Bitwise has launched the first US spot NEAR ETF in the United States, just days after a surge in the token’s price. NEAR is a layer-1 blockchain that shifted its strategy toward artificial intelligence in 2024, focusing on cross-chain infrastructure and autonomous AI agents. BlackRock said in a research paper that AI agents could increase demand for stablecoins, cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets, describing AI as a potential “structural catalyst” for digital asset adoption. NEAR Intents said it blocked more than $50 million in attempted transfers linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack, with approximately $503,000 frozen by the SHIELD system.
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