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- Transfer not between zksync layerzero and polygonzkevm https://l2marathon.com/
[L2 Marathon | Omnichain NFTs Powered by LayerZero](https://l2marathon.com/)
- Transfer not between zksync Layerzero and polygonzkevmhttps://l2marathon.com/
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- The blockchain and AI bond, explained
[The blockchain and AI bond, explained](https://cointelegraph.com/explained/blockchain-and-ai-bond-explained)
Discover the potential of combining blockchain and AI for enhanced transparency, privacy, collaboration and innovation in various industries.
- Bitcoin traders bet on $24K BTC price as market digests SEC vs. Binance
[Bitcoin traders bet on $24K BTC price as market digests SEC vs. Binance](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-bet-on-24k-btc-price-as-market-digests-sec-vs-binance)
Bitcoin reels from fresh Binance drama, with BTC price now due to hit lower levels, traders say.
- Account abstraction could change how institutions interact with Ethereum — Safe co-founder
[Account abstraction could change how institutions interact with Ethereum — Safe co-founder](https://cointelegraph.com/news/hashing-it-out-podcast-safe-exec-on-account-abstraction)
In Episode 21 of Hashing It Out, Elisha speaks with Lukas Schor, co-founder and head of ecosystem at Safe, the wallet provider for Aave, Shopify, and 1inch.
- AI deepfakes are getting better at spoofing KYC verification: Binance exec
[AI deepfakes are getting better at spoofing KYC verification: Binance exec](https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-rise-in-deepfake-customer-checks-verification)
Binance CSO Jimmy Su has noticed a rise in deepfake technology being used to try and bypass know-your-customer (KYC) verification processes, which will only become more advanced.
- Pakistan aims to produce 1 million AI-trained IT graduates by 2027
[Pakistan aims to produce 1 million AI-trained IT graduates by 2027](https://cointelegraph.com/news/pakistan-aims-to-produce-1-million-ai-trained-it-graduates-by-2027)
Some of the intended use cases for AI in Pakistan include predicting the weather, agriculture supply chain optimization and health services transformation to name a few.
- ETH can be a security and a commodity: Former CFTC commissioner
[ETH can be a security and a commodity: Former CFTC commissioner](https://cointelegraph.com/news/eth-can-be-security-and-commodity-says-former-cftc-commissioner)
Dan Berkovitz, the former CFTC commissioner said Ether could be both a security and a commodity simultaneously placing it under the oversight of the SEC and the CFTC.
- AI developer Anthropic raises $450M in Series C round
[AI developer Anthropic raises $450M in Series C round](https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-developer-anthropic-raises-450m)
“The funding will support our continued work developing helpful, harmless, and honest AI systems," developers wrote.
- Can memecoins be used as real currency?
[Can memecoins be used as real currency?](https://cointelegraph.com/explained/can-memecoins-be-used-as-real-currency)
Memecoins can be used as a form of currency, although their acceptance and stability may vary.
- 4 alarming charts for Bitcoin bulls as $27K becomes formidable hurdle
[4 alarming charts for Bitcoin bulls as $27K becomes formidable hurdle](https://cointelegraph.com/news/4-alarming-charts-for-bitcoin-bulls-as-27k-becomes-formidable-hurdle)
The price of Bitcoin can fall to $15,000 in 2023 if its strengthening correlation with certain macro charts is noticed.
- Jump Trading faces lawsuit over alleged null.3B profit from TerraUSD
[Jump Trading faces lawsuit over alleged null.3B profit from TerraUSD](https://cointelegraph.com/news/jump-trading-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-1-3b-profit-from-terrausd)
A lawsuit filed in a district court in Illinois details Jump Trading’s alleged involvement with Terraform Labs in manipulating the price of algorithmic stablecoin UST.
- Significant risk’ of US Treasury running ‘out of funds’ soon: Report
[‘Significant risk’ of US Treasury running ‘out of funds’ soon: Report](https://cointelegraph.com/news/significant-risk-us-treasury-funds-report)
There is a “significant risk” that the U.S. government will “no longer be able to pay all of its obligations” as early as June if the debt limit remains unchanged.
