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18 Years Later, Cashtag on X Is Finally "Usable"

On April 14, X launched the Cashtag feature for iPhone users in the U.S. and Canada, allowing users to click on symbols like $AAPL to view real-time stock charts, historical price trends, and related discussions. In Canada, users can also jump directly to Wealthsimple to execute trades. The feature supports cryptocurrencies like $BTC and $ETH, and even tokens via Solana contract addresses. X positions itself as a "data and discovery layer," not a broker, avoiding direct regulatory scrutiny while streamlining the path from discussion to transaction. The term "Cashtag" was originally coined by Howard Lindzon on StockTwits in 2008, but was adopted by Twitter (now X) in 2012 without attribution. Wealthsimple, chosen as the initial Canadian partner, is the country’s largest online broker with experience in both traditional securities and crypto, despite past controversies like a data breach and a class-action settlement over fee disclosures. The rollout is part of X’s broader financial strategy, building on partnerships with Visa, the announcement of X Money, and a clear regulatory stance. This move integrates social discussion, data, trading, and payment layers, advancing Elon Musk’s vision of an "everything app." Cashtag’s journey from concept to functional tool took 18 years.

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Data: 90% of Crypto Protocols Generate Revenue, But Less Than 1% Disclose Market Maker Terms

Survey of 150 major crypto protocols reveals that while 91% generate on-chain revenue, only 8% publish investor reports, and less than 1% disclose market maker agreements. The data indicates a significant communication gap rather than a lack of available information, as third-party platforms cover 72% of protocols. DeFi protocols, particularly DEXs and lending platforms, lead in transparency, while L1 and infrastructure projects lag despite larger market capitalizations. Only 13 protocols have adopted the Token Transparency Framework since its introduction in June 2025. Additionally, 38% of protocols feature active value accumulation mechanisms, which correlate with approximately 19% higher annual returns compared to governance-only tokens. The findings highlight a structural disconnect between institutional investor expectations and current disclosure practices in the crypto industry.

marsbitВчера 06:55

Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken, Valuation Drops 30% from Last Year

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed at the Semafor World Economy Conference that the crypto exchange has confidentially filed for an IPO. The announcement came alongside a $200 million investment from Deutsche Börse, which acquired a 1.5% stake in Kraken’s parent company Payward, implying a valuation of $13.3 billion — a 33% decrease from its $20 billion valuation in November 2025. Kraken initially submitted its draft S-1 to the SEC a day after its previous funding round, which included backing from Citadel Securities, Jane Street, and DRW Venture Capital. The exchange has not disclosed IPO size or pricing, stating it will finalize terms after regulatory review and market stabilization. The investment deepens a commercial collaboration announced in December 2025, focusing on integrating Kraken’s xStocks tokenized stock platform into Deutsche Börse’s digital asset infrastructure. Kraken has expanded aggressively, launching CME futures trading in October 2025 and reaching over $10 billion in xStocks trading volume by November. Regulatory conditions have also improved, with the SEC dropping its lawsuit against Kraken in March 2025.

marsbitВчера 06:52

Supported by 20+ Institutions: How Does Sui's New Primitive Hashi Rewrite the Rules of Bitcoin Financial Trust?

Sui has introduced Hashi, a new decentralized Bitcoin (BTC)抵押原语 (primitive) designed to enable trust-minimized and secure use of native BTC in DeFi on the Sui blockchain, backed by over 20 major institutions. Hashi allows users to抵押 Bitcoin without transferring custody to centralized entities. BTC remains on the Bitcoin network in a dedicated address, while a抵押凭证 is generated on Sui. This凭证, representing the locked BTC, can be used in Sui's smart contracts for lending, borrowing, and other DeFi activities. The system relies on Sui validators for security, with a Guardian Layer for additional protection against risks like validator collusion. Key to Hashi is its role as a "primitive"—a foundational building block for developers. It provides a standardized interface to integrate native BTC抵押 capabilities into applications like lending protocols, structured products, and RWA strategies, reducing development barriers. Institutional support spans custody (e.g., BitGo, Cobo), trading (e.g., FalconX, Bullish), security (e.g., OtterSec, Certora), and protocols (e.g., Suilend, Scallop). This ecosystem support aims to facilitate large-scale institutional BTC adoption into DeFi upon mainnet launch. Hashi addresses core trust issues in Bitcoin金融 by prioritizing non-custodial security, transparency, and composability, potentially unlocking Bitcoin's $1.4 trillion market cap for decentralized finance without sacrificing user control.

marsbitВчера 06:33

Dialogue with Former Google Executive: AI is Humanity's Last Innovation, Embrace It and Seize the Opportunity

