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Ripple expands institutional custody stack with staking and security integrations

Ripple expands institutional custody stack with staking and security integrations

Ripple has announced the expansion of its institutional custody stack by incorporating staking and security integrations. This development allows banks and custodians to offer…

2/9/2026 2 min read

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ChatGPT Rolls Out Ads, Just Hours After Anthropic's Mocking Super Bowl Commercials

ChatGPT Rolls Out Ads, Just Hours After Anthropic's Mocking Super Bowl Commercials

OpenAI recently began testing advertisements within its ChatGPT platform, a move that coincided with Anthropic's Super Bowl commercials that humorously criticized the concept of…

2/9/2026 2 min read

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Crypto Crashes Rattle Venture Capitalists After $19 Billion Haul

Crypto Crashes Rattle Venture Capitalists After $19 Billion Haul

Crypto venture capital funds are currently facing significant challenges as the market experiences turmoil. This situation follows a remarkable period where these funds amassed a…

2/9/2026 2 min read

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Crypto.com founder buys ai.com for record $70 million: FT

Crypto.com founder buys ai.com for record $70 million: FT

The founder of Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek, has made headlines by purchasing the domain ai.com for a significant sum. This acquisition is part of his foray into the artificial…

2/9/2026 3 min read

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France arrests six suspects over crypto ransom kidnapping of magistrate

France arrests six suspects over crypto ransom kidnapping of magistrate

In a recent development in France, six individuals have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a magistrate and her mother. This incident is part of a broader trend…

2/9/2026 2 min read

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Bessent suggests Warsh nomination hearings alongside Powell probe

Bessent suggests Warsh nomination hearings alongside Powell probe

The confirmation process for the Federal Reserve chair is encountering significant challenges as a senator declares intentions to obstruct the proceedings. This decision is…

2/9/2026 2 min read

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Block weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg

Block weighs cutting up to 10% of jobs: Bloomberg

Block, a financial technology and digital payments company, has informed hundreds of employees that their positions may be at risk due to a significant organizational…

2/8/2026 2 min read

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Why machine-to-machine payments are the new electricity for the digital age

Why machine-to-machine payments are the new electricity for the digital age

The concept of machine-to-machine (M2M) payments is gaining traction, with comparisons being drawn between these payments and electricity in the digital age. The analogy suggests…

2/7/2026 2 min read

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Stablecoins Beyond The Hype: Lack Of Credit Protection For Holders

Stablecoins Beyond The Hype: Lack Of Credit Protection For Holders

Recent developments in the realm of stablecoins have raised critical concerns regarding the protections available to holders. Specifically, a recent analysis revealed that…

2/7/2026 3 min read

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Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step

Ondo wants to rebuild prime brokerage on-chain — and perps are the first step

Ondo has demonstrated significant growth in the realm of tokenized assets and has announced ambitious plans to develop a comprehensive on-chain financial services ecosystem. This…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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AI.com bought by Crypto.com founder for $70mn in biggest-ever website name deal

AI.com bought by Crypto.com founder for $70mn in biggest-ever website name deal

Kris Marszalek, the founder of Crypto.com, has made headlines by acquiring the domain name AI.com for a significant sum. This transaction marks one of the largest deals ever…

2/6/2026 3 min read

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Crypto PACs secure massive war chests ahead of US midterms

Crypto PACs secure massive war chests ahead of US midterms

In the lead-up to the US midterm elections, cryptocurrency-focused political action committees (PACs) have amassed significant financial resources. These contributions are aimed…

2/6/2026 2 min read

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