Goldman, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley see tokenization as a growth play, not a threat
The largest banks in the world are eyeing new trading opportunities, speeding up payments and a role for advisers as tokenization takes root in Wall Street.
Tether’s $6.3 Million Deal Raises Questions Over Former Trump Crypto Adviser
TL;DR: Reporting about a consulting arrangement involving Tether and a firm associated with former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines has raised questions about conflicts of interest. Hines’ representatives dispute wrongdoing, and the reporting does not…
Coinbase and Marqeta Bring 24/7 Stablecoin Card Spending to Millions of Merchants
Key Takeaways: Coinbase and Marqeta are taking a stab at stablecoin-based cards. Coinbase infrastructure makes it easy for businesses to finance card programs around the clock. Cardholders are able to spend stablecoins at millions of merchants around the…
Crypto Firms Launch Quantum Alliance as 6 Million Bitcoin Sit Exposed
The nine-member group, modeled on the Internet Engineering Task Force, aims to set open standards for testing quantum-resistance claims as forecasts place the first practical attack in the late 2020s.
Chinese Startup StepFun Launches a Phone Built Around an AI Agent, Not Apps
StepFun's STEPX Neo opened for pre-orders in China on Oct. 13 at 3,999 yuan, with an AI agent built into the operating system instead of bolted on as an app.
Stablecoin cards are booming, but who makes money when you swipe?
Someone paying for lunch with a stablecoin card doesn't need the restaurant to know what USDC is. The card works like any other at the terminal, with the customer's digital dollar balance funding the purchase while the merchant receives regular dollars…
Citrini sees a tokenization boom. The harder question is who profits
The influential research firm says real-world assets could finally give blockchains a clear role in finance. For investors, the next challenge is figuring out which companies, networks and protocols capture the revenue.
Polygon sees Coinme acquisition as entry to payments sector dominated by Visa, Stripe
CEO Marc Boiron said the Coinme acquisition will help Polygon control customer relationships and capture revenue that previously went to payment intermediaries.
Binance Pool shuts on November 10, with record access ending two weeks later
Mining stops at 07:00 UTC, while final payments depend on eligibility and historical pages close two weeks later. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
TokenMaxxing: How to Get the Most Out of Your AI Models
AI companies charge by the token, and most people burn them on jobs a cheap model could do. Here's how to spend less and get better results, from your first prompt to your first agent.