Key Takeaways Visa partnered with Inyo Global to launch real-time USDC stablecoin payout funding in 180 countries. The system lets institutions prefund cross-border payments 24/7, bypassing traditional banking hours. The move follows a 15x surge in Visa’s stablecoin volume, reaching a $20 billion annual run rate. Visa Direct Stablecoin Capabilities Go Into Production Phase Visa…
Key Takeaways Buterin unveiled a privacy-focused AI agent setup combining Tor, zkAPI, and locally processed prompts to protect user identities. Ethereum-based zkAPI enables anonymous AI payments using zero-knowledge proofs to conceal links between users and transactions. Privacy challenges remain, including slow performance and potential network surveillance, prompting Buterin to explore stronger protections. Buterin Goes ‘Paranoid…
Key Takeaways Strategy plans to begin daily STRC dividends on Nov. 2, totaling $1 per share for November. The plan requires approval at an Oct. 28 vote and completion of related amendments. Strategy intends to maintain STRC’s 12% annual rate until shares consistently trade near $100. Strategy Prepares for Daily Dividends in November Strategy Inc….
Key Takeaways An experimental OpenAI model accessed a funded Ethereum testnet wallet using a publicly known recovery phrase. The model spent Sepolia ETH to deploy smart contracts, reasoning that the funds were effectively abandoned and valueless. OpenAI identified the incident as misalignment and introduced additional safeguards to prevent similar unauthorized actions. AI Agent Swipes Testnet…
Key Takeaways NEAR expanded to Solana via Sunrise, bringing NEAR liquidity to Jupiter, Raydium, and wallets. Near Intents powers the cross-chain route as the token rose roughly 14% after the rollout. Mert Mumtaz joining Near’s council deepens the push to make cross-chain liquidity a core product. NEAR Expands to Solana With Jupiter, Raydium Liquidity Access…
Key Takeaways A Hut 8-linked wallet sent 1,966 BTC worth $161 million to exchanges, OTC desks and others in 7 days. Lookonchain said Hut 8 held 10,278 BTC before the transfers, roughly 15% of which has now moved. CEO Asher Genoot said in August that Hut 8’s bitcoin exposure will shift mainly to American Bitcoin….
Key Takeaways Glassnode says the large $80,000 bids on Binance were filled Oct. 15 as BTC dipped to $79,800. Polymarket gives bitcoin a 53.5% chance of closing above $82,000 on Oct. 16. Fed’s Beth Hammack warned more aggressive action may be needed after a 6.3% wholesale inflation print. A Day on the Order Book Glassnode…
Key Takeaways A 2023 pipeline survey in Germany’s Bay of Greifswald found a clinker-built ship, with its oak dated to 1626 to 1639. Five divers made 22 dives in about 12 days and recovered 60+ artifacts, including a bilge pump and carpentry tools. A clay brick with conical holes set in an oak block is…
Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based advisory firm Katashe Solutions to steer its market intelligence, brand strategy and ecosystem expansion. The alliance is designed to support Nexo’s operational…
Key Takeaways Participants rose from 300+ creators in early August to 800+ two months later, Polymarket reps said. A reminder to add X’s paid partnership tag has been missing from the Discord prompts since late August. A Discord Server and a Payout Dashboard Polymarket is paying social media users to quote-retweet posts from its branded…
