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Tether CEO Warns AI Bubble Could Become Major Bitcoin Risk in 2026

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino believes that a potential bubble forming in the artificial intelligence sector could become one of the main risks for Bitcoin in 2026. He made the remarks during a podcast interview, outlining the factors that he believes will shape the crypto market in the coming years.
Standard Chartered Launches Tokenized Deposits for Ant International Under HKMA Project Ensemble

Standard Chartered has introduced a blockchain-powered tokenized deposit solution for Ant International, allowing treasury transfers in HKD, CNH, and USD to be executed almost in real time. The launch makes the bank one of the first global financial institutions to integrate tokenized deposits into active corporate operations. Ant International is the initial client to implement the platform.