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November 25, 2023

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Ethereum stakers ‘terrified’ of slashing. Company coalition looks to make it nearly impossible

While slashing exists to punish people who try to attack Ethereum’s validation system, it commonly happens because of code bugs or human error.

www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/ethereum-stakers-fearful-of-getting-slashed

Axie Infinity Starts Giving NFT Owners Commercial Rights as Official Merch Drops - Decrypt

Sky Mavis has launched a merch store for its Axie Infinity game IP, and is also allowing a small portion of its NFTs to be used commercially by owners.

decrypt.co/207402/axie-infinity-starts-giving-nft-owners-commercial-rights-official-merch-drops

Square Enix announces auction dates for Symbiogenesis NFTs

The first phase of Symbiogenesis character auctions will begin on Nov. 27, while the second will begin on Nov. 30.

cointelegraph.com/news/square-enix-announces-auction-dates-symbiogenesis-nfts

GBTC may face $2.7bn in outflows or more if fees don’t drop, JPMorgan says

JPMorgan analysts estimate that upon approval to convert to a spot Bitcoin ETF GBTC could see billions in outflows. The exodus could push prices lower.

www.dlnews.com/articles/snapshot/gbtc-could-face-billions-in-outflows-says-jpmorgan/

Crypto documentary ‘Bull Run’ takes on Bitcoin, tokenization and trading addiction

Director Ana Ramón Rubio turned her cryptocurrency trading addiction into a crypto documentary tokenized on the blockchain.

cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-documentary-bull-run-bitcoin-tokenization-trading-addiction

How Auction House Christie's Embraced NFTs After Beeple's $69 Million Sale - Decrypt

The creators of Christie’s 3.0 reflect on the impact of their on-chain art marketplace one year out, and how the 257-year old auction house improbably became a tech thought leader.

decrypt.co/207461/how-auction-house-christies-embraced-nfts-after-beeple-69-million-sale

Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Has $400 Million Locked in Just 4 Days, Despite Concerns - Decrypt

Ethereum Layer-2 network Blast isn’t live yet. That’s not stopping people from depositing vast sums of crypto.

decrypt.co/207489/ethereum-layer-2-blast-has-400-million-locked-in-just-4-days-despite-concerns

What is Q* and Q-Learning? OpenAI Could Have Imploded Over AI Fears - Decrypt

A technological milestone reportedly called Q* was concerning enough to spark a coup at the world’s leading AI company.

decrypt.co/207413/what-is-q-star-q-learning-agi-openai

Role of AI on the Battlefield Debated as Putin Stakes New Policy Position - Decrypt

AI development in Russia will get a boost while American companies like Shield AI are already on the battlefield.

decrypt.co/207456/role-of-ai-on-the-battlefield-debated-as-putins-stakes-new-policy-position

Crypto Holiday Gift Guide 2023 - Decrypt

Decrypt rounds up the best Christmas prezzies from the world of crypto and emerging tech, from stocking fillers to glamorous gifts.

decrypt.co/207338/crypto-holiday-gift-guide-2023

Gifts for the crypto lovers in your life (that aren't NFTs)

Opinion: The holidays are here, but fear not — we’ve got a gift for every hard-to-buy-for HODLer in your life.

blockworks.co/news/crypto-lovers-gift-guide

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