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A crypto Index provides a way for investors to gain diversified exposure to a specific basket of digital assets through a single tokenized product. These indices often track specific sectors, such as DeFi, DePIN, or RWA, and are automatically rebalanced via smart contracts. In 2026, AI-managed thematic indices have become the gold standard for passive investing, allowing users to track the "blue chips" of the Web3 economy without manual portfolio management. This tag covers index methodology, rebalancing frequency, and the benefits of diversified crypto baskets.

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Polymarket Integrates Chainlink to Automate Prediction Market Settlements

Polymarket Integrates Chainlink to Automate Prediction Market Settlements

Polymarket integrates Chainlink to automate, secure, and accelerate prediction market settlements, enabling real-time, trusted data on the Polygon mainnet. Polymarket, a leading decentralized prediction market platform, has officially integrated Chainlink’s powerful oracle technology to improve how it resolves markets. This new alliance was made known on Friday and is a significant move towards prediction markets […] The post Polymarket Integrates Chainlink to Automate Prediction Market Settlements appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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U.S. collected $30 billion in tariffs in August and $165 billion so far this year

U.S. collected $30 billion in tariffs in August and $165 billion so far this year

Revenue from President Donald Trump’s tariffs jumped in August. However, a recent court setback for the White House has raised the prospect that some of the money may have to be paid back. Treasury Department figures show the U.S. collected $30 billion in tariff revenue in August, bringing the year-to-date total to $165 billion. By […]

Author: Cryptopolitan
Analyzing Bitcoin’s surge as CPI data fuels rate cut speculation

Analyzing Bitcoin’s surge as CPI data fuels rate cut speculation

The post Analyzing Bitcoin’s surge as CPI data fuels rate cut speculation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Journalist Posted: September 12, 2025 Key Takeaways The KOSPI made new all-time highs, and traders should watch out for increased trading volume over 5–7 days to signal that the next uptrend is underway. Over the past two days, Bitcoin [BTC] saw a price surge of 3.53%, moving from $111.5k to $115.4k. On the 11th of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August 2025 CPI numbers. The data proved to be the third time in 2025 that the Producer Price Index (PPI) figures pointed to outright deflation. This news, combined with the heightened likelihood of rate cuts at the FOMC meeting next week, could set the stage for a longer-term Bitcoin rally. However, traders and investors need to be cautious of short-term volatility, especially in the hours immediately preceding and following the release of major news related to the U.S. job market and interest rate decisions. Data shows that the BTC bull trend is likely to continue Source: CryptoQuant In a post on CryptoQuant Insights, analyst Arab Chain remarked that the Bitcoin surge in August was driven by increased trading volume and improved reserves. The spot turnover intensity highlights the relationship between volume and exchange reserves. High volume relative to reserves shows high turnover intensity, and that BTC is actively traded, and market confidence is high. Low volume compared to reserves shows low turnover intensity, and that large amounts of Bitcoin were sitting idle on the exchange, indicating a lack of strong buying or selling pressure. The analyst pointed out that a price drop below $110k alongside increased reserves and a decrease in turnover would mean that sellers were taking control of the market. However, a continuation upward is more likely than a sudden dump based on the data at hand. Source: Alphractal on X The Korea Composite…

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WisdomTree Debuts Tokenized Private Credit Fund on Ethereum and Stellar

WisdomTree Debuts Tokenized Private Credit Fund on Ethereum and Stellar

TLDR WisdomTree launches a $25 minimum tokenized private credit fund on Ethereum. CRDT fund offers exposure to private credit markets for crypto investors. The fund tracks Gapstow Liquid Alternative Credit Index for yield potential. WisdomTree enables crypto native investors access to real-world assets via CRDT. WisdomTree has announced the launch of its Private Credit and [...] The post WisdomTree Debuts Tokenized Private Credit Fund on Ethereum and Stellar appeared first on CoinCentral.

