#Ripple files trademark application for custody service, wallet

#Ripple files trademark application for custody service, wallet

The trademark application shows four use cases for the word mark, including for “downloadable software for custody of cryptocurrency.” Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for the word mark “Ripple Custody,” indicating that the company behind the XRP (XRP) token is considering expanding its brand in the crypto custody space. The filing notes four…

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#Not every AI agent needs its own cryptocurrency: CZ

#Not every AI agent needs its own cryptocurrency: CZ

AI agents need to focus on utility over cryptocurrency issuance, as their cumulative market capitalization is down 61% from the peak $70.4 billion. Artificial intelligence agents need to prioritize their intrinsic utility, not the launch of their in-house native tokens to raise funds. AI agent-related tokens have significantly declined over the past month, as their…

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#Web3 has a metadata problem, and it’s not going away

#Web3 has a metadata problem, and it’s not going away

As Web3 grows, its metadata problem intensifies, risking a global data security crisis. Can anonymity networks and new technologies protect users from AI-powered surveillance? Opinion by: Casey Ford, PhD, researcher at Nym Technologies Web3 rolled in on the wave of decentralization. Decentralized applications (DApps) grew by 74% in 2024 and individual wallets by 485%, with…

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#Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge depends on where one lives — Analyst

#Bitcoin’s role as an inflation hedge depends on where one lives — Analyst

Analysts say Bitcoin’s inflation-hedging ability is uncertain in developed economies but more effective in emerging markets. For years, inflation was primarily a concern for emerging markets, where volatile currencies and economic instability made rising prices a persistent challenge. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation became a global issue. Once-stable economies with historically…

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#Ether may fall below .9K ‘robust’ demand zone, analysts eye capitulation

#Ether may fall below $1.9K ‘robust’ demand zone, analysts eye capitulation

Ether’s decline below the $1,900 “robust” demand zone may bring significant new buying pressure for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Ether risks another decline below $1,900, which may open up a significant amount of investor demand, which may catalyze Ether’s recovery from its three-month downtrend Ether (ETH) price fell over 52% during its three-month downtrend after…

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