Tech & AI

Technological Frontiers: Blockchain, Web3 & AI

Constant innovation is the engine of the cryptocurrency industry. The Tech & AI category on NewsCrypto explores the architectural breakthroughs and coding advancements that are actively shaping the new decentralized internet. We go beyond surface-level news to explain the protocols redefining digital ownership and global computational power.

Artificial Intelligence in the Crypto Ecosystem

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain is a primary focus for NewsCrypto. We cover everything from AI-driven trading algorithms and machine learning integrations to decentralized compute networks (DePIN) and emerging AI tokens. Learn how AI is enhancing smart contract security and automating the next generation of DApps.

Scalability and Layer 2 Infrastructure

Stay updated on the latest Layer 2 (L2) rollups, Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs, and cross-chain interoperability protocols. We break down complex technical upgrades (like Ethereum hard forks or Solana network patches) to ensure you understand how these infrastructure improvements will affect transaction speeds, gas costs, and global adoption.

Trump Taps Meta, Nvidia Chiefs for Tech Council

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President Donald Trump has initiated the formation of his administration’s technology advisory council, naming prominent figures from the AI and broader tech sectors. The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) will include tech titans such as Meta…

OpenAI Halts Sora App, Disney Deal in Jeopardy

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OpenAI Discontinues Sora Video Generation Platform, Pivots to World Simulation Research OpenAI has announced it will cease support for its Sora AI video-generation application and its associated API. This strategic shift redirects the company’s focus towards “world simulation research to…

Walrus Reaches 450TB Storage Amid AI Boom

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The decentralized data platform Walrus is commemorating its first year since its mainnet launch, a period marked by significant growth and the storage of over 450 terabytes of data from prominent partners. With an eye toward the future, Walrus is…

Epic Games Axes Jobs, Denies AI’s Role

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Epic Games has announced significant workforce reductions, with over 1,000 employees being laid off. In a memo to staff, CEO Tim Sweeney directly addressed the role of artificial intelligence in these cuts, stating they are “not related to AI.” Instead,…

MoonPay Unveils Open Wallet Standard for AI

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Payments infrastructure firm MoonPay has introduced a significant open-source framework, the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), designed to empower AI agents with the capability to manage cryptocurrency funds and execute transactions across multiple blockchains. This initiative tackles critical infrastructure hurdles that…

65TB of Blockchain Data Now Accessible via Walrus

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Blockchain data platform Allium is significantly expanding its reach by partnering with Walrus to integrate over 65 terabytes of indexed historical data from major blockchains onto its on-chain data platform. This collaboration aims to establish a robust foundation for agentic…

AI Firms Face Protests Amid Industry Concerns

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A protest comprising approximately 200 individuals converged on the San Francisco offices of leading artificial intelligence firms, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI. The demonstrators, a coalition of researchers, academics, and members of various advocacy groups like Stop the AI Race…

IBM Quantum Access: Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat Solution?

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IBM is broadening access to its quantum computing resources, providing researchers with increased computational time and access to more advanced hardware. This move coincides with growing concerns within the cryptocurrency community regarding the long-term security implications of advancing quantum technologies,…