ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro
A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro would not ”take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in...
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Paxos-issued USDG hits $3.2 billion market cap after 340% yearly jump
USDG's rapid growth highlights the potential for stablecoins to reshape financial ecosystems, but reliance on few partners poses systemic risks. The p...
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THORChain co-founder says acting against Bitget hacker was possible but difficult
THORChain co-founder Chad Barraford said validators could act against Bitget hacker funds, but reaching consensus fast enough to stop them would be di...
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Strike launches 3.6% interest on cash, paid out in Bitcoin
Strike's Bitcoin interest feature could drive broader crypto adoption by incentivizing users to convert cash savings into Bitcoin assets. The post Str...
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Ex-AI lab researchers tell NYC Council humans are checking AI-built systems less often
Decreased human oversight in AI development raises concerns about accountability, potential risks, and the need for robust regulatory measures. The po...
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Ether.fi taps Ethena to launch its own US dollar stablecoin
Ether.fi is launching its own USD stablecoin through Ethena Whitelabel, with Ethena managing reserves, minting, redemptions and compliance. The post E...
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Ripple Price Analysis: Is XRP Consolidation Almost Over as the Range Tightens?
XRP is consolidating around $1.50 after a strong rebound from the $1.00 area. The broader structure has improved considerably, but the latest price ac...
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Ampersand raises $15M to connect AI agents with legacy enterprise software
Ampersand's funding highlights a shift towards integrating AI with existing enterprise systems, potentially transforming business operations. The post...
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Epoch AI study finds China more exposed to semiconductor supply shocks than US
China's semiconductor vulnerability highlights the critical need for diversified supply chains and robust enforcement of export controls globally. The...
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Google’s EmbeddingGemma aims to raise the bar for on-device AI
EmbeddingGemma 2's efficiency and multimodal capabilities could revolutionize privacy-focused AI applications on personal devices. The post Google’s E...
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Crypto card payments hit a record $12.5 billion as Jupiter Spend chases stablecoin shoppers
The surge in crypto card payments highlights stablecoins' growing role in mainstream finance, potentially reshaping consumer spending habits. The post...
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JPMorgan Lends Its Expertise to Solana’s Atomic Settlement Program
On Tuesday, the Solana Foundation revealed an open-source escrow program called Solana DvP, calling it an “atomic settlement program built for financi...
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Binance bStocks Will Reinvest Oracle And Marvell Dividends Onchain
TL;DR Binance will support cash dividends for Oracle and Marvell bStocks holders. After taxes, fees and other deductions, the net dividend will be rei...
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KuCoin Adds Nike, Accenture And Shipping ETF Perpetuals With 20x Leverage
TL;DR KuCoin Futures has launched stock-index perpetual contracts tracking Nike, Accenture and the Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF. The contracts are se...
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Crypto.com Adds Insilico Terminal For Advanced Spot And Derivatives Trading
TL;DR Crypto.com Exchange has integrated with Insilico Terminal, giving users access to advanced execution tools for spot and derivatives. Supported t...
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Binance Pay Offers 20% Mobile Top-Up Discount Across 10 Markets
TL;DR Binance Pay has launched a limited mobile top-up promotion in 10 countries. Eligible users can receive a 20% instant discount on their first qua...
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OKX Money Launches Stablecoin Savings And Cards In Standalone App
TL;DR OKX has launched OKX Money, a standalone app focused on saving, sending and spending dollar-backed stablecoins. The app combines eligible yield ...
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Binance Adds Four More Stock Perpetuals With Up To 20x Leverage
TL;DR Binance Futures is adding USDT-settled perpetual contracts tracking StablecoinX, Viking Therapeutics, McDonald’s and Akamai. The contracts trade...
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Binance Launches AI Suite With Agent OS And Automated Trading Workflows
TL;DR Binance has unveiled Binance Intelligence, an AI layer built around Binance AI, Binance AI Pro and Agent OS. Binance AI launches first for eligi...
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DeFi Development Corp SOL Treasury Hits 2.56M As Preliminary NAV Doubles
TL;DR DeFi Development Corp says its Solana treasury has reached approximately 2.564 million SOL and SOL equivalents. The company added roughly 26,203...
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Ondo Opens 24/7 Onchain Exposure To Private Companies
TL;DR Ondo Finance has introduced Ondo Private Markets, a platform for tokenized exposure to private companies before they list publicly. The first ma...
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Fairshake Backs 32 House Candidates As Crypto Election Spending Ramps Up
TL;DR Fairshake has named 32 U.S. House candidates it plans to support ahead of the November midterms. Six races are receiving $1 million in outside s...
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CFTC Lets Exchanges Convert Index Futures Into True Perpetual Contracts
TL;DR CFTC staff has issued temporary no-action relief allowing designated contract markets to convert certain broad-based security index futures into...
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Crypto ‘Godfather’ Gets 78 Months For $37M Meta Fraud Scheme
TL;DR Adam Iza, who called himself “The Godfather,” has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. Prosecutors said he stole more than $37 million...
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Startale Opens Japan Digital Bond Paying Interest And Principal In JPYSC
TL;DR Startale Japan has opened subscriptions for a one-year digital corporate bond that pays interest and principal in JPYSC. The offering totals ¥99...
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Solana Foundation Launches Atomic DvP Settlement Tool With JPMorgan Input
TL;DR The Solana Foundation has launched Solana DvP, an open-source delivery-versus-payment settlement program for financial institutions. The MIT-lic...
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Bringin Opens Euro Business Accounts Built Around Self-Custody Bitcoin
TL;DR Bringin has opened an invite-only beta of euro business accounts for companies using Bitcoin and stablecoins. Businesses get a named euro vIBAN ...
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Genius Group Restarts Bitcoin Buying With 10 BTC Purchase
TL;DR Genius Group has restarted Bitcoin purchases, buying 10 BTC for approximately $854,000. The company paid an average of $85,364 per Bitcoin acros...
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Hyperscale Data Says Bitcoin And Cash Reserves Reach $56.4M
TL;DR Hyperscale Data says it held about $56.4 million in Bitcoin, cash and restricted cash as of October 4. That total included 219.9586 BTC valued a...
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CFTC Opens Rulemaking Push For Retail Leveraged Crypto Markets
TL;DR The CFTC has opened an advanced rulemaking process around retail commodity transactions involving crypto assets. The agency is asking for public...
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