Open USD takes on Tether, Circle with a different stablecoin model that's 'building money'
The “overwhelming majority” of Open Standard’s equity will be distributed over time to partners based on how much they help grow the stablecoin, CEO Zach…
The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September
The S&P 500 has gained slightly in September, but threequarters of its components have declined. Source:MarketWatch
U.S. CFTC seeks event contract definitions that may defy states' gambling claims
As it battles with states over prediction markets, the CFTC sent two related rules on swaps definitions for White House review. Source:CoinDesk
Crypto Long & Short: What will the AI agents run on?
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Could THORChain face prosecution over stolen Bitget funds?
THORChain will not — or can not — block addresses linked to the $387.5 million Bitget hack. Can the devs be prosecuted for money laundering? It’s complicated,…
Americans get back to their spending ways. Economy might be speeding up again.
Consumer spending snapped back in August after a brief lull, adding to mounting evidence of an acceleration in the U.S. economy despite a series of strains.…
How Amazon’s stock can fight off the AI threat and soar 46%
Some investors worry that AI agents pose a risk to Amazon, but a Rosenblatt analyst thinks the company “can navigate this period of transition largely…
Cardano tapped by Brazil’s state oil giant to track cleaner jet fuel and diesel
Petrobras is testing the blockchain in two research projects aimed at preventing emissions benefits from being counted twice and tracing fuel data across…
Singapore crypto activity grows 55% as broader region contracts
Singapore’s crypto economy grew 55.4% to $284 billion as institutionalplatform activity surged 94%, while the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam stood out for…
U.S. inflation rises again and keeps the pressure on Fed
The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose sharply in August, underscoring why the central bank raised interest rates…
‘I’m afraid of human stupidity’: Why this top economist prefers U.S. tech and gold over bonds
A prominent economist doesn’t fear artificial intelligence, but fully embraces it in portfolios. He feels far differently about government debt.…
Citi tells investors it’s time to sell Moderna after 600%-plus stock gains
Revenue and profit forecasts fail to justify the hype baked into Moderna’s share price, according to Citi’s analysts. Source:MarketWatch