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Sep 21: Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Explains ZK Proofs, Neuralink's Human Testing, George R.R. Martin and AI

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In today's episode of the Daily Crypto News podcast, we cover a wide range of crypto-related topics. We start with a rediscovered video featuring Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney explaining zk-proofs, offering a fascinating glimpse into crypto's history. Then, we delve into the latest news about Neuralink's brain implant chip receiving FDA approval for human testing, highlighting the intersection of technology and the human mind. Next, we discuss George R.R. Martin's involvement with OpenAI and its implications for the world of AI and storytelling. We also explore the world of meme coins with the introduction of AstroPepex and its AI-inspired name and code. In regulatory news, we learn about Hong Kong's decision to block access to JPEX's website and app amid ongoing investigations. Additionally, we cover Optimism's successful private sale of $157 million worth of OP tokens. The episode wraps up with updates on Grayscale's ETF application for Ethereum futures and PayPal's integration of the PYUSD stablecoin on Venmo. Lastly, we discuss Ben "Bitboy" Armstrong's bid to reclaim his namesake company and his appeal to fans for support.


#CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Neuralink #AI #MemeCoin #Regulation #Ethereum #Stablecoin #Cryptocurrency #Podcast #BitboyArmstrong


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News Links 👇


https://decrypt.co/198150/bitcoin-pioneer-hal-finney-explains-zk-proofs-in-rediscovered-footage


https://decrypt.co/198110/neuralink-brain-implant-chip-human-testing-fda


https://decrypt.co/198076/game-of-thrones-george-rr-martin-ai-openai


https://decrypt.co/198069/astropepex-memecoin-token-ai-name-code


https://www.theblock.co/post/252265/hong-kong-blocks-access-to-jpexs-website-and-app-amid-probes


https://unchainedcrypto.com/optimism-sells-157-million-op-tokens-in-private-sale/


https://decrypt.co/198032/grayscale-etf-ethereum-futures-sec-application


https://decrypt.co/198022/paypal-brings-pyusd-stablecoin-to-venmo


https://decrypt.co/198021/after-failed-bid-reclaim-namesake-company-ben-bitboy-armstrong-asks-fans-cash


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