20 May 2025, 15:15

Microsoft Taps AI Agents to Transform Scientific Discovery

At the Build 2025 conference, Microsoft announced the Microsoft Discovery platform, which uses AI agents to ”transform the scientific discovery process.” The platform is ”scalable” and can handle certain scientific tasks ”from start to finish.” It will help accelerate research and transform the research process through artificial intelligence, the corporation claims. ”The platform enables scientists and researchers to collaborate with a team of specialized AI agents to help deliver scientific results with speed, scale and accuracy using the latest innovations in AI and supercomputing,” the announcement said. The company emphasizes the importance of creating a unified platform on which artificial intelligence can span both scientific disciplines and the cognitive processes involved in managing scientific thinking. To form such an interaction, AI agents must be able to: Reason on the basis of a complex and contextual graph that integrates all knowledge sources; Specialize in different fields and tasks; Learn from the results and adapt the entire research strategy accordingly. Discovery is built on Microsoft Azure. The company said it has partnered with a number of customers for collaborative innovation in different areas like energy, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and chemistry. Microsoft has trained Copilot to ”see” the screen and help with app settings Microsoft has started testing the Copilot update for Windows, which allows AI to analyze the image on the screen and give hints regarding the functionality of different applications. This is reported by The Verge. For example, Copilot Vision can help with basic Adobe Photoshop functions or analyze photos and web pages you visit. In one example, the AI assistant helped with the game Minecraft and optimizing settings in the Clipchamp video editor. Copilot is able to highlight parts of the screen to guide the user as they work through applications. ”Copilot Vision may seem similar to Microsoft's Recall feature, which automatically takes snapshots if you allow it, but it's actually more like sharing an app's screen or the entire desktop in Microsoft Teams,” the publication emphasized. Microsoft has also begun testing Copilot's file search feature on Windows, for example, by document text. Both only require the Copilot app on Windows, not a full-fledged Copilot Plus computer. The test has kicked off in the Windows Insiders program, and will begin rolling out to Windows 11 users in a few weeks or months. In October 2024, Microsoft presented an updated version of its Copilot AI assistant with voice mode and on-screen image understanding. Later, the corporation announced the addition of two ”reasoning” AI agents to Microsoft 365 Copilot to analyze large amounts of information and provide highly skilled expertise. Xbox unveils gaming AI assistant Xbox has announced Copilot for Gaming, an artificial intelligence-driven assistant that will be a ”personal gaming companion.” This was revealed on the podcast by the firm's vice president of gaming AI, Fatima Kardar. A digital assistant can help you learn skills faster in your favorite game, connect with friends, or find new activities. ”Games are the only form of entertainment where you can get stuck. And that's where you want something to come in that says, 'Let's help you get past this,'” Kardar noted. When interacting with Copilot for Gaming, the player is in control of the situation, deciding when they need the assistant's help. The tool saves time on secondary tasks like searching, downloading, and updating. One of the future functions of the new tool is game assistance. The AI will be able to give advice on a specific situation and help overcome difficulties to improve gameplay. Copilot for Gaming helps in the strategy game Age of Empires IV. Data: Xbox. ”It's not just about having AI come to your rescue, it's about having it show up at the right moment. We do have to think about the experience we've created, but it doesn't have to be intrusive,” Kardar elaborated. Copilot for Gaming will first appear on mobile platforms. Members of the Xbox Insider program will be able to try the tool first.

20 May 2025, 14:30

‘Very Resilient’ US Economy Among Three Reasons Fed Won’t Cut Interest Rates in 2025: Yardeni Research

The president of sell-side Wall Street firm Yardeni Research, Ed Yardeni, believes that the Federal Reserve will stay the course and hold interest rates at current levels. In a new CNBC interview, Yardeni says he doesn’t anticipate any monetary policy easing, citing a resilient US economy fueled by robust household spending and strong capital investments from tech companies. “I was not expecting that there would be a Fed rate cut this year. And I still think that because the US economy is very resilient. The consumer hung in there extremely well over the past three years when the Fed raised interest rates. And now the consumer has held up, I think, quite well with the tariff uncertainty. And capital spending, for all the concerns that uncertainty would put a hammer to capital spending, the reality is that technology capital spending, which now accounts for over 50% of total capital spending, remains very strong.” Yardeni also believes that the allure and demand for US Treasuries will remain strong. “The US is the largest capital market in the world. There’s nothing like it. Sure, we’ve got a lot of debt. But people have been buying that debt because they do want Treasuries. So no, the worst that can happen in the Treasury market, as we saw in 2023, is yields go up to levels of which people want to buy them. And they got up to 5%, people wanted to buy them. And before you know it, the yield came right back down.” Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post ‘Very Resilient’ US Economy Among Three Reasons Fed Won’t Cut Interest Rates in 2025: Yardeni Research appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

20 May 2025, 13:03

Widening Government Strategy Holdings Suggests Increased Structural Demand for BTC: StanChart

