Plus, OpenLedger Commits $25M to AI Blockchain Startups
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Welcome to The Node! This is Ben Schiller to take you through the latest crypto news from CoinDesk's reporters. |
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| Strategy now holds 582,000 BTC tokensThe company's average purchase price for its holdings rose above $70,000 |
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| Funded via its new launchpad, OpenCircle, the $25M commitment will support AI and Web3 developers building decentralized AI protocolsThe protocol aims to democratize AI development, allowing contributors of code, data or computing resources to share in the value they help create |
| Argentine President Javier Milei was cleared of any wrongdoing over his promotion of the LIBRA memecoin in February A resolution issued on Friday argued that the president was speaking "as an economist and not a public official" Interested in more political coverage? Sign up for the State of Crypto newsletter |
The End of Bitcoin Maximalism BY JEFF GARZIK Read full article here. |
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Bitcoin's initial maximalist view of being the sole dominant cryptocurrency is evolving as interoperability becomes the new norm. Technologies like wrapped Bitcoin and cross-chain bridges are enabling Bitcoin to be used in decentralized finance (DeFi) and other applications beyond its original limitations. The future of crypto favors collaboration and interoperability, where Bitcoin acts as a core security layer in a multi-chain ecosystem rather than the only one. Bitcoin's role is shifting to be a fundamental component in a broader, interconnected system, enhancing its utility and ensuring its continued relevance. Note: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of CoinDesk, Inc. or its owners and affiliates. |
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Mid-Year Resolution Progress |
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Crypto's Most Influential Event Returns in 2026 |
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