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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.
- 04:56Kazuo Ueda: The Bank of Japan can currently only estimate the neutral interest rate within a relatively wide range.Jinse Finance reported that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that currently, the neutral interest rate level can only be estimated within a relatively wide range. The market generally expects the central bank to raise interest rates again this month, bringing rates closer to the neutral level. "Regarding the neutral interest rate, unfortunately, at present we can only estimate it within a fairly broad range," Ueda said in parliament on Thursday. "We do not know its precise level, but how much the nominal interest rate will eventually rise and what level is appropriate will depend on this. I want to emphasize that there is a certain degree of uncertainty involved." Ueda added that the Bank of Japan is trying to narrow the estimated range of the neutral interest rate, and if successful, will announce it to the public. The Bank of Japan previously released a research report stating that the neutral interest rate is roughly between 1% and 2.5%.
- 04:38Data: The current Crypto Fear & Greed Index is 27, indicating a state of fear.ChainCatcher news, according to Coinglass data, the current cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index is 27, up 0 points from yesterday. The 7-day average is 25, and the 30-day average is 19.
- 04:30Putin's economic advisor calls for inclusion of cryptocurrencies in Russia's national trade ledgerChainCatcher news, according to reports from Vedomosti and RBC, Maxim Oreshkin, economic adviser to the Russian president, stated that cryptocurrencies should be included in the country's balance of payments, and described bitcoin mining as an "undervalued export project." He pointed out that Russian companies have already invested over $1.3 billion in mining infrastructure and are conducting import and export settlements through cryptocurrencies, which has a real impact on the foreign exchange market. The Russian government is gradually promoting the inclusion of crypto trading within a regulatory framework to address foreign trade needs under the context of sanctions.