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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.
- 01:43Mastercard partners with Polygon to simplify on-chain transfer experience and expand its crypto credential systemAccording to ChainCatcher, as reported by CCN, Mastercard has extended its crypto credential system to self-custody wallets, partnering with Polygon Labs and Mercuryo to address a longstanding pain point in cryptocurrency: lengthy and error-prone wallet addresses. Mercuryo is responsible for KYC verification and issuing aliases; Polygon provides the blockchain infrastructure, supporting fast settlement and low fees; Mastercard establishes credential standards to ensure compliance in transfers. After completing verification, users can link self-custody wallets such as MetaMask to readable aliases, making wallet addresses as simple as usernames. Mastercard's Executive Vice President of Digital Assets stated that this move aims to simplify wallet addresses, build trust, and lower the entry barrier for newcomers. The next phase will include more verification providers and expand to other blockchain networks, marking a significant attempt by traditional financial institutions to integrate blockchain technology in a seamless manner.
- 01:43Cayman court supports Core Foundation's request to issue an injunction against Maple Finance to prevent alleged breachesChainCatcher news, the Core Foundation announced that the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has determined that there are "serious issues to be tried" regarding Maple Finance's suspected breach of confidentiality obligations and exclusive cooperation terms during the joint development of lstBTC. The Core Foundation stated that since the beginning of the cooperation in early 2025, they have invested significant resources in technology development, marketing, and product subsidies. However, Maple Finance was later accused of using confidential information to develop competing products, violating the 24-month exclusive cooperation agreement between the two parties. Regarding Maple Finance's announcement of asset impairment in the Bitcoin Yield product, the Core Foundation pointed out that it is still unclear why Maple Finance is unable to return lenders' bitcoin, and emphasized that this behavior reflects significant doubts about Maple Finance's business operations.
- 01:37Suspected Bitmine address increases holdings by 24,827 ETHAccording to Jinse Finance, Onchain Lens monitoring shows that a suspected Bitmine address received 24,827 ETH from BitGo, valued at 759 million USD.