Stablecoins account for 90% of crypto use in Brazil — Central bank chief
Galipolo also highlighted the regulatory and oversight challenges presented by the widespread use of stablecoins in payments.
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Coalition of US states to file lawsuit after Musk’s DOGE gains access to Americans’ personal data
The states plan to file the lawsuit in defense of Americans’ “right to privacy.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data: report
Apple is likely to stop providing its encrypted cloud service to U.K. users © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
René Girard and the Mimetic Trap
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Cardano’s ADA, DOGE Slide 4% as Bitcoin Traders Await Payrolls
Cardano (ADA) and dogecoin (DOGE) were down 4% in the past 24 hours, leading losses among major tokens as traders await U.S. payrolls before further positioning in the market. Bitcoin (BTC) traded just over $97,300 in European morning hours Friday, down 1.7% in the past 24 hours. The broad-based CoinDesk 20 (CD20), a liquid index … Read more
Crypto Daybook Americas: It’s All About the Jobs as Bitcoin Shrugs Off Eric Trump Endorsement
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The crypto market remains directionless, with bitcoin (BTC) languishing below $100,000 before the U.S. jobs report. It’s surprising prices have not yet crossed that threshold, especially after President Donald Trump’s son, Eric, encouraged the family-linked WLFI to invest in BTC in a post on X on … Read more
Singularity Finance Launches $SFI Token Merging DeFi and AI
Singularity Finance Launches $SFI Token for Decentralized AI Ecosystem Singularity Finance announced the launch of its $SFI token on February 6, 2025. The token results from a merger between SingularityDAO and Cogito Finance and will support a network that builds and uses artificial intelligence products. The token is set to serve multiple roles within the … Read more
How to choose a market maker for your Web3 project
Navigating the uncharted waters of the Web3 space requires a partner with a track record, cutting-edge technology, adaptability, global reach and strong ethical standards.
A Third of All US States Now Exploring Bitcoin, Crypto for Public Funds
Utah stands out as the state closest to a potential implementation. Its bill would authorize the allocation of 5% to “qualifying digital assets.”
These 3 Early-Stage Startups Should Be On Your Lookout in 2025
Discovering the next wave of game-changing startups is one of the most exciting parts of working in VC. Every week, I come across founders who are tackling massive problems with fresh ideas and relentless ambition. This time, I found three early-stage startups on Space Slice platform that are worth watching. From AI-powered sales prospecting to … Read more
BlackRock Increases Ownership of Strategy to 5%
Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR). In a recent Schedule 13G filing, BlackRock (BLK) disclosed that it now owns 5% of Strategy (MSTR), equivalent to approximately 11.2 million shares. This marks a 0.91% increase from its previous 4.09% ownership as of September 30, 2024, according to Yahoo Finance. A … Read more
Kentucky joins growing list of US states to introduce Bitcoin reserve bill
Kentucky’s bill is a “massive vote of confidence in Bitcoin” that brings the US closer to a federal Bitcoin reserve.
Composo helps enterprises monitor how well AI apps work
AI and the large language models (LLMs) that power them have a ton of useful applications, but for all their promise, they’re not very reliable. No one knows when this problem will be solved, so it makes sense that we’re seeing startups finding an opportunity in helping enterprises make sure the LLM-powered apps they’re paying … Read more
Bitcoin Activity Hits 1-Year Low, but These Metrics Point to Bullish Moves: CryptoQuant
One bitcoin (BTC) holder metric is pointing to price growth in the months ahead even as activity on the blockchain falls to its lowest in a year, a CryptoQuant analysis noted this week. The firm’s Bitcoin Network Activity Index has been down 15% since November 2024’s record high and stands at 3,760 as of Friday … Read more
Futures of Ethereum II – Censorship Resistance
This piece on the Futures of Ethereum explores its ongoing fight for censorship resistance, examining the impact of regulatory pressure, the role of Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS), and potential solutions like encrypted mempools to keep the network neutral and decentralized. Ethereum has adopted the PBS structure to mitigate the centralization risks of MEV profits. In this … Read more
Allocator Hints for Btrfs
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Japan orders Apple, Google to remove unregistered crypto exchange apps
Japan’s Financial Services Agency said the action was not about “shutting down crypto investing,” but “drawing a line in the sand” for noncompliant exchanges.
ConsenSys Twice Hit by Operation Chokepoint, CEO Lubin Credits Bank for Fighting Back
Consensys, the Ethereum software developer best known for its MetaMask wallet, has twice been hit by U.S. authorities’ attempts to exclude it from the financial system, despite the best efforts of its bank the second time around, founder and CEO Joe Lubin said in an interview. The company survived what’s known as Operation Chokepoint 2.0 … Read more
PowerSchool data breach affected 16,000 students in the UK
The edtech giant has begun notifying individuals outside of the US and Canada affected by the breach © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to Not Get Fired in 2025
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