The US government shutdown caused the crypto market to lose $408 billion in growth potential.

- Alibaba and JPMorgan to launch Agentic Pay, a blockchain-based B2B payment system using deposit tokens to bypass China's stablecoin regulations by 2025. - The platform enables instant cross-border USD/euro settlements via tokenized deposits, reducing costs while complying with Beijing's state-linked digital finance preferences. - Integrating AI for automated contract generation and supplier comparisons, Agentic Pay aims to transform global trade with recurring revenue models and yield-bearing features. -

- Trump's inflation policies mirror Biden's, facing criticism for downplaying price pressures while implementing measures economists say worsen costs. - Tariff hikes and deregulation drove consumer prices up to 3% by September 2024, with Trump later cutting agricultural tariffs to address grocery price spikes. - Proposed $2,000 dividend checks from tariff revenue face fiscal concerns, while deregulatory moves clash with Biden-era consumer protections. - Mixed policies include mass deportations raising labo

- RippleX warns of AI-driven scams targeting XRP holders via deepfakes and fake livestreams. - Scammers impersonate executives like Brad Garlinghouse to lure users into fraudulent giveaways. - Fraudulent activity spikes amid XRP ETF launch and regulatory milestones, exploiting FOMO. - Experts link surge to AI tool accessibility and heightened market interest in XRP. - RippleX urges vigilance, citing past legal battles and emphasizing official communication channels for verification.