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Arbitrum (ARB) was set to make a splash.The Layer 2 network, home to a growing number of decentralized AI platforms, was preparing to announce a milestone: it had been named Nvidia’s exclusive Ethereum partner for the chipmaker’s new Ignition AI Accelerator, an offshoot of its Inception program that supports promising AI startups with infrastructure credits and mentorship.Then came the pivot.“We received some last-minute comms from Nvidia requesting to pause the announcement, however, they didn’t provide any specific details as to why,” a spokesperson told CoinDesk in an email.It’s a telling moment, and a reminder that despite crypto’s continued efforts to…

Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis.Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX, SNX, RUNE, FTM, ZIL, KSM, ENJ, CKB, JOE, GHST, PERP, BTRFLY, OHM, BANANA, ROME, BURGER, SPIRIT, and ORCA.He provides over $1,000 to liquidity pools on Compound, Curve, SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap, Orca, AnySwap, SpiritSwap, Rook Protocol, Yearn Finance, Synthetix, Harvest, Redacted Cartel, OlympusDAO, Rome, Trader Joe, and…

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist.Bitcoin pushed the financial innovation envelope in many directions. As a distributed digital ledger, it opened up space for transparency and offered a viable alternative to banking. Relying on its proof-of-work algorithm, Bitcoin established digital scarcity. Digital but still anchored to the physical world of hardware assets and energy requirements.All this while being open-source. And Bitcoin’s open-source nature birthed over a hundred hard forks. These are ledgers governed under different rulesets, so much so that they are incompatible with previous blocks, resulting in a new blockchain…

13h05 ▪ 3 min read ▪ by Eddy S. Nasdaq calls on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to treat certain cryptos like traditional financial securities. In a letter dated April 25, Nasdaq urged the SEC to classify certain cryptocurrencies as “stocks“, highlighting the need for clearer regulatory standards for digital assets. In Brief Nasdaq asks the SEC to regulate certain cryptos as financial securities, regardless of their form (paper, digital, tokenized). Under Paul Atkins, the SEC adopts a more targeted approach, excluding certain assets like memecoins and stablecoins used for payments. Clearer crypto regulation would encourage their integration into…

Update April 23, 3 am: This article has been updated to include a statement from SDL Property Auctions partner Andrew Parker. A doomsday-themed Solana NFT project is looking to sell 100,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to buy a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in Rutland, England.Dead Bruv, the creators of the narrative-driven NFT project Meatbags, plan to mint 100,000 NFTs, with Meatbags holders being airdropped 10,000. The the rest will be sold off starting April 21, starting at $14 a pop, according to a post on the Meatbags X account. Holders will gain entry into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), called the Billionaire…

The macroeconomic picture is deteriorating fast and could push the U.S. economy into recession as the Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy to tame surging inflation, Bank of America strategists warned in a weekly research note, Reuters reports.Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett wrote, in a note to clients, that “Inflation shock” is worsening, “rates shock” is just beginning, and a “recession shock” is coming.”The chief investment strategist also added that “in this context, cash, volatility, commodities and crypto currencies, such as bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) could outperform bonds and stocks.”Announced on Wednesday, April 6, the Federal…

Key takeawaysA Vtuber is a real person behind a digital avatar, blending performance, storytelling, and creativity to connect with audiences through livestreams, games, podcasts, and more.Becoming a VTuber involves designing a unique avatar (2D or 3D), using motion capture for animation, and leveraging software tools like Live2D, VSeeFace, and AI voice modifiers.In 2025, VTubing success often starts with short-form mobile platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Cross-posting to Discord, X, or Twitch helps build community and drive monetization.Aspiring VTubers should be aware of risks like burnout, privacy breaches, platform dependency, and unpredictable income.Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, have gained popularity in…

Strike CEO Jack Mallers said his new role as CEO of Bitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital won’t distract him from heading Strike, revealing the platform processed over $6 billion in volume in 2024.“This is not a shift in my commitment; it’s an extension of it,” Mallers said in an April 25 letter to Strike investors.Every decision based on if it is “good for Bitcoin”“If Bitcoin wins, humanity wins. Every business decision I make starts with one question: Is this good for Bitcoin? Twenty One exists because I believe it is good for Bitcoin and, therefore, good for the world,”…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show. According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for a final ruling until June 11, nearly four months after the Nasdaq sought permission to list Grayscale Polkadot Trust on Feb. 24. Grayscale’s ETF filing adds to a roster of roughly 70 proposed ETFs awaiting SEC approval, including funds holding altcoins, memecoins, and crypto-related financial derivatives, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.  Asset managers are pitching ETFs for “[e]verything from XRP, Litecoin and Solana…

Asia has surpassed North America as the leading hub for crypto developers, according to a report from Electric Capital.Maria Shen, partner at Electric Capital, pointed out that Asia has steadily increased its share of global crypto developers, climbing from 13% to 32% since 2015. In contrast, North America’s share dropped from 44% to 25% over the same period.Blockchain Developers (Source: Electric Capital)However, Shen noted that while North America’s influence on the global stage has lessened, the United States still leads among individual countries regarding crypto developer presence.US crypto talentsThe Electric Capital’s report highlighted that the United States accounts for 18.8%…