Benn Jordan: Surveillance technology raises constitutional concerns, data aggregation threatens privacy, and profit-driven motives of data brokers endanger community safety
Key takeaways Surveillance technology, such as Flock cameras, is increasingly used by law enforcement to track vehicle movements. There are significant constitutional concerns regarding the use of surveillance technology by police. Surveillance systems without proper security measures pose a national…
Bitcoin Could See a Big Catch-Up Rally Once Geopolitical Tensions Ease
As much as 80% of Bitcoin’s price action next month could depend on whether the conflict in the Middle East shows signs of concluding. Bitcoin climbed back above $72,000 on Friday as a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire lifted crypto markets,…
Solana soaks up $10.5b USDC as stablecoin rails go multi‑chain
Circle has minted more than $10.5b USDC on Solana in a month, underscoring the chain’s rise as a high‑throughput rail for on‑chain dollars and DeFi flows. Summary Lookonchain and others tracked repeated mints — including single‑day bursts of $1b and…
Standard Chartered’s joint venture, HSBC Hong Kong first to secure HKMA stablecoin issuer licences
Anchorpoint, a fintech venture jointly created by Standard Chartered Hong Kong, Animoca Brands, and SCBHK HKT, and HSBC Hong Kong have become the first entities licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to issue stablecoins under the new regulatory…
Only These 3 Cryptocurrencies Will Survive the Next Decade, Says Analyst
“Understand what you’re buying and understand that this is not the stock market,” he urged. Lark Davis – one of the most popular crypto analysts on X – predicted that almost all digital assets we see today would sooner…
Ethereum (ETH) Rally Ignites as Investors Pour $205M Despite Market Turmoil
Bitcoin faced $946 million outflows last week, yet altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP gained millions. Despite turbulence across crypto markets, investors treated Ethereum’s weakness as a buying window. During the week, investment funds dedicated to ETH pulled in…
Solana’s Core Economy Faces a Reality Check in Q3 But Stablecoins Surge
The Solana network’s economic activity contracted for the second consecutive quarter. Solana witnessed a notable economic slowdown as its active addresses took a plunge of 30% and operational efficiency collapsed by over 40% in the third quarter of the…
Spot Solana (SOL) ETF Gets Regulatory Green Light in Hong Kong
Hong Kong investors will soon access Solana via ChinaAMC’s first spot ETF, which joins the company’s existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Hong Kong’s financial regulator has granted approval for ChinaAMC’s spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF), setting the stage…
Benn Jordan: Surveillance technology raises constitutional concerns, data aggregation threatens privacy, and profit-driven motives of data brokers endanger community safety
Key takeaways Surveillance technology, such as Flock cameras, is increasingly used by law enforcement to track vehicle movements. There are significant constitutional concerns regarding the use of surveillance technology by police. Surveillance systems without proper security measures pose a national…
Only These 3 Cryptocurrencies Will Survive the Next Decade, Says Analyst
“Understand what you’re buying and understand that this is not the stock market,” he urged. Lark Davis – one of the most popular crypto analysts on X – predicted that almost all digital assets we see today would sooner…
This Ripple-Ethereum Crossover Could Usher In A New Era Of Trading
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple and Ethereum are increasingly aligning through a key stablecoin development that is beginning to reshape how liquidity moves across blockchain ecosystems. With new RLUSD supply entering…
Bitcoin Could See a Big Catch-Up Rally Once Geopolitical Tensions Ease
As much as 80% of Bitcoin’s price action next month could depend on whether the conflict in the Middle East shows signs of concluding. Bitcoin climbed back above $72,000 on Friday as a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire lifted crypto markets,…
Hong Kong Grants First Stablecoin Licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered Consortium – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways HKMA granted 2 licences to HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led group, advancing Hong Kong crypto plans. New rules require $3 million (HK$25 million) capital and 1-day redemption, boosting trust but limiting yields. HSBC plans HKD stablecoin in H2…
Solana soaks up $10.5b USDC as stablecoin rails go multi‑chain
Circle has minted more than $10.5b USDC on Solana in a month, underscoring the chain’s rise as a high‑throughput rail for on‑chain dollars and DeFi flows. Summary Lookonchain and others tracked repeated mints — including single‑day bursts of $1b and…
Standard Chartered’s joint venture, HSBC Hong Kong first to secure HKMA stablecoin issuer licences
Anchorpoint, a fintech venture jointly created by Standard Chartered Hong Kong, Animoca Brands, and SCBHK HKT, and HSBC Hong Kong have become the first entities licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to issue stablecoins under the new regulatory…
March US Inflation Rises 0.9% to 3.3% Led by Energy Prices – Economics Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Driven by 21.2% higher gas prices, March’s 0.9% CPI rise marks a spike powered by the Iran conflict. The Trump Administration’s Iran conflict fueled a 10.9% energy index spike, possibly influencing the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Despite a…
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Has BTC Weathered the Storm by Surging to $72K?
Bitcoin is trading around $72.4k as markets digest a turbulent start to Q2, with macro uncertainty and a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East continuing to weigh on risk assets globally. While BTC has shown some resilience relative to traditional…
US Treasury calls bank CEOs over cyber risks tied to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model
The US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has reportedly met with major American bank leaders this week as officials assessed potential cyber threats that Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence system poses. Summary Scott Bessent convened major U.S. bank CEOs to assess cybersecurity…