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Pro-technology PACs are targeting New York Assemblymember Alex Bores in the Democratic primary, tying him to Sam Bankman-Fried’s discredited 2022 donor network. The attacks are part of a broader AI industry effort to defeat candidates seen as hostile to the sector. Why Big Tech Is Coming for Bores Think Big PAC, an affiliate of Leading the Future, an AI industry-backed super PAC network, has reportedly distributed printed campaign materials to voters in New York’s 12th congressional district. The materials allege that Bores’ campaign has received support from associates of Bankman-Fried, the former FTX founder convicted of fraud and money laundering…

Paolo Ardoino, the chief executive officer (CEO) at Tether, has taken to his X account to give an official comment on the upcoming listing of the recently launched stablecoin XAUT by the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance. Binance to list XAUT but here’s a catch XAUT is a ticker for Tether Gold, and as is clear from the title, this stablecoin is backed with the world’s most precious metal and the oldest store of value and inflation hedge – gold. However, Binance will list it with a seed tag, meaning that this asset is new and could show high volatility.…

The state of Real-World Assets (RWA) is transforming rapidly from tokenized assets to complex automated financial layers. In a major step towards helping facilitate this transformation, Quantra has announced a strategic PR partnership with REI Network. The intention of this partnership is to combine Quantra’s RWA infrastructure and REI’s high-performance blockchain capabilities to create a benchmark for how physical energy and computer assets can be integrated into the DeFi market. Strengthening the RWA Backbone Quantra is branding itself as a fundamental creator within the RWA (Real World Asset) space, as opposed to those projects that are mainly centered around just…

Spores Network, a decentralized launchpad platform that enables launches of high-quality Web3 projects and connects them to potential users, traders, investors, and partners, today announced a strategic partnership with Noya.AI network, a multi-chain DeFi protocol that utilizes AI agents to manage liquidity and optimize yield across different blockchains in a completely automated, trustless environment. This collaboration enabled the two platforms to join their respective launchpad and AI networks, a move that marks a significant development in Noya’s journey, enhancing its AI platform’s visibility and outreach in the Web3 landscape. Nova.AI is a cross-chain DeFi platform that enables AI-powered liquidity management,…

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often dubbed the country’s “Iron Lady,” has secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, snap parliamentary elections. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to win between 274 and 326 of the 465 seats in the lower house, marking the largest post-war electoral margin for any Japanese party. The decisive result consolidates Takaichi’s authority and positions her to pursue ambitious economic and regulatory reforms. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Landslide Win, Sets Stage for Crypto Tax Reform Markets reacted swiftly to the outcome. The dollar/yen climbed 0.2% to 157, while the $BTC/JPY trading…

Ripple has committed millions of dollars to fight a proposed California billionaire tax, placing the crypto company at the center of a growing political dispute in the state. The campaign also includes support from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, who has joined efforts to stop the measure before it reaches voters. The proposal, called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, would apply a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires living in California on Jan. 1, 2026. If voters approve it, the tax would be collected in 2027. Supporters say the money would fund public health, education, and food assistance.…

BSCDaily, a prominent crypto news platform that focuses on covering decentralized applications (dApps), projects, and news within the $BNB Chain, has displayed the list of top dApps on the basis of the highest user count in the previous month. The statistical figures of users depict that these platforms are currently attracting the most attention and usage in $BNB Chain. 🟧 @BNBCHAIN Dapps with the Highest User Count in the Last 30 Days ▫️@TheLandlord2023 – 3.93M▫️@ads3_ai – 2.56M▫️@I3_Cubed – 1.69M▫️@Alaya_AI – 1.67M▫️@PancakeSwap – 1.63M▫️@Seraph_global – 1.1M▫️@worldofdypians – 896.1K▫️@catecoin – 649.4K▫️@piggycell – 481.7K… https://t.co/6rJ1rqdITL pic.twitter.com/INW5XPUoYR — BSCDaily (@bsc_daily) March 29, 2026 Here…

The latest version of the crypto bill Clarity Act is in the spotlight mostly because of its stablecoin rules. In practice, it may land hardest on decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokens tied to it, according to a report by 10x Research. At the center of the proposal is a ban on offering yield — or anything resembling it like rewards — on stablecoin balances. That effectively ends the idea of stablecoins as onchain savings products and redefines them as pure payment rails. “This represents a clear re-centralization of yield,” wrote Markus Thielen, founder of 10xResearch. This is because the proposal…

Key Takeaways Stablecoins are transitioning from niche crypto experiments to core financial infrastructure. Tether is launching USAT, a new stablecoin aimed at enhancing liquidity for US users. The future of finance may see tokenized deposits and transactions moving through stablecoins. Tether is evolving into a technology company focused on societal empowerment. $USDT is expected to gain reciprocity as legislation evolves. Tether is a pivotal player in the crypto ecosystem, bridging traditional finance and crypto. Interoperability between traditional finance and crypto is being enhanced through strategic partnerships. Financial institutions are beginning to recognize the necessity of stablecoin solutions. Tether’s user base…

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud, has renewed public praise of U.S. President Donald Trump, adding to speculation that he hopes to secure a pardon. In a recent post on X, written through a proxy using prison-approved communications, Bankman-Fried backed Trump’s decision to launch strikes against Iran. He framed the move as necessary to counter nuclear risk and claimed the operation had sharply reduced Iran’s military capacity. The comments mark his latest in a string of statements supportive of the U.S. president. In earlier posts, he pointed to lower gas prices under…