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Goodbye, Bird: 'X' Tokens Emerge After Elon Musk's Twitter Rebrand
Several tokens branded ‘X’ popped up on decentralized exchanges (DEX) overnight as Elon Musk-owned Twitter changed its iconic blue bird logo for an X symbol. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest changes as Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino stated in part, "powered by AI, X will connect us all in ways we’re just beginning to imagine."
Nasdaq Pauses Plan for Crypto Custody Service; Dogecoin Pops on Elon Musk Tweet
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down today’s hottest headlines in crypto, as the Nasdaq halts its plans for a crypto custody service. Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to exempt bitcoin (BTC) from capital gains taxes when it is converted into U.S. dollars. And, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweets about his fondness for a popular dog-themed cryptocurrency.
AI-Related Crypto Tokens Jump as Elon Musk Unveils New ChatGPT Competitor
AI-related crypto tokens posted gains after Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a new company focused on artificial intelligence called xAI, as an alternative to ChatGPT. SingularityNET rose 11% over the past 24 hours and Fetch.ai also climbed roughly 7% during the same time period, according to CoinGecko. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."
Elon Musk Unveils New AI Company, xAI
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled a new AI company called xAI, with the goal to "understand the true nature of the universe." "First Mover" hosts discuss what we know about Musk's new company so far and how AI-related crypto tokens reacted to the news.
Bitcoin Reaction as Inflation Eases; Could Elon Musk Rival ChatGPT Next?
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie discusses the hottest stories in crypto, including bitcoin's reaction after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped to 3.0% on a year-over-year basis in June from 4.0% in May. Plus, on-chain data reveals how much Silk Road-linked bitcoin the U.S. government recently moved. And, Elon Musk announces his new AI company, xAI, that states its mission is to "understand the true nature of the universe."
Twitter Now Has Daily Limits on Number of Tweets Users Can Read
Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the social media platform is setting up new "temporary limits" on the number of tweets users can read per day. "The Hash" panel discusses how the platform has changed under Musk's leadership and whether daily limits can solve bot problems on the platform.
Twitter Has No 'Actual Choice' About Government Censorship Demands, Elon Musk Says
Twitter has been criticized for complying with over 80% of government takedown requests under Elon Musk’s leadership, according to multiple media reports. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the social media platform's guidelines after Musk has previously referred to himself as a “free speech absolutist."
Elon Musk Advises Traders to Not 'Bet the Farm on Dogecoin'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke virtually at The Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit in London, with the news outlet reporting the billionaire said he's "not advising anyone to buy crypto or bet the farm on dogecoin." "The Hash" panel shares their reactions to Musk's latest comments.