Stablecoins have become a crucial component of the cryptocurrency market, offering a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. These cryptocurrencies are typically pegged to the U.S. dollar, ensuring price stability compared to volatile assets like Bitcoin. With a total market capitalization reaching $235 billion in 2025, stablecoins are
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to develop AI-focused infrastructure on 16 DOE-managed sites across the country. These locations, which include the Idaho National Laboratory and former nuclear facilities in Kentucky and Ohio, already possess key energy infrastructure, making them ideal for housing data centers and
D-Wave Quantum has unveiled a prototype blockchain network powered by its advanced quantum computing technology, highlighting significant improvements in scalability and energy efficiency. The company demonstrated how quantum computing can enhance blockchain's ability to process transactions at unprecedented speeds while reducing the energy consumption associated with traditional proof-of-work
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has approved the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, moving it one step closer to becoming law. The bill aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins, ensuring transparency, consumer protection, and oversight by financial regulators. The
Crypto industry leaders are urging U.S. lawmakers to allow stablecoin issuers to offer interest payments to token holders, a move they argue would make digital assets more competitive with traditional bank deposits. Currently, stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USDC are pegged to the U.S. dollar
Mastercard is expanding its blockchain initiatives by forging new partnerships with major financial institutions to streamline digital asset transactions. The global payments giant is working with banks such as JPMorgan and Standard Chartered to develop a secure and scalable blockchain network. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless cross-border payments and
Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters, have called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to preserve records related to President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial. Their inquiry focuses on potential conflicts of interest arising from Trump's deep financial involvement
OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely, in collaboration with the Hbar Foundation, has placed a late-stage bid to acquire TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The bid comes as the U.S. government pressures ByteDance to divest its ownership of the popular social media app due to national security concerns. Stokely
Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone in its financial journey. The company's decision to go public follows a year of revenue growth, with reported earnings reaching
Robinhood has recently unveiled several initiatives aimed at expanding its financial services, including the introduction of AI-powered financial advice. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to cater to a more diverse and mature clientele seeking comprehensive financial solutions. Robinhood Strategies: A New Wealth Management Service
Ambient is a newly introduced blockchain project that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of serving as a decentralized alternative to existing AI platforms like OpenAI. Co-founded by Travis Good, Ambient has secured $7.2 million in seed funding from notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz's crypto accelerator
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have partnered with bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 to establish American Bitcoin Corp., aiming to become the world's largest and most efficient bitcoin mining operation while building a strategic bitcoin reserve. As part of the agreement, Hut 8 will transfer nearly all