Houthi forces claim strikes on sensitive sites in Riyadh as Gulf tensions escalate
The strikes highlight vulnerabilities in Gulf defense systems, potentially destabilizing energy markets and complicating regional peace efforts. The post Houthi forces claim strikes on sensitive sites in Riyadh as Gulf tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Lido DAO Votes On Contingent 7.5M LDO Market-Making Mandate
TL;DR Lido governance is considering a contingent centralized-exchange liquidity mandate. The authorization is capped at 7.5 million LDO and $480,000 USDC. Funds would only be deployed if LDO liquidity deteriorates enough to justify intervention. Lido DAO is considering giving itself a liquidity backstop for LDO trading on centralized exchanges....
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XRP Treasury Giant Evernorth Raises $30 Million – But There’s a Catch
The latest SEC filing from the XRP-focused treasury company reveals that the funds will come through convertible senior notes tied directly to the closing of the business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. It also reads that Evernorth has entered into a note purchase agreement on September 11 with...
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Vercel AI Gateway shows open models dominating token volume over closed ones
The rise of open models in token volume suggests a shift towards cost-effective AI solutions, challenging the dominance of premium closed models. The post Vercel AI Gateway shows open models dominating token volume over closed ones appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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China prioritizes AI integration in public sectors over AGI breakthroughs
China’s focus on AI integration over AGI could accelerate public sector efficiency, influencing global tech strategies and regulatory landscapes. The post China prioritizes AI integration in public sectors over AGI breakthroughs appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Aave Proposal Brings Anchorage-Custodied Bitcoin Into V4 Lending Model
TL;DR Aave Labs has proposed a V4 market built around institutionally custodied collateral. Bitcoin would remain with Anchorage while an on-chain receipt represents the collateral. Chainlink infrastructure would keep custody data synchronized with Aave. Aave Labs is exploring a lending structure that would let institutions borrow on-chain without first...
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Iran faces production cuts as oil loadings drop sharply amid US blockade
Iran’s oil production cuts strain its economy, disrupt Asian refiners’ supply chains, and increase global oil market volatility. The post Iran faces production cuts as oil loadings drop sharply amid US blockade appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Iran oil production plummets amid US sanctions, naval blockade impacts exports
Iran’s reduced oil output due to sanctions may tighten global supply, potentially driving up prices and impacting geopolitical stability. The post Iran oil production plummets amid US sanctions, naval blockade impacts exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Anthropic, OpenAI, Google collaborate on AI safety standards
The collaboration could reshape AI industry dynamics, enhancing safety protocols and potentially altering competitive standings among tech giants. The post Anthropic, OpenAI, Google collaborate on AI safety standards appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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XRPL Releases xrpld v3.4.0 With New Lending Amendment
TL;DR XRP Ledger server software xrpld v3.4.0 is now available. The release introduces LendingProtocolV1_1. New lending features still require amendment approval before becoming active on-chain. The XRP Ledger has a new server release, and lending is one of the main things developers are preparing for. Version 3.4.0 of xrpld,...
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