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24/02/2025

Anthropic says it's released its 'most intelligent' AI model yet as competition ramps up

Anthropic unveiled its latest frontier model, Claude Sonnet 3.7, on Monday and claims it's the company's "most intelligent" version yet.

02/01/2025

Everyone is saying that USDT is banned in the EU and will be delisted from all exchanges. No. Let us get it straight.

Yes, it is true that to issue a compliant stablecoin under MiCA, the issuer would need to be a regulated entity (normally an EMI). This has been the case since the end of June this year, and to be fair it was probably a requirement even before MiCA, but never enforced.

What changes now?

Nothing.

Yes, the rest of MiCA comes into force. but that primarily covers areas other than stablecoins.

Also, there is a grandfathering period of up to 18 months (up to each country), so we might see 2026 before MiCA is in full force EU-wide.

Will USDT be delisted across the EU?

Probably not in the short term.

Please keep in mind that this is a risk assessment made by each exchange, so it is impossible to say with certainty.

It is clear that Tether, the issuer of USDT, is not regulated in the EU, but that is not the same as USDT being banned.

Exchanges like Binance have already limited the use of USDT to a certain extent (earn, withdrawal, etc), but not for trading. I think this approach is consistent with proper risk management.

Coinbase has announced that it will delist USDT in the EU, but that is probably more because they have a close relationship with Circle, the issuer of USDC, than a risk assessment around USDT.

Over time, stablecoins will inevitably be regulated, also in the US and other key jurisdictions.

MiCA is too much too soon. But that is what happens when regulators primarily listen to lawyers and large industry players. Regulation kills innovation but also competition.

So, I expect most of the innovation in the industry to happen outside of the EU. We have already seen this shift, but it will accelerate in 2025.

I also expect that at some point, USDT will be delisted from exchanges in the EU, provided that the rules do not change or Tether does not come up with an alternative.

23/12/2024

Weekly Airdrop Recap: Don’t Miss Out! 🚀


How was your week, fam? For those too busy to keep up, here’s a roundup of last week’s airdrops and the hottest opportunities in the space. Let’s dive in:

1️⃣ KAITO - Backed by $10M from Dragonfly
Kaito, a ChatGPT-powered crypto search engine, is running a Yap-to-Airdrop program.

2️⃣ Taiko - L2 Raising $40M
Taiko has launched Season 3 with a pool of 6 million TAIKO tokens (valued at $12M).

3️⃣ Vlayer - Secured $10M from A16z
A next-gen platform for safer blockchain applications with Solidity 2.0, enhancing security and data transparency.

4️⃣ Redbelly Network - Get Paid to KYC
A blockchain platform supporting tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). Easy rewards.

5️⃣ Orderly Network - Infrastructure for DEXs and PerpDEXs
An exciting investment opportunity with strong potential.

6️⃣ Lisk - Distributing 15M LISK Tokens
Catch the latest updates on Lisk’s reward programs.

7️⃣ Sonic - L1 Rebranding from Fantom
Mainnet live! Move funds from FTM to Sonic for activation and airdrop chances.

8️⃣ Avalanche - $250M Raised
Retrodrop confirmed for AVAX holders. Get ready for rewards.

9️⃣ Mint Blockchain - L2 Powered by Op Stack Tech
Airdrop campaign ongoing, mainnet expected in 2025.

🔟 Sahara AI - Backed by $41M from Polychain & Binance Labs
Testnet live for the first 10K users with confirmed rewards.

1️⃣1️⃣ Echo - A Solana Foundation Project
P2P trading directly on Twitter, developed by the Solana team.

1️⃣2️⃣ GRVT - PerpDEX on zkSync Raising $10M
Mainnet launched. Participate in trade-to-airdrop events now.

1️⃣3️⃣ Arkham - AI Data + Trading, Listed on Binance
Hunt for Arkham Point Season 2 airdrop with Trade-to-Airdrop campaigns.

➡️ Time to stack those bags, and don’t forget to share your findings! 💎

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22/12/2024

Revolut’s Stablecoin Is Failing - Exactly as I Predicted.

Revolut’s much-hyped Euro-backed stablecoin is stuck.

Insiders are clear: regulators are killing the project.

Here’s why I called this failure months ago:

1. Regulation is destroying profitability:

MiCA requires at least 60% of reserves to be held in low-risk assets, banning interest payments to users.

This kills Revolut’s ability to generate meaningful returns.

2. Market is completely saturated:

Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) dominate 80% of $203 billion stablecoin market.

Euro-stablecoins?

A tiny market of $252 million.

3. No demand for retail use:

Over 90% of stablecoin transactions come from proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, and market makers rebalancing liquidity.

Not retail payments.

Revolut’s critical mistake?