Government entities increased their holdings of Strategy (MSTR), a bitcoin BTC proxy, in the first quarter according to new data from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), investment bank Standard Chartered (STAN) said in a research report on Tuesday. In some cases "MSTR holdings by government entities reflect a desire to gain bitcoin exposure where local regulators do not allow direct BTC holdings," wrote Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered. Strategy, which pioneered the bitcoin treasury model where corporates hold the crypto on their balance sheet as a reserve asset, currently holds 576,230 BTC worth around $59 billion at current market prices. The bank noted that both Norway's Government Pension Fund and the Swiss National Bank (SNB) increased their Strategy holdings by the equivalent of 700 bitcoin in the first quarter. The South Korean National Pension Service and the Korea Investment Corporation expanded their holdings by a combined 700 BTC equivalent, the report said. U.S. state retirement funds, including California, New York and North Carolina, together added to their holdings the equivalent of 1,000 bitcoin, the bank said. AP Funds in Sweden and Landesbank in Liechtenstein grew their MSTR holdings marginally, the bank noted. France's Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) and the Saudi Central Bank both added a small position in MSTR for the first time, Standard Chartered said. Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) direct holding data was "disappointing" overall in the first quarter, the report added. The bank said the most recent 13F data supports its central thesis that bitcoin will reach $500,000 before President Trump leaves office as the cryptocurrency attracts a wider range of institutional buyers. Read more: Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings With Latest Multi-Million Dollar Purchase

20 May 2025, 11:45

Solana’s Anza Proposes Alpenglow: A Simpler, Faster Consensus Mechanism

Alpenglow cuts finality time 100x, bringing Solana’s speed on par with centralized systems. The new model splits faults into two categories, namely, full Byzantine and down or unavailable. The Rotor and Votor components set the stage for scalability with multiple concurrent leaders. Anza, a Solana-focused research and development firm, has introduced a new consensus protocol called Alpenglow, which aims to make the network faster, more deterministic, and safer. Described as the biggest consensus redesign since Solana’s launch, Alpenglow is set to replace the existing TowerBFT (Byzantine Fault Tolerance) mechanism and Proof of History with a more intuitive and efficient system. Alpenglow Targets Performance Gains Without Compromising Network Safety In his X post , Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, stated that he got nearly everything wrong about consensus, except the important parts. Drawing attention to the design of Alpenglow, he emphasized two critical requirements such as consensus should not interfere with block producers using 100% of the available bandwidth at all times, and users must experience deterministic finality within a single round… The post Solana’s Anza Proposes Alpenglow: A Simpler, Faster Consensus Mechanism appeared first on Coin Edition .

20 May 2025, 10:00

Altcoin Market Holds Support as Bitcoin Recovers and DeFi Manipulation Drives Caution

Kaiko research shows Bitcoin rebounded 3% last week as equities and altcoins faced mixed signals. DeFi market risks grew as Uniswap sandwich attack and Hyperliquid spoofing led to multi-million losses. Total3 index consolidates near $876B, with technicals signaling volatility and key altcoin levels ahead. Kaiko’s latest research highlights a 3% rebound in Bitcoin last week, marking a rare move against its recent downtrend. Traditional equities like the S&P 500, by contrast, hovered near correction territory, signaling diverging trends between digital assets and legacy markets.. Summer slowdown for crypto? Historically, Q3 delivers Bitcoin’s lightest volumes. But 2025 could flip the script: Fed decision → Trump tariff deadline (Jul 9) Landmark U.S. crypto bills due before August recess Options market bracing for action with heavy June 27 flow at… pic.twitter.com/gdsOpOatu9 — Kaiko (@KaikoData) May 19, 2025 Altcoin Segment Faces Pressure as DeFi Risks Grow Altcoins struggled to keep pace with Bitcoin, weighed down by persistent market manipulation, regulatory uncertainty, and Ethereum’s lackluster performance. Kaiko shed light on persistent ma… The post Altcoin Market Holds Support as Bitcoin Recovers and DeFi Manipulation Drives Caution appeared first on Coin Edition .

20 May 2025, 07:48

Sorry bears — Bitcoin analysis dismisses $107K BTC price double top

Key points: Bitcoin is not in line to cancel its attack on all-time highs, says the Bitcoin Fundamental Index (BFI). BTC price strength remains “intact,” says Swissblock Technologies, removing the risk of a double top. Historically, a return to within 10% of all-time highs delivers price discovery almost every time. Bitcoin ( BTC ) does not risk a “double top” bull market reversal with its trip past $107,000, new analysis says. In one of its latest X updates , private wealth manager Swissblock Technologies described BTC price strength as “intact.” BTC price indicator ignores double top “noise” Bitcoin shows “no signs of bearish divergence,” as seen through the lens of a basket of network indicators. Commenting on the latest signals from its Bitcoin Fundamental Index (BFI), Swissblock argues that despite being less than $5,000 from all-time highs, BTC/USD is not about to abandon its push into price discovery. “A lot of noise about a potential double top as $BTC struggles to break ATH,” it summarized. BFI combines various extant indicators into a single oscillator to provide insight into trend strength at a given price point. Since August 2024, BFI has stuck rigidly to its middle territory around the 50/100 mark, irrespective of price action. “Even during the Feb–Mar pullback, it held neutral, never dipped into weakness,” the post notes. Swissblock explained that if BTC/USD were to reverse now and head lower, leaving all-time highs untouched, BFI would already be “breaking down.” “On-chain strength is intact,” it concludes. “Bears: not this time, got to wait.” Bitcoin Fundamental Index (BFI). Source: Swissblock Technologies/X Stats favor Bitcoin bulls That perspective chimes with that of the majority of popular crypto market participants this month. Related: $107K fakeout or new all-time highs? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week As Cointelegraph continues to report , price discovery is expected to reenter sooner rather than later, with one BTC price target for this week already at $116,000. On that topic, network economist Timothy Peterson used statistical analysis to assume a trip to at least $115,000 by the end of June. “Bitcoin has pulled to within 10% of its all-time high,” part of his own X post from May 9 reads. “What happens next? This has happened nearly 300 times since 2015. Within 50 days, Bitcoin made a new all-time high 98% of the time.” Peterson acknowledged that post-2020 gains have been more modest than those before, with an average 8% move giving BTC/USD a target of up to $125,000. This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.