Emerging markets face risks to monetary sovereignty as cryptocurrency adoption rises, particularly with stablecoins, warns @Moody’s. Ownership surged to 562 million by 2024 amid inflation and limited banking access. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Tether seeks $15-20B for a 3% stake, valuing it at $500B. SoftBank and Ark Invest may participate, pushing Tether into mainstream finance. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin’s portability is highlighted as a key advantage over traditional gold, emphasizing its superior mobility and ease of transfer. #Update #Crypto $BTC
AlphaTON Capital secures $71M financing and acquires $30M in $TON tokens, aiming to expand its holdings to $100M. #Breaking #Crypto $TON
BounceBit Prime surpasses $1.5B in volume, driven by Franklin Templeton’s Benji token as collateral on BNB Chain, with $10M total value locked and 13.31% APY. #Update #Crypto
Mike Novogratz stated that Bitcoin could potentially reach $200,000 if the Federal Reserve adopts a dovish stance after a leadership change. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Several major issuers, including @Grayscale, @Fidelity, and @Bitwise, filed amendments for their Solana ETF applications to include staking, with potential approval in two weeks. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Pig butchering scams have evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry, with organized methods for laundering funds through crypto, highlighting blockchain’s transparency in tracking suspicious activities. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Researchers at TU Wien tested six AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Google’s Gemini, revealing consistent autonomous behaviors without tasks. No security incidents or major impacts noted. #Update #AI
Crypto derivatives market faces $967M in liquidations, with $849M from long positions, as $BTC and $ETH prices drop. #Update #Crypto $BTC
U.S. regulators, including the SEC and FINRA, are investigating stock spikes linked to crypto disclosures, raising concerns over potential market manipulation. #Update #Legal
Circle plans to launch an on-chain refund protocol for its Arc blockchain, addressing fraud and compliance in stablecoin transactions via escrow and arbiter-resolved refunds. #Update #Blockchain
CoinFerenceX 2025 will occur on September 29 in Singapore, featuring speakers from @Binance, @TheSandboxGame, and @AnimocaBrands discussing blockchain topics. Registration is open online. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin remains below $110,000 despite favorable macroeconomic conditions boosting stock prices, raising questions about what is needed for a rally. #Update #Crypto $BTC
