Day: August 12, 2025

Skynet 1.0, Before Judgment Day

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Opinion by: Phil Mataras, founder of AR.io  Artificial intelligence in all forms has many positive potential applications. However, current systems are opaque, proprietary and shielded from audit by legal and technical barriers.  Control is increasingly becoming an assumption rather than a guarantee. At Palisade Research, engineers recently subjected one of OpenAI’s latest models to 100 shutdown drills. In 79 cases, the AI system rewrote its termination command and continued operating.  The lab attributed this to trained goal optimization (rather than awareness). Still, it marks a turning point in AI development…

Stablecoin Laws Lack Unity, Affecting Adoption

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Stablecoins have been regulated in different ways across the globe, raising concerns about their viability and possibly putting up barriers for newcomers.  Europe’s framework, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), varies significantly from the US’s GENIUS Act. Both are distinct from Hong Kong’s own stablecoin rules, which were finalized just two weeks ago. These three regulatory frameworks have provided clear standards for stablecoins. Reserve requirements, issuer licensing and permit schemes now have cut-and-dry conditions, which have undoubtedly made it easier for stablecoins to flourish. But their differences are distinct enough to cause…

Scottie Pippen says Michael Saylor warned him about Satoshi chatter

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One of the greatest NBA basketball players of all time, Scottie Pippen recently got a stern warning from Strategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor. This wasn’t just any ask; it’s tied to one of the biggest mysteries in Bitcoin. “My guy, Michael Saylor, asked me not to speak on my conversations with Satoshi,” Pippen tells Magazine. “No more talk about Satoshi,” the LA-based, six-time NBA champion says. The 59-year-old Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer claims he has been speaking with Satoshi Nakamoto in his dreams for some time. He says their…

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Circle Unveils Arc Blockchain With USDC as Native Gas

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. announced plans to roll out its own layer one (L1) blockchain, designed to use USDC as the fuel for transaction fees. Circle Debuts Plans for Arc, an EVM-Compatible L1 Using USDC Currently, Circle’s USDC stablecoin ranks as the second-largest fiat-backed crypto asset by market capitalization at $65.23 billion. On […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Realized P&L Ratio Signals Sustainable Rally: Reversal Risk Remains Low

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Bitcoin is once again at the center of market attention, trading at critical price levels after a 9% surge since the start of August pushed it to just below its $123,000 all-time high. The rally has reignited the bull-vs-bear debate, with analysts split on where BTC heads next. Some believe the momentum will be enough to break through resistance and set fresh record highs, while others warn of a looming deeper correction if buying pressure falters. Related Reading Adding to the intrigue, key data from CryptoQuant shows that despite Bitcoin’s…

The Fight for Ethereum’s Soul: A Cointelegraph Documentary

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Ethereum went live 10 years ago, bringing programmability and composability to a technological innovation sparked by the advent of Bitcoin in 2009. But what does the future of Ethereum hold? It’s a loaded question that is incredibly difficult to answer given the complexity and decentralized nature of the world’s pioneering smart-contract blockchain protocol. Cointelegraph recently traveled to EthCC in Cannes to speak to the brightest minds in the Ethereum community about its current state and the future of the protocol amid the rise of highly competitive next-generation layer-1 blockchains. These…

Michael Saylor on How You Can 100x Your Money by Investing in Bitcoin

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Michael Saylor is the champion of corporate Bitcoin adoption, but in this insightful Coin Stories interview, Saylor shares personal advice that could prove to be life-changing. It’s about maximizing your cash flow and being fiscally responsible. He predicts that in year 2025 Bitcoin’s price will be 13 million dollars! If you save in a currency that’s losing value, you’re falling behind. Save in Bitcoin, and you’re opting into exponential growth. He also explains the steep opportunity cost you’ll face if you don’t…

Exploring Blockchain Integration in TradFi: Key Insights for Banks and Fintechs

Lawrence Jengar Aug 12, 2025 13:15 Discover how blockchains are transforming traditional finance by enabling secure, efficient value transfers and opening new growth opportunities for banks, asset managers, and fintech firms. Blockchain’s Emergence in Traditional Finance As the financial landscape evolves, traditional finance (TradFi) institutions are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology. According to a16z crypto, blockchains are emerging as a critical infrastructure layer, offering programmable, open, and global solutions that enhance entrepreneurship, creativity, and business outcomes. Regulatory Developments and…

Raoul Pal Says He’s Been Long XRP For 4 Years After Calling It A “Moron” Trade

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Raoul Pal, a macro investor, former Goldman Sachs strategist, and founder of Real Vision, has revealed that he has been holding XRP for over four years after he referred to the digital asset as part of what he once described as a “moron trade.” The label, not meant as an insult, was a way to tell a specific retail trading behavior in early crypto market cycles. Soon after, he disclosed that he bought XRP in 2021 when it was trading at $0.60.  Raoul Pal Clears XRP “Moron Trade” Comment In…