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Tether is taking bold steps to drive U.S. adoption of its new stablecoin, USAT, by partnering with social media platform Rumble. The move highlights Tether’s focus on expanding stablecoin use domestically while exploring new sectors beyond crypto. Rumble Integration to Boost USAT Adoption At Token2049 in Singapore, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed plans to leverage…
Phantom has unveiled Phantom Cash, a consumer payments platform that expands its popular crypto wallet into a versatile money app. Users can now fund balances instantly via bank or card, buy and sell crypto without fees on stablecoins, make payments using Visa through Apple Pay or Google Pay, and send money to peers. The service…
Bitcoin traders may face a volatile start to October as thin Asian liquidity coincides with a partial U.S. government shutdown, raising the stakes for short-term price swings. Historically, early October sees muted action in the world’s largest cryptocurrency, but this year’s unusual macro factors could disrupt the norm. Asian Holidays Damp Bitcoin Activity China’s Golden…
Global real estate is undergoing a silent revolution. Once dominated by skyscrapers, malls, and luxury hotels, the sector is now increasingly focused on “invisible” property — the digital backbone powering our daily lives: Data centers and cloud infrastructure. “The world of real estate is changing from what I’d call the ‘visible’ to the ‘invisible,’” said…
Gold prices surged to record highs on Wednesday as the U.S. entered its first government shutdown in nearly seven years, reflecting heightened investor caution amid political and economic uncertainty. Spot gold climbed to $3,893.06 an ounce, while December gold futures touched $3,918.10, marking the 39th record high for the year. Shutdown Sparks Safe-Haven Rally While…
France’s ballooning financial deficit is raising alarms across Europe’s economic landscape. The Banque de France (BdF) reported a staggering net loss of €7.7 billion ($8 billion) in fiscal year 2024, largely driven by high interest payments. This shortfall pushed France’s government deficit to €168 billion ($176 billion), or 5.8% of GDP, well above the EU’s…
Stripe is stepping firmly into the stablecoin economy, unveiling new tools for businesses while preparing to seek federal banking licenses in the U.S. Stripe Launches Stablecoin Issuance Platform At its annual Stripe Tour New York, the fintech giant announced more than 40 new products, with stablecoins and artificial intelligence as core themes. The standout reveal…
Private crypto firm 21Shares has taken a significant step toward launching two of its newest exchange-traded funds (ETFs), listing the 21Shares Polkadot ETF (TDOT) and 21Shares Sui ETF (TSUI) on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) on Tuesday. While the listing is an important operational milestone, it does not yet signal regulatory approval from…
OpenAI has rolled out a new safety routing system and parental controls in ChatGPT, aiming to prevent harmful interactions while sparking mixed reactions from users. The updates come after growing scrutiny over AI responses that have previously validated harmful or delusional thinking. Safety Routing Targets High-Stakes Conversations The new system automatically detects emotionally sensitive chats…
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, running October 27–29 in San Francisco, a spotlight will be on one of the hardest decisions early-stage founders face: when and how to hire their first key engineer. The discussion will take place on the Builders Stage, where industry leaders will challenge long-held assumptions about early technical hiring. The Panel: Founders…