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CoinMarketCap· 2025-12-22 23:59
[2025 Crypto Wrapped] The Financialization of TruthPrediction markets didn’t just grow in 2025 — they professionalized.After the AMM → CLOB transition, the real competition shifted to distribution: tokenized access, builder codes, point programs, and incentive-driven growth loops.What’s striking is how each major player chose a different path:• Polymarket leaned into global reach — hybrid CLOBs, no-KYC access, UMA resolution, and a builder-first ecosystem that turned distribution into an open network.• Kals ...
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Wendy O· 2025-12-22 23:59
Regulatory Landscape - Pro-Bitcoin and crypto advocate Michael Selig officially sworn in as CFTC Chairman [1] Industry Impact - The appointment of Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman is a significant development for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry [1]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-22 23:58
RT Andrew Torba (@BasedTorba)Fedex’s new Indian CEO (only the 2nd CEO in their history after the founder Fred Smith who recently passed away) is hiring an entire executive team of….you guessed it: his coethnics. https://t.co/vzQ1tUvIy9 ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-22 23:58
RT Casey Putsch (@CaseyPutsch)I will END the H1B Visa scam as Republican Governor of Ohio!Reject Vivek, Vote Putsch.Save American Jobs!https://t.co/mCyNcGA9au https://t.co/OoiFPquRBs ...
Larry Ellison Backs Paramount Bid for WBD | Bloomberg Tech 12/22/2025
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-12-22 23:58
Mergers and Acquisitions in Media and Entertainment - Paramount's Sky Dance amended its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, including a personal financial guarantee from Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison to ensure the $40 billion is available [1][5] - Netflix is also in the running to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, leading to a bidding war [5][49] - The value of cable networks is a key point of contention between potential acquirers like Netflix and Paramount, as Netflix would likely spin them off [8][9][14][16] - Potential regulatory concerns exist regarding who ends up owning CNN [13] - Warner Bros Discovery may make out nicely in the deal, as historically sellers in media deals tend to benefit more than buyers [22] AI and Technology - Chinese chipmakers are rushing to IPOs amid the country's push for technological self-reliance, with potential to rival NVIDIA [1][33][34] - China is investing heavily in domestic chip companies, with Bloomberg reporting up to $70 billion for semiconductors [34] - Google is buying Intersect Power for $4.7 billion in cash plus existing debt to develop clean energy for its data centers [27] - New York has signed a bill into law restricting the most advanced AI, making it the second state to pass AI curbs [1][65] Market Trends and Analysis - The NASDAQ 100 is up 4/10 of a percent, reflecting a spectacular year driven by Big Tech and AI [2] - Big Tech companies are increasingly investing in clean energy to power their data centers [3][28] - AI is rewriting how content is created and monetized, leading to legal ramifications regarding intellectual property [56][59][60] - The pace of innovation in AI is accelerating, with Gemini Three representing a significant step in performance [80]
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-22 23:57
Indonesia is emerging as Asia’s padel powerhouse, with nearly 300 clubs, rooftop courts and Bali retreats blending sport, networking and luxury. https://t.co/DRz12TbFLD📷: Nyimas Laula/Bloomberg https://t.co/vaanD6JOl1 ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-22 23:56
RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@JesseHughesNC What mechanism makes you so confident? Actual democracy is not that predictable. ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-22 23:56
Here’s the latest news and analysis on the oil market https://t.co/9E787E3gAh ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-12-22 23:54
Senator Paloma Valencia, who won the nomination for Colombia’s powerful Centro Democrático party, is joining an alliance of other hopefuls from the center and right which will hold a primary in March https://t.co/8k0uMWtY0H ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-22 23:52
RT Truth Troll Official™️ (@truthtroll_X)Nick Fuentes:“White people are starting to realize that they are the frog in the pot of boiling water and the boiling water is called diversity…White people are waking up and starting to realize, wait a second we are the minority now.” https://t.co/4dVTWH35ma ...