Digital Ruble Launches with 87000 New Accounts
Russia launches digital ruble, with 87,000 accounts opened in 10 days; major banks and retailers must accept by 2028. Bank of Russia reports smooth rollout. #Update #Crypto
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Revolut Customers Face Daily Data Leak Threats
Threat actors have begun leaking sensitive customer data from @Revolut, including identities of notable individuals, demanding payment to stop further releases. The breach is linked to a sophisticated impersonation scam. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
CLARITY Act Sparks Emergency Senate Meeting Today
Senate Democrats will meet today to discuss the CLARITY Act ahead of a crucial procedural vote on September 15, amid unresolved issues regarding ethics rules for officials involved in crypto. #Update #Legal $BTC
Crypto Clarity Crashes Amid Vibes Shift
$MATIC faces a 10% drop following a significant sell-off of 200M tokens valued at $150M, raising concerns among investors. #Breaking #Crypto $MATIC (-8) ↘
Fed Rate Hike Targets Wall Street Not Inflation
Goldman Sachs retracts its previous forecast of no Federal Reserve rate hike next week, indicating a shift in Wall Street sentiment regarding monetary policy. #Update #Finance
Circle Acquires $400M Tazapay for Market Expansion
@Circle’s $400M deal with Tazapay aims to enhance USDC’s presence in emerging markets, challenging Tether’s dominance. This move is expected to take years to establish significant links. #Update #Crypto $USDC
AI Agents Spending Power Overestimated Study
TRM Labs reports most payments on @Coinbase’s x402 protocol aren’t from AI agents, with only 0.6%-7.5% of commerce linked to them. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Crypto’s Clarity Act Faces Senate Showdown
The U.S. Senate’s anticipated vote on the Crypto’s Clarity Act may face delays or changes, maintaining uncertainty in the crypto regulatory landscape. #Update #Crypto
Brent Oil Prices Surge Amid Gulf Disruptions
Major banks, including @GoldmanSachs and @HSBC, raise Brent crude forecasts due to Middle East shipping disruptions. Brent expected at $85/bbl; potential for $120 if issues persist. #Update #Energy $BTC (-5) ↘
AI Revenue Hits $1B as Anthropic Alleges Covert Use
@MoonshotAI aims for a $2B annualized revenue run rate by 2026, up from over $1B in August. Anthropic alleges user requests were covertly routed to Claude. #Update #Crypto
AI Development Slows for Safer Future
@Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls for a slowdown in AI development, echoing @OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s safety concerns; no initial share sale planned for this year. #Update #AI
Revolut Exposes Customer Data via Fake Email
@Revolut disclosed sensitive customer data after a fraudulent request mimicking a government agency. Customers were notified, and systems remain unaffected. #Update #Crypto $BTC
ERCOT Launches AI Power Scoreboard
ERCOT’s Batch Zero sees @IREN, @Hut8Mining, and @SolunaPower announce conditional Base Load status for major projects in Texas, highlighting competitive grid access. #Update #Energy
AI Development Controlled by Anthropic’s Three-Step Plan
Anthropic CEO @DarioAmodei calls for slowing advanced AI model development to align safety measures, proposing a three-step plan supported by @OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk. #Update #AI