In brief A Federal Reserve study found US programming job growth dropped roughly 50% after ChatGPT launched in November 2022. Researchers estimate roughly 500,000 developer jobs that would have otherwise existed were never filled. The employment gap didn’t appear until mid-2024—about 18 months after ChatGPT’s launch. The Federal Reserve just put a number on something
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel used a Bitcoin 2026 Conference panel to signal a shift in how the U.S. government approaches digital assets, stressing support for developers and a focus on crime rather than code. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, moderating the virtual discussion, opened by asking Blanche and
According to a report released by HashKey Capital Insights on April 20, 2026, the tokenized commodities market has scaled its total AUM from $1.37 billion to $5.46 billion year-over-year. The expansion signals that the sector has moved beyond the proof-of-concept phase and into an era of scalable distribution. As institutions look for ways to modernize
Nasdaq-listed Solana Company has completed a capital increase of approximately $8 million, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The company issued 3,076,922 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $2.6 per share. This investment round was led by Mirae Asset and included participation from HashKey Capital. The proceeds
The Nasdaq 100 and the QQQ ETFs are in a strong bull run and trading at a record high as investors embrace a risk-on sentiment amid the ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They have soared in the last four consecutive weeks and are now hovering at their all-time highs. This article explores
Western Union (WU) is preparing to roll out a stablecoin strategy that could reshape how the 175-year-old money-transfer company settles payments across its global network. CEO Devin McGranahan said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call that Western Union’s U.S. dollar stablecoin (USDPT) is in the final stages of readiness and is expected to launch next
In its latest report on the Bitcoin market, cryptocurrency analytics company Glassnode stated that despite strong bullish signals, a cautious consolidation period is also evident in the market. According to the analysis, while Bitcoin’s price momentum increased by 4.8%, the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) in spot markets recorded a remarkable rise of 199.1%. These figures
A new report by Discovery Bank and Visa highlights a major shift in South Africa’s financial landscape, as cryptocurrency matures from a speculative trend into a mainstream investment class. Key Takeaways: Discovery Bank and Visa report that 7.8 million South Africans now treat crypto as a mainstream asset class. Middle-income trading grew 26% in 2024,
Bitcoin ($BTC) is pushing back toward the mid-$80,000 range after rebounding from recent lows, with traders now watching a key resistance zone for the next move. A widely shared market analysis suggests the current rally could extend slightly higher before a sharper reversal. The setup points to a potential “bull trap” scenario as macro and
A new report published today by Fidelity reveals that while the cryptocurrency market is in a consolidation phase, key indicators are beginning to signal stability. According to the report, investor funds continue to concentrate largely in BTC, the most liquid asset, especially as Bitcoin maintains its role as an “anchor asset” in the market. The