Quantum Battery Launches Faster Performance Breakthrough
Australian scientists at CSIRO, RMIT University, and the University of Melbourne have developed the first working quantum battery prototype, charging faster as it scales. #Update #Tech
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
XRP Stagnates Despite Adoption Growth
Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla highlights XRP’s price disconnect from real-world usage, citing limited institutional adoption despite network infrastructure growth. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Crypto Tax Policy Shelved Ahead of Brazil Elections
Brazil’s finance minister has postponed a proposed crypto tax policy ahead of the presidential election in October 2026, where incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking re-election. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Firms Cut 100s Jobs Amid Weak Markets
@AlgoFoundation cuts 25% of its staff due to weak markets, following layoffs at @Gemini and @Crypto.com. The broader crypto sector sees significant job losses amid industry consolidation. #Update #Crypto $ALGO
OpenAI Expands Workforce Amid AI Rivalry
OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce to 8,000 by year-end, enhancing enterprise strategy amid competition from Anthropic and Google. #Update #Tech
Wartime Conspiracy Debunked by 5-Cent Contract
Polymarket’s “Netanyahu out by March 31” contract remains at 4-5% probability amid death rumors, signaling skepticism in the conspiracy; trading volume surged to $2.4B as geopolitical bets rise. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Chatbot Responses Shift with Mental Health Disclosure
Researchers at Northeastern University found AI chatbots alter responses when users disclose mental health conditions, impacting task completion. The study highlights potential risks with personalized AI systems. #Update #AI
Stablecoins Dominate 89 Percent of $316B Market
The stablecoin market cap surpasses $316B, with Tether’s $USDT holding 58.25%. Top five stablecoins control 89% as sector edges higher. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Worldcoin Sells 117M WLD in OTC Deals
Worldcoin reportedly sold 117M $WLD tokens worth $39M via OTC, receiving $35M in $USDC. Tokens deposited to #Binance and #FalconX. $WLD trading at $0.32. #Update #Crypto
Lunch with Trump Costs Up to $6 Million
A seat at Donald Trump’s crypto luncheon on April 25 could cost between $70,000 and over $6 million, based on “Trump Points” from TRUMP token holdings. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP
Oil Trading Boom Soars Amid Iran Conflict
Oil volatility from the Iran conflict is driving traders to decentralized exchanges like @Hyperliquid, with $1.7B in peak daily volume for its perpetual futures. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
Aptos Gains 6.3% as Index Rises
The CoinDesk 20 Index rises 0.2% to 2039.71, led by $APT (+6.3%) and $BCH (+2.5%), while $AAVE (-1.0%) and $NEAR (-0.6%) lag behind. #Update #Crypto $APT
Kalshi Surges to $22B Valuation Milestone
Kalshi raises $1 billion, boosting its valuation to $22 billion despite regulatory hurdles. #Update #Finance
UBS Converts US Unit to National Bank
UBS secures OCC approval to convert UBS Bank USA into a national bank, enhancing its US platform and exploring crypto services. #Update #Banking