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Policy · 4 weeks ago Anthropic Invests $150 Million in AI Research for U.S. Federal Agencies Anthropic has committed $150 million to the Genesis Mission, enhancing AI research capabilities for over 15 U.S. federal agencies, including NASA and NIH.

Regulation · 4 weeks ago UK Sanctions Crypto Platforms Cryptomus, Heleket, and TokenSpot for Supporting Russia The UK has imposed sanctions on crypto payment processors Cryptomus and Heleket, along with the Kyrgyzstani exchange TokenSpot, for allegedly aiding Russia in evading financial restrictions.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Bank of England's Bailey Warns of Inflation Risks Amid High Energy Prices Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has raised concerns about potential inflation risks if high energy prices persist, while the central bank maintains its current interest rate.

Markets · 4 weeks ago Securitize Launches Tokenized US Stocks on Solana, Expanding Blockchain Equity Trading Securitize has introduced tokenized US stocks on the Solana blockchain, enabling trading of major equities backed by real shares. This initiative aims to enhance liquidity and accessibility in the stock market.

DeFi · 4 weeks ago NextBlock Invests $3 Million in Soda Labs to Enhance Blockchain Privacy Solutions Soda Labs has secured $3 million from NextBlock to expand its privacy infrastructure across public blockchains, focusing on financial applications.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago EU Sets Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Cease Trading Unauthorized Stablecoins The European Securities and Markets Authority has mandated that crypto exchanges stop offering unauthorized stablecoins by January 8, 2027, impacting Tether (USDT) significantly.

Stablecoins · 4 weeks ago NOWPayments Data Reveals Stablecoins' Role in Business Infrastructure Growth Recent data from NOWPayments indicates a significant shift in stablecoin usage, with SaaS and eCommerce sectors increasing their share in business operations from 48.26% to 55.54% within a year.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 weeks ago Vitalik Buterin Addresses AI Threats to Bitcoin and Ethereum Security Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin cautions against rushing to migrate crypto assets amid AI-driven cryptographic risks, emphasizing the need for calm and careful consideration.

Companies · 4 weeks ago TSMC Reports Record September Revenue of $16.06 Billion Driven by AI Demand Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) achieved a remarkable 54.6% year-over-year revenue increase in September, reaching $16.06 billion, primarily fueled by demand for AI chips.

Hacks & Exploits · 4 weeks ago CrowdStrike Links South Korean Bank Hacks to AI-Enabled Attacker in China CrowdStrike's report reveals that a hacker, likely operating from China, utilized AI tools to execute recent cyberattacks on South Korean banks, leading to significant data breaches.

Markets · 4 weeks ago US Lawmakers Propose New Regulations for Data Centers Amid AI Energy Demands A bipartisan proposal in the US aims to regulate data centers to address energy concerns linked to AI technologies, potentially influencing state-level moratoriums.

Policy · 4 weeks ago Greece Proposes 10% Capital Gains Tax on Crypto in New Regulatory Framework Greece is set to introduce a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency, marking its first formal tax framework for digital assets. The draft bill includes a €500 annual tax-free threshold and aims to align with EU transparency standards.

Spot & ETFs · 1 month ago Bitcoin Struggles Amid Weak Volume and Profit-Taking Pressure Bitcoin's price has fallen nearly 5% this week due to low trading volume and increased profit-taking among short-term holders, complicating attempts to maintain a breakout above $85,000.

Derivatives · 1 month ago XRP Faces Continued Pressure Amid Negative Funding Rates and Geopolitical Concerns XRP has extended its losses for a fourth consecutive day, influenced by negative funding rates and rising U.S. Treasury yields, alongside geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment.

DeFi · 1 month ago HTX Ventures Releases Report on the Integration of CeFi, DeFi, and TradFi HTX Ventures has published a report detailing the convergence of centralized finance (CeFi), decentralized finance (DeFi), and traditional finance (TradFi) into a new institutional digital-asset architecture.

Compliance · 1 month ago Italy's Data Center Sector Anticipates €36.9 Billion Investment by 2036 Italy's data center industry is projected to attract €36.9 billion in investments by 2036, driven by demand for AI and cloud services. However, significant challenges remain in realizing these plans.

Stablecoins · 1 month ago Polygon Open Money Stack Integrates TRON for Enhanced Payment Solutions Polygon Labs has expanded its Open Money Stack to support the TRON network, enabling seamless integration for fintechs and payment platforms to access USDT liquidity and regulated U.S. payment rails.

Adoption · 1 month ago Gate and Visa Collaborate to Launch Crypto-Linked Card in Over 40 Markets Gate has partnered with Visa to introduce a crypto-linked card, enhancing the use of digital assets for everyday transactions in more than 40 countries.

Compliance · 1 month ago Anthropic Unveils Claude Haiku 5.5 with Significant Cost Reductions Anthropic has launched Claude Haiku 5.5, a new AI model that offers 75% lower average operational costs compared to its predecessor, Haiku 4.5. This model is designed for high-volume tasks and features adjustable effort settings for users.

Derivatives · 1 month ago Coinbase Launches Global Exchange for US Traders with Deribit Integration Coinbase has integrated Deribit to launch the Coinbase Global Exchange, enabling US traders to access global derivatives liquidity for options and perpetual futures.