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Tether backs Tenstorrent’s $1.5 billion raise to widen access to AI computing

Tether's investment in Tenstorrent signals a strategic shift towards diversifying AI infrastructure, potentially decentralizing computing power.

3 days ago · By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

NEAR Protocol launches NEAR Business for confidential treasury management

NEAR Business enhances crypto treasury management, potentially transforming financial operations with its privacy and cross-chain capabilities.

3 days ago · By KAYE QUEMA

JPMorgan projects Bitcoin will return 10% a year, beating US stocks and gold over 10 to 15 years

Bitcoin's projected high returns highlight its potential as a lucrative investment, but its volatility underscores the importance of risk management.

3 days ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Mastercard opens early access to AI agent payments at Cloudflare Connect

Mastercard's initiative could revolutionize payment systems by integrating AI and crypto, potentially reshaping financial transactions and controls.

3 days ago · By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

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Circle partners with Allaria to boost USDC liquidity in Argentina

Oct. 20, 2026

Circle partners with Allaria to boost USDC liquidity in Argentina

Circle's partnership with Allaria could enhance institutional digital liquidity in Argentina, but regulatory and economic shifts pose risks.

By KAYE QUEMA

Starknet Foundation launches Bramble, a self-custody wallet built around privacy

Oct. 20, 2026

Starknet Foundation launches Bramble, a self-custody wallet built around privacy

Bramble's launch could enhance user autonomy and privacy in crypto transactions, potentially influencing broader adoption of self-custody solutions.

By KAYE QUEMA

Ethereum staking hits record 43.8 million ETH as yields slip

Oct. 20, 2026

Ethereum staking hits record 43.8 million ETH as yields slip

Rising Ethereum staking could attract institutional investors, potentially increasing participation but further compressing individual yields.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Ether.fi makes Optimum’s mump2p mandatory for all its node operators

Oct. 20, 2026

Ether.fi makes Optimum’s mump2p mandatory for all its node operators

Ether.fi's mandatory adoption of mump2p could centralize reliance on Optimum's software, impacting Ethereum's staking infrastructure resilience.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Lulo reports 6.4% drawdown on Boost deposits from Neutrl exposure

Oct. 20, 2026

Lulo reports 6.4% drawdown on Boost deposits from Neutrl exposure

The incident highlights the inherent risks in DeFi yield products, emphasizing the need for careful risk assessment and management strategies.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Celestia activates Fibre, enabling direct validator uploads for rollups

Oct. 20, 2026

Celestia activates Fibre, enabling direct validator uploads for rollups

Celestia's Fibre activation could significantly enhance data throughput for rollups, impacting sectors like AI and microtransactions.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

1inch discontinues crypto debit card and urges users to withdraw funds by December 18

Oct. 20, 2026

1inch discontinues crypto debit card and urges users to withdraw funds by December 18

The closure of 1inch's card service highlights the complexities and dependencies in crypto payment systems, impacting user trust and market dynamics.

By KAYE QUEMA

OKX launches Shield in the US with up to $500,000 in account protection

Oct. 20, 2026

OKX launches Shield in the US with up to $500,000 in account protection

OKX's Shield launch in the US highlights growing security concerns in crypto, emphasizing the need for robust protection measures and trust-building.

By KAYE QUEMA

112M Americans want crypto services from banks, NCA poll finds

Oct. 20, 2026

112M Americans want crypto services from banks, NCA poll finds

The growing demand for crypto services in banks highlights a potential shift in financial landscapes, urging banks to adapt or risk losing clientele.

By KAYE QUEMA

Injective partners with BDACS to make KRW1 its won settlement asset for tokenized markets

Oct. 20, 2026

Injective partners with BDACS to make KRW1 its won settlement asset for tokenized markets

The partnership could enhance cross-border transactions and diversify currency options in blockchain ecosystems, potentially boosting global adoption.

By KAYE QUEMA