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Saylor says Bitcoin is best-performing asset since August 2020

A debate over returns on bitcoin and gold has flared again, with Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor rejecting Peter Schiff’s claim that bitcoin has lagged gold and stocks over the past five years. Saylor said the comparison period distorts the conclusion and argued that using August 2020 as the starting point shows bitcoin’s annualised return is about 36 percent. The dispute also touches on Strategy shares and the company’s bitcoin holdings.

Crypto

Always-on AI agent payments could make XRP a game changer

XRP and the XRP Ledger could become key financial infrastructure if an autonomous economy emerges in which AI agents handle payments and settlement, a claim has been raised. Chandler Fang, CEO of blockchain-based AI agent infrastructure developer T54.ai, said AI agents operate around the clock through APIs and rely on frequent microtransactions, making traditional banking constraints hard to fit. He cited XRPL’s ultra-low fees, speed, scalability and Ripple’s global payment network.

Finance

Will South Korea revive push for fourth internet bank as innovation and soundness clash

Discussion on launching a fourth internet-only bank in South Korea has resurfaced. Participants broadly agree on the need for financial innovation and wider inclusive finance, but concerns remain over soundness and market saturation. Experts said the debate should focus less on whether it is needed and more on how it should be 추진ed. Financial authorities leaned toward conditional caution, saying they must verify both value creation and associated risks, including stable funding and sound management plans.