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Month: August 2025
China weighs yuan-backed stablecoins in major policy shift: Reuters
China’s cabinet will review a roadmap that includes yuan-pegged stablecoins to bolster yuan internationalization, sources told Reuters.
Ether Resurgence Gains Steam Backed by Spot ETF Demand and On-Chain Growth: Citi
After enduring a drawdown of more than 55% earlier this year and lagging peers amid tariff-driven risk-off sentiment, ether (ETH) has staged a powerful comeback, Wall Street bank Citi (C) said in a research report on Tuesday. The second-largest cryptocurrency is now up nearly 30% year-to-date, testing bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance in a way not seen … Read more
How a Terminal Diagnosis Inspired a New Ethical AI System
The Code That Could Save Lives – Written While Fighting For Mine By Lev Goukassian | ORCID: 0009-0006-5966-1243 I’m writing this with stage 4 cancer, knowing my time is limited. But before I go, I needed to solve one problem that’s been haunting me: Why do AI systems make instant decisions about life-and-death matters without … Read more
Crypto Offers Answer to Money Laundering Crisis: Global Alert Network Called ‘Beacon’
Money laundering has long been a scourge of the cryptocurrency sector, and the industry has a new answer meant to demonstrate it can head off major problems before they accelerate: the Beacon Network. The new system of illicit-activity alerts, which has been building behind the scenes under the management of TRM Labs, is now officially … Read more
Markets Today: Bitcoin, Ether Recover From Lows Before FOMC Minutes
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) recovered from overnight lows, even as U.S. stock index futures slipped and Japanese bond yields rose to multidecade highs in move than might make riskier assets less attractive. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) traded 1.5% lower on a 24-hour basis, pointing to broad market weakness. The CoinDesk 80 Index (CD80) … Read more
How Social Media Built a Global Hub for Bitcoin Treasuries
Tim Kotzman sat down in a New York studio in September 2024 to record a podcast, something he saw as little more than an experiment. The first few episodes drew almost no attention. Kotzman had no background in journalism, and his only prior podcast experience was appearing on a friend’s show to discuss his private … Read more
Bitcoin Approaching Key Bull Market Support Amid 10% Correction
Bitcoin (BTC) is down 10% from its all time high of just over $124,000, with the next level of support forming around $108,600, which is the short-term holder realized price (STH RP). The STH RP, which reflects the average acquisition price of coins moved within the past 155 days, is a key metric for gauging … Read more
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $645M This Week as Wall Street Retreats Ahead of Powell Speech
Analysts argued investors are scaling back risk ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech amid uncertainty over Fed policy.
Crypto industry groups slam bankers’ push to rewrite GENIUS Act
Crypto advocacy groups accuse Wall Street bankers of trying to tilt stablecoin rules in their favor, warning Congress against changes to the GENIUS Act.
Finally, Notion now works without an internet connection
For years, one of the most annoying issues with using Notion was that you couldn’t get much done offline because of its cloud-first architecture. The company has finally solved that problem, adding support for an offline mode to its apps.
ETF Outflows Signal Risk Aversion Before FOMC, Powell Speech: Crypto Daybook Americas
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) have recovered slightly from late Tuesday lows, though both CoinDesk 20 and CoinDesk 80 indexes are lower over 24 hours, signaling a broad market weakness. Among the top 100 coins, only OKB and LINK have gained more than 3%. The analyst … Read more
New Solana Launchpad, Token Mill, Bets Traders (Mostly) Care Only About Price Pumps
An upcoming token launchpad on Solana plans to drive usership and volumes to its platform by focusing on one thing it says matters most to microcap traders: Token prices going up. Put fair launches, creator fees and community-friendly features in the backseat. Token Mill, which launches on Thursday at 16:00 UTC, comes with a design … Read more
OKX Hires Former Kraken Regulatory Strategist Marcus Hughes
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has hired Marcus Hughes as its new vice president and global head of government relations, the company announced on Wednesday. Hughes, who has over two decades of experience scaling regulated businesses, most recently held the role of global head of regulatory strategy at crypto exchange Kraken. Prior to that, he was managing … Read more
Made by Google: How to watch the Pixel 10 launch
Google is set to reveal its new flagship Pixel hardware at a Made by Google event today at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, when we’ll find out exactly what the company has in store with its expected Pixel 10 phones, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2A. Will they include Qi2 magnetic charging? Is the … Read more
Anthony Scaramucci ‘Cautiously’ Predicts Bitcoin At $180K by End of 2025
The SkyBridge Capital boss predicts major institutional investment will continue, with the likes of JPMorgan mainly backing Bitcoin ETFs.
Can AI Agents Fix The Internet’s Trust Problem?
In an internet drowning in claims, counter-claims, and synthetic media, Swarm Network proposes something bold: a decentralized “Truth Protocol” where thousands of AI agents collaborate, cross-check evidence, and post on-chain attestations. With 10,000+ agent licenses sold, millions of rollups processed, and a live news verification product on X, the team says it’s building an economy … Read more
Pepeto Presale Price at $0.000000147 Positions It as The Next Millionaire-Maker After PEPE
Every bull run produces a breakout star that defines the cycle. In 2024, PEPE shocked the market by turning tiny investments into massive fortunes and cementing itself as the meme coin of the year. As 2025 gets underway, investors are asking the same question: which project could do it next? More and more, the answer … Read more
DTEC Expands Its Smart Mobility Ecosystem with Global Automotive and Technology Leaders
DTEC, a technology brand combining artificial intelligence and blockchain in the automotive industry, is expanding its strategic collaboration with Mercedes-Benz through prototype integration discussions with global giants such as Hyundai, Renault, and Ford. Beyond automotive, the company is taking strong steps into retail and customer service by making its AI assistant system available to e-commerce … Read more
Japan’s 10-year Bond Yield Hits Highest Since 2008 in Potential Ill Omen for Risk Assets
Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond (JGB) yield rose to a 17-year high, reflecting concerns that could spill over to bond markets across other developed economies and reduce demand for riskier assets such as cryptocurrencies and equities. The yield rose above 1.61%, the highest since 2008. The move follows a dismal auction of the 20-year JGB … Read more
EminiFX founder to pay $228M in Ponzi scheme ruling
A US judge ruled EminiFX and its founder, Eddy Alexandre, must repay $228 million after running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.
Prices leak for the rest of Google’s new Pixel products
At this rate, nothing announced at Google’s Pixel event will be a suprise. More prices have leaked for Google’s new lineup of Pixel phones and watches, this time joined by prices for the new accessories and Pixel Buds 2A. Prices posted by leaker Evan Blass on X for the Pixel 10 family — including the … Read more