- Nifty News: Assassin’s Creed unveils ‘smart collectibles,’ MechaFightClub winds down and more
[Nifty News: Assassin’s Creed unveils ‘smart collectibles,’ MechaFightClub winds down and more](https://cointelegraph.com/news/nifty-news-assassin-s-creed-unveils-smart-collectibles-mechafightclub-winds-down-and-more)
Pudgy Penguins has raised $9 million to expand the project’s brand and intellectual property, while Assassin’s Creed is diving further into NFTs.
- Lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters gets backup from former exec
[Lawsuit against FTX celebrity promoters gets backup from former exec](https://cointelegraph.com/news/lawsuit-against-ftx-celebrity-promoters-gets-backup-from-former-exec)
Court filings show ex-FTX chief regulatory officer Daniel Friedberg provided evidence that could help a class action lawsuit against alleged celebrity promotors of the crypto exchange.
- Coinbase calls Pepe a ‘hate symbol,’ prompting calls to boycott the exchange
[Coinbase calls Pepe a ‘hate symbol,’ prompting calls to boycott the exchange](https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-calls-pepe-a-hate-symbol-prompting-calls-to-boycott-the-exchange)
The Pepe meme has been described as a “hate symbol” in an email by US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, sparking calls from some avid Pepe fans to boycott the crypto exchange.
- Grayscale expands ETF business, puts forward 3 new crypto funds
[Grayscale expands ETF business, puts forward 3 new crypto funds](https://cointelegraph.com/news/grayscale-expands-etf-business-puts-forward-3-new-crypto-funds)
Cryptocurrency investment firm, Grayscale Investments has launched a new Funds Trust as well as filing for three new crypto-focused ETF products with the SEC.
- 12 factors VCs should focus on when vetting crypto and blockchain companies
[12 factors VCs should focus on when vetting crypto and blockchain companies](https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/12-factors-vcs-should-focus-on-when-vetting-crypto-and-blockchain-companies)
- Warren Buffett dumps $13.3B in stocks — A warning sign for Bitcoin and risk-assets?
[Warren Buffett dumps $13.3B in stocks — A warning sign for Bitcoin and risk-assets?](https://cointelegraph.com/news/warren-buffett-dumps-13-3b-in-stocks-a-warning-sign-for-bitcoin-and-risk-assets)
Warren Buffett has increased Berkshire Hathaway’s cash holdings by $2 billion in Q1/2022, suggesting caution against riskier assets.
- Bitcoin is not under attack:' BTC maxis allay fears of a DoS offensive
['Bitcoin is not under attack:' BTC maxis allay fears of a DoS offensive](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-is-not-under-attack-btc-maxis-allay-fears-of-a-dos-offensive)
Bitcoin transaction fees have surpassed the block reward for the first time in six years as Ordinals activity surges.
- Bitcoin trader eyes $63K BTC price for new Bollinger bands 'breakout'
[Bitcoin trader eyes $63K BTC price for new Bollinger bands 'breakout'](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-trader-eyes-63k-btc-price-for-new-bollinger-bands-breakout)
Bitcoin hints at a Bollinger Bands resistance retest which could launch BTC price to $63,000.
- Argentina's central bank halts cryptocurrencies from payment apps
[Argentina's central bank halts cryptocurrencies from payment apps](https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentina-s-central-bank-halts-cryptocurrencies-from-payment-apps)
Argentina's central bank bans payment providers from offering crypto transactions.
- https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-s-black-box-problem-challenges-and-solutions-for-a-transparent-future
[AI’s Black Box problem: Challenges and solutions for a transparent future](https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-s-black-box-problem-challenges-and-solutions-for-a-transparent-future)
The “black box” metaphor stems from the notion that AI systems and machine learning models operate in a manner concealed from human understanding.
