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PwC Declares a 'Point of No Return' for Institutional Crypto Adoption
PwC reports that institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies has reached a critical point, while UBS plans to offer Bitcoin trading to select wealthy clients.
Sarah Chen1 min - News
Expert: AI Can Democratize Prediction Markets
AI can serve as an impartial judge in prediction markets, enhancing trust and transparency, according to Andrew Hall from Stanford University.
Elena Volkov3 min - Crypto
Franklin Templeton's Journey into Tokenization
Franklin Templeton's Roger Bayston explains the asset manager's embrace of tokenization, highlighting recent developments in the crypto space.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Crypto Market Recovers Following Trump's Shift on Tariffs
The cryptocurrency market is recovering with Bitcoin and Ethereum gaining after Trump's tariff policy shift. BitGo announces a $2B IPO while regulatory changes unfold.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Hackers Steal $7 Million from Saga, Causing Native Stablecoins to Collapse
Hackers have stolen $7 million from the Saga blockchain, leading to the collapse of its native stablecoins and prompting an investigation.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Circle CEO Calls Regulatory Concerns Over Stablecoins "Absurd"
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire dismissed regulatory fears about stablecoins, asserting they don't threaten the banking system and highlighting AI's role in digital asset adoption.
Daniel Kim1 min - Crypto
Iran's Central Bank Acquires $507 Million in Stablecoins, Analysts Reveal
Iran's Central Bank has acquired $507 million in USDT to evade sanctions and stabilize its currency amidst economic turmoil, according to Elliptic analysts.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Trove Markets Developers Execute Rug Pull After ICO
The Trove Markets ICO ended in disaster as developers executed a rug pull, causing the token's value to plummet by 98%.
Marcus Reid1 min - Crypto
Trump's Davos Address Provides Minor Lift to Crypto Market
Trump's speech at Davos slightly boosts the crypto market, while Bitcoin faces significant selling pressure and regulatory developments unfold.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Ripple Predicts Close Integration of Stablecoins with Banking System
Ripple's president predicts stablecoins will become integral to banking, with significant growth in digital assets and institutional adoption by 2026.
Aisha Patel1 min - Crypto
Winklevoss Brothers Donate $1.16 Million to Zcash Developers
The Winklevoss brothers have donated $1.16 million to Shielded Labs to support the development of Zcash's core protocol, emphasizing the importance of privacy in cryptocurrency.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
Trump and Allies Confirm Plans for the Crypto Industry
President Trump aims to sign a major cryptocurrency bill soon, while key officials discuss regulatory frameworks at the World Economic Forum.
Marcus Reid1 min