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Standard Chartered Joins AI Layoff Wave With Over 7,000 Job Cuts Planned
- Standard Chartered will cut 15% back-office jobs by 2030 as it scales AI adoption.
- UK bank targets 18% return on tangible equity by 2030 under Bill Winters.
- The move follows Meta, Amazon and Dune layoffs this year.
Phemex CEO Federico Variola on AI, Prediction Markets, and the Next Phase of Crypto Trading
Crypto trading has changed sharply over the past few years. For many users, the market once centered on buying tokens, holding altcoins, or trading perpetual futures. Today, exchanges are expanding into prediction markets, AI-powered bots, tokenized assets, pre-IPO exposure, and products tied to traditional finance. In a recent BeInCrypto video podcast, Mo spoke with Federico
Shark Tank Billionaire Mark Cuban Proposes Federal AI Token Tax
- Mark Cuban proposes federal tax of under 50 cents per million AI tokens.
- Cuban likens AI critics to early crypto opponents who later embraced regulation.
- Opponents warn the tax would hurt US competitiveness and expand government tracking.
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Top 3 Meme Coins to Watch in the Third Week of May 2026
- MemeCore (M) compresses above $3.02 support, eyes $4 resistance as volatility collapses.
- 币安人生 (BinanceLife) coils in triangle targeting $0.68 above $0.46 resistance.
- Gigachad (GIGA) holds above $0.0035 support after weekly rally with RSI near 70.
What Are the Best Oil and Gas Trading Platforms in 2026
Comparison of top oil and gas trading platforms by access type, supported markets, tools, fees, risk controls, and user fit in 2026.
Galaxy Digital Wins Major Money Transmitter License in New York
- Galaxy Digital won NYDFS BitLicense to serve New York institutional clients.
- Critics warn strict BitLicense costs may favor large firms over crypto startups.
- Supporters say the move could accelerate institutional crypto adoption on Wall Street.
ZachXBT Launches $10,000 Bounty Over Crypto Market Manipulation Claims
- ZachXBT offers $10,000 for evidence linking Hong Kong market maker HSBG to manipulation.
- He names Sion and Chao as HSBG core members tied to RIVER price action.
- Investigator wants chat logs and contracts tying HSBG to Bitget and Binance trades.
From Stablecoins to the Future of Crypto: A Discussion with Nine Blocks Capital Management Co-Founder Henri Arslanian
The crypto industry is having a glow-up moment, as the latest round of legislation and regulation, such as the upcoming Clarity Act, is turning cryptocurrencies from a fringe asset class into a must-own asset class for all investors. At Consensus 2026 in Miami Beach, BeInCrypto met up with Henri Arslanian, Co-founder of Nine Blocks Capital
3 Altcoin Crypto Whales Are Buying For the 3rd Week of May
- Lookonchain data shows whales loading up on ETH, ZEC, and HYPE this week.
- A 131,000-ETH whale added 5,001 ETH near $2,119 channel support.
- An a16z-linked wallet has stacked $90.87 million in HYPE since April.
