Degen Spartan AI is an artificial intelligence agent that has been developed using the tweets and knowledge graph of the previous cryptocurrency influencer, Degen Spartan. It is the pioneering AI Agent utilizing the ai16z/eliza framework, which currently supports a variety of AI agents operating across the internet. Degen Spartan operates independently on platforms such as X, Discord, and Telegram, exhibiting the capability to think and respond autonomously. The associated token, degenai, is a meme coin that serves to confirm ownership within various channels. Only those who are verified holders of this token will have the ability to direct the AI Agent to perform tasks on their behalf.

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Bitnomial won U.S. regulatory approval to clear fully collateralized swaps, opening the door to regulated prediction markets and positioning the exchange as the only domestic venue unifying derivatives, crypto exposure and outcomes-based trading.

Vivopower struck a joint venture to gain indirect exposure to Ripple and XRP by sourcing up to $300 million in Ripple Labs shares, tapping strong South Korean investor demand while avoiding balance-sheet risk.

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