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Singapore's Lawrence Wong unveils 2026 budget focused on AI and financial market growth
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out a spending plan on February 12 that puts artificial intelligence and financial market growth as the country’s future, as the government eyes a smaller budget surplus this year compared to last. The government expects to end the coming financial year, which starts in April, with a surplus of […]Cryptopolitan
18 minutes ago
Bitcoin May Already Be Entering Crypto Winter, Researchers Warn
Bitcoin’s recent slide has left traders squinting at charts and asking the same blunt question: correction or crash? Prices have tumbled sharply, but some market watchers still see this as a deep pullback inside a longer uptrend. Others warn the data points to something colder. Related Reading: Jim ...NewsBTC
26 minutes ago
Ethereum (ETH) Struggles Near $2,100 Resistance: Crypto Whales Shift Focus
The crypto market is entering a period of reassessment as major assets struggle to regain momentum. Ethereum remains a core pillar of the ecosystem, but recent price action has raised new questions among large investors. With ETH facing strong resistance and slower upside potential, crypto whales are beginning to look elsewhere. Their focus is shifting […]Cryptopolitan
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Ripple joins Fed discussion on Reserve Bank Payment Account pilot (Docket OP-1877)
Ripple has officially participated in the United States Federal Reserve’s public discussion process regarding the Reserve Bank Payment Account pilot proposal under Docket OP-1877. The fintech company is engaging in a conversation that could lead to non-bank financial institutions accessing central bank accounts without depending on intermediary commercial banks. Under OP-1877, the Fed governors stated, […]Cryptopolitan
27 minutes ago
David Schwartz calls Bitcoin a “dead end” technologically
Fear has taken hold of the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin is sitting near $67,000, well below where it stood late last year, and a closely watched sentiment tracker is flashing some of its most alarming readings on record. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which pulls together data from trading volumes, price swings, social media activity, […]Cryptopolitan
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US GENIUS Act moves toward implementation as regulator publishes draft rules for stablecoin issuers
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making outlining the framework for applications seeking the regulator's approval to issue stablecoins under the United States (US) GENIUS Act.Fxstreet
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Anthropic commits $20M to midterm races to defend state-level AI laws
The battle between artificial intelligence companies has jumped from the tech world straight into American politics. Anthropic announced Thursday it will pour $20 million into races this midterm election season. The money goes to Public First Action, a newly formed group that wants states to keep their power to write AI rules. That puts Anthropic […]Cryptopolitan
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Bitcoin Buying Spree May Continue With New Preferred Stock Plan: Strategy CEO
Strategy Inc. is doubling down on Bitcoin. The move is meant to calm investors while the company keeps buying the crypto asset it made core to its identity. Reports say the pivot centers on expanding a line of perpetual preferred shares that trade near $100 and pay a reset dividend each month. Relat...Bitcoinist
an hour ago
Move Over Ripple (XRP), This New Crypto Coin Will Deliver the Biggest Profits of 2026
While Ripple (XRP) continues to face difficulties in maintaining its growth, one new crypto coin is gaining the attention of investors. This new coin, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), has already shown impressive growth, with a highly-subscribed presale that has raised over $20.48 million sooner than expected. XRP Under Pressure Amid Global Risk-Off Sentiment XRP’s price has […]Cryptopolitan
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Binance Coin Price Forecast: Where Is BNB Headed As XRP Flips It And Which Token Is The Best Crypto To Buy?
The market order has changed. XRP has taken the fourth spot, bumping Binance Coin to the fifth spot despite both being in the red. Binance Coin has shed 6.28% in the last 24 hours and has fallen to $588 as traders debate what to do next. However, for investors wondering what cryptocurrency to invest in […]Cryptopolitan
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Deutsche Bank kept Epstein as a client after publicly cutting ties
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, managed a large part of Jeffrey Epstein’s assets through 40 accounts. This revelation came with consequences. The bank’s stock fell by 5.49% on February 4 after additional Epstein files detailing his criminal activities were made public. Epstein was a sex offender. He was in custody awaiting trial for further charges […]Cryptopolitan
2 hours ago
Why is China cracking down on car price wars now?
After years of price wars destabilizing the Chinese automobile industry, the government is finally stepping in to regulate prices and protect both manufacturers and consumers. China’s market regulator has released 28 new rules that target extreme price competition and encourage companies to make their platforms safer for consumers by flagging suspicious or unclear listings. Why […]Cryptopolitan
2 hours ago
Dogecoin Is Now In The ‘Maximum Opportunity / Minimum Risk’ Zone: Crypto Analyst
Dogecoin is flashing what crypto analyst Cryptollica (@Cryptollica) calls on X a rare “maximum opportunity / minimum risk” setup, as long-horizon indicators on a DOGE-versus-dollar proxy chart push into levels that previously coincided with cycle lows. Why This Could Be The ‘Maximum Opportunit...NewsBTC
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Lending protocols top DeFi hack targets with 67 historical exploits
Lending protocols are some of the most active DeFi apps. Due to the heavy usage of smart contracts, they are also the most at risk for hacks and exploits. Lending protocols logged the biggest number of exploits among DeFi attacks. Historically, lending protocols suffered 67 attacks in total, out of 267 DeFi incidents reported by […]Cryptopolitan
2 hours ago
Red flags raised as Trump throttles US tech curbs on China for rare earth gains
The White House has reportedly stopped several security actions targeting Chinese tech firms just weeks before President Donald Trump visits Beijing in April. The move affects planned restrictions on China Telecom, TP-Link routers, and Chinese equipment in American data centers, as four unnamed officials familiar with the decisions told Reuters. The decision follows a pattern […]Cryptopolitan
3 hours ago
Will Ex-Ripple CTO Schwartz Develop Bitcoin Again? His Answer Turns Heads
David Schwartz, Ripple’s former CTO and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, poured cold water on the idea of returning to Bitcoin development this week, calling Bitcoin “largely a technological dead end” in a reply that quickly ricocheted through crypto’s never-ending decentralization ...Bitcoinist
3 hours ago
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP tests breakout strength amid muted institutional and retail interest
Ripple (XRP) exhibits subtle recovery signs, trading slightly above $1.40 at the time of writing on Thursday, as crypto prices broadly edge higher. Despite the metered uptick, risk-off sentiment remains a concern across the crypto market, as retail and institutional interest dwindle.
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