**May 28, 2025** - BTC Inc., the leading provider of Bitcoin-related news and events, is excited to announce that the Bitcoin Conference, the world’s largest and most prestigious gathering of the Bitcoin industry, will be returning to Las Vegas next year. Next year’s conference will take place at the Venetian Las Vegas from April 27 – 29, 2026.

The announcement comes on the heels of a highly successful Bitcoin 2025 event, which saw over 35,000 attendees descend on Las Vegas to participate in valuable networking and community-building events, experience leading-edge technology showcases, and hear insights from policy leaders, business executives, and celebrities across the Bitcoin industry.

“Bitcoin 2025 was the largest event in Bitcoin’s history and arrived at a pivotal moment for the industry,” said Brandon Green, Chief of Staff at BTC Inc. “Next year, we are going to compound it into not only the biggest event in Bitcoin’s history, but one of the largest and most important events globally.”

“Our city and state were delighted to host the Bitcoin conference this year,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “Las Vegas is home to groundbreaking innovation and exciting new ideas, and we’re the perfect forum for the 2026 Bitcoin conference. We look forward to welcoming the conference to our state again next year.”

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# Artificial intelligence in psychotherapy: a new frontier or a threat to humanity?

Psychotherapy, for a long time considered exclusively the sphere of human interaction, is transforming today under the influence of the rapid development of AI. Chatbots, self-help apps, and remote counselling platforms based on machine learning algorithms are slowly entering our lives, promising new opportunities in mental health. But how useful are these innovations, and what risks do they carry?

## Accessibility and personalization: The benefits of AI in psychotherapy

One of the main benefits of AI in psychotherapy is accessibility. Conventional therapy is often limited by geographic barriers, high cost, and lack of skilled professionals. AI tools, by contrast, can provide 24/7 support tailored to a user's individual needs at a significantly lower cost, and in some cases at no cost.

Apps using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have shown effectiveness in combating depression and anxiety disorders by offering structured programs and personalized tasks. For example, [Woebot](https://spectrum.ieee.org/woebot) Health provides a CBT-based chatbot that helps users deal with negative thoughts and emotions. Users interact with Woebot via text messages, receiving real-time support and recommendations.

Another example is [Wysa](https://www.wysa.com/for-individuals), which offers an AI assistant for support in everyday life. The app provides more than 200 digital self-help tools, including mindfulness exercises, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. Wysa also offers the ability to communicate with qualified professionals for additional support.

### Specialist support: AI as an assistant, not a replacement

AI can help psychotherapists in their work. Algorithms are able to analyze large amounts of data, identifying patterns in patient behavior that may be overlooked by humans. This allows specialists to more accurately diagnose problems, develop personalized treatment plans, and track progress. In addition, AI can automate routine tasks such as record-keeping and reporting, freeing up time for deeper patient interactions.

Spring Health uses AI to personalize psychotherapeutic care. Their platform analyzes patient data to find the most appropriate treatments and specialists. This helps to reduce waiting times and increase the effectiveness of therapy.

### Empathy as a non-programmable quantity

But for all the efficiency of algorithms, the key question remains: can AI replace human understanding and empathy? Psychotherapy is not just the application of techniques, but the process of establishing a deep, trusting connection between two people.

AI can recognize the tone of speech, choose the right exercise, but it does not "feel" pain, doubt, or guilt. It doesn't interpret silence, it doesn't pick up semitones, it doesn't make a genuine connection. As psychotherapist Laurie Gottlieb said, "a person's presence and attention is something that heals, not an algorithm".

Philosophically, the question here is: can psychotherapy without a person be truly therapy, or does it become only an improved form of self-help?

