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Stablecoins Account for Just 0.02% of Real Payments
A report reveals that stablecoins accounted for only 0.02% of global payments, despite a projected transaction volume of $35 trillion by 2025.
Marcus Reid2 min - News
Trump Files $5B Lawsuit Against JPMorgan; Ledger's $4B IPO on Horizon
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B, while Ledger prepares for a $4B IPO. PwC states crypto adoption is irreversible, signaling a shift in regulatory frameworks.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
CryptoQuant Analysts Announce Early Bear Phase for Bitcoin
CryptoQuant analysts report that Bitcoin has entered an early bear market as investors realize losses, with significant declines in profitability metrics.
James Park3 min - News
Hackers Steal $48 Million in Confiscated Bitcoins from South Korean Prosecutor's Office
South Korean prosecutors are investigating the theft of $48 million in confiscated bitcoins, with a hacker returning some funds after being blocked from cashing out.
Marcus Reid1 min - News
CZ Identifies Tokenization, Payments, and AI as Key Crypto Trends
Binance founder CZ discussed the future of crypto at the WEF, emphasizing tokenization, payments, and AI as key trends in the industry.
Daniel Kim2 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 - News
Musk Reveals Optimus Market Launch Timeline and AGI Possibility by 2026
Elon Musk predicts AI could surpass human intelligence by 2026 and discusses Tesla's Optimus robot and robotaxi developments.
Aisha Patel2 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
Bitcoin Loses Ideological Holders Amid Record Sales
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant shift as long-term holders sell off their assets amid record sales, indicating a potential transition in market dynamics.
Elena Volkov3 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 - News
Anthropic CEO Predicts Imminent AGI and Job Reductions
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, predicts the arrival of AGI by 2026-2027, warning of significant job losses in the coming years.
Aisha Patel2 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