Month: April 2026

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AI vibe coding: what it is, why it’s risky, and how to stay safe

AI vibe coding is a revolutionary approach to software development leveraging AI to generate executable code from natural language prompts. This technology democratizes software creation, enabling non-programmers to build applications. The process involves inputting requirements in plain language; AI algorithms then translate these into code. Early Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem is utilizing this method for […]

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Central banks testing smart contract toolkit under BIS Project Pine

Central banks are exploring the use of smart contracts within tokenized financial systems to enhance monetary policy implementation. A collaborative research project, Project Pine, between the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Innovation Center and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Swiss Centre, investigated this potential. The project tested a prototype toolkit demonstrating […]

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Bitcoin hitting $220K ‘reasonable’ in 2025, says gold-based forecast

Bitcoin price predictions are surging, with analysts pointing to a potential price exceeding $250,000 in 2025. This bullish sentiment stems from several factors, notably Bitcoin’s historical correlation with gold and a novel “power curve” model. Analyst Apsk32’s analysis centers on a “power curve” model, which measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization in gold ounces, mitigating the impact […]

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Here is why Bitcoin price is stuck below $105K

Bitcoin’s price is currently consolidating, fluctuating between $101,500 and $105,000, failing to break through the significant resistance at $105,000. This consolidation has persisted for approximately seven days, creating a roughly $3,500 range. While the $100,000 support level has held for over a week, two previous attempts to surpass $105,000 have failed, leading to a slight […]

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Bitcoin hitting $220K 'reasonable' in 2025, says gold-based forecast

Bitcoin price predictions for 2025 are surging, with some analysts forecasting values exceeding $250,000. This bullish sentiment is fueled by several factors, notably Bitcoin’s historical correlation with gold price movements and the application of novel analytical models. One prominent analyst, Apsk32, utilizes a “power curve” model that measures Bitcoin’s market capitalization in gold ounces, mitigating […]

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Is XRP price going to crash again?

XRP’s price action presents a mixed outlook. A falling wedge breakout retest suggests potential for a rally towards $3.60 if the upper trendline holds as support. However, a breakdown below $1.11 could trigger a bearish inverse cup-and-handle pattern, potentially causing a sharp drop to $0.50. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.42, a 50%+ rebound in […]

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Animoca’s Yat Siu says student loans can supercharge DeFi growth

Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, believes onboarding student loans onto the blockchain could dramatically expand the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Speaking at Consensus 2025, Siu highlighted the untapped potential of the $3 trillion global student loan market. He argued that migrating even a fraction (10%) of this market to blockchain-based systems could more than […]

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Tether AI: What it is and why it matters for crypto and AI

Tether AI: A Decentralized Approach to Artificial Intelligence Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has launched Tether AI, an open-source, decentralized artificial intelligence platform. Unlike centralized AI services reliant on APIs and servers, Tether AI operates on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, enhancing privacy, autonomy, and resilience. Its modular design allows operation on any hardware […]

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Bitcoin hitting $220K 'reasonable' in 2025 says gold-based forecast

Bitcoin price predictions for 2025 and beyond are generating significant discussion, with analysts employing novel methods to project potential values. A prominent X analytics account, Apsk32, utilizes a “power curve” model, measuring Bitcoin’s market capitalization in gold ounces to account for US dollar inflation. This model, based on historical Bitcoin price cycles and its relationship […]

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Crypto’s lack of ‘frothy use case’ a good sign: WisdomTree exec

Jason Guthrie, WisdomTree’s Head of Product, expresses optimism about the crypto market’s maturity, despite the absence of hype typically associated with bull runs. Unlike previous cycles driven by initial coin offerings (ICOs), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), or DeFi lending, this cycle shows sustained growth without relying on such “less than useful” use cases. Guthrie highlights the […]