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Grayscale Expanding Crypto Portfolio with New MakerDAO Trust

Grayscale Investments is launching the MakerDAO Trust, offering institutional investors streamlined access to MKR and exposure to MakerDAO's decentralized financial services on the Ethereum blockchain.

ABHIDHA / 2 min read
Mindbytes 2

Bitcoin's Q1 Boom: Market Caution Amidst Record Highs

BeInCrypto analyzes Bitcoin's strong Q1 performance, emphasizing optimism and caution among market participants. The review explores driving factors and potential risks for investors.

Knits By Racoon / 2 min read
Mindbytes 3

Spot, the Robotic Tour Guide with a Twist

?? Meet Spot, Boston Dynamics' robot dog turned chatty tour guide! With top hat and wit, it's transforming tours with a British accent and a dash of humor. #RoboticRevolution ??

Lewis Farrell / 2 min read
Mindbytes 4

Ripple Continues Trading Low Despite Decreased Supply on Exchanges

Despite a seven-month low in exchange supply hinting at reduced selling pressure, Ripple's XRP continues to drop, lacking the demand needed to boost its price.

ABHIDHA / 2 min read
Mindbytes 5

Hong Kong Proposing Tax Breaks to Attract Crypto Hedge Funds and Investors

Hong Kong proposes tax breaks on crypto gains to attract hedge funds and investors, boosting its competitiveness as a crypto hub while integrating traditional banking with digital assets.

ABHIDHA / 2 min read
Mindbytes 6

Charles Hoskinson Addressing Criticism Amidst Ongoing Crypto Community Debate

Charles Hoskinson defends Cardano's innovations amid Bitcoin criticism, suggesting the crypto industry has evolved beyond needing Bitcoin, which he compares unfavorably to emerging technologies.

ABHIDHA / 2 min read
Mindbytes 7

Elon Musk and Tesla Win Dismissal of Dogecoin Market Manipulation Lawsuit

Elon Musk and Tesla triumph in a lawsuit over alleged Dogecoin manipulation, securing a major legal win and clearing claims of misleading investors through Musk's tweets and endorsements.



Sneha Ghodvaidya / 2 min read
Mindbytes 8

Polygon Leading $20 Million Funding Round for AI Blockchain Project Edge Matrix Chain

Polygon is leading a $20 million funding round for Edge Matrix Chain (EMC) to expand its AI and DePIN reach, boosting GPU computing for AI and introducing tokenized GPU assets.

ABHIDHA / 3 min read
Mindbytes 9

Apple Expands AI Reach with Global Partnerships

Apple's global AI alliance aims at redefining the iOS experience. Anticipated partnerships with tech giants like Google and Baidu signal a new era of Apple AI.

gizmo guru / 2 min read
Mindbytes 10

Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Stock Price Surges by 16%

Semler Scientific's Bitcoin investment sparks a 16% stock surge, showcasing a bold shift as non-crypto businesses embrace digital assets for diversification and economic resilience.








Sneha Ghodvaidya / 2 min read

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