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SV Angel, a venture capital fund, has rallied companies such as OpenAI and Microsoft to endorse an open letter urging the ethical development of artificial intelligence for the greater good of humanity. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, praised the initiative and signed it on behalf of the company.

As a stablecoin that exists independently of the specific blockchains it utilizes for transactions, USDT's adaptability on over 15 blockchains has prompted Tether to offer a fallback for users against potential blockchain failures. The company has unveiled a tool designed for the recovery of USDT tokens across a multitude of blockchains.

Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg believes that a spot Ethereum ETF is unlikely to come soon, though it could be approved by 2026. He advises against drawing parallels with the Bitcoin ETF, highlighting significant differences between the two cryptocurrencies.

LedgerPrime, previously a hedge fund within the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has made a comeback under the new banner of MNNC Group, now officially registered in the Cayman Islands. Shiliang Tan, a principal partner, announced that not only has the group reclaimed most of its investor base, but it has also attracted a hefty investment sum in the process.

Decentralized crypto exchange PancakeSwap intends to open source its code. This will allow external developers to either fork the code or use it to develop new applications on various blockchains, exclusively through a specialized affiliate program.

PostFinance, one of Switzerland's major banks, is stepping into the cryptocurrency world with a service for retail clients, launching on February 21, 2024. The service will allow users to purchase, store, and even set up savings plans for digital assets. Initially, it will offer access to 11 popular cryptocurrencies.