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The WhatsApp moment for money is here

The WhatsApp moment for money is here

The rise of stablecoins is marking a significant shift in the landscape of online and international payments. This year has seen a notable increase in the adoption of…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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US fines Paxful $4M for moving funds tied to trafficking, fraud

US fines Paxful $4M for moving funds tied to trafficking, fraud

Paxful, a cryptocurrency platform, has been fined by US prosecutors for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering regulations. This action highlights the ongoing scrutiny of…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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X Money ‘external beta’ will go live in 1-2 months, Musk says

X Money ‘external beta’ will go live in 1-2 months, Musk says

The tech billionaire recently announced that X Money is set to launch in a limited beta phase within the next one to two months. This initiative is part of a broader strategy…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away

AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away

Recent developments in the AI sector have raised concerns among industry insiders, particularly as senior researchers depart from Elon Musk's xAI. Additionally, Anthropic has…

2/12/2026 3 min read

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LayerZero unveils ‘Zero’ chain, with Citadel, ARK backing

LayerZero unveils ‘Zero’ chain, with Citadel, ARK backing

LayerZero Labs has announced the upcoming launch of its new blockchain, named "Zero," which is set to debut in the fall of 2026. The project has garnered support from notable…

2/11/2026 2 min read

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US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam

US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam

A significant legal development occurred recently as a fugitive was sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a substantial cryptocurrency scam. The case highlights the…

2/10/2026 2 min read

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AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It's Created a New Kind of Burnout

AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It's Created a New Kind of Burnout

Recent research conducted by scholars from UC-Berkeley and Yale has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) tools, rather than alleviating workloads, are contributing to an…

2/9/2026 3 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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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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