun, has condemned the controversy surrounding the Javier Milei-endorsed LIBRA token and called for reforms. The situation escalated as the Argentine President denied promoting the meme coin, despite his now-deleted post triggering its meteoric rise, while trader Hayden Davis admitted to holding $100 million from the
Altcoin
LIBRA Co-Creator Hayden Davis Doesn’t Deny Wallets Linked to the Project ‘Sniped’ Memecoin Launch
One of the co-founders of the controversial memecoin LIBRA says the project itself “sniped” the token right after it rolled out. In crypto trading, sniping refers to the practice of using trading bots or scripts to buy a newly launched coin ahead of big transactions or the entry of retail traders. Snipers get their edge
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Consensys blames SEC at top of 20% staff layoff announcement
As the SEC’s lawsuit continues against Consensys’ alleged violations of US law, the company has laid off 1/5th of its staff. Source link