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Stablecoin Titan Tether Wants Gold to Be Used for Everyday Payments—Here's How

Tether, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USDT, is advocating for the use of gold as a medium for everyday transactions. The company plans to integrate gold-backed stablecoins, allowing users to make payments using digital assets tied to the value of gold. This initiative aims to provide a stable alternative to traditional fiat currencies and enhance the utility of cryptocurrencies in daily commerce. Tether's move reflects a growing interest in asset-backed digital currencies as a means to mitigate volatility in the crypto market.

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Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

Robinhood has introduced a new feature called "Custom Combos" in its prediction market, allowing users to create personalized bets on multiple outcomes. Unlike traditional parlays, these Custom Combos enable users to combine different predictions into a single wager while maintaining flexibility in their betting strategies. The feature aims

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

The Digital Asset Head of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) emphasized that the organization is not creating isolated environments for tokenization in the financial markets. Instead, DTCC aims to foster an open ecosystem that encourages collaboration among various market participants. The focus is on developing infrastructure that supports

AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff

In a recent discussion, Douglas Rushkoff argues that the optimistic vision of AI and technology promoted by billionaires often conceals their underlying fears about societal collapse and economic instability. He suggests that these tech leaders advocate for a utopian future powered by AI to distract from the potential consequences of

Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts

Investor Dan Tapiero predicts that Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by 2026, driven by increasing institutional adoption and macroeconomic factors. He also anticipates significant growth in stablecoins, which he believes will play a crucial role in the crypto ecosystem. Tapiero emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity and the potential for

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Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff

Bitcoin to $180,000, stablecoins to soar in 2026, investor Dan Tapiero predicts