Former Google executive Mo Gawdat, in an interview, predicts a 12-15 year period of upheaval driven by AI, which he refers to as "FACE RIPS"—encompassing Power & Freedom, Reality & Connection, Innovation & Economy, and Accountability. He asserts that AI is humanity’s final innovation, as it is already creating AI, making scientific breakthroughs, and reshaping entire fields. This will lead to massive job losses, particularly in roles like customer service, clerical work, and research, with hiring for entry-level positions already down 23-30%. Gawdat warns of power concentration in tech oligarchs, the blurring of reality through AI-generated content, and a lack of accountability. To navigate this, he advises embracing AI, staying agile, and focusing on ethics. He claims startups can now be built rapidly—his AI dating app took just six weeks with minimal human effort. He believes traditional education, including universities, will become obsolete within a decade, replaced by a focus on human-AI collaboration to amplify intelligence. Gawdat is cautiously optimistic about an eventual AI-managed utopia but emphasizes that society must first endure a dystopian transition and demand ethical AI development to avoid catastrophic outcomes.

marsbitВчера 04:57

Man Who Set Fire to Sam Altman's Home Also Carried an 'Assassination List' of AI Executives

marsbitВчера 04:33

The First Fed Chair with Crypto Holdings? Kevin Warsh Discloses at Least 20 Crypto Investments Including Solana and dYdX

Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and nominee for Fed Chair, has disclosed at least 20 cryptocurrency-related investments in a 69-page financial filing submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The disclosure, required ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing, reveals indirect holdings in major crypto projects including Solana, dYdX, Optimism, Polychain Capital, Dapper Labs, and Lightning Network, among others. These investments are held through various venture funds and special purpose vehicles. Warsh and his wife, Jane Lauder, have a combined net worth of at least $192 million. While the crypto holdings are described as small, risk-focused positions, they span multiple sectors: L1 and L2 blockchains, DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, payment systems, and AI-integrated chains. Warsh has publicly endorsed Bitcoin in the past, calling it “a very good police for policy” and “the new gold for those under 40.” If confirmed, he would become the first Fed Chair with direct exposure to crypto venture investments. His confirmation hearing is scheduled for April 21, though political opposition remains a potential hurdle.

marsbitВчера 04:31

Over $28M Raised—Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) Emerges as a Breakout Presale Contender for 2026

Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has raised over $28 million in its presale, distinguishing itself as a consistent and promising contender in the crypto space. Unlike many meme coins, it focuses on sustainable growth through a structured presale model with increasing token prices per stage, rewarding early investors. Built on a Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain, the project emphasizes utility with features like zero-tax trading, sniper bot protection, staking rewards, and a meme token launchpad governed by a DAO. As the presale nears its end, increased participation and incentives, including a $777,000 giveaway, highlight growing community engagement. With strong fundamentals and momentum, LILPEPE aims to transition from a successful presale to a competitive market player by 2026.

TheNewsCryptoВчера 04:19

$28M In and Climbing—Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) Presale Enters High-Demand Phase

Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has entered a high-demand phase in its presale, raising over $28 million as it progresses to Stage 13, priced at $0.0022 per token. With supply tightening and the next stage set at $0.0023, investor urgency is increasing. The project's Layer 2 Ethereum-compatible platform offers faster transactions and lower fees, distinguishing it from typical meme coins. Features like zero-tax trading, anti-sniper bot protection, staking rewards, and a meme launchpad support long-term engagement. Incentive programs, including a $777,000 prize pool, further boost participation. Accelerating demand and strong funding indicate a successful presale conclusion and potential future growth.

TheNewsCryptoВчера 04:13

Only Work 2 Hours a Day? This Google Engineer Uses Claude to Automate 80% of His Work

A Google engineer with 11 years of experience automated 80% of his work using Claude Code and a simple .NET application, reducing his daily work from 8 hours to just 2–3 hours while generating $28,000 in monthly passive income. The key to this transformation lies in three core elements: First, using a structured CLAUDE.md file based on Andrej Karpathy’s principles—Think Before Coding, Simplicity First, Surgical Changes, and Goal-Driven Execution—reduces Claude’s rule violations from 40% to just 3%. Second, the "Everything Claude Code" system acts as a full AI engineering team, with 27 pre-built agents for planning, reviewing, and executing tasks across multiple AI platforms. Third, a hidden token consumption issue in Claude Code v2.1.100 was identified, where 20,000 extra tokens were silently added, diluting instructions and reducing output quality. A quick fix using npx downgrades the version to avoid this. The automated system enables code generation, testing, and review to run autonomously in 15-minute cycles. The engineer now only reviews output, saving 5–6 hours daily. The setup takes less than 20 minutes, and the return on time investment is significant—potentially saving $10,000–$12,000 monthly for those valuing their time at $100/hour. The article emphasizes that managing AI systems, not just using them, is the new critical skill, enabling a shift from doing work to overseeing automated processes.

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