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Share link:In this post: The ECB has paused rate cuts after inflation hit the 2% target. Olli Rehn said there’s no need for more cuts unless new risks appear. Joachim Nagel believes policy should stay unchanged unless conditions shift.
Share link:In this post: Vitalik Buterin argues FOCIL will make Ethereum more neutral and censorship-resistant. However, Reflexer Labs warns that FOCIL could be a big problem for Ethereum as the current system is still working. Debate on censorship resistance continues with crypto attorney Gabriel Shapiro saying FOCIL might be worth the risk.
Share link:In this post: Databricks is acquiring Tecton to boost its real-time AI agent tools. Tecton was last valued at $900M and has around 90 employees. The deal follows Databricks’ $100B valuation term sheet signed this week.
Share link:In this post: The U.S. government, under Trump, will invest $8.9 billion for a 9.9% stake in Intel, aiming to boost domestic chip production and make the government Intel’s largest shareholder. Despite the funding, analysts warn Intel’s contract chipmaking (14A and 18A processes) won’t be viable without major external clients and improved manufacturing yields. The deal, which includes discounted shares and no board seat, reflects a rare federal intervention in corporate ownership.
Share link:In this post: With long public wait times for therapy, many individuals, including teens, are turning to AI-powered chatbots for emotional support. These tools offer constant availability and simulate human interaction, but they are not trained professionals. Mental health professionals caution that AI tools lack empathy, accountability, and the ability to respond to crises like suicidal ideation.
Share link:In this post: A blockchain startup behind the Xai gaming network is suing Elon Musk’s xAI for allegedly copying its name and causing brand confusion. The company claims users, media, and even AI bots mistook its platform for Musk’s venture after xAI announced gaming plans. The startup is asking a federal court to block xAI from using similar branding and to award financial damages.
- 01:26Aztec TGE could take place as early as February 11, 2026, with 19,476 ETH already raised in the public sale.ChainCatcher news, Aztec officially announced that the AZTEC token public sale has now ended, with a total subscription amount of 19,476 ETH. Of these funds, 50% came from the Aztec community, and a total of 16,741 users participated across the network. Users holding more than 200,000 tokens can start receiving block rewards today. The TGE will be triggered by an on-chain governance vote, which could take place as early as February 11, 2026. At the time of the TGE, all tokens (100%) obtained from the token sale will be freely transferable. Only token sale participants and genesis sequencers are eligible to participate in the TGE vote.
- 01:26Aztec public sale ends with a total subscription of 19,476 ETH and participation from 16,741 users.ChainCatcher reported that Aztec announced on the X platform that the public sale of AZTEC tokens has ended. The total subscription amount for this public offering reached 19,476 ETH, with 50% of the funds coming from the Aztec community. A total of 16,741 users participated.
- 01:16A whale recently accumulated 80,900 AAVE at an average price of $173 through leveraged lending, with a liquidation price of $117.7.According to ChainCatcher, monitored by EmberCN, during the sharp drop on October 11, a major whale who was liquidated for 32,000 AAVE at a price of $101 has resumed using looped lending to purchase AAVE since November 24. Over the past half month, this whale has spent 14 million USDC to buy 80,900 AAVE at an average price of $173. Currently, through looped lending, the whale holds a total of 333,000 AAVE (worth approximately $62.59 million), with an average cost of $167 and a liquidation price of $117.7.