Building a stablecoin for retail use when real demand comes from traders moving capital fast.

Tether and Circle dominate because they understand their market.

Revolut doesn’t.

They’re chasing retail dreams in a market that lives and dies by professional liquidity.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: stablecoins succeed by serving the biggest players - not retail users.

Revolut’s stablecoin is failing because of their failed strategy.

20/12/2024

Solana leads blockchain user activity with 6.4M users and 5242% annual growth. TON ranks 8th with 473K users.

20/12/2024

BlackRock releases a video about Bitcoin to educate its clients.

This is taking "shilling Bitcoin" to a whole new level.

A pretty bold move for the largest asset manager in the world with $11.5 trillion AUM.

The 3.5 min video explains:

• Bitcoin's history
• Its role in finance
• Potential as an investment

This move by BlackRock marks a shift in mainstream perception.

Many see this as an endorsement of Bitcoin's potential, boosting its legitimacy.

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This move will pave the way for more institutions to embrace crypto.

Bitcoin went full the cycle from first being a "tool for money launderers".

To becoming a "digital gold" - A legitimate asset that is recommended to be added to investor portfolios.

TradFi financial landscape is evolving and Bitcoin is leading that change.

P.S.
Are you still not bullish on Bitcoin?

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19/12/2024

How to Find the NEXT 100x Gem
Want to turn your money into BIG returns?

Here's a simple guide to finding hidden crypto treasures.

💡 Step 1: Follow the Trend
Check what people are talking about on Twitter/X.
Join Coderstech Academy’s Morning Program at 8 AM WAT for insider tips.
Hang out in popular Discord groups.
👂 Listen: What’s everyone excited about?

🏗️ Step 2: Look for Active Projects
Find projects still building and growing during the bear market.
Check if their community is active and supportive.

Tip: Visit their website. No website? That’s a red flag.

📊 Step 3: Check the Numbers (Tokenomics)
Look into:
✅ Total supply
✅ How tokens are shared (Is it fair?)
✅ Inflation (Will they keep creating more?)
✅ What the token is used for (Does it have a purpose?)
⚖️ Step 4: Balance Risk and Reward
Big Market Cap = Safer but smaller profits.
Small Market Cap = Bigger profits but riskier.
⚠️ Avoid coins under $10M market cap if you are not a risk taker—they can be easily manipulated.

💎 Pro Tip
The BEST returns come to people who:
✅ Research carefully.
✅ Take smart risks.
✅ Stay consistent.

🚀 Time to find YOUR 100x Gem!

Do the work, stay sharp, and you could be holding the next crypto rocket. 🌕

15/12/2024

How to Join the OpenLayer Airdrop Rewards Program

OpenLayer is a groundbreaking project on EigenLayer that has successfully raised $5 million and is now introducing a points-based system to reward early participants. These points can pave the way for future airdrops. Recently, OpenLayer launched a browser extension, allowing users to participate in quests and mini-games to earn points. This is your chance to get in early and secure potential rewards.

-Steps to Participate**

1. Install the Browser Extension :
- Download the OpenLayer browser extension here:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/openlayer/bcakokeeafaehcajfkajcpbdkfnoahlh

2. Open the App and Connect Your Wallet
- Open the application inside the extension.
- Connect your wallet.
- Enter this referral code for bonuses: 9A8OI8

3. Link Optional Accounts
- Connect your X (formerly Twitter) account.
- Optionally, link your Coinbase account (this step can be skipped).

4. Engage with the Egg Feature
- Tap the Egg icon within the app to earn EXP and level up your egg.

5. Visit the Holiday Fest
- Head over to the OpenLayer Holiday Fest to complete additional tasks:
https://openlayer.deform.cc/holidayfest?referral=JJpgEKGqS4ya
- Some tasks, such as minting NFTs, may require fees. You can skip these if you wish to avoid extra costs.

Get started now and secure your place among the early adopters of the OpenLayer rewards program. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to earn valuable points and potential future airdrops!

The OpenLayer extension allows users to participate in the OpenLayer ecosystem by contributing their computing resources, network…

03/12/2024

📊 BULLISH: 10x Research reports balances on major exchanges have hit historic lows, with long-term holders holding strong, tightening supply and potentially fueling more upward momentum.

01/12/2024

Shadows behind the screen: lifting the veil on the DEXs

According to , hackers stole $1.7 billion from cryptocurrency platforms in 2023—a significant drop from the $3.8 billion stolen in 2022. However, over 70% of these attacks targeted "decentralized" platforms, systems supposedly designed to eliminate trust dependencies. Furthermore, CipherTrace reports that 50% of these breaches stemmed from insider actions or poor key management, raising concerns about whether these incidents are vulnerabilities exploited from the outside or deliberate acts from within.