Opinion by: Merav Ozair, PhD Lately, stablecoins are everywhere — this time around, headed by “traditional” financial institutions. Bank of America and Standard Chartered are considering launching their own stablecoin, joining JPMorgan, which launched its stablecoin, JPM Coin — rebranded as Kinexys Digital Payments — to facilitate transactions with their institutional clients on their blockchain … Read more
A recent unexpected move by Bitcoin completely changed the mood of the market almost immediately. In one of the biggest one-day turnarounds in recent weeks, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a whopping $422 million in net inflows on May 1. BlackRock’s IBIT led the charge with $351 million, demonstrating that institutional confidence is still very much … Read more
A new development from fintech platform Zypto App is bringing real-world utility to Pi Network users by allowing them to spend their Pi coins through a reloadable VISA card. Turning Pi into Purchases Zypto has introduced a service that lets users convert Pi coins from their Pi Wallet into funds within the Zypto app. These … Read more
Economist Nouriel Roubini presents an optimistic outlook for U.S. economic growth, forecasting a 4% annual rise by 2030. He believes that while trade restrictions could slow growth by 50 basis points, technological advancements could boost potential growth by 200 basis points. Roubini Says Trump Humbled by Financial Markets Economist Nouriel Roubini, long known for his … Read more
A group of developers within the Ethereum ecosystem, operating independently of the Ethereum Foundation, have announced Ethereum R1 — a layer-2 (L2) scaling solution for the Ethereum network that does not include a native token. According to the announcement, the project relies entirely on donations, does not have venture funding, and does not have any … Read more
MicroStrategy (MSTR), known for its institutional Bitcoin investment strategy, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported revenue of $111.1 million, below expectations ($115.8 million), while earnings per share (EPS) have not yet been announced. The company’s founder and chairman, Michael Saylor, announced in a statement that MicroStrategy has achieved … Read more
The Ninjatrader purchase, originally announced in March, has now been finalized and Kraken has also disclosed a 19% increase in year-over-year revenue during the first quarter. Kraken Finalizes Ninjatrader Purchase, Discloses 19% Jump in Earnings Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has wrapped up its $1.5 billion acquisition of retail futures platform Ninjatrader, according to a press release … Read more
Mesh has unveiled its latest venture to incorporate cryptocurrency payments via Apple Pay, enabling consumers to utilize digital currencies while merchants receive payments in stablecoins. This initiative seeks to broaden the accessibility of cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions. How Does the Mesh Feature Work?What Are the Benefits of Mesh’s System? How Does the Mesh Feature Work? … Read more
What is AGI? When the lines blur between man and machine, you’re looking at artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unlike its counterpart, artificial narrow intelligence (ANI), which is the use of AI for solving individual problem statements, AGI represents artificial intelligence that can understand, learn and apply knowledge in a way that is indistinguishable from human … Read more
The Ninjatrader purchase, originally announced in March, has now been finalized and Kraken has also disclosed a 19% increase in year-over-year revenue during the first quarter. Kraken Finalizes Ninjatrader Purchase, Discloses 19% Jump in Earnings Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has wrapped up its $1.5 billion acquisition of retail futures platform Ninjatrader, according to a press release … Read more