Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 01/05 – US Banks Can Now Issue Stablecoins
Jan 5, 2021
US banks can now embrace the crypto frontier, issuing stablecoins and running crypto nodes, reshaping traditional finance. Microsoft is leaking news about a new unified email and calendar app, while the ambitious healthcare venture Haven disbands after facing tough challenges. The mysterious absence of billionaire Jack Ma raises eyebrows, with speculation swirling about his fate. Additionally, Singapore faces scrutiny over privacy concerns as police access COVID tracing data, highlighting the technological and ethical implications in a post-pandemic world.
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Banks and Stablecoins
- The OCC announced banks can use stablecoins for payment activities.
- This could signal a shift away from traditional finance, exciting crypto enthusiasts.
Twitter's Breaker Acquisition
- Twitter acqui-hired the Breaker team, not their content.
- This aligns with Twitter's strategy of curating external content.
One Outlook to Rule Them All
- Microsoft is developing One Outlook, a unified app merging various email and calendar clients.
- Planned for a 2022 release, it will replace desktop and web versions.