Economy
Cryptocurrencies replacing traditional fiat currencies; wealth inequality; the economic impact of automation and the next industrial revolution—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the economies of the future.
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https://themerkle.com/solanas-week-in-headlines-strategic-investments-controversy-and-crossroads-announcements-define-the-ecosystems-pulse/
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Themerkle
Will is a News/Content Writer and SEO Expert with years of active experience. He has a good history of writing credible articles and trending topics ranging from News Articles to Constructive Writings all around the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Industry.
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https://tech.eu/2025/05/09/will-tokenization-go-mainstream-as-founders-seek-alternatives-to-traditional-funding/
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Tech
into a digital token that exists on a blockchain. Each token represents a share, claim, or stake in the underlying asset. Once tokenized, the asset can. transferred, or used as collateral much more efficiently than through traditional systems. United States. According to Deyev, Stobox launched in 2018, when the crypto space was still "highly experimental and unstructured.
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https://venturebeat.com/gaming-business/square-enixs-symbiogenesis-onchain-game-debuts-on-sonys-soneium-blockchain/
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Venturebeat
Square Enix's Symbiogenesis Web3 game was slated to be discontinued in July 2025, but Sony said the game will now expand to Sony's Soneium blockchain.
The moves brings the first Web3 game from a major publisher to Sony's fledgling Soneium blockchain. Sony said that game studios and entertainment...
The moves brings the first Web3 game from a major publisher to Sony's fledgling Soneium blockchain. Sony said that game studios and entertainment...
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https://cryptopotato.com/introducing-aivm-chaingpts-layer-1-blockchain-to-power-verifiable-ai-at-scale/
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Cryptopotato
ChainGPT, a pioneer in blockchain AI solutions, today announced the release of its highly anticipated AIVM Whitepaper, a comprehensive technical and strategic vision for building the foundation of the AI Crypto Economy. The Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM) is a purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain designed to seamlessly integrate decentralised AI development, compute infrastructure, and monetisation, bringing Web2 and Web3 together under one unified, scalable AI ecosystem.
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https://cryptopotato.com/skale-announces-bite-protocol-to-protect-against-blockchain-industrys-nearly-2-billion-mev-vulnerability/
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Cryptopotato
BITE is set to become the first protocol to eliminate MEV at the consensus level, ending front-running, sandwich attacks, and other transaction exploits. SKALE Labs, the team behind the gas-free invisible blockchain network SKALE, today announced the launch of BITE Protocol, the industry's first consensus-level solution designed to eliminate Maximal Extractable Value (MEV).
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https://financialit.net/news/digital-identity/toppan-edge-and-partisia-forge-partnership-advance-privacy-first-digital
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Financialit
TOPPAN Edge and Partisia Forge Partnership to Advance Privacy-First Digital Identities with Blockchain and MPC TOPPAN Edge, a leading Japanese provider of business information management solutions, has teamed up with Denmark's Partisia, a pioneer in Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and...
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https://blockchain.news/news/tether-launches-usdt-kaia-blockchain-web3-asia
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Blockchain
Tether Launches USD₮ on Kaia Blockchain to Boost Web3 Adoption in Asia
Peter Zhang
May 06, 2025 22:59
Tether has launched its USD₮ stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain, in collaboration with LINE NEXT, to enhance Web3 and stablecoin adoption across Asia.
Tether, a leading entity in...
Peter Zhang
May 06, 2025 22:59
Tether has launched its USD₮ stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain, in collaboration with LINE NEXT, to enhance Web3 and stablecoin adoption across Asia.
Tether, a leading entity in...
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https://www.webpronews.com/robinhoods-blockchain-gambit-24-7-tokenized-u-s-securities-for-european-inv/
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Webpronews
In a bold move that signals the growing convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology, Robinhood Markets Inc. is developing a blockchain-based platform to enable European investors to trade U.securities, according to people familiar with the matter. The initiative, which has not been publicly announced, would represent a significant strategic pivot for the commission-free trading app that rose to prominence during the retail trading boom of 2020-2021.
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https://cryptopotato.com/crypto-com-expands-us-presence-with-new-washington-dc-office/
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Cryptopotato
Crypto.com is growing its U.presence with a new regional office in Washington, D.This development comes as 21Shares has introduced a new Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) that gives investors regulated access to Crypto.com-supported blockchain Cronos. According to a May 7 press release shared with CryptoPotato, the new office will be located in Downtown D.C., close to the White House.
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https://mashable.com/article/donald-trump-cryptocurrency-memecoin-top-holders-foreign-exchanges
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Mashable
President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency $TRUMP has been called a "conflict of interest," a "constitutional crisis," and blatant "corruption."However, for 58 cryptocurrency wallets, Trump's memecoin has been quite profitable, according to CNBC.This week, CNBC shared data from blockchain analytics...
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https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/05/07/ethereum-activates-pectra-upgrade-raising-max-stake-to-2048-eth
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Coindesk
Ethereum activated its long-awaited "Pectra" upgrade on Wednesday, marking the blockchain's most significant overhaul since the Merge in 2022.The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency. It arrives as Ethereum contends with rising...
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https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/05/07/robinhood-developing-blockchain-based-program-to-trade-u-s-securities-in-europe-bloomberg
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Coindesk
Robinhood is developing a blockchain-based program to allow traders in Europe access to U.S. financial assets, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.Three blockchains, including Arbitrum (ARB), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) are reportedly being considered for the new platform which...
