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Cake Wallet Adds Default Zcash Shielded Transactions for Privacy

Maxwell Mutuma / parameter - TLDR Cake Wallet now supports Zcash, adding it to its privacy-focused tools alongside Monero. Shielded Zcash transactions are enabled by default, ensuring enhanced privacy for all users. The integration of Zcash reflects the growing demand for privacy-pre…

#blockchain #cybersecurity #crypto #decentralisation #privacy #encryption #digitalprivacy #wallet #crypto

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Goldman Sachs Looks Into Potential Opportunities in Prediction Markets

PYMNTS / pymnts - Goldman Sachs is looking into how it might get involved in prediction markets, Chairman and CEO David Solomon said Thursday (Jan. 15). Asked about this and other innovations by an analyst during the company’s earnings call, Solomon said that prediction ma…

#blockchain #fintech #crypto #digitaltransformation #banking #stockmarket #business #polymarket #crypto

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Democrats Blast SEC Over Crypto Retreat, Justin Sun’s Alleged China Ties

André Beganski / decrypt - House Democrats have accused the SEC of selectively enforcing laws against crypto firms, while spotlighting Tron founder Justin Sun.

#blockchain #crypto #techpolicy #government #us #scam #law #litigation #sec #crypto

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Ripple CEO Breaks Silence on Coinbase’s Sudden Withdrawal from Key Bill

Maxwell Mutuma / parameter - TLDR Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed surprise over Coinbase’s strong rejection of the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act. Garlinghouse acknowledged the concerns raised by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong regarding tokenized stocks and stablecoin rewards.…

#blockchain #crypto #techpolicy #politics #government #finance #governance #law #sec #crypto

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Stock: Surges 3% as Stablecoin Funding Unlocks 24/7 Global Trading

Yasmin Werner / parameter - TLDR IBKR rallies near highs as stablecoin funding unlocks faster global deposits. USDC goes live with instant credits, bypassing banking delays and holidays. RLUSD joins next, expanding low-cost cross-border funding routes worldwide. PYUSD integration br…

#blockchain #fintech #crypto #banking #stockmarket #business #payments #economy #wallet #crypto

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Citrea Launches U.S. Treasury-Backed Stablecoin for Bitcoin

Ekemini / ventureburn - Citrea just rolled out ctUSD, a new stablecoin that’s pegged to the U.S. dollar and fully backed by U.S. Treasury bills and cash. They’re pitching it as the backbone forThe post Citrea Launches U.S. Treasury-Backed Stablecoin for Bitcoin appeared first on…

#startups #blockchain #fintech #crypto #banking #business #bitcoin #treasury #payments #crypto

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Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate

PYMNTS / pymnts - Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. Thursday (Jan. 15) was supposed to be a big day for the digital asset sector. The Senate Banking Committee, which oversees the Securities and Excha…

#blockchain #fintech #crypto #techpolicy #banking #politics #government #finance #law #sec

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MrBeast Eyes DeFi as Tom Lee's Ethereum Treasury BitMine Invests $200 Million

André Beganski / decrypt - BitMine Immersion Technologies unveiled a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, a company founded by YouTube creator MrBeast.

#startups #blockchain #crypto #decentralisation #entertainment #youtube #business #mining #media

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Elon Musk's X Bans Access to ‘InfoFi’ Crypto Projects Amid ‘AI Slop’ Backlash

André Beganski / decrypt - X is making major changes to its API to prevent access by "InfoFi" crypto projects that seek to incentivize "reply spam," an exec said.

#ai #blockchain #crypto #techpolicy #aiethics #internet #media #contentmoderation #api

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U.S. prepares strict export controls on AI accelerators, curbing foreign sales

U.S. authorities are drafting new export rules requiring government approval for certain AI accelerators before overseas sales, aiming to limit adversaries’ access to advanced chips. The Commerce Department confirmed a tough approach that stops short of prior proposals but signals significant restrictions, forcing vendors and customers to navigate fresh geopolitical red tape. More...


Oracle and OpenAI scrap Texas data-center expansion; Meta eyes the spare capacity

Oracle and OpenAI have abandoned plans to expand a flagship Texas data center, leaving substantial compute capacity up for grabs. Nvidia reportedly brokered interest from Meta to take the unused slots as OpenAI downscales that particular buildout, a move that rattled markets and highlights shifting demand for large-scale on-prem AI infrastructure. More...


SoftBank seeks massive $40B loan to back OpenAI investment, courting big risk

SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to a $40 billion loan to finance its planned stake in OpenAI, an audacious use of leverage to double down on the AI boom. The move would be one of the largest single‑company financing gambits in recent memory, raising questions about balance‑sheet strain versus potential upside. More...


Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply‑chain risk; company vows legal fight

The Pentagon has designated Anthropic and its products as a “supply‑chain risk,” prompting the company to announce a court challenge. Experts warn the move could chill collaboration and talent flows into AI, while Anthropic insists it will contest the determination to protect its operations and customers. More...


Google releases Workspace CLI enabling AI agents to access Gmail, Drive, Calendar

Google has shipped an open-source Workspace CLI that gives AI agents like OpenClaw programmatic access to Gmail, Drive, Calendar and other Workspace services via a built-in MCP server. The tool standardizes agent integration, making it easier — and slightly creepier — for automated assistants to act on users’ behalf across core productivity apps. More...



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