Scams don’t look like scams anymore. Here’s what to watch for
For years, spotting a scam was supposed to be a cinch. The email came from a suspicious address, the spelling was primary school level, the promise was hilariously unlikely, and somewhere in the middle sat a link that was an alphanumeric stew. Ignore it, delete that, and carry on. Right? That advice still has some…
Tokenization Threatens Deposit Stability, Dallas Fed Researchers Warn
Key Takeaways Dallas Fed researchers warn 24/7 tokenized deposits could reduce bank maturity transformation by $580B. Chris Turner of Kula argues token speed does not equal fast legal settlement for traditional registries. Banks and regulators must now weigh 2026 instant settlement efficiency against systemic liquidity risks. Threats to Long-Term Lending Capacity The rapid adoption of…
Mirae Asset targets $109B digital asset business
Mirae Asset has set a 150 trillion won or about $109 billion target for a digital asset business spanning cryptocurrency, stablecoins, real-world assets and tokenized securities. Summary Digital X will serve as a central part of Mirae Asset’s next growth strategy. Mirae Asset acquired 97.15% of the former Korbit exchange for 141.4 billion won. The…
A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic
A federal judge on Thursday barred the Trump administration from designating Anthropic a national security risk over a dispute about the use of its AI models, ruling that the designation amounted to unconstitutional retaliation. The decision handed down by US district judge Rita Lin in California vacated the February 27 decision by defense secretary Pete…
Is It Time for a Parabolic Rally?
“Looking good as long as that $98 level is being held,” one popular X user claimed. Solana’s native token has posted an 8% increase over the past 24 hours, prompting analysts to make highly bullish bets for the near future. At the same time, some remain cautious, projecting potential double-digit declines, while certain factors…
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
Mark your calendars: on Thursday night, September 10, StrictlyVC — TechCrunch’s boutique evening series — is heading to New York’s West Village (the real one — brownstones, cobblestones, and all — not the Mission Bay stretch of San Francisco that’s earned the nickname “Vest Village” for all the Patagonia-clad VCs roaming around). It’s our first…
NZ’s ACT Party Proposes Waiving Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
Key Takeaways New Zealand’s ACT party proposed tax-free crypto gains after a year to boost long-term retail investments. The proposal exempts small crypto purchases from taxes, aiming to make digital assets a daily currency. The plan includes clear stablecoin rules and a regulatory sandbox to foster local financial innovation. ACT Proposes New Rule For Digital…
Aave V4 deposits hit record $806M after 30% weekly rise
Aave V4 deposits have reached a record $806 million after climbing 30% over seven days, while active loans have increased to $206 million. Summary Aave V4 deposits rose above $800 million within six days of crossing $600 million. Ethereum Core leads the six listed markets with $378 million in deposits. Active EtherFi loans reached $62…
Bill Gates Says Some Jobs Should Be Off-Limits to AI
Bill Gates has spent decades betting on technology to change the world. Now, he argues that AI should not be allowed to replace people in certain jobs, even when it can. In an essay published Aug. 26 titled “The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical,” Gates warns that the…
PH Government and Meta Agree on Rapid-Response Pact, Shelving Facebook Ban Threat
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The threat of a nationwide Facebook ban in the Philippines is off the table. Following days of escalating tensions over platform moderation delays during a violent crisis, Philippine regulators and Meta executives have agreed to…
