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ChatGPT Launch Likely Ignited AI Rally, Accompanying Tech Will Be Transformational Across Industries: Morgan Stanley
A new Morgan Stanley (MS) report notes that artificial intelligence (AI) and the accompanying technology will be one of the most important secular investment themes over the next 10 years. “In the absence of knowing the date of the peak of the current AI bull-run, we assume the generative-AI fuelled market rally to have started with the launch of ChatGPT and so measure the current rally from December,” analysts wrote.
Will PayPal’s Stablecoin Shake Up Crypto Legislation Talks in Washington?
For some U.S. financial regulators, the ghost of Libra — the then-Facebook effort to establish a mass-appeal stablecoin — will forever haunt the debate over regulating stablecoins. "The Hash" panel discusses the parallels between Libra and fintech giant PayPal's newly launched PayPal USD (PYUSD). Plus, a closer look at how lawmakers are reacting to PayPal's dollar-pegged stablecoin debut.
Scammers Attempt to Capitalize on PayPal's New Stablecoin
Over 66 fake PayPal USD (PYUSD) tokens have popped up on various networks, as scammers attempt to defraud unsuspecting users, capitalizing on PayPal’s (PYPL) recent launch of its own dollar-pegged stablecoin. "The Hash" weighs in on the latest developments.
DeFi Outlook Is 'Mixed' in Wake of Curve Finance Exploit: Arca Head of Research
Arca head of research Katie Talati discusses her crypto markets analysis as bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade sideways and appears to brush off PayPal's dollar-backed stablecoin launch. Plus, what to make of the recent Curve Finance exploit and the outlook for DeFi.
Why Investors Are Waiting For a U.S. Crypto Tax Rule Revamp
Crypto traders have been waiting for a set of new rules that will overhaul how they report their cryptocurrency taxes since the issuance of crypto tax documents was required in the law two years ago. Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed the proposal months ago, so why hasn’t it been proposed? CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the new tax rule plan and why it has been delayed.
Web3 Developer Activity Jumps in Q2, Suggesting Long-Term Ecosystem Growth: Alchemy
A new report finds that Web3 developer activity is still on the rise in the second quarter, despite NFT and DeFi trading volume slipping from all-time highs. Alchemy Product Manager Will Hennessy discusses the key takeaways from the findings and the revelations on long-term development of the ecosystem.
Paxos Has Other 'White Label Stablecoin Opportunities' in the Works, Head of Strategy Says
PayPal USD is the first regulated stablecoin from a global payments company. The Ethereum-based token will be available to PayPal users in the U.S. and is being issued by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos head of strategy Walter Hessert discusses teaming up with PayPal and notes the firm has "other white label stablecoin opportunities in the works."
PayPal's Stablecoin Launch Is a 'Seminal Moment' for the Industry: Paxos Head of Strategy
Global payments giant PayPal is launching its own U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). The Ethereum-based token will be available to PayPal users in the U.S. and is being issued by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos Head of Strategy Walter Hessert discusses the partnership, the use cases of stablecoins, and the state of U.S. regulatory oversight for the crypto sector.
PayPal Enters the Crypto Conversation with New Stablecoin; Worldcoin Faces More Scrutiny
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as the electronic payments giant PayPal ventures into digital assets with the announcement of a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called PayPal USD. Sino Global Capital files a multimillion dollar claim against FTX. And, Worldcoin’s Nairobi warehouse was reportedly raided as Kenya's Ministry of the Interior suspends the project from operating in the country.
Bitcoin's Long-Term Holders Now Control Nearly 14.6M BTC: Glassnode
According to data from Glassnode, long-term bitcoin holders now hold almost 14.6 million BTC, which equates to 75% of the circulating supply, and is the highest value for the benchmark so far. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
