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Standard Chartered: U.S. Banks to Lose $500 Billion Due to Stablecoins
Standard Chartered warns that U.S. banks could lose $500 billion to stablecoins by 2028, posing a significant risk to traditional finance.
Elena Volkov2 min - Crypto
Ethereum to Launch ERC-8004 Standard for Global AI Agent Market
Ethereum is set to launch the ERC-8004 standard, enabling AI agents to interact globally without intermediaries, enhancing trust and reputation.
Aisha Patel4 min - Macro
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady
The US Federal Reserve has kept its key interest rate steady at 3.5-3.75%, aligning with market expectations amid ongoing inflation concerns.
Elena Volkov1 min - News
Ripple Launches Corporate Treasury Platform
Ripple has launched Ripple Treasury, a platform that integrates blockchain and treasury management to streamline cross-border payments and liquidity management.
James Park1 min - News
Silicon Tanks: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish — Stewart Brand
Stewart Brand, a pivotal figure in the evolution of digital freedom, explores the intersection of technology, ecology, and personal responsibility in his philosophy.
Elena Volkov6 min - News
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in AI Agent Clawdbot
Security experts warn that the AI assistant Clawdbot has critical vulnerabilities that may expose personal data and API keys.
Marcus Reid2 min - Crypto
Major US Banks Begin Offering Bitcoin Services
Over half of the largest US banks have started or announced bitcoin-related services, indicating a significant shift in the financial sector.
Aisha Patel1 min - News
Generation Z Emerges as the Main Audience for Prediction Platforms
A survey reveals that one-third of young Americans see prediction markets as the future, with Generation Z leading in engagement and awareness.
Daniel Kim2 min - Crypto
Foundry USA Bitcoin Pool Hashrate Drops 60% Due to Hurricane
Foundry USA's Bitcoin mining pool has seen a 60% drop in hashrate due to severe weather conditions caused by winter storm Fern.
Aisha Patel1 min - News
Telegram Bragging Helps Uncover $40 Million Theft from US Government
ZachXBT has identified John Daghita as the thief behind a $40 million theft from a US government wallet, revealing connections to a government contractor.
Aisha Patel2 min - Crypto
Capitulation or Bottom? Bitcoin Investors Face Record Losses
Bitcoin investors have recorded $4.5 billion in realized losses, the highest in three years, prompting discussions of market capitulation and potential recovery.
Sarah Chen2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Drops to $86,000 Amid Shutdown Fears; Gold Surpasses $5,000
Bitcoin's price fell to $86,000 amid fears of a U.S. government shutdown, while gold surpassed $5,000 as investors seek safer assets.
James Park1 min