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Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs?

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/zk-starks.jpg" alt="Bitcoin’s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs? " class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Dealing with large post quantum signatures slowing down Bitcoin can be solved with bigger blocks, or aggregating signatures using STARK proofs.</p>

The U.S. and China are today’s leaders in AI. These countries could be the next-stage champions.

Economists at Bank of America spotlight South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as likely to gain from both the build-out and adoption of artificial intelligence.

Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-how-hong-kong-is-turning-tokenized-bonds-into-real-market-infrastructure.jpg" alt="Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishing-resistant login requirements within the next 12 months.</p>

Salesforce’s stock may look like a bargain — but that’s just a mirage, analyst says

KeyBanc downgraded Salesforce shares, citing doubts about the company’s AI narrative.

Schwab strategists warn of a major market shift: The era of easy index gains is officially over

More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that’s just starting, says Charles Schwab.

Major drugmaker loses $27 billion in market value after failed trial

Two companies announced on Thursday that the heart-disease drug they had been developing failed its Phase 3 trial.

Gen Z-ers share how they’re achieving financial freedom — and the old ideas they’re leaving behind

A stable job and a nice home have become less accessible to young Americans. Many are taking new paths to pursue their dreams.

PepsiCo cuts prices on snacks. It’s not enough to drive growth in North America.

PepsiCo’s stock was set to fall as the company’s North America business lagged, but strength in international business led to an earnings beat.

A warning for the U.S. dollar: The historic bond-market buffer that protected the currency is fading.

Major dislocations in America’s foreign policy have given a stimulus to a dedollarization trend among central banks.

The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder.

The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.

Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/digital-bank-1.jpg" alt="Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in starting capital.</p>

Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-anti-pig-butchering-policy-in-crypto-cambodia.jpg" alt="Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Interpol said a suspect's crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global anti-fraud operation that led to 5,811 arrests.</p>

I found a simple way to save money on frozen pizza. What’s your best money-saving trick?

“I changed my approach to cooking.”

Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-dash-aims-to-correct-its-misclassification-as-a-privacy-coin-following-shapeshift-delisting1.jpg" alt="Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets.</p>

Hyperliquid shows how onchain perps could challenge Wall Street: Pantera

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/wall-warning-hyperliquid.jpg" alt="Hyperliquid shows how onchain perps could challenge Wall Street: Pantera" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Perpetual futures and Hyperliquid’s blockchain infrastructure are expanding into traditional asset classes with around-the-clock trading, according to Pantera Capital.</p>

Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/photo5366486023912757477y.jpg" alt="Bitcoin ETFs end 'most overwhelming' $2.7B sell-off amid new $85M net outflow" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a fresh net outflow on Wednesday as analysis said that their "most overwhelming" outflow streak had ended without a clear demand recovery.</p>

Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance

The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bank-led won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in South Korea’s digital asset bill.

Swift launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-time-to-challenge-swift.jpg" alt="Swift launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Swift launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster cross-border payments.</p>

Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-the-emergence-of-bnb-as-a-global-defi-infrastructure-1.jpg" alt="Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says co-CEO Richard Teng.</p>

AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move

<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/us-federal-reserve-rate.jpg" alt="AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure “would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” Federal Reserve policymakers said. </p>