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Pons token leads meme season on Robinhood Chain
2049.news · 31.08.2026, 10:05:03

Pons token leads meme season on Robinhood Chain The Pons launchpad and its token have become the focal point of a recent meme-driven rally on Robinhood Chain. Pons as the headline Pons is the largest launchpad on Robinhood Chain and its token emerged as the main beneficiary of the recent hype cycle.…

Why Michael Saylor Broke His 'Never Sell Bitcoin' Rule
2049.news · 31.08.2026, 08:05:03

Why Michael Saylor Broke His 'Never Sell Bitcoin' Rule Michael Saylor long advocated the principle of never selling bitcoin, but his company Strategy has recently executed sales of BTC . This article explains what changed and why the firm departed from its stated philosophy. Reasons behind the sales…

Sber ready to lend against USDT if regulator allows trading
2049.news · 30.08.2026, 10:25:04

Sber ready to lend against USDT if regulator allows trading The bank announced plans to expand crypto-backed lending to include Bitcoin , Ether and the dollar peg stablecoin USDT . Conditions for collateral acceptance Sber’s vice-chair said the expansion depends on one condition: the Central Bank mu…

Ancient Debt Relief Idea Reappears in U.S. Fiscal Debate
2049.news · 29.08.2026, 09:00:01

Ancient Debt Relief Idea Reappears in U.S. Fiscal Debate On 22 August the New York Times published a column proposing that the United States consider an ancient Mesopotamian debt relief mechanism. Current U.S. debt picture The column notes the federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion , while combined…

Anthropic introduces MHS standard to control physical devices
2049.news · 28.08.2026, 17:05:03

Anthropic introduces MHS standard to control physical devices Anthropic introduced a new interoperable standard called MHS to enable AI agents to operate microscopes, manipulators, lasers and other hardware. In internal tests, the Claude model adjusted laser settings, analyzed camera feedback and co…

New crypto rules start, and how to avoid criminal liability
2049.news · 28.08.2026, 08:05:01

New crypto rules start, and how to avoid criminal liability Prepared in cooperation with Financial Karaulny , this note explains key legal changes starting 01.09 and the transition until 01.07.2027. Overview of the legal shift From 01.09 the 282-FZ framework moves from text to enforceable law, openi…

Bybit stopped $700 mln of potential user losses
2049.news · 27.08.2026, 16:15:02

Bybit stopped $700 mln of potential user losses Bybit reported that its security systems helped avert potential losses totaling $700 mln in the first half of 2026. The exchange published an overview of defensive measures and operational metrics to illustrate those results. Report highlights During t…

Regional crypto publisher summarizes eight years of activity
2049.news · 26.08.2026, 17:45:04

Regional crypto publisher summarizes eight years of activity A regional crypto media outlet marked 8 years of operation and described its delivery formats, audience reach and community services. Editorial formats and platforms The publisher said it distributes content through multiple Telegram chann…

Wall Street shifts to 23/5 as Binance trades 24/7
2049.news · 26.08.2026, 17:00:03

Wall Street shifts to 23/5 as Binance trades 24/7 Binance already offers continuous trading for tokenized equities, including weekends, while traditional venues move to extended hours slowly. Trading volumes during extended hours According to Binance Research, in July 62% of bStocks volume on the pl…

X to Add One-Click Crypto Trading Buttons in Posts
2049.news · 26.08.2026, 11:45:02

X to Add One-Click Crypto Trading Buttons in Posts X plans to introduce one-click crypto trading buttons next to coin charts in posts, according to company statements from product leadership. Product announcement and scope Nikita Bir, until recently head of product at X, said buttons for trading wil…

Magnit and MTS to Begin Accepting Digital Ruble
2049.news · 25.08.2026, 16:55:01

Magnit and MTS to Begin Accepting Digital Ruble From 01.09 the Magnit retail network and MTS will start accepting the digital ruble, the third legal-form of the national currency. Where and how payments will work Magnit customers will be able to pay at all stores and on all tills, including self-ser…

New Barron Trump Account Sparks Memecoin Speculation
2049.news · 25.08.2026, 14:40:02

New Barron Trump Account Sparks Memecoin Speculation The appearance of an apparent Barron Trump account on X has prompted renewed speculation about a related memecoin launch among crypto communities. Account details and market reaction The account reportedly has no posts and no avatar, yet it has at…

How Much of Your Life Is Stored in Telegram
2049.news · 25.08.2026, 10:05:01

How Much of Your Life Is Stored in Telegram Many users keep passwords, documents and wallet addresses in Telegram chats, creating a consolidated archive of sensitive personal and work data. What people keep in chats Saved messages often contain passwords, screenshots of documents, wallet addresses a…

Altcoin Market Gains $215 Billion After Trump Remarks
2049.news · 24.08.2026, 14:40:02

Altcoin Market Gains $215 Billion After Trump Remarks Statements by Donald Trump coincided with a rapid altcoin rally, adding $215 billion in market value across three days, according to CryptoQuant. Market movement and scope Between 19 and 22 August, the combined capitalization of altcoins rose by …

Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin at $500,000 by 2030
2049.news · 24.08.2026, 11:20:04

Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin at $500,000 by 2030 Standard Chartered projects bitcoin could reach $500,000 by 2030 and expects prices above $100,000 before the end of 2026. Forecast details Jeff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, presented the bank’s price targets and…

Ethereum rallies 30% in a week to January high
2049.news · 24.08.2026, 09:55:02

Ethereum rallies 30% in a week to January high Ethereum reached a seven‑month high, trading above $2540 for the first time since late January, amid renewed buying interest. Price dynamics Over the past 24 hours, ether rose nearly 3% , and over the past week it gained about 30% , reflecting concentra…

Anthropic Targets $2T Valuation Ahead of Planned IPO
2049.news · 24.08.2026, 09:15:03

Anthropic Targets $2T Valuation Ahead of Planned IPO Anthropic plans an initial public offering within roughly six weeks, seeking a $2T valuation that would exceed several major public companies. IPO timing and market context The company’s target valuation of $2T would be larger than several public …

Investigation Reveals Large Insider Network on Polymarket
2049.news · 22.08.2026, 09:55:02

Investigation Reveals Large Insider Network on Polymarket Reuters and anti-corruption organization ACDC published a joint study detailing widespread insider trading activity on the Polymarket prediction platform. The report quantifies wallets, bet patterns, and a high success rate in military-relate…

Could Michael Saylor Repeat the Hunt Brothers' Fate?
2049.news · 21.08.2026, 15:35:04

Could Michael Saylor Repeat the Hunt Brothers' Fate? The Hunt brothers placed a large leveraged bet on silver and triggered one of the most notorious market collapses in modern history. Today similar concerns surround Michael Saylor and Strategy , which organized its corporate model around substanti…

Coinbase CEO Forecasts Bitcoin at $400,000 by 2030
2049.news · 21.08.2026, 14:20:04

Coinbase CEO Forecasts Bitcoin at $400,000 by 2030 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts bitcoin will likely top $100,000 before the end of 2026 and reach $300,000–$400,000 by 2030 . Armstrong’s price outlook Armstrong described the crypto market as entering a new bull cycle and presented the price …