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⌐◪-◪ → AI is dominating the conversation.

AI mindshare has hit a record 72% on Kaito AI following Sam Altman’s recent teaser about the path to AGI in 2025. This is the highest it’s ever been and feels like all anyone on X is talking about.

Some are calling this a top signal and rotating back into old memes, while others view this increased mindshare as the start of real discussions.

In a recent blog post, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated, “We are now confident we know how to build AGI... in 2025, we may see the first AI agents 'join the workforce' and materially change the output of companies.”

This follows Vitalik Buterin’s Sunday blog post, where he called for global failsafe mechanisms for advanced AI systems, including a "soft pause" to restrict industrial-scale AI operations in case of warning signs.

The future of both AI and crypto has never looked brighter. It feels like we’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible.

⌐◪-◪ → Saylor cannot be stopped!

MicroStrategy just added another 1,070 BTC to its reserves for $101 million, at an average price of $94,004 per bitcoin.

The purchase follows their sale of 319,586 shares to raise the same amount. MicroStrategy now holds 447,470 BTC, worth over $44 billion, acquired for about $27.97 billion at an average cost of $62,503 per bitcoin.

This latest move reflects MicroStrategy’s unwavering belief in Bitcoin, with the company reporting a 48.0% return in Q4 2024 and 74.3% for the fiscal year.

First corporations, then banks, then states, then nations. The Bitcoin standard is happening.

⌐◪-◪ → Solana is riding high on AI!

Solana just surpassed Ethereum and Base combined with $3.66B in 24-hour DEX trading volume.

This represents 40% of total DEX dominance across all chains, according to DeFi Llama.

The surge is likely driven by the booming AI memecoin market, as the AI crypto market cap jumps to $17.3B. New launches like HYPER, GNZ, and HTERM have fueled a 30% market cap increase in the past week alone.

If AI hype persists, Solana seems poised to perform well. However, skepticism around DEX volume metrics remains valid, as they can often be inflated through wash trading.

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