Plume, Layer-2 Blockchain for Real-World Assets, Pulls $10M in Seed Funding from Haun, Galaxy

Plume plans to make it possible for people to easily – and compliantly – bring real-world assets (RWAs) like real estate and collectibles onto blockchains.Source

Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin ETF vs Direct Ownership

This article aims to provide financial advisors with a detailed comparison of these investment vehicles, addressing key aspects such as management, custody, trading, and tax implications to inform both advisors and their clients better.Source

No, a Sponsored Labeled Crypto Press Release Is Not An Alternative to Editorial Coverage, PR Pro Says

Earned media is often more valuable for Web3 projects than pay-to-play posts, Tal Harel says.Source

The True Value of Web3: You Can Take Your Toys and Leave

Unlike web2 applications like Roblox that trap users in, web3 empowers users with digital property rights so they can move freely.Source

Bitcoin Drops Below $68K, Ether Slumps in Sudden Crypto Sell-Off as ETH ETF Decision Looms

The sell-off was broad-based, with DOGE, SHIB, AVAX, LINK diving more than 4% in less than an hour.Source

Gensler Says ‘Stay Tuned’ on U.S. SEC’s Decision on ETH ETF

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler declined on Thursday to preview his agency’s decision on ether exchange traded funds (ETFs), though he advised observers to “‘stay tuned.”Source

Why Decentralized AI Is Gaining Steam

A year ago, “Crypto+AI” sounded like a game of “VC mad libs.” Now, as real-world applications begin to emerge, the idea makes much more sense. Jeff Wilser, who is hosting the AI Summit at Consensus 2024, offers a preview of the programming and reviews the decentralized AI state-of-play.Source

Grassroots Policy Advocates Are Key to Seeding Crypto Innovation

Here are some ways users and developers, the lifeblood of crypto, can help move better legislation through Congress, writes Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal & Policy Officer at Polygon Labs.Source

Jeff Kauffman: Decentralized Social Will Revolutionize Marketing

The rise of Farcaster and portable “social graphs” will change the relationship between brand marketers and end-users, says the founder of JUMP, a network for Web3 branding executives.Source

Demystifying AI’s Black Box: Ariana Spring and Andrew Stanco on How Blockchain Tech Can Shine a Light on Hidden Inputs

AI is taking over our lives but exactly what goes on inside AI systems is unclear. Two researchers from EQTY Lab shine a light on how to make these mechanics more visible.Source