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BitTorrent Inc. has unveiled BTTInferGrid, a decentralized compute network for AI inference, connecting idle GPUs with global AI demand. The platform, built as a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network, aims to provide cost-efficient and scalable AI inference solutions. AI inference is driving a shift in compute infrastructure demand, with centralized cloud providers struggling to accommodate fluctuating demand. BTTInferGrid allows GPU owners to connect their devices, execute AI tasks, and get rewarded based on verified workloads. The network features [...]

Ravi Chamria, CEO of Zeeve Inc., suggests that tokenized deposits may be banks' best defense against digital money disintermediation. Stablecoins, which have a market capitalization of over $300 billion, pose a risk to banks as they can become the preferred gateway for digital money, pushing banks out of customer relationships and payment flows. Banks are at risk of losing their deposit base as customers move funds into stablecoins, which are backed 100% by cash or high-quality liquid [...]

Philippine enterprises are expected to shift from blockchain experimentation to practical business applications over the next three to five years. Micro, small, and medium enterprises may use the technology to improve access to financing and streamline operations. According to Philippine Blockchain Week President Janelle Barretto, wider adoption will be supported by early implementation among bigger enterprises. Blockchain can create transparent records, facilitating access to financing and faster cross-border payments. Several providers are offering blockchain-as-a-service platforms to support [...]

Citi has launched a blockchain-based depositary receipt service for shares in private companies, making it easier for issuers to reach investors and for investors to access private market opportunities. The Digital Depositary Receipts service tokenizes depositary receipts backed by private market equity, allowing private companies to remain unlisted while providing liquidity to shareholders. Citi acts as both issuer and custodian, handling issuance, settlement, and safekeeping. The service simplifies transfers of ownership and broadens investor access, offering a [...]

Ethereum Layer 2 networks, designed to alleviate high fees and slow transaction speeds on the main Ethereum chain, have undergone significant changes. A few years ago, numerous new projects entered the market, but today, only a small number continue to grow, while many others struggle to attract users and developers. Recent data shows that Base has become the largest Ethereum Layer 2 network by DeFi total value locked (TVL), holding approximately 46.6% of all Layer 2 DeFi [...]

LG Electronics is piloting an onchain advertising network on Arbitrum to address fraud, privacy concerns, and declining user engagement in digital advertising. The project, designed to make ad performance more verifiable, is being tested in Japan with advertising firm Hakuhodo. The trial runs alongside existing advertising systems, adding a verifiable settlement and performance layer around existing workflows. This approach aims to improve transparency in advertising workflows while supporting a privacy-conscious approach to consumer data.

A Coinbase advisory board report has warned the cryptocurrency industry to prepare for the potential threat of quantum computers capable of breaking current blockchain cryptography. While such computers are not imminent, the report emphasizes that delaying preparation could create avoidable risks for digital assets. The report highlights post-quantum migration challenges, including larger signature sizes and potential impacts on blockchain throughput and fees. Analysts recommend adopting crypto-agile strategies and developing phased migration plans to transition to post-quantum security.

The real estate industry in Mississippi is significant, but it relies heavily on manual processes and paper-based records, making it prone to fraud and errors. Blockchain technology and crypto aim to transform the industry by introducing transparency and automation. The median home price in Mississippi is around $268,000, and the industry has been plagued by forgeries and fraud. Blockchain technologies, such as VeChain, have revolutionized the industry with tokenization of property and automated transactions. The adoption of [...]