- Zimbabwe sets price to sell gold-backed digital tokens
[Zimbabwe sets price to sell gold-backed digital tokens](https://cointelegraph.com/news/zimbabwe-sets-price-to-sell-gold-backed-digital-tokens)
Zimbabwe's central bank is to sell gold-backed digital tokens from next week to support its weakening currency, setting the price at $10 for individuals and $5,000 for corporates.
- White House to build international standards for DLT
[White House to build international standards for DLT](https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-to-build-international-standards-for-dlt)
The national strategy aims to increase U.S. leadership in the development of international standards for these emerging technologies.
- How to attract and retain top Web3 talents — Intropia Report
[How to attract and retain top Web3 talents — Intropia Report](https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-to-attract-and-retain-top-web3-talents-intropia-report)
A new report takes a deep dive into the characteristics and expectations of the Web3 talent pool
- https://twitter.com/beincrypto/status/1654114955149426696?s=46
[AI Tokens Drop Again as Hype Evaporates](https://beincrypto.com/ai-tokens-drop-hype-leaves-market/)
AI tokens like AGIX and GRT are dropping once again after a terrible week and month. Is the hype finally over?
- Nigerian national blockchain policy gets government approval
[Nigerian national blockchain policy gets government approval](https://cointelegraph.com/news/nigerian-national-blockchain-policy-gets-government-approval)
Nigeria has approved a national blockchain policy for secure transactions, data sharing and value exchange.
- WallStreetBets mod dumps memecoin worth $635K in alleged rug pull
[WallStreetBets mod dumps memecoin worth $635K in alleged rug pull](https://cointelegraph.com/news/wallstreetbets-mod-dumps-meme-coin-worth-635k-in-alleged-rug-pull)
WallStreetBets moderator zjz. eth sold the recently launched WSB coins for 334 Ether, worth $635,000.
- Bitcoin eyes liquidity above $30K as gold hits new all-time high
[Bitcoin eyes liquidity above $30K as gold hits new all-time high](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-eyes-liquidity-above-30k-as-gold-hits-new-all-time-high)
Bitcoin and gold head higher as U.S. banking crisis boosts BTC price.
- New Cosmos chain will use liquid staking tokens from other networks for security
[New Cosmos chain will use liquid staking tokens from other networks for security](https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-cosmos-chain-will-use-liquid-staking-tokens-from-other-networks-for-security)
Former Ankr and Blockdaemon executives are developing the new network.
- $22M of Curve Finance algo stablecoin minted since mainnet launch
[$22M of Curve Finance algo stablecoin minted since mainnet launch](https://cointelegraph.com/news/22m-of-curve-finance-algo-stablecoin-minted-since-mainnet-launch)
Decentralized finance protocol Curve Finance has successfully launched its algorithmic US dollar-pegged stablecoin ‘crvUSD’ on the Ethereum mainnet.
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[Bitcoin miners have earned $50B from BTC block rewards, fees since 2010](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-miners-earned-50b-from-btc-block-rewards-fees-since-2010)
Bitcoin miners have profited $14 billion from mining BTC over the years, Glassnode estimates suggest.
- Securities token platform launches MPC wallet for institutions
[Securities token platform launches MPC wallet for institutions](https://cointelegraph.com/news/securities-token-platform-launches-mpc-wallet-for-institutions)
The MPC wallet was created in partnership with wallet infrastructure provider BitGo.
- White House advisers renew push for 30% digital mining energy tax
[White House advisers renew push for 30% digital mining energy tax](https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-advisors-renew-push-for-30-digital-mining-energy-tax)
The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has reiterated the need for a 30% Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) on electricity consumed by cryptocurrency miners.
- FBI, Ukraine seize 9 exchange domains on money laundering allegations
[FBI, Ukraine seize 9 exchange domains on money laundering allegations](https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-ukraine-seize-9-exchange-domains-on-money-laundering-allegations)
The FBI and police departments from Ukraine, have shut down and seized the domains of nine digital currency exchanges that allegedly allowed cybercriminals to skirt money laundering measures.
