Crypto News
Bitcoin achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $30,000 for the first time in two months. According to technical analysis, BTC could potentially rally to "$36 to $38K in the coming weeks." The surge has been attributed to institutional buying activity, particularly in anticipation of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF application.
However, Ethereum has underperformed during this period. The asset faces headwinds from concerns about network centralization and regulatory crackdowns on decentralized finance. Stablecoin regulation could also negatively impact Ethereum's ecosystem.
Changes Last Week
- Bitcoin: $30,399.53 (+14.8%)
- Ethereum: $1,892.83 (+9.7%)
- Gold: $1,932
AI News
The European Union introduced draft legislation called the AI Act to regulate artificial intelligence. The rules target high-risk applications including facial recognition and predictive policing. Industry response has been mixed, with some welcoming guardrails while others worry about innovation constraints.
French startup Mistral AI raised "$113.5 million (€ 105 million)" during seed funding without released software, highlighting speculation in the AI sector.
Travel Update
The team discussed missing Southeast Asian street food after returning to Europe. They suggested using ChatGPT to generate recipes based on available ingredients and dietary preferences.
Currently Consuming
Listening: Huberman Labs Podcast: Tim Ferriss episode on learning and future planning
Watching: Succession Season 4
Tool of the Week
BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift CryptoSecurity — an open-source wallet offering secure storage with OLED display and microSD backup functionality.
Productivity Tips
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