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x402 Protocol: Transforming Internet Payments with Blockchain
The x402 protocol, launched by Coinbase and Cloudflare, aims to revolutionize internet payments by integrating blockchain technology and stablecoins, potentially setting a new standard for AI-driven microtransactions.
Anthropic Unveils Economic Futures Program to Address AI's Economic Impact
Anthropic launches the Economic Futures Program to explore AI's economic impact, offering research grants and policy development opportunities. The initiative aims to inform policy responses to AI-induced labor market changes.
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Potential Bottom Amid Market Volatility
Bitcoin experiences significant drawdown, trading below $94,000. Market indicators suggest potential stabilization, while US economic challenges and regulatory developments add complexity.
Hong Kong Sees Slight Decrease in Deposits and Loans in October 2025
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported a 0.4% decrease in total deposits and a 0.7% decline in loans for October 2025, highlighting fluctuating monetary trends.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reviews Currency Board Operations Amid Market Fluctuations
The HKMA's recent meeting discusses the Hong Kong dollar's performance, economic trends, and interbank liquidity amid global economic uncertainties.
Bitcoin Price to Rally Higher as President Trump Signs $900 Billion Stimulus Bill
President Trump has signed the $900 billion pandemic relief bill, adding to the Fed's mounting debt catalyst for the Bitcoin (BTC) price to continue its sensational rally.
Microstrategy CEO Reveals BTC Purchase is Corporate Strategy to Adopt Bitcoin Standard
CEO Michael Saylor revealed that MicroStrategy’s $425 million Bitcoin investment was part of its corporate 100-year outlook and strategy to adopt the Bitcoin Standard.
US GDP Shrunk by 0.9% in Q2, Implications for the Crypto Industry
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the US shrunk by 0.9% in Q2. Would the crypto space be dragged by inflation or even recession in these financial activities?
UK Aims to Implement Crypto Regulation Soon
The UK plans to establish digital asset regulation within a year to take advantage of blockchain's benefits for the private sector and the economy, according to Andrew Griffith, the economic secretary to the UK Treasury.
Japan Accelerates Digital Yen Plans Amidst Global CBDC Race
Japan is advancing its plans for a digital yen, with the Bank of Japan set to pilot a CBDC program and the finance ministry preparing an expert panel to address legalities, signaling a significant shift in Japan's traditional cash-centric economy.
BTG Pactual Launches Stablecoin Backed by USD
Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual has launched its own stablecoin, BTG Dol, which is pegged to the value of the US dollar on a 1:1 ratio. The stablecoin will allow customers to "dollarize" a portion of their equity and will facilitate interaction between traditional finance and the digital economy.
Bitcoin Whales and Large-Scale Institutions “All-In” on Bitcoin During COVID-19, Retail Investors Are More Cautious
Coronavirus has led many investors to turn to Bitcoin as a hedge, but the way in which individual and institutional investors leverage the digital asset differ.