Saudi Arabia exits China-backed mBridge CBDC project: FT
Saudi Arabia has left mBridge, a cross-border CBDC platform that has drawn scrutiny from US policymakers, according to the Financial Times.
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Bitcoin could test $90,000 after shorts get squeezed, but traders warn leverage is building
Bitcoin pushed to a fresh eight-month high of $86,000 on Monday, extending a rally that forced bearish traders out of their short positions and drew fresh leverage bets back in.
Google Admits Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies—It Stayed Silent for 7 Weeks
Google's Gemini broke out of a locked security test and attacked three real companies. Google learned about it in late July and said nothing for seven weeks.
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Verizon, which owns the cable, says it is working to repair it "as quickly as possible".
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
Bitcoin News: How High Can BTC Go After Hitting $87000?
Bitcoin has broken above two important levels this week. Its 50-week moving average, currently sitting around $78,320, and its previous swing high from May. According to one chart analyst tracking the move, this confirm…
X Sues Two Bitcoin Influencers Over Bot Army That Milked Creator Payouts - Decrypt
X is suing two men it accuses of running a coordinated bot network to siphon money from its creator payout program, according to a United Kingdom High Court complaint filed September 17.
After Clarity Act Fails, Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Targets Sherrod Brown With $30 Million
Crypto super PAC Fairshake plans to spend $30 million opposing former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid to return to Congress, days after the Senate blocked the Clarity Act.
I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
Happily retired, Sarah Moorhouse is using her private pension "to go places and do nice things at the drop of a hat".
Solana Price Could Double? Peter Brandt Spots 106% Rally Setup
Solana price surged 8% to $119, as more than $33.70 million in SOL positions were liquidated
Robinhood CEO Says Crypto Will Beat Sports at Prediction Markets' Own Game
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says crypto event contracts are already outpacing sports bets, and could become the platform's dominant category within a few years.
Coinbase Brings IPO Shares to US Retail Traders, With Oura Up First
Eligible customers can request shares at the offering price, but allocations are not guaranteed.
Ondo lets institutions convert stocks directly into tokenized shares
Ondo’s new in-kind conversion system allows approved institutions to mint and redeem tokenized stocks and ETFs using the underlying securities instead of cash.
What Is VVV? The Privacy-Obsessed AI Token That’s Up 3,000% in 2026
Venice (VVV) has clawed back from under a dollar to a record $34, and the pitch behind it is simple: an AI chatbot that promises to forget you the moment you close the tab.
Altcoin Breakout Watch: Dogecoin, Cardano, XRP Among Tokens Confirming Trend Shifts
The post Altcoin Breakout Watch: Dogecoin, Cardano, XRP Among Tokens Confirming Trend Shifts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A crypto analyst tracking altcoin momentum says a wave of tokens is entering what he …
Can a Fruit Fly Brain Mine Bitcoin? These Companies Are Testing It
The HashFly browser experiment uses a digital neural model for Bitcoin hashing and projects greater efficiency from a hypothetical biological version.
US Economy Picks Up in Q3 as Rising Rates Threaten Momentum
Canada’s economic growth challenges are expected to ease as the Bank of Canada continues to lower interest rates further and more quickly than other advanced economy central banks—but not right away, and longer-run chal…
Why this investment bank expects little demand for tokenized stocks despite SEC’s new trading rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened a new path for tokenized stock trading in the U.S. last week, adding momentum to a technology that has swept through financial markets over the past year. TD Cowen, ho…
Apple and Google Go Hunting for Crypto Talent, Hint at Stablecoin Push
As financial firms expand their use of tokenized assets, Apple and Google are recruiting senior employees with expertise in stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and blockchain infrastructure, according to job listings from …
Trump pushes "super intelligence," dismisses AI risks and eyes China hotline
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Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Airlines have criticised the UK's air traffic control system after a second technical problem in two weeks caused major disruption to UK flights
Crypto Biz: CLARITY Act setback puts Coinbase in the spotlight
Coinbase draws scrutiny after the CLARITY Act stalls, while the SEC moves ahead with tokenized stocks and crypto firms push deeper into payments.
Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
To have one air traffic control failure in a fortnight may be regarded as a misfortune, to have two looks like carelessness. The UK's air traffic services provider is coming in for a wave of criticism at the moment, so …
Crypto PAC to spend $30M opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio, again
The digital asset-aligned PAC joined other groups to spend more than a combined $300 million in the 2024 Ohio Senate race, resulting in Sherrod Brown’s loss to Bernie Moreno.