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Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.
NewsVenice AI Airdrop: VVV Token Hits $1B Valuation in Just 2 Hours!
Venice AI, a private and uncensored alternative to popular AI apps created by Erick Voorhees, has launched its own token—Venice Token (VVV). This token, built on the Base layer-2 network of Ethereum, has already created a buzz in the cryptocurrency market. Venice Token was officially launched on January 27, 2025, and within just two hours, …
Vignesh S G·28 Jan 20252 min
New Crypto Threat? Fake DeepSeek Tokens and Imposter Sites Exposed
DeepSeek has become the talk of the Web3 world, especially in the cryptocurrency community. This Chinese AI model has impressed many with its cost-effectiveness, outperforming similar US-based projects. However, as its popularity grows, so do the risks. Scammers are taking advantage of DeepSeek’s rise by creating fake tokens and fraudulent websites. Here’s what you need …
Vignesh S G·28 Jan 20253 min
SEC Scores Partial Win Against Kraken: Crypto Under Threat?
A federal judge in California, William Orrick, handed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a partial victory in its legal battle against Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange. The judge dismissed some key defenses raised by sparking questions about how this ruling might affect other exchanges facing similar legal challenges. Could this decision set a …
Vignesh S G·27 Jan 20253 min
AI Coins Crash as DeepSeek Challenges OpenAI’s Dominance
DeepSeek, a cost-effective AI model created by a Chinese AI lab under the leadership of Lian Wenfeng, has disrupted the U.S. AI industry, which has long been dominated by expensive AI models. In just the past 24 hours, the total market cap of AI coins has dropped by about 11.5%, showing the impact of this …
Vignesh S G·27 Jan 20252 min
Brazil Bans Sam Altman’s Tools for Humanity Amid Privacy Issues – What’s Next?
OpenAi CEO ambitious project, Tools for Humanity, has hit another major roadblock, this time in Brazil. The Brazilian government has blocked Altman’s efforts to create a global identity system, citing concerns over data privacy and transparency. The country’s data protection authority, ANPD, is demanding more clarity on how the organization handles personal data. What led …
Vignesh S G·27 Jan 20253 min
NewsTrump Plans Zero Capital Gains Tax for US Crypto Projects – Here Are the Benefits!
The United States is preparing to introduce a significant tax relief policy aimed at boosting crypto innovation and attracting investment. Eric Trump, son of President recently suggested that the Trump administration might introduce a zero capital gains tax policy specifically for cryptocurrency projects. But will this policy benefit only US-based projects, or will non-US ventures …
Vignesh S G·25 Jan 20253 min
Semler Scientific Seeks $75M to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Semler Scientific is making big moves after a successful fourth quarter of 2024, driven by an unrealized profit of $28.9 million from its Bitcoin holdings. The company plans to raise at least $75 million to buy more BTC tokens. This strategy mirrors that of MicroStrategy, which has encouraged top companies like Microsoft to follow a …
Vignesh S G·24 Jan 20252 min
NewsCrypto Gets a Win! SEC Ditches Controversial SAB 121 Rule
“Bye-bye, SAB 121! It’s not been fun,” tweeted SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce, celebrating the U.S. regulator’s decision to withdraw the controversial 2022 accounting guidance. This rule required companies to report customers’ crypto assets on their balance sheets, a move that many in the cryptocurrency industry found burdensome. Bye, bye SAB 121! It's not been fun: …
Vignesh S G·24 Jan 20253 min
Top 5 Reasons Why the Crypto Market is Down Today: Is Trump to Blame?
The cryptocurrency market has taken a hit, with the total market cap dropping by 3.64% since January 22, 2025. Altcoins saw a 2.72% decline, and the market cap excluding the top ten cryptocurrencies fell by 5.2%. Over the past 24 hours, major cryptos have been in the red: Bitcoin and Ethereum are down 3% each, …
Vignesh S G·23 Jan 20252 min