## Risks: privacy, addiction, and the illusion of help

AI in psychotherapy is associated with several dangers:

1. Copyright/IP Policy. Psychotherapeutic sessions contain sensitive information, and leaks or breaches of systems can be devastating. For example, in 2023, there was a large-scale scandal with data leakage from the BetterHelp application - more than 7 million users were at risk.
2. Dependence on technology. If a person begins to rely solely on a chatbot, this can weaken their motivation to develop communication skills, self-reflection, and real interaction. "Pattern psychotherapy" appears, where depth is replaced by speed.
3. Security illusion. Some users may perceive AI as a complete replacement for a therapist without realizing the limitations of the technology. But AI has no right to diagnose, it is not responsible - it can be dangerous in crises.

## The future of psychotherapy

The future of psychotherapy likely lies in a symbiosis of human experience and artificial intelligence capabilities. AI will be used to increase access to care and make treatments more effective, while maintaining the centrality of the human therapist and their capacity for empathy and understanding.

It is important to develop ethical standards and regulations for the use of AI in psychotherapy to ensure the safety and effectiveness of such tools. More research also needs to be done to assess the long-term effects of AI use in mental health.

Ultimately, artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool in the psychotherapy arsenal, but it should not replace the human interaction that underpins effective treatment.

What are the pros and cons of AI in psychotherapy?

AI against anxiety: how GPT models are becoming next-generation therapists

# What happens when startups start evaluating algorithms rather than people

Traditionally, venture capital is about flair. An experienced fund partner "hears" the correct intonation in the funder's voice, feels that the idea falls into the zeitgeist, and may agree to invest even without a clear business plan. This model has worked for decades - and still does. But the world is changing, and with it, the rhythm and scale of the industry.

In recent years, analytical platforms built on machine learning have begun to enter the venture capital market. Their goal is to replace intuition with calculation, structure with algorithm, and charisma with metrics. This is not an attempt to remove a person from the process, but rather a significant shift in the role that person plays, instead of an "investor-visionary" - an analyst who relies on the forecasts of the system.

Such a transition is not loud, but irreversible. And startups should understand how decisions are now made about who will be given money, and why.

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## Why did you even need AI in venture capital?

Over the years, investors around the world have received hundreds of thousands of pitches. Even if the fund works with a specific focus, for example, only with fintech in Southeast Asia or only with SaaS platforms, up to several dozen applications can come in per day. You cannot view, structure, or filter this stream manually.

This is where artificial intelligence comes in. Next-generation platforms such as EQT Motherbrain, SignalRank, and Tribe Capital's System of Intelligence are taking over the work of the first layer of filtering. They do not just automate the selection, but build a logically based assessment model for each startup, based on a huge amount of data.

### What exactly does AI analyze?

* Company website and its structure
* Press mentions
* LinkedIn activity
* Attendance growth rate
* Team composition and biography
* Volumes and frequency of code updates (in the case of a tech startup)
* Patents
* Market structure
* Open source user behavior
* Tone of mentions

All this is compared with the base of successful and failed startups, and a model of probable success or failure is built. This is not about guarantees, but about an informed assumption of who is more likely to "take off".

## What changes for funds

Funds are starting to think like data companies. Instead of relying entirely on meetings, they integrate tools that suggest: "Pay attention to this project, it looks like successful cases three years ago". Or vice versa - "this startup has too many red flags, although they were convincing at the presentation".

The human factor is still important, but now it is not at the beginning, but closer to the end of the funnel. Instead of 200 meetings, 20. And each, after selection based on models that take into account thousands of factors.

It saves time, reduces costs, and helps funds not miss worthwhile projects that could pass by simply because of the lack of the right intro or a bad slide.

### How startups can now prove their worth

The most noticeable change is the diminishing role of charisma. Yes, it still works in the late stages. But at the entrance of the funnel, it is not enough. The algorithm does not recognize emotions, it is not interested in your slogans. He looks at the growth trajectory, at the logic of product development, at the coincidence of patterns.

This means that founders should better document their actions, track metrics, form open sources of information, develop command pages, and make them understandable for machine analysis.

