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Recent Fedspeak Confirms Intentions for Rate Cuts to Contiue: BofA
There appeared to be consensus around growing labor market risks even as sticky inflation remains an issue.
BNY Mellon Stays ‘Agile’ on Stablecoin Plans, Focuses on Infrastructure
The bank isn’t committing to launching its own token — yet — but executives say it’s building systems that could support one if needed.
Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Invests $50M in Solana Staking Protocol Jito
Jito Foundation will use the funding to grow its validator technology, staking protocol, and developer tools on Solana.
Bitcoin’s October Slowdown Masks Strength, Analysts Predict Catch-Up With Gold
Despite a comparably muted October, bitcoin’s steady performance near $110,000 and signs of Fed easing have analysts calling for a breakout.
Bitcoin Miner Stocks Continue Surge, With BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft Joining in $40B AI Data Center Bet
The acquisition marks the first move by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership, which plans to deploy up to $100 billion.
Citigroup CEO Backs Tokenized Deposits, Says Too Much Focus on Stablecoins
Speaking on her bank's earnings call, Citi CEO Jane Fraser said tokenized deposits offer faster, safer infrastructure and fewer AML and compliance burdens for the next era of digital finance.
Circle Called ‘Most Important’ Stablecoin Player by Investment Firm William Blair
The investment bank initiated coverage of Circle with an "Outperform" rating.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Eyes Bigger Role in Tokenization
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said the digital asset market, including stablecoins and tokenized assets, will grow "significantly" over the next few years
Citi Eyes 2026 Crypto Custody Launch After Years of Quiet Development: CNBC
The bank’s digital asset head says Citi is aiming for a "credible custody solution" in the coming quarters to serve asset managers and other clients.
Q4 Crypto Surge? Historical Trends, Fed Shift and ETF Demand Align
With interest rates at a 3-year low and $18 billion in ETF inflows, CoinDesk Indices sees a strong setup for continued gains in BTC and altcoins.
