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Share link:In this post: The ECB has paused rate cuts after inflation hit the 2% target. Olli Rehn said there’s no need for more cuts unless new risks appear. Joachim Nagel believes policy should stay unchanged unless conditions shift.
Share link:In this post: Vitalik Buterin argues FOCIL will make Ethereum more neutral and censorship-resistant. However, Reflexer Labs warns that FOCIL could be a big problem for Ethereum as the current system is still working. Debate on censorship resistance continues with crypto attorney Gabriel Shapiro saying FOCIL might be worth the risk.
Share link:In this post: Databricks is acquiring Tecton to boost its real-time AI agent tools. Tecton was last valued at $900M and has around 90 employees. The deal follows Databricks’ $100B valuation term sheet signed this week.
Share link:In this post: The U.S. government, under Trump, will invest $8.9 billion for a 9.9% stake in Intel, aiming to boost domestic chip production and make the government Intel’s largest shareholder. Despite the funding, analysts warn Intel’s contract chipmaking (14A and 18A processes) won’t be viable without major external clients and improved manufacturing yields. The deal, which includes discounted shares and no board seat, reflects a rare federal intervention in corporate ownership.
Share link:In this post: With long public wait times for therapy, many individuals, including teens, are turning to AI-powered chatbots for emotional support. These tools offer constant availability and simulate human interaction, but they are not trained professionals. Mental health professionals caution that AI tools lack empathy, accountability, and the ability to respond to crises like suicidal ideation.
Share link:In this post: A blockchain startup behind the Xai gaming network is suing Elon Musk’s xAI for allegedly copying its name and causing brand confusion. The company claims users, media, and even AI bots mistook its platform for Musk’s venture after xAI announced gaming plans. The startup is asking a federal court to block xAI from using similar branding and to award financial damages.
- 05:29Web3 insurance technology startup Takadao completes $1.5 million seed round with participation from Hasan VC and othersChainCatcher News: Saudi Arabia-based Web3 insurtech startup Takadao has announced the completion of a $1.5 million seed round, with participation from Hasan VC, Syla Invest, Wahed Ventures, Ice Blue Fund, Istari Ventures, and Adverse. To date, its total funding has reached $3.1 million. The new funds are intended to support the development of life insurance payouts and investment returns in the form of stablecoins, as well as to expand into markets such as Southeast Asia and the United States.
- 05:23Vitalik discusses the relationship between Ethereum and Wall Street: They are Ethereum users, while we are professional usersOn November 20, Bankless co-founder @RyanSAdams shared a clip of an interview with Vitalik on X. In the interview, the host asked, "How do you view the relationship between Ethereum and Wall Street?" Vitalik responded, "Wall Street, I think of them as users. In Ethereum, we are 'pro-users'." In a speech yesterday, Vitalik also warned that if institutional ETH holdings continue to grow, Ethereum will face two major threats: the loss of developers and being forced into certain technical directions.
- 05:23A newly created wallet has received 1,300 BTC from the BitGo platform in the past 6 hours.According to Jinse Finance, Lookonchain monitoring shows that in the past 6 hours, a newly created wallet (address identifier: 3AXFhi) received 1,300 bitcoin from the BitGo platform, valued at approximately $120.6 million at current prices.