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USD/CAD slips below 1.3850 amid weaker US consumer sentiment

USD/CAD slips below 1.3850 amid weaker US consumer sentiment

The post USD/CAD slips below 1.3850 amid weaker US consumer sentiment appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Canadian Dollar gains traction against the US Dollar, with USD/CAD slipping below 1.3850. University of Michigan survey signals weaker consumer sentiment and expectations. BoC under pressure to ease, with economists forecasting a 25 bp rate cut on September 17 amid fragile domestic conditions. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens modestly against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/CAD hovering around 1.3840 during the American session. The pair is on track to record its second consecutive weekly gain, as the Greenback steadies following Thursday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-induced decline. Fresh data from the University of Michigan underscored a cooling in household confidence. The University of Michigan’s preliminary September survey showed Consumer Sentiment at 55.4, down from 58.2 in the previous month and below the forecast of 58. The Consumer Expectations Index came in at 51.8, compared with 55.9 previously and 54.9 expected. Inflation expectations, however, moved higher. The one-year outlook held steady at 4.8%, while the five-year gauge rose to 3.9% from 3.5%. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has regained composure after the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) data confirmed that headline inflation remains slightly hot. At the time of writing, the index is trading around 97.75, up nearly 0.20% on the day. Despite sticky core inflation, the latest batch of US data has given the Federal Reserve (Fed) plenty of reasons to ease monetary policy. Nonfarm Payrolls nearly stalled in August, earlier job growth was revised sharply lower by almost 900,000 positions, and the Unemployment Rate has climbed to 4.3%. Combined with rising Jobless Claims, the weakening labour backdrop reinforces expectations that the Fed will deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut at next week’s September 17-18 policy meeting. Traders are also pricing in a total of three cuts by the end of 2025. In Canada, the economic backdrop remains fragile.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Peter Brandt Warns Robinhood Latest Feature as ‘Toxic’ for Social Media

Peter Brandt Warns Robinhood Latest Feature as ‘Toxic’ for Social Media

The post Peter Brandt Warns Robinhood Latest Feature as ‘Toxic’ for Social Media appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights: Peter Brandt mocks the new “Multiple Accounts” feature of Robinhood. It could fuel misleading success stories on X and YouTube. Brandt warns it will worsen “toxic” trading narratives online. The feature could encourage traders to fake their success, Brandt noted. Veteran trader Peter Brandt sparked debate on September 10, 2025, when he criticized Robinhood’s new multiple accounts feature in an X post that quickly gained 129 likes and 55,254 views. Brandt, who has traded futures since 1975, argued the tool could let users cherry-pick profitable account screenshots to mislead followers on X and YouTube, potentially amplifying misinformation in crypto and stock trading circles. Meanwhile, his post came hours after Robinhood announced the feature as part of a broader update at its Hood Summit in Las Vegas, where the company’s stock, $HOOD, rose 2.33% to close at $121.26 on September 9, with an additional 2.31% gain in overnight trading. Robinhood Rolls Out Multiple Accounts Feature Robinhood unveiled its “multiple individual accounts” feature on September 10, 2025, via an X post that received 720 likes and 117,677 views. The update lets users open several accounts within the app to organize portfolios by asset class, time horizon, investing themes, or personal goals. Company representatives described it as a way to provide flexibility for all users, with the rollout starting immediately. This move aligns with Robinhood’s push into crypto trading, where the platform already supports assets like Bitcoin and Solana, allowing traders to segregate high-risk crypto holdings from traditional stocks. In his response, Brandt quoted Robinhood’s announcement and wrote, “This is the best part. This way on X you will always have at least one account you can point to with screen shots to as making the big bucks even though other accounts may be taking losses. This will really make X…

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Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits Record 1.12B TH/s as Network Difficulty Surges – Will BTC Break $117K?

Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits Record 1.12B TH/s as Network Difficulty Surges – Will BTC Break $117K?

