Representatives passed three major crypto bills with bipartisan support, including the GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump. The CLARITY Act and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act are also under discussion, with the former facing potential challenges in the Senate #Crypto
What began as a friendship in technology and politics has now escalated into a public feud - with insults, threats and billions at stake. Trump has no intention of calling Musk, according to the White House, and Musk doesn't seem too eager to settle things either #Crypto
A customer comes to the bank and asks - Is your Mastercard Stablecoin Card really stable? The banker replies - Of course! If the crypto falls - you lose money, if the dollar falls - you also lose money... But the card itself *stably* charges a fee for all transactions! ;) #Crypto
How SWIFT is paving the way for the merger of banks and blockchain isn't just updating the system - it's rewriting the rules of the game. It could be a real bridge between "old" money and the new digital economy #CryptoNews
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- The older generation uses ChatGPT like a smart Google: ask, get
- Millennials consult, unload their heads, even replace a session with a therapist.
- Younger generations live in neuronics: files, favorite prompts, important decisions - all through AI.
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Tokenization: Real-world assets like real estate or art are digitized on blockchains, enhancing liquidity and enabling fractional ownership. This bridges traditional finance (#TradFi) and decentralized finance (#DeFi), with firms exploring crypto integration #CryptoNews
Scalability high transaction costs, regulatory uncertainty, and complex user experiences remain hurdles. Solutions like ZK rollups, L2 scaling, and user-friendly wallets aim to address these. Adoption in developing nations lags due to cost and technical barriers #CryptoNews#Web3
SSI allows users to control their personal data without centralized authorities decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials, using biometrics for secure, decentralized identity verification. This enhances privacy and is critical to the user-centric ethics of #Web3
#DeFi is expanding, with banks and fintechs using blockchain for 24/7 settlements and digital asset custody. Cross-chain tools like LayerZero and Wormhole enable seamless transactions across blockchains, boosting interoperability #Crypto#Web3#Blockchain
The future of cryptocurrencies: why 2025 could be the biggest year yet - Big money is coming - New projects, new opportunities - States are taking notice - Cryptocurrency is now the new culture #cryptonew
DeFi platforms like Uniswap, Aave, and MakerDAO use smart contracts for peer-to-peer lending, borrowing, and trading without intermediaries. Innovations like EigenLayer’s “restaked rollups” extend Ethereum’s security to other applications, enhancing scalability #CrypyoNews
Environmental concerns are driving the adoption of energy-efficient blockchains. Shift to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) reduced energy use by 99.95%, setting a standard. Algorand operates as a carbon-negative blockchain, offsetting emissions via verified credits #CryptoNews#Crypto
The US payment giant is developing its first financial product focused on stablecoins, which is now ready for testing. In February, Stripe completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, announcing its intention to actively promote stablecoins #CryptoNews
The ECB initiated a six-month pilot of the digital euro across 11 EU nations, focusing on retail and cross-border transactions. Integrated with existing banking apps, the CBDC aims to complement cash while sparking debates over privacy #CryptoNews
Ethereum hit $1,800, up 10% in 24 hours, its highest since April 6. Immutable led gains among major cryptocurrencies, surging 40% to $0.6644. Solana shows resilience, with analysts eyeing a potential $2,000 if support holds #CryptoTrading
China has launched CIPS 2.0 - an alternative to SWIFT. A new payment system based on the digital yuan has gone live in 16 countries across Asia and the Middle East. The first transaction - 120 million Yuan - traveled from Shenzhen to Kuala Lumpur in 7.2 seconds #CryptoNews
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) fell below 99, its lowest level since April 2022. The index currently stands at 98.775, reflecting a daily decline of 0.46%. #Cryptonews
The Dow Jones and #Nasdaq fell more than 2% this week, while the S&P 500 declined 1.5%. This decline is attributed to investor disappointment with US FRS Jerome Powell's stance on the central bank's support for the market
On April 17, gold prices hit an all-time high of $3357 per ounce, prompting speculation about whether bitcoin will follow suit. Historically, Bitcoin has skyrocketed after significant increases in gold prices #Cryptonews
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a public warning about fraudsters who forge Malta's financial regulator documents to demand money from traders under the pretext of bogus market manipulation fines #Cryptonews