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Cardano charts a strategic path to 2030 with nine key focus areas
Input Output (IO), the research and development company behind Cardano, has introduced a Strategic Research Agenda to guide Cardano’s evolution toward 2030. The plan defines nine areas of focus to increase the plan’s scalability, governance, interoperability, and security. Each area tackles a specific concern in the blockchain arena and positions Cardano for new possibilities. Nine […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
European Data Protection Board issues opinion on data processing during AI model deployment
The European Union privacy body weighed in on emerging issues regarding the lawfulness of GenAI. The board explored loopholes that AI developers may exploit to process personal data without contravening current legislation. The European Data Protection Board raised questions over the lawful basis for AI developers processing user personal data. In an opinion published on […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Sam Altman-led nuclear start-up signs major AI power supply deal amid OpenAI court cases
Oklo, a nuclear energy start-up led by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has secured a significant corporate power supply. Despite the OpenAI case that Sam Altman is currently facing, he continues to make significant decisions. The deal is a 20-year agreement with Switch Inc., a privately held data center operator. According to reports, Oklo will build nuclear […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Fed chair Powell shares bullish outlook for 2025, doubles down on Trump resistance
It has been a tense couple of weeks since Donald Trump won the US election with pressures of a Federal Reserve takeover weighing on chairman Jerome Powell. After cutting interest rates for the third consecutive month earlier today, he has doubled down on his resistance to Trump pressure and even threw a little jab at […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Hong Kong moves forward in becoming crypto hub with new exchange approvals
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved licenses for four virtual assets trading platforms (VATP) under its swift licensing process. The regulator announced this today, noting that it issued the license after completing on-site inspection of the firms. According to the announcement, the four platforms approved as deemed to be licensed are Accumulus […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
First look at Exodus gameplay: A blend of Sci-Fi adventure and BioWare’s legacy
Archetype Entertainment released a gameplay trailer for Exodus, the studio’s new sci-fi role-playing game. Drawing heavily from Mass Effect, the game will have a post-Earth setting where gamers explore the universe and human colonies. Matthew McConaughey is also set to star in the game, but his role has yet to be disclosed.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Ethena Labs proposes USDe as a partner asset for World Liberty Financial
Ethena has built a voting proposal for adding USDe as a major collateral asset to World Liberty Financial. The vote will take place after the official approval and launch of World Liberty Fi, the DeFi project backed by the Trump family.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Charles Hoskinson plans to move Cardano Foundation to Abu Dhabi or Wyoming – What’s happening?
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has urged the Cardano Foundation to move its operations to a jurisdiction that allows users to vote for board members. He recommended a move to either Abu Dhabi or Wyoming. The Cardano Foundation was founded in 2016 and operates under Swiss legislation, which does not allow for community-based board […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25bps
The US Federal Reserve has once again slashed interest rates by 25 basis points in what is the third consecutive month of easing. This comes amid preparations of incoming Trump administration. In the Fed’s words: In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
America’s stock market hits $64 trillion, larger than the rest of the world combined
America’s stock market has hit an insane $64 trillion, making it bigger than every other stock market in the world combined. In the last ten years, U.S. markets added a massive $40 trillion. No other country even comes close. Right now, America’s stock market controls 74% of the MSCI World Index, blowing past the record […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
MiCA-compliant stablecoins take over the European stablecoin market
Netherlands-based crypto exchange Bitvavo and research firm Kaiko released a report on the state of the European crypto market. According to analysts, MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominated the European stablecoin market share in 2024. A report by Kaiko and Bitvavo highlighted that MiCA-compliant stablecoins have captured Europe’s stablecoin market share. The researchers suggested that Coinbase largely drove […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Is MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor joining the Trump administration?
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, might be adding a new title to his repertoire—crypto advisor in Donald Trump’s administration. Saylor has reportedly met with several members of the incoming administration but is keeping tight-lipped about specifics. When asked directly whether he had met Trump, Saylor replied, “I have met with a […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 18
Dogecoin Price Prediction: Bloomberg Analyst Says $10 Not Possible This Cycle, Buys $200,000 In WallitIQ (WLTQ) To Enjoy 34,000% Gains In 13 Days
While the Dogecoin price struggles to reach the $10 mark this cycle, savvy investors are turning to WallitIQ (WLTQ), a game-changing asset poised for massive growth. A Bloomberg anBitcoinist
Wed, Dec 18