Bitcoin’s hash rate, the network’s aggregate computational power, reached a milestone of 1.12 billion TH/s on September 12, according to Bitinfocharts data. The network difficulty, which measures the computational complexity required for miners to discover new blocks on the blockchain, is on track to reach a record peak of 136.04T Market analysts now suggest that Bitcoin is positioned to overcome its 3-week-long resistance level at $117K. Record Bitcoin Hash Rate and Fed Rate Cut Could Trigger $117K Breakout An increasing hash rate shows increased computational resources being allocated to Bitcoin mining.Source: Bitinfocharts data This typically reflects increased miner confidence, as they essentially bet that Bitcoin’s future valuation will warrant their hardware and energy costs, and it also rises proportionally with the hash rate According to CoinWarz, the upcoming difficulty adjustment is projected for September 18, 2025, with current estimates indicating a 6.38% increase to 136.04T.Source: CoinWarz With the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated rate decision scheduled for September 17 and risk-on markets anticipating a 25-basis-point reduction, investor sentiment on a Bitcoin $117k breakout now leans optimistic. This perspective aligns with miner reserves climbing to a 50-day peak of 1.808 million BTC on September 9, according to CryptoQuant data, suggesting miners are maintaining their holdings rather than liquidating. Similarly, crypto analyst Avocado Onchain identifies a fundamental shift in mining behavior and Bitcoin network resilience. Examining the Miners’ Position Index (MPI), spikes have historically emerged under two conditions, which are pre-halving periods when miners tactically reduce holdings, and late bull market phases when they sell aggressively into fresh retail capital.Source: CryptoQuant The present cycle shows a contrasting pattern, although some pre-halving distribution is obvious, as the intense late-cycle liquidations remain notably absent. This shows that ETF inflows and Bitcoin’s adoption as a strategic treasury asset by major economies may be reshaping mining strategies. They seem to be transitioning from short-term liquidation toward long-term accumulation. The analyst further emphasizes that mining difficulty has achieved an all-time high, with its growth trajectory forming the characteristic “Banana Zone” of steep increases. Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Bulls Challenge $117k Resistance Wall Bitcoin analysts have identified $117,200 as the key resistance level for the price to overcome, which corresponds with a CME gap. Should BTC decisively reclaim this threshold, pathways toward new all-time highs above $124k would emerge. In the event of rejection, BTC could retreat to monthly lows with liquidity concentrations around the $108K-$112K range. The FOMC meeting approaches next week, with a 25-basis-point rate cut anticipated. Market direction will hinge on Powell’s commentary and the Fed’s perspective on inflation and employment metrics. If Powell emphasizes inflation concerns, BTC might decline to test the $112k liquidity zone.Liquidity Zone. (Source: Coinglass) From a technical perspective, the Bitcoin 4-hour chart displays price recovering within a trading range following several unsuccessful attempts to sustain levels above the $119,000 resistance area. The wedge formation that previously supported the upward trend has now deteriorated, with repeated false breakouts confirming selling pressure at elevated levels.Source: TradingView The price currently trades around $115,400, which is near the range’s upper limit, where resistance has historically prompted corrections. With support established around $107,700, the chart indicates a probable rejection at current levels, favoring a decline toward the range’s lower boundary unless buyers achieve a convincing breakout above $119,000

Author: CryptoNews
Google AI Under Fire: Publishers Accuse Tech Giant of Content Theft

