The YouTube rival’s integration of Bitcoin tipping marks a major step in mainstream crypto payments, empowering creators and expanding BTC’s real-world use. Rumble to Enable Bitcoin Tipping for 51 Million Users Video-sharing platform Rumble is set to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) tipping for its more than 51 million monthly active users, CEO Chris Pavlovski announced Friday at the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland. The rollout is being developed in partnership with Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, marking a milestone collaboration between a major crypto firm and one of the fastest-growing social video platforms. “Right now, we’re…
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Regulators fear a lending frenzy tied to AI infrastructure could inflate a bubble reminiscent of the early-2000s dot-com crash. BoE Investigates AI-Linked Lending Risks The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a probe into the growing trend of financiers lending to data centers as a speculative bet on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, Bloomberg reported Friday. The central bank is increasingly concerned that AI-driven credit exposure could create a systemic risk if valuations collapse — drawing parallels to the dot-com crash that erased trillions in market value two decades ago. Officials are examining how deeply banks and private credit funds…
Ripple, Coinbase, Tether, and Gemini founders join major tech firms in financing President Trump’s $300 million privately funded ballroom project. Crypto Leaders Among Top Donors Crypto powerhouses Ripple, Coinbase, Tether, and Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are reportedly among the prominent donors supporting President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom, according to multiple media reports. The donations mark another high-profile moment in the deepening relationship between the crypto industry and Washington, as Trump continues to position himself as a pro-digital asset president. Major tech firms such as Apple, Google, Comcast, and Microsoft also appear on the donor list, though…
The Solana-based launchpad strengthens its liquidity tools with the Padre acquisition amid a sharp decline in memecoin trading volumes. Pump.fun Expands Its Reach Through Strategic Acquisition Solana’s leading memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has officially acquired Padre, a multichain trading terminal, as part of its effort to bolster liquidity and sustain market dominance amid the ongoing memecoin slowdown. The company announced the deal on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, confirming that Padre will be integrated into its ecosystem to improve the trading experience and volume efficiency for users. Though financial terms remain undisclosed, Pump.fun emphasized that the acquisition is a key step…
Technical rebound sparks renewed optimism after sharp correction Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rose nearly 5% in the last 24 hours, trading around $498 after a notable rebound from a major support zone near $480. The recovery comes after several sessions of heavy selling that pushed the cryptocurrency to a one-month low, raising concerns of a deeper correction. The daily chart indicates that BCH is attempting to stabilize within a crucial demand zone between $470 and $500, an area that previously served as a launchpad for rallies earlier this year. The current bounce highlights that buyers are stepping in at historically strong…
The banking giant’s reported plan could unlock a new wave of institutional adoption by making Bitcoin and Ether usable as loan collateral. JPMorgan Eyes Bitcoin and Ether as Collateral Global banking powerhouse JPMorgan Chase is reportedly preparing to allow its institutional clients to borrow against their Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) holdings — a move that could reshape the relationship between traditional finance and digital assets. According to a Bloomberg report published Friday, the initiative would let clients leverage their crypto assets for loans while custodying their holdings with third-party providers. Sources familiar with the matter said the offering is…
CMO Matthew Modabber says the upcoming POLY token will prioritize “utility and longevity” as the prediction market surges toward a $15 billion valuation. POLY Token and Airdrop Officially Confirmed Polymarket CMO Matthew Modabber has confirmed that the fast-growing prediction market platform will soon launch a native POLY token — alongside an airdrop for users. Speaking on the Degenz Live podcast Thursday, Modabber said: “There will be a token, there will be an airdrop. We want it to be a token with true utility, longevity, and to be around forever.” His remarks follow earlier hints from founder Shayne Coplan, who previously…
Thailand’s SEC and Cyber Crime Bureau raid a World iris scanning center, accusing the Sam Altman–backed project of operating unlicensed WLD token services. The World digital identity project, led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has come under fire again — this time in Thailand, where regulators raided a facility allegedly operating unlicensed WLD token exchange services. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), confirmed on Friday that the operation targeted one of the World iris scanning sites connected to WLD token distribution. World Accused of Operating Without a License According to…
Technical structure hints at accumulation near major demand zone; traders anticipate a potential bounce if $0.30 holds Stellar (XLM) is stabilizing above the $0.31 level after a sharp correction earlier this month, signaling that buyers may be attempting to reclaim control. The token, which had faced heavy resistance around $0.42, is now consolidating within a defined dem and zone between $0.30 and $0.32, according to recent market data. The 4-hour chart shows XLM/USDT holding steady around its short-term support band, following a failed breakout attempt above $0.35. Technical analysts observe that this region has become a key battleground between buyers…
The stablecoin giant’s new 41-billion-token dataset, QVAC Genesis I, aims to “return intelligence to the people” through decentralized, on-device AI training. Tether Steps Into AI With QVAC Genesis I Tether Data’s AI division, QVAC, has announced Genesis I, a massive 41-billion-token synthetic dataset designed to power next-generation AI models focused on science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM). According to an announcement on Friday, the QVAC Genesis I dataset is built to enhance reasoning accuracy in mathematics, physics, biology, and medical domains — areas where traditional large language models often struggle. The company claims it is the largest synthetic AI dataset…