Blockchain could be headed for ‘ChatGPT moment’ in adoption: Citigroup

Blockchain could be headed for ‘ChatGPT moment’ in adoption: Citigroup

Citi predicts the stablecoin supply will remain US dollar-denominated, with non-US countries likely using CBDCs instead. Regulatory changes could be the catalyst to spark significant adoption of stablecoins and blockchain tech in 2025, according to investment banking giant Citigroup. “2025 has the potential to be blockchain’s ‘ChatGPT’ moment for adoption in the financial and public…

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SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

The ETF is waiting for US regulatory approval alongside roughly 70 other proposed crypto funds. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show.  According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for…

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White House receives over 10,000 comments on AI development plan

White House receives over 10,000 comments on AI development plan

Common topics in the comments included investments in American energy, national security, and improved infrastructure for the AI industry. The White House said on April 24 that it received more than 10,000 public comments on its planned artificial intelligence action plan, indicating widespread interest in the technology as the global race for AI leadership accelerates….

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Trump fought the bond market, and the bond market won: Saifedean Ammous

Trump fought the bond market, and the bond market won: Saifedean Ammous

The volatility of US bonds during tariff escalations may reignite Bitcoin’s unique economic properties as a safe-haven and potential reserve asset, Ammous said. Analysts are criticizing the financial implications of US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs, a development that some say highlights Bitcoin’s unique economic properties during times of global uncertainty. Trump’s 90-day pause on…

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Americans lost .3B to crypto fraud in 2024 — FBI

Americans lost $9.3B to crypto fraud in 2024 — FBI

The bureau reported that individuals over 60 had been the most affected by crypto-related fraud in 2024, with roughly $2.8 billion in losses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its annual report detailing complaints and losses due to scams and fraud involving cryptocurrency in 2024. According to the report…

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