Bitcoin’s AI-driven rally faces a hidden danger if the machines get richer but workers don’t
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan claims an AI productivity boom drives Bitcoin higher, but a Bank for International Settlements working paper warns of…
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US deposit rates choke USDC adoption, and a BIS model reveals why
A Bank for International Settlements research paper shows that rising US bank deposit rates slow USDC adoption more than USDT adoption, highlighting…
AI may be keeping Bitcoin’s biggest macro headwind alive after the Fed stops hiking
Massive private debt issuance and infrastructure expenditures for the artificial intelligence boom are driving Treasury yields upward, creating a persistent macroeconomic headwind…
As Japanese institutions sell ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt, here’s what Bitcoin investors need to watch
Japanese institutions sold ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt as ten-year government bond yields climbed to 3.101%, raising questions about potential financing pressures…
Solana DvP settlement requires 100% upfront cash for every trade
The Solana Foundation released Solana DvP, an open-source delivery-versus-payment settlement framework requiring 100% upfront cash and asset funding for every trade without…
Stablecoins may not drain banks of dollars but they can still make lending more expensive
Stablecoins may not completely drain bank dollars, but they transform reliable retail deposits into volatile corporate holdings. This shift can raise regulatory…
USDT grew on Ethereum through 2024, but smart contract holdings stalled, BIS data show
A Bank for International Settlements working paper reveals that while USDT issuance grew on Ethereum through 2024, smart contract holdings stalled, challenging…