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https://blockchain.news/news/ssv-network-unveils-ssv2-0-testnet
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Blockchain
SSV Network Unveils SSV2.0 Testnet to Revolutionize Blockchain Security
James Ding
May 06, 2025 07:38
SSV Network launches the SSV2.0 Testnet, promising a 90% reduction in security costs and enhanced validator rewards through innovative based applications.
The SSV Network has...
James Ding
May 06, 2025 07:38
SSV Network launches the SSV2.0 Testnet, promising a 90% reduction in security costs and enhanced validator rewards through innovative based applications.
The SSV Network has...
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https://blockchain.news/news/vitalik-buterin-ethereum-rollup-security-stages
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Blockchain
Vitalik Buterin Discusses Ethereum Rollup Security Stages
James Ding
May 06, 2025 03:05
Vitalik Buterin outlines the three stages of Ethereum rollup security, emphasizing the importance of proof systems and security councils in ensuring robust blockchain operations.
Vitalik...
James Ding
May 06, 2025 03:05
Vitalik Buterin outlines the three stages of Ethereum rollup security, emphasizing the importance of proof systems and security councils in ensuring robust blockchain operations.
Vitalik...
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https://blockchain.news/news/panama-emerging-crypto-capital
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Blockchain
Panama Eyes Position as Emerging Crypto Capital
Iris Coleman
May 06, 2025 02:01
Panama is transforming from a traditional financial hub to a digital asset haven, with initiatives like voluntary crypto payments and blockchain integration, positioning itself as a potential leader in the...
Iris Coleman
May 06, 2025 02:01
Panama is transforming from a traditional financial hub to a digital asset haven, with initiatives like voluntary crypto payments and blockchain integration, positioning itself as a potential leader in the...
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https://www.coinspeaker.com/uk-treasury-secretary-shuns-idea-of-national-crypto-reserve/
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Coinspeaker
The UK has rejected the idea of a national crypto reserve and will not hold Bitcoin in state accounts. The government prioritizes US collaboration and plans sovereign debt issuance using blockchain. Britain is also avoiding the EU's MiCA path, favoring traditional financial regulations for crypto. The United Kingdom has confirmed it will not create a national reserve of digital assets like Bitcoin.
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https://cryptopotato.com/did-a-330-million-scam-fuel-moneros-xmr-50-price-surge-zachxbt-weighs-in/
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Cryptopotato
A social engineering scam has resulted in the loss of over $330 million in BTC from an elderly investor based in the United States. The stolen amount, totaling 3,520 BTC, was drained from a wallet that has been mainly inactive since 2017. According to findings shared by blockchain detective ZachXBT on April 28, following the theft, the stolen crypto was moved through at least six centralized exchanges before being converted into Monero (XMR), a privacy-focused digital currency that makes tracking transactions difficult.
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https://cryptopotato.com/floki-and-rice-robotics-launch-ai-companion-robot-with-token-rewards/
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Cryptopotato
FLOKI has partnered with Rice Robotics to launch the FLOKI Minibot M1, an AI-powered companion robot that combines robotics, blockchain, and tokenized rewards. Unveiled ahead of TOKEN2049 Dubai, the FLOKI Minibot M1 is powered by RICE AI, Rice Robotics' decentralized AI protocol. This small but capable robot can handle day-to-day tasks like managing grocery lists, scheduling household chores, and even providing bedtime stories or dancing to your favorite music — all while adapting to your personality and preferences over time.
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https://medium.com/@anand.gavai/why-data-privacy-is-the-missing-link-in-building-sustainable-agriculture-c9d9cdb699ef?source=rss------artificial_intelligence-5
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Medium
Can we protect farmers' sensitive data while still reaping the benefits of AI and big data? Our latest research explores the answer — and it's a hopeful one. The agriculture and food sector is changing rapidly. From drones monitoring crop health to blockchain-powered supply chains, digital transformation is in full swing.
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https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/05/05/ethereum-preps-for-pectra-upgrade-biggest-code-change-since-the-merge
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Coindesk
Ethereum developers are preparing for Wednesday's much anticipated Pectra upgrade, set to bring the biggest code change to the blockchain since the Merge in 2022.Pectra - a blend of the names Prague + Electra - consists of two upgrades happening on Ethereum's consensus and execution layers at the...
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https://decrypt.co/317840/bitcoinos-demo-sends-btc-to-cardano-and-back-without-a-cross-chain-bridge
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In brief
A demo transaction by BitcoinOS transferred BTC to the Cardano blockchain and back without a bridge.
BitcoinOS' new xBTC token extends how Bitcoin could be programmable, opening DeFi and cross-chain use.
The tech removes custodial risks associated with traditional bridge solutions,...
A demo transaction by BitcoinOS transferred BTC to the Cardano blockchain and back without a bridge.
BitcoinOS' new xBTC token extends how Bitcoin could be programmable, opening DeFi and cross-chain use.
The tech removes custodial risks associated with traditional bridge solutions,...
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https://www.coinspeaker.com/eth-btc-volatility-expected-ahead-of-pectra-upgrade/
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Coinspeaker
ETH-BTC Bollinger Bands are at their tightest since June 2020, indicating potential volatility. Ethereum's Pectra upgrade on May 7 will raise validator limits and boost data capacity. Layer-2s, DeFi, NFTs, and blockchain games are expected to benefit from the upgrade. As the Ethereum Pectra upgrade nears, crypto traders are keeping a close watch on the ETH-BTC pair, looking to ride the upcoming volatility in the making.