Brazil CBDC Strategy Delayed Pilot Halted
The Central Bank of Brazil halts its drex CBDC platform, shifting focus to asset collateralization, as announced by project coordinator Fabio Araujo. #Update #Finance
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
IREN Shares Surge on Strong Earnings Report
@IREN reported record Q1 earnings with net income of $384.6M, driven by $232.9M from bitcoin mining and a $9.7B AI cloud contract with Microsoft. Shares slid 12%, up 2% pre-market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Tom Brady Clones Dog: New Pup Unveiled
Colossal Biosciences acquires Viagen, leading pet cloning firm, amid ethical concerns as Tom Brady reveals his cloned dog. Critics question animal welfare and cloning ethics. #Update #Biotech
Crypto ETFs Surge as 50% Investors Plan Buys
@Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that nearly half of ETF investors are considering crypto ETFs, suggesting they are “punching above weight” compared to bond ETFs. #Update #Crypto
Microsoft Offers Refund on AI Pricing
Microsoft apologizes to 2.7M Australian subscribers, offers refunds after ACCC lawsuit over AI pricing in Microsoft 365 plans. #Breaking #Legal
Google Integrates Polymarket Odds in Search
Google partners with Polymarket to integrate real-time prediction market odds into Google Search and Google Finance, enhancing data offerings and distribution. #Update #Market
Microsoft Launches AI Marketplace Unveils Weaknesses
@Microsoft and the University of Arizona’s Magentic Marketplace tests reveal significant AI vulnerabilities, including manipulation susceptibility and collaboration challenges, indicating agent systems aren’t ready for autonomy. #Update #AI
Google Launches Polymarket and Kalshi Integration
Google integrates prediction market odds from @Polymarket and @Kalshi into its Search and Finance platforms, offering real-time forecasts on events like U.S. elections. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Tokenized Fund Launches in Hong Kong
@FranklinTempleton launches its first tokenized money market fund in Hong Kong, investing in short-term U.S. government securities as part of HKMA’s Fintech 2030 plan. #Update #Crypto
Web3 Gaming Surges Despite Market Decline
Web3 gaming and DeFi led sector activity in October, despite a decline in active wallets and DeFi losses. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
HBAR Slips 2.6% as Support Tests Volume
$HBAR fell 2.6% to $0.1691, testing support at $0.1688 with a 32% volume spike, signaling potential institutional interest; resistance remains at $0.1770. #Update #Crypto $HBAR
ICP Surges 34% to $7.02 Breakout
$ICP surged 33.99% to $7.02, breaking above the key $7.00 resistance with 19.57 million tokens traded, indicating strong bullish momentum and potential for further gains toward $7.25–$7.40 #Update #Crypto $ICP
Google Finance Launches Prediction Market Data
Google is integrating prediction market data from Polymarket and Kalshi into Google Finance, enhancing AI-driven financial insights. Early access for Google Labs users begins soon. #Update #Tech
MEV Bot Trial Jurors Demand Key Answers
Jurors in a criminal trial regarding a $25 million exploit have requested clarification on previous testimony and the definition of “good faith” as deliberations continue. #Update #Legal