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Some ants can live for a long time.

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Bitwise shifts Bitcoin, Ethereum futures ETFs to dynamic crypto and treasuries strategy

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Bitwise plans to shift three of its Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs from their current long-only strategies to ones that alternate between crypto and US Treasuries, according to an Oct. 4 statement. The company’s crypto futures ETFs — including the Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF (BITC), the Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF (AETH), and the […] The post Bitwise shifts Bitcoin, Ethereum futures ETFs to dynamic crypto and treasuries strategy appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TF0gqV

Why EnergyX raised $75M from small investors, even after taking VC money from GM and others

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EnergyX’s offering took advantage of SEC Regulation A, which allows companies to raise money from retail investors in exchange for modest regulatory oversight. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TF0T7K

Tencent and the Guillemot family are reportedly considering taking Ubisoft private

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The Assassin's Creed publisher has lost more than half its market value this year http://dlvr.it/TF0NBP

China aims to breed zebrafish aboard Tiangong space station (video)

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Zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station are doing well in orbit, according to an update on the experiments. http://dlvr.it/TF0HW6

7 signs your parents might be toxic (and how to deal with them)

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Are you struggling with a challenging parent? Here's how to know if your parents are (actually) toxic and 7 tips to help you deal with, and heal from, them. http://dlvr.it/TF0CdT

There are 60,065 known tree species on Earth.

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Why The 'Freeze to Death' Collaboration Between Liquid Death and Plunge Tubs Might Be The Collab of The Year — And What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From It

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Edgy, unconventional and highly shareable content is why this might be one of the coolest brand collaborations of the year http://dlvr.it/TDyjCZ

OKX lists PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin for trading amid supply fluctuations

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OKX has announced that PayPal’s USD-pegged PYUSD stablecoin will be listed for trading on its platform starting today, Oct. 3. The exchange stated that call auctions for PYUSD will run from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M. UTC, with spot trading commencing immediately after. However, users will not be able to withdraw the stablecoin until 10 […] The post OKX lists PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin for trading amid supply fluctuations appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TDyVDN

Visa to launch live platform to help banks issue digital tokens in 2025

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Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new initiative to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks. On Oct. 3, the digital payment giant announced that VTAP is now accessible through its Developer Platform. This enables participating institutions to develop and test digital assets like stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies […] The post Visa to launch live platform to help banks issue digital tokens in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TDyPDj

THIS Intelligence AGENT Discovered a Secret ALIEN Base in Nevada

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CISA issues warning about another Ivanti flaw under active attack

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The U.S. IT software giant confirmed this week that the vulnerability, fixed in May, is now being used to target a "limited number" of Ivanti customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TDyFGg

OpenAI valued at $157 billion after securing $6.6 billion in latest funding round

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OpenAI has concluded its latest funding round, raising $6.6 billion at a post-money valuation of $157 billion, according to an Oct. 2 blog post. The capital influx is expected to bolster OpenAI’s capacity to advance its AI research, scale up computing infrastructure, and continue developing solutions to address complex challenges. OpenAI said: “The new funding […] The post OpenAI valued at $157 billion after securing $6.6 billion in latest funding round appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TDwkF2

Killing of Nasrallah is a Key Prize for Israel, But It’s Too Early to Write Off Hezbollah

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New America VP and ASU Professor of Practice Peter Bergen examines the assassination of Hezbollah's leader. http://dlvr.it/TDwVYm

Instant harkens back to a pre-Google Firebase

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Instant wants to recapture some of the magic of the pre-Google-acquisition Firebase by building a modern, Postgres-based open source version of it.   Like the original Firebase, San Francisco-based Instant focuses on giving front-end developers easy access to a real-time database with offline capabilities without the need to manage any of the back-end architecture. The service […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TDwPMJ

EigenLayer and LayerZero Collaborate on CryptoEconomic DVN Framework

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Eigen Labs and LayerZero Labs introduce a CryptoEconomic DVN Framework, enhancing security and interoperability across blockchains. (Read More) http://dlvr.it/TDwKpj

Yep, sleep therapy is a thing. Here's how it can help you

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Learn about the effectiveness of sleep therapy, benefits of the different types, and how they work. Plus, what you should consider before trying sleep therapy. http://dlvr.it/TDwCvv

Why You Should Consider Commercial Real Estate as Your Next Investment

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This article highlights the benefits of investing in commercial real estate while also addressing the associated risks you should consider. http://dlvr.it/TDthpl

COPA takes on fight against ‘patent trolls’ to protect open source developers after Wright win

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The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) has joined forces with Unified Patents to protect the crypto community from patent trolls, launching a new Blockchain Zone aimed at challenging patents held by non-practicing entities (NPEs) that could threaten the open-source ecosystem. According to Unified Patents, this initiative seeks to deter NPE activity in the crypto sector, […] The post COPA takes on fight against ‘patent trolls’ to protect open source developers after Wright win appeared first on CryptoSlate. http://dlvr.it/TDtSrg

Judge Rules Crypto Wallet Rivetz Violated Securities Law in SEC Case

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The Rivetz SEC case concluded with a court ruling that Rivetz Corp. violated securities laws by selling unregistered tokens during its 2017 ICO. The court agreed with the SEC’s allegations that the ICO was an illegal sale of unregistered securities under the Securities Act of 1933. The post Judge Rules Crypto Wallet Rivetz Violated Securities Law in SEC Case appeared first on Cryptonews. http://dlvr.it/TDtMfn

Ashton Kutcher, Effie Epstein, and Guy Oseary are coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

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Last year, Sound Ventures, the 9-year-old, Beverly Hills, California-based venture firm led by general partners Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, announced a new $265 million AI fund that was betting big on large language model companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face. In fact, the plan was to invest in just six companies […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. http://dlvr.it/TDtJkD

She Was Unhappy in Her Job as a Lawyer, So She Started a Business Serving a Comfort Food Staple — And Made Millions

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Erin Wade transformed from a dissatisfied attorney to a celebrated chef, author and entrepreneur. http://dlvr.it/TDtBkS