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On December 4, Eastern Time, Cipher Mining options saw a total of 110380 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 58% and puts making up 41%.
On December 4, Eastern Time, Terawulf options saw a total of 197018 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 77% and puts making up 22%.
Solana and Coinbase's Base have been bridged using Chainlink's technology to enhance liquidity between the networks. The bridge, secured by Chainlink's CCIP, is live for asset transfers and integration in apps. Solana and Base are major blockchains known for trading and low fees. The bridge marks a crosschain interoperability milestone, joining EVM-compatible chains with Solana's non-EVM architecture. Despite the news, SOL and LINK prices dipped 3% on the day.
The x402 Protocol, initiated by Coinbase, revives the HTTP 402 status code for AI-driven transactions, enabling autonomous machine payments. It promises instant settlement and low fees but faces legal and compliance challenges. AI agents can independently transact, raising questions about liability for errors and regulatory issues with wallet modes and stablecoins. The protocol transforms AI into economic agents, impacting financial infrastructure and legal frameworks.
Dr. Leon Stok, VP of Electronic Design Automation at IBM, has been elected Chair of the Silicon Integration Initiative (Si2) Board for the 2025–2026 term. Dr. Stok, a recognized leader in EDA, has been on the Si2 Board since 2007 and has held various leadership roles. Si2 is a global organization with 70 corporate members focused on semiconductor design standards and solutions.
