OpenAI said its new Daybreak initiative uses AI to help companies identify software vulnerabilities and speed up cyber defense.
Decentralized finance analytics platform Zapper announced it will cease operations on August 3rd, citing falling demand as the primary reason. The platform, which once served over 2 million monthly active users and processed billions in transactions, joins a growing list of crypto firms folding amid a market downturn and reduced venture capital funding.
The crypto market is in a rough state as July begins, with Bitcoin hovering in the low $60,000s and Ethereum below $1,750. Both assets have seen significant declines, and altcoins are performing even worse. Despite grim sentiment, historical patterns suggest potential for a rebound, though technical indicators present a mixed picture.
A trader invested $85 in CashCat, a meme coin on Robinhood Chain, in June. The investment has since grown to over $2 million, with the trader realizing $585,000 in profits and holding $1.6 million worth of tokens. CashCat's market cap has surged over 1,230% in 24 hours.
Bitcoin surged past $63,000, buoyed by a return of ETF inflows totaling over $500 million. However, rising leverage in derivatives markets and increased exchange supply pose risks to the fragile rebound, suggesting potential vulnerability to market shocks.
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden states Bitcoin is in its weakest sentiment cycle, emphasizing its need to rely on fundamentals. This follows Strategy's $216 million Bitcoin sale, raising concerns about leverage and market dynamics.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $500 million in inflows over two trading sessions, ending a streak of outflows. However, demand in the broader spot market remains weak, indicated by a persistent negative Coinbase Premium Index and negative on-chain demand metrics, suggesting a relief rally rather than confirmed accumulation.