Google AI Under Fire: Publishers Accuse Tech Giant of Content Theft

BitcoinWorld Google AI Under Fire: Publishers Accuse Tech Giant of Content Theft The digital landscape is currently witnessing an escalating conflict, particularly for those deeply entrenched in the world of digital publishing and content creation. At the heart of this dispute is Google, the undisputed titan of search, now facing severe accusations from major publishers regarding its AI practices. Neil Vogel, the CEO of People, Inc. (formerly Dotdash Meredith), a powerhouse behind over 40 renowned brands like People, Food & Wine, and Better Homes & Gardens, has publicly branded Google as a ‘bad actor.’ His charge? That Google is effectively ‘stealing’ publisher content to fuel its burgeoning AI products, creating a seismic shift in how content creators view the tech giant. The Alarming Accusation Against Google AI Neil Vogel’s bold statements, made at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, have sent ripples through the media industry. He contends that Google is not operating on a level playing field. The core of his argument revolves around Google’s unified crawling mechanism. According to Vogel, Google employs a single bot to crawl websites, serving a dual purpose: indexing content for its traditional search engine (which still directs some traffic to publishers) and simultaneously harvesting data to train its advanced AI features. This dual functionality, Vogel argues, is a profound ethical and economic dilemma for publishers. “Google has one crawler, which means they use the same crawler for their search, where they still send us traffic, as they do for their AI products, where they steal our content,” Vogel articulated. This isn’t merely a complaint; it’s an indictment of a practice that publishers fear could undermine their very existence in the long run. The implication is clear: while Google Search historically served as a vital artery for website traffic, its AI ambitions are now perceived as parasitic, extracting value without equitable compensation or clear consent. The Shrinking Lifeline: Traffic Drop and Publisher Predicaments Vogel’s concerns are rooted in tangible data. He revealed that just three years ago, Google Search accounted for a staggering 65% of People Inc.’s traffic. Today, that figure has plummeted to the “high 20s.” In a more startling revelation to AdExchanger, Vogel even stated that at one point, Google’s traffic represented as much as 90% of their open web traffic. While People Inc. has managed to adapt, growing its audience and revenue despite this significant drop, the principle remains a contentious point. “I’m not complaining. We’ve grown our audience. We’ve grown our revenue,” Vogel clarified, emphasizing that his issue isn’t with his company’s performance. “We’re doing great. What is not right about this is: you cannot take our content to compete with us.” This statement encapsulates the core of the publisher’s grievance: the perceived unfair competition where their own creations are used by a tech behemoth to build products that may eventually bypass or even replace them, without appropriate remuneration. The Battle for Leverage: Blocking AI Crawlers In response to this evolving threat, publishers are seeking new forms of leverage in the AI era. Vogel believes that strategically blocking AI crawlers – automated programs designed to scan websites for AI training – is a necessary step. This tactic aims to force AI developers into negotiating content deals, ensuring fair compensation for the intellectual property they utilize. People, Inc. has already taken proactive measures, leveraging web infrastructure company Cloudflare’s latest solution to identify and block AI crawlers that are not part of a paid agreement. This strategy has already yielded results, prompting several “large LLM providers” to approach the publisher with potential content deals. While no agreements have been finalized, Vogel confirmed that his company is “much further along” in negotiations since implementing the crawler-blocking solution. This demonstrates a potential pathway for publishers to reclaim agency over their valuable content. Here’s a look at how publishers are navigating this new terrain: Identification: Using tools like Cloudflare’s solutions to distinguish between legitimate search engine crawlers and AI training bots. Blocking: Implementing technical blocks (e.g., via robots.txt or Cloudflare’s rules) for AI crawlers that haven’t secured a licensing agreement. Negotiation: Engaging with AI companies that approach them for content licenses, aiming for equitable content deals. Advocacy: Publicly calling out practices deemed unfair and advocating for industry-wide standards for AI content usage. The Google Exception: A Critical Obstacle for Publisher Content Despite the success in negotiating with other LLM providers, Google presents a unique and formidable challenge. Vogel highlighted the critical issue: Google’s crawler cannot be blocked without simultaneously preventing the publisher’s websites from being indexed in Google Search. This would effectively cut off the remaining “20%-ish” of traffic that Google still delivers, a lifeline many publishers cannot afford to sever. “They know this, and they’re not splitting their crawler. So they are an intentional bad actor here,” Vogel asserted, emphasizing the deliberate nature of Google’s approach. This lack of a separate crawler for AI purposes puts Google in a position of immense power, leaving publishers with little recourse but to allow their content to be scraped for AI training if they wish to maintain their search visibility. Industry Voices: A Chorus of Concern Vogel’s sentiments are echoed by other prominent figures in the media industry. Janice Min, editor-in-chief and CEO at Ankler Media, agreed with the assessment, labeling big tech companies like Google and Meta as longtime “content kleptomaniacs.” Her company, too, has opted to block AI crawlers, expressing skepticism about the benefits of partnering with any AI company at this juncture. Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare (whose company provides the AI-blocking solution), offered a nuanced perspective during the same panel. While acknowledging the current challenges, Prince expressed optimism that the behavior of AI companies would eventually change, possibly driven by new regulations. He also questioned the efficacy of relying solely on existing legal frameworks, such as copyright law, which were developed in a pre-AI era. “I think that it’s a fool’s errand to go down that path, because, in copyright law, typically, the more derivative something is, the more it’s protected under fair use…What these AI companies are doing is they’re actually creating derivatives,” Prince explained. He cited Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with book publishers as an example of companies aiming to preserve positive copyright rulings, rather than definitively losing on fair use arguments. This suggests that the legal landscape around AI and copyright is still nascent and complex, with outcomes that may not always favor content creators in the way they expect. The Future of Digital Publishing: Will Google Pay for Content? Prince didn’t shy away from broader critiques, famously proclaiming that “everything that’s wrong with the world today is, at some level, Google’s fault.” He argued that Google had inadvertently trained publishers to prioritize traffic metrics over original content creation, leading to phenomena like BuzzFeed’s clickbait strategies. However, he also acknowledged Google’s current competitive pressures. Despite his criticisms, Prince offered a hopeful prediction: “Internally, they’re having massive fights about what they do, and my prediction is that, by this time next year, Google will be paying content creators for crawling their content and taking it and putting it in AI models.” This forecast, if it materializes, would represent a monumental shift in the relationship between tech giants and content producers, potentially ushering in a new era of compensation for publisher content in the AI age. Conclusion: Navigating the AI Frontier The accusations leveled against Google by prominent figures in digital publishing highlight a critical inflection point for the internet’s content ecosystem. As Google AI and other large language models become increasingly sophisticated, the debate over fair use, content ownership, and compensation intensifies. Publishers, while adapting to changing traffic patterns and developing new revenue streams, are drawing a line in the sand regarding the uncompensated use of their intellectual property for AI training. The strategy of blocking AI crawlers is emerging as a powerful tool to force negotiations and secure much-needed content deals. While the path forward is complex, involving legal ambiguities and the immense power of tech giants, the growing collective voice of publishers, coupled with innovative technical solutions, suggests that the future relationship between AI and content creators will likely be one built on clearer agreements and, hopefully, equitable compensation. To learn more about the latest AI content monetization trends, explore our article on key developments shaping AI models and publisher content strategies. This post Google AI Under Fire: Publishers Accuse Tech Giant of Content Theft first appeared on BitcoinWorld.

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Tether Launches USA₮ Stablecoin Under U.S. Regulation

Tether Launches USA₮ Stablecoin Under U.S. Regulation

Tether launches USA₮, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin backed by real reserves, aiming to bridge digital assets with traditional finance. Tether has launched USA₮, a U.S.-regulated, dollar‑backed stablecoin, and named Bo Hines as CEO of Tether USA₮. The new stablecoin hopes to provide institutions and businesses with a compliant digital alternative to cash through the use of […] The post Tether Launches USA₮ Stablecoin Under U.S. Regulation appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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CRDT Fund: WisdomTree Makes Private Credit Accessible on Blockchain

CRDT Fund: WisdomTree Makes Private Credit Accessible on Blockchain

TLDR WisdomTree has launched a private credit fund on the Ethereum and Stellar blockchains. The WisdomTree CRDT fund offers tokenized exposure to private credit with a minimum investment of $25. The fund tracks the Gapstow Liquid Alternative Credit Index, providing diversified access to the credit market. Both retail and institutional investors can now invest in [...] The post CRDT Fund: WisdomTree Makes Private Credit Accessible on Blockchain appeared first on Blockonomi.

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