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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a16z acqui-hires VC tech podcaster Erik Torenberg, who joins as new partner

a16z acqui-hires VC tech podcaster Erik Torenberg, who joins as new partner

Andreessen Horowitz’s hiring spree continues. On Monday, Erik Torenberg announced that the giant VC firm had acquired his Turpentine podcast, with him joining as a general partner. Torenberg’s podcast focuses mostly on interviewing VCs at a variety of firms about their approach to investing. Recent guests include Accel’s Andrew Braccia, Seven Seven Six’s Alexis Ohanian,…

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UK firm buys 0M Bitcoin as analysts eye quiet Easter weekend

UK firm buys $250M Bitcoin as analysts eye quiet Easter weekend

Crypto firms and whales continue accumulating Bitcoin, as analysts predict a steady weekend for crypto valuations without White House announcements. Whales and institutions are increasing their Bitcoin holdings ahead of Easter, as market analysts predict a weekend with less volatility after two weeks of heightened volatility driven by escalating global trade tensions. London-based investment firm…

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Startups Weekly: Enjoying the reprieve

Startups Weekly: Enjoying the reprieve

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Startups aren’t isolated from the world. But this week, funding news felt positively uncorrelated from the overall news cycle, offering somewhat of a reprieve — or perhaps…

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Meanwhile raises M to bring BTC life insurance to inflation-prone economies

Meanwhile raises $40M to bring BTC life insurance to inflation-prone economies

The startup, which is regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, offers whole life insurance denominated in Bitcoin. Crypto startup Meanwhile has raised $40 million to scale its Bitcoin-denominated life insurance business, targeting so-called “inflation-prone economies” where policyholders may seek alternatives to traditional fiat-based payouts. The Series A investment round was led by Framework Ventures and…

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