BlackRock’s IBIT hits daily volume record of $10B amid Bitcoin crash
Traders were active in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on Thursday as Bitcoin plummeted, falling 12% in the last 24 hours. Source: Cointelegraph
OpenAI and Anthropic Roll Out Rival AI Models as Competition for Enterprise Heats Up
OpenAI and Anthropic released new flagship AI models within hours of each other on Thursday, with benchmark results suggesting they’re optimized for different strengths. Source: Decrypt
Strategy records $12.4B loss in Q4, shares dip 17% as Bitcoin tumbles
Strategy executives Phong Le and Andrew Kang say the company is on a strong financial footing despite it now being down 17.5% on its Bitcoin holdings. Source: Cointelegraph
Waymo’s ‘Self-Driving’ Claims Called into Question on Capitol Hill
Senators pressed Waymo over its use of human operators in the Philippines, questioning whether autonomy still means what Waymo says it does. Source: Decrypt
Will Bitcoin rebound to $90K by March? Here’s what BTC options say
Bitcoin fell below 63,000 as investors reacted to dismal US economic data, a weakening stock market and fears of an AI industry bubble. Does data forecast a return to $90,000 by March? Source: Cointelegraph
Three signs that Bitcoin price could be near ‘full capitulation’
Bitcoin may be approaching a critical turning point as panic selling by short-term holders, extreme market fear, and an oversold RSI indicate a potential near ‘full capitulation’ phase. Could this signal a buying opportunity before the next big move?
Aster layer-1 blockchain testnet goes live, mainnet rollout targeted for Q1
Aster’s layer-1 blockchain testnet has officially launched, marking a major milestone ahead of its mainnet rollout planned for Q1. Rebranded as a decentralized crypto perpetual futures exchange, Aster aims to capture a share of the booming perp DEX market, which has seen trillions in trading volume.
Ether slips below $2K as ETH holder confidence faces major stress test
Ether’s price has slipped below the critical $2,000 mark, putting Ethereum holders’ confidence to the test. While smaller investors continue to sell, larger holders are steadily accumulating, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics that could impact Ether’s near-term trajectory.
Polymarket, Circle partner in shift to native USDC settlement
Polymarket is upgrading its platform by shifting from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, enhancing security and efficiency. This move aims to streamline settlement processes as prediction markets continue to grow rapidly.
Bitcoin price may drop below $64K as veteran raises ‘campaign selling’ alarm
Bitcoin faces potential decline below $64,000 as veteran investors warn of a ‘campaign selling’ wave. Reduced exposure from miners and US spot ETFs is increasing supply pressure amid an already fragile downtrend, signaling caution for traders and holders.