Crypto Pills

Bank of England examines data‑mining lending strategies that are funneling credit toward artificial intelligence investments, with supervisors scrutinizing how algorithmic models influence loan decisions. The inquiry looks at whether data‑driven underwriting concentrates exposure to AI‑linked sectors and what that implies for credit quality and financial stability.

JPMorgan prepares to accept Bitcoin and Ether as collateral for loans, signaling a step toward integrating major digital assets into secured financing. The move would let clients pledge BTC and ETH against borrowings, expanding collateral options within the bank’s institutional lending framework.

Ripple completes the acquisition of Hidden Road and positions itself as a one‑stop fintech provider, consolidating services under a unified platform. The deal aims to broaden capabilities for institutional and enterprise clients by combining Ripple’s infrastructure with Hidden Road’s offerings to streamline access to digital asset and payments services.

Tether seeks fresh investment to support the launch and distribution of USAT, targeting access to 100 million Americans when the stablecoin debuts in December. The funding push is intended to accelerate adoption at rollout, bolster partnerships, and expand reach for a U.S.‑focused product within Tether’s stablecoin lineup.

SpaceX moves $133 million worth of Bitcoin, marking a large corporate crypto transaction linked to Elon Musk’s aerospace company. The transfer highlights activity in the firm’s digital asset holdings and draws attention to significant balances managed by non‑financial enterprises.