- Crypto influencer named in FTX lawsuit served via tweet
[Crypto influencer named in FTX lawsuit served via tweet](https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-influencer-named-in-ftx-lawsuit-served-via-tweet)
The lawyers representing a class action lawsuit against alleged FTX promotors have served a suit to YouTuber Tom Nash via a tweet.
- 17 factors to consider when evaluating a potential Web3 partnership
[17 factors to consider when evaluating a potential Web3 partnership](https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/17-factors-to-consider-when-evaluating-a-potential-web3-partnership)
- European Union pushes forward with first AI framework: Law Decoded, April 24–May 1
[European Union pushes forward with first AI framework: Law Decoded, April 24–May 1](https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-union-pushes-forward-with-first-ai-framework-law-decoded-april-24-may-1)
From the EU’s AI regulation to new developments in Terra and Do Kwon’s cases — all the major news in regulation.
- Industry heavyweights respond to UK’s crypto asset regulatory framework proposal
[Industry heavyweights respond to UK’s crypto asset regulatory framework proposal](https://cointelegraph.com/news/industry-heavyweights-respond-to-uk-s-crypto-asset-regulatory-framework-proposal)
Several detailed responses to a proposed U.K. crypto regulatory framework have been published that broadly approve of HM Treasury's direction.
- ByBit joins crypto exchanges offering crypto lending services
[ByBit joins crypto exchanges offering crypto lending services](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bybit-crypto-exchange-launches-crypto-lending-services)
Cryptocurrency exchange ByBit launches lending service to offer interest payouts to depositors and increased loan facilities to traders on its platform.
- 7,800 jobs at IBM could be replaced by AI within years, suggests CEO
[7,800 jobs at IBM could be replaced by AI within years, suggests CEO](https://cointelegraph.com/news/7-800-jobs-at-ibm-could-be-replaced-by-ai-within-years-suggests-ceo)
Approximately 7,800 jobs at IBM may be completely automated by AI in a few years, according to the firm’s chief executive, who expects human resources and accounting to get the axe first.
- Justin Sun issues apology after Sui LaunchPool clashes with Binance CEO
[Justin Sun issues apology after Sui LaunchPool clashes with Binance CEO](https://cointelegraph.com/news/justin-sun-issues-apology-after-sui-launchpool-clash-with-binance-ceo)
The move comes ahead of a much anticipated airdrop for the layer-1 Sui blockchain.
- Aussie crypto exchange kicks off US expansion despite ‘regulatory risk’
[Aussie crypto exchange kicks off US expansion despite ‘regulatory risk’](https://cointelegraph.com/news/aussie-crypto-exchange-kicks-off-us-expansion-despite-regulatory-risk)
Coinjar CEO and co-founder Asher Tan said the company sees opportunity in the U.S. despite the warnings of many domestic companies over the government's regulation.
- Sotheby’s auction house launches on-chain secondary NFT marketplace
[Sotheby’s auction house launches on-chain secondary NFT marketplace](https://cointelegraph.com/news/sotheby-s-auction-house-launches-on-chain-secondary-nft-marketplace)
Sotheby’s has announced the launch of a new secondary peer-to-peer NFT marketplace that allows collectors to purchase digital art on the Ethereum or Polygon blockchain.
- Tax law researchers propose IRS framework for deducting crypto losses
[Tax law researchers propose IRS framework for deducting crypto losses](https://cointelegraph.com/news/tax-law-researchers-propose-irs-framework-for-deducting-crypto-losses)
Tax law researchers outlined an IRS tax proposal that would bar investors from receiving capital gains deductions for cryptocurrency losses.
- Friends and FOMO pushed newbie investors to buy crypto in 2022 — Survey
[Friends and FOMO pushed newbie investors to buy crypto in 2022 — Survey](https://cointelegraph.com/news/friends-and-fomo-pushed-newbie-investors-to-buy-crypto-in-2022-survey)
A new survey by the United States financial regulator FINRA suggests there is a social element to crypto investing not evident in equities or bond investing.