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Hiten Samtani: Dubai is a stable haven for wealthy expatriates, Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are reshaping global markets, and the UAE’s strategic ambiguity attracts international capital | Odd Lots
Dubai emerges as a global safe haven, attracting wealth amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The post Hiten Samtani: Dubai is a stable haven for wealthy expatriates, Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are reshaping global markets, and the UAE’s strategic ambiguity attracts international
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Will MrBeast Push Crypto on Kids? Senator Warren Raises Alarm Over Banking App
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged MrBeast to move cautiously as his firm considers integrating crypto into a newly acquired mobile banking app.
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Justin Drake: Quantum computing poses a tangible threat to crypto, Ethereum aims for post-quantum security by 2029, and US regulations could slow innovation | Bankless
Quantum computing poses a real threat, pushing Ethereum to pioneer post-quantum security by 2029. The post Justin Drake: Quantum computing poses a tangible threat to crypto, Ethereum aims for post-quantum security by 2029, and US regulations could slow innovation | Bankless appeared first on Crypto
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Bill Nelson: The ratchet effect ensures higher reserve levels, challenges of reversing quantitative easing, and the critical role of effective communication in monetary policy | Macro Musings
Central banks are rethinking balance sheet strategies, signaling a shift in global monetary policy. The post Bill Nelson: The ratchet effect ensures higher reserve levels, challenges of reversing quantitative easing, and the critical role of effective communication in monetary policy | Macro Musings
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Laurens Fraussen: Bitcoin outperforms gold as a high beta tech stock, liquidity drop fuels volatility, and open interest stabilization signals potential recovery | Unchained
Bitcoin's market volatility rises as liquidity drops, challenging its status as a safe haven asset. The post Laurens Fraussen: Bitcoin outperforms gold as a high beta tech stock, liquidity drop fuels volatility, and open interest stabilization signals potential recovery | Unchained appeared first on
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Jensen Huang: Extreme co-design is essential for modern computing, the slowing of Moore’s Law demands innovation, and Nvidia’s strategic shift to AI reflects market adaptation | Lex Fridman Podcast
NVIDIA's strategic pivot from gaming to AI has revolutionized the tech industry and computing landscape. The post Jensen Huang: Extreme co-design is essential for modern computing, the slowing of Moore’s Law demands innovation, and Nvidia’s strategic shift to AI reflects market adaptation | Lex Frid
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Polymarket tightens rules to curb manipulation, insider trading risks
The prediction bourse rolls out stricter trading safeguards and market limits across its platforms as it seeks regulatory alignment and addresses concerns over fairness.
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Bitcoin spot volumes fall to 2023 lows as BTC rallies remain news-led
Bitcoin price topped $71,600 at the US market open, but the rally lacked sustained spot volumes. Can the bulls hold BTC above $70,000?
The Daily: Lawmakers move to ban sports betting on prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi CEOs back a new $35 million venture fund, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
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MoonPay releases open-source wallet standard for AI agents
The framework aims to let AI agents hold funds and execute transactions across blockchains, addressing fragmented wallets and key management.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pushes tokenization as next phase of markets
Larry Fink highlights tokenization as the future of markets while warning that AI and asset ownership are widening global wealth inequality. The post BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pushes tokenization as next phase of markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Court Letter Under Scrutiny As Parents Call For Clemency
Prosecutors said there was "reason to doubt" that a recent court letter supposedly from Sam Bankman-Fried was actually sent by him
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Keone Hon: On-chain finance democratizes global access to financial tools, Monad’s billion transactions per day revolutionizes blockchain, and the risks of centralized exchanges exposed | On The Brink with Castle Island
Monad's blockchain innovations promise a thousandfold transaction speed increase, revolutionizing Ethereum's capabilities and user trust. The post Keone Hon: On-chain finance democratizes global access to financial tools, Monad’s billion transactions per day revolutionizes blockchain, and the risks
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Andy Yen: AI knows you better than you know yourself, privacy is a fundamental human right, and the unsustainable nature of AI subscription models | Bankless
AI's ability to predict human behavior raises urgent privacy concerns in the digital age. The post Andy Yen: AI knows you better than you know yourself, privacy is a fundamental human right, and the unsustainable nature of AI subscription models | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC’s independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Bankless
Crypto's mimicry of traditional finance challenges its identity and raises urgent regulatory compliance questions. The post Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC’s independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Ban
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US senators introduce bill to ban sports wagering on Kalshi and Polymarket
The bill could reshape the regulatory landscape, impacting state revenues and challenging federal oversight of prediction markets. The post US senators introduce bill to ban sports wagering on Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Traders say Bitcoin still due for ‘next leg lower’ targeting $46K BTC price
BTC price action looked weaker after Sunday's weekly close below the 200-week MA, with Bitcoin market participants bracing for lower levels.
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Arrest Made in Violent Kidnapping of Ledger Founder for Crypto Ransom: Report
An individual was arrested in Spain for their alleged role in the violent kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife last year.
Mizuho slashes Gemini price target by more than half as weaker trading outweighs card growth
The price target cut reflects both weaker trading assumptions and a broader compression in exchange valuation multiples.
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Deloitte, Stablecorp plan stablecoin infrastructure for Canadian institutions
Deloitte will integrate a Canadian dollar stablecoin into institutional payment systems as Ottawa advances new rules governing fiat-backed digital assets.