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PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI
PayPal has announced its intention to utilize its PYUSD stablecoin to fund its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure through a new initiative called USD.AI. This strategic…
12/18/2025 2 min read
PYUSD #PYUSD #FINANCE #PAYPAL
U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November
Recent U.S. inflation data has surprised analysts, showing a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of just 2.7% in November. This lower-than-expected inflation rate has positively…
12/18/2025 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MARKET #MACROECONOMICS
North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion of crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says
In a significant development, North Korea-linked hackers have been identified as the driving force behind a record year for cryptocurrency thefts. These cybercriminals have…
12/18/2025 3 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE #SECURITY INCIDENTS #FINANCE
SoFi unveils the first bank-issued stablecoin for enterprise payments
SoFi Bank has made a significant step in the financial landscape by launching its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD. This initiative marks the first time a U.S. national bank has issued a…
12/18/2025 3 min read
BUSINESS #BUSINESS #FIAT #FINANCE
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu lag market as memecoins continue to lose ground to bitcoin
Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are currently experiencing significant challenges in the cryptocurrency market. Despite signs of increased accumulation by whale investors,…
12/18/2025 2 min read
BTC #BTC #DOGE #MARKET
Hut 8 price target boosted at Cantor and Canaccord after Google-backed AI deal
Hut 8 Mining Corp., which has transitioned from a bitcoin miner to an AI infrastructure provider, has seen its price target increased by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald and…
12/18/2025 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING
Uniswap vote could soon tie UNI token value to its multibillion-dollar trading engine
A recent proposal regarding Uniswap has captured the attention of the crypto community. It aims to significantly affect the value of the UNI token by potentially linking it to…
12/18/2025 3 min read
MARKET #MARKET #TRADING #UNI
Micron crushes earnings with BTC buoyant above $87,000
Recent earnings results from Micron Technology have sparked renewed optimism in the artificial intelligence sector, leading to an increase in technology futures. This positive…
12/18/2025 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MARKET #MARKETS
U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%
Recent developments in the U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have marked a significant moment in the cryptocurrency market. On a day characterized by substantial price…
12/18/2025 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING
JPMorgan’s tokenized dollars are quietly rewiring how Wall Street moves money
JPMorgan's recent move towards adopting a public blockchain for its tokenized dollar initiative signifies a pivotal shift in how traditional financial institutions may handle…
12/18/2025 2 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #EXCHANGE #FINANCE
VivoPower eyes $300M Ripple share deal, bagging nearly $1B in XRP exposure
VivoPower has announced a joint venture that seeks to raise $300 million in equity from Ripple Labs. This initiative is aimed at attracting both institutional and qualified…
12/18/2025 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #BUSINESS #MARKET
CFTC's acting chief Pham poised to go to crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig lands
The acting chief of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kristin Pham, is preparing to transition to the cryptocurrency firm MoonPay. This move comes as the CFTC,…
12/17/2025 3 min read
OTHER #POLICY #CAROLINE D. PHAM #MOONPAY