Artificial intelligence (AI) stands to generate more than $1 trillion in economic and sustainability value in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by 2030, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Bain & Company. The report highlights opportunities in sustainable finance, energy, public investment, asset protection, and business-government partnerships. The
Pyth Network announced an expansion of its ETF and equity coverage today, enhancing access to more global markets. The update, shared via its official Twitter account, highlights the addition of new Korean equities and extended-hours access for investors. This expansion is significant as it provides deeper insights into diverse market segments, potentially attracting more institutional
Pendle underscores the burgeoning potential of tokenized real-world asset (RWA) markets, projecting a market size between $3 trillion and $10 trillion by 2030. This insight, shared via a tweet from the Pendle account, highlights the various asset classes included in these markets, such as tokenized stocks and private equity funds. The implications of this growth
Bitcoin price prediction for next week and the rest of October stays bullish above $80,428, the support $BTC needs to hold to keep a month-end retest of $87,000 alive. Bitcoin Price Analysis: Can $BTC Hold $80,428 After Losing Its Trendline? Bitcoin Price Analysis (Source: TradingView) $BTC is holding above the 50-day EMA at $80,428 for
In a recent podcast interview, Star Xu, the CEO of OKX, reflected on Bitcoin’s tumultuous history, stating that the cryptocurrency has faced significant challenges that nearly led to its demise. Xu highlighted events such as early forks, hash power attacks, and the infamous Mt. Gox collapse. His comments, captured by the CryptoTwitter commentator @WuBlockchain, underscore
The Breakdown MSCI announced on Oct. 15, after U.S. markets closed, that companies which mainly hold assets rather than run a business will lose index eligibility. Friday was the first full trading day to digest it and here’s how the Saylor-adjacent board closed: Strategy (MSTR): $151.29 to $136.83, down 9.56%. Stretch (STRC): $99.53 to $97.72,
Sui has made headlines with a verified throughput record of 40,682,328 transactions per second (TPS), confirmed by CertiK. Additionally, a protocol upgrade has slashed storage fees by 99%, enhancing the efficiency of transactions. These advancements could attract more developers and investors to the Sui ecosystem, potentially altering the competitive landscape in blockchain technology. For further
Bitcoin price faced renewed pressure on October 17 as inflation concerns, regional tensions, and fund withdrawals weakened market sentiment. $BTC price is still recovering to the all-time lows last month, and is steadily moving toward the psychological mark of $80,000. Know when your coins moveAlerts, real-time prices, and market news — all in one app
In brief StepFun launched the STEPX Neo on Oct. 13, a 3,999-yuan phone, about $560, running its Step AOS 1.0 operating system with a built-in AI agent called Amoo. Pre-orders opened on JD.com, Tmall and Douyin, and the price includes 12 months of AI access at 100 billion tokens a month. Nearly 100 partners including
Tokenization, or the process of bringing financial and real-world assets onto a blockchain, has been generating headlines in recent months, with a growing number of companies saying they’re offering, or planning to offer, versions of equities, bonds and commodities that can be traded around the clock with few, if any, geographic restrictions. Not surprisingly, Wall