A startup with a strong idea but zero digital transparency will fail. But a young project with provable metrics, even without connections, has a chance to be noticed and rise higher in the ranking.

## And if the algorithm is wrong?

Wrong - of course. Because AI doesn't understand the context. He can "hack" an idea that will later turn out to be revolutionary. It does not work well with rare, non-standard hypotheses. He builds a forecast based on the past, and breakthroughs often run counter to the logic of previous successes.

That is why in new systems, AI does not replace a person, but helps them. In the fund model, AI can act as a "scout", "analyst", or "partner assistant". But the investor still has the final word, especially when it comes to non-standard or risky solutions.

The principle is simple: the car shows the field, and the person chooses which one to play.

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## This is just the beginning

Today, only part of the large funds work with such approaches. But the trend is obvious. Small and medium-sized funds connect API tools, integrate assessment platforms, and hire data science specialists inside teams.

Startups, in turn, are starting to monitor how they look in the digital space. How they can be analyzed, what signals they send to open sources, and how much they correspond to the patterns of successful companies.

AI in venture is not about replacement. This is about the restructuring of thinking. Instead of the question "in whom we believe," the question "what can be justified" appears. Intuition does not go anywhere, but now it must go hand in hand with evidence-based analytics.

If you are a founder, do not wait until you are noticed in person. Make the data speak for itself.

If you're an investor, don't rely on old methods. New capabilities require new tools.

And if you just watch the industry, remember this moment. This is one of those rare cases when not only the product, but also the very way of making decisions, becomes technology.

AI-investors are coming: what does this mean for the funders and funds?

What to expect from AI investors?

People may say – "it was done already". The developers of DRONE 'EM ALL will say –  "not likely".

DRONE 'EM ALL is the first game by Ukrainian Keep Up Games studio.\
It’s an isometric single-player rogue-like about liberating territories from invaders with the help of drones.

The main features of the game include: satirical approach to depicting of enemies, cartoon action, procedural generation of levels. And also narrative, that uses allusion to the events of the Ukrainian war and highlights stories from life in the occupation and its consequences.

**The release of the mobile version is planned for 2024, and the extended game version for the PC – later.**

You can watch the latest gameplay trailer of the game prototype here: **<https://youtu.be/rrRLH0EatPM>**

**DRONE 'EM ALL** takes place in the free-spirited solarpunk country of Braveland, populated by anthropomorphic cats – Whiskers. The country is attacked bypig-like Zorks from the Zorkian Federation. Influenced by propaganda and envy, Zorks attack their furry neighbors with the goal of their complete annihilation.

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Currently, the team is focused on the gameplay and art parts of the development.

After all, the game needs to work well, the drone should be easy to control, and the world should feel alive.\
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The goal of the DRONE 'EM ALL team is to keep attention to the topic of the Ukrainian War for freedom using light and understandable form. And transfer part of the profit to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.\
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That is why allusion and dark satire are used as tools. To avoid rejection by the players due to "politicization", "hype" or delusions about the "fake” war.

**You can learn more about the game and the team on the [game's website](https://sites.google.com/view/droneem-all/english) and social networks: [twitter (x)](https://twitter.com/drone_em_all), [telegram](https://t.me/drone_em_all).**

Concept art and assets

![It’s time for Zorks to go home. Concept art](img/artaction.png "It’s time for Zorks to go home. Concept art")

It’s time for Zorks to go home. Concept art

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Invaded Braveland. Concept art

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Zork brings destruction

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Game assets

Discover DRONE 'EM ALL, the first game by Ukrainian Keep Up Games studio. This isometric single-player rogue-like game features liberating territories with drones, satirical enemies, procedural levels, and a narrative inspired by the events of the Ukrainian war. Stay engaged with the game's light and understandable approach to the topic while supporting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Watch the latest gameplay trailer and explore the game's website and social networks for more information.

Isometry, rogue-like, drone and cats. Meet DRONE ‘EM ALL game

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