Manan Vora

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Manan Vora

@mananjv

Simplifying Crypto & Web3 for Founders & Investors | No-fluff takes on digital finance | Building in custody & compliance | Web2 to Web3 guide

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Katılım Ekim 2011

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Manan Vora@mananjv·6 Ağu

Simplifying self custody at @LmnlHQ. Spending all my time and energy towards this.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·27 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what Apple just did.. they didn’t just drop ChatGPT exclusivity.. they just commoditized AI at the interface layer.. read that again.. this isn’t about Siri getting smarter.. this is about who controls access to the user.. Apple is saying: any AI can plug in.. through the App Store.. OpenAI.. Anthropic.. Google.. all become interchangeable Siri becomes the gateway Apple owns the distribution and in tech.. the gateway always wins.. models compete on intelligence.. but users don’t choose models.. they use whatever is default.. this is the App Store playbook all over again.. developers build the apps.. Apple owns the customer.. now replace apps with AI models.. same game.. this isn’t Apple picking a winner.. it’s Apple making sure there are no winners.. except itself..

Mark Gurman@markgurman

BREAKING: Apple is planning to open up Siri to run any AI service via their App Store apps as part of iOS 27, dropping ChatGPT as the exclusive outside partner in Apple Intelligence and Siri. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Manan Vora@mananjv·26 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what just quietly moved forward.. this isn’t just about adding crypto to 401(k)s.. this is about unlocking retirement capital.. read that again.. one policy change.. and suddenly digital assets aren’t “speculative”.. they become part of long-term allocation frameworks.. trillions sit inside 401(k)s allocation decisions are rule-based once an asset is eligible.. it gets flows this isn’t retail buying dips.. this is structured capital entering on autopilot.. and that changes everything.. because retirement money doesn’t trade narratives.. it builds positions.. the real shift isn’t access.. it’s legitimacy.. once crypto sits next to equities and bonds in retirement accounts.. the question stops being “should this exist?”.. and becomes “what % should I allocate?”.. that’s how new asset classes actually win..

CoinMarketCap@CoinMarketCap

LATEST: 🇺🇸 The White House has completed its review of a proposal that would expand access to digital assets in 401(k) retirement plans, with it now headed to the Department of Labor to publish.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·26 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what Google just signaled.. they didn’t just set a 2029 deadline.. they just put a timeline on when today’s cryptography stops being safe.. read that again.. this isn’t a Bitcoin problem.. this is a global security clock starting to tick.. Google is basically saying: quantum risk is no longer theoretical.. it’s a migration problem.. governments will rotate encryption banks will upgrade infrastructure tech stacks will move to post-quantum standards and Bitcoin? it’s sitting on trillions of value secured by keys designed in a pre-quantum world.. yes, there’s no immediate threat.. but that’s exactly why this matters.. the risk isn’t “quantum breaks Bitcoin tomorrow”.. the risk is who moves first and who gets left exposed.. lost keys.. old wallets.. inactive addresses.. all become soft targets the moment the math changes.. this isn’t about panic.. it’s about preparedness.. because when Q-Day eventually comes.. it won’t be announced.. it’ll be exploited..

BSCN@BSCNews

🚨JUST IN: GOOGLE SETS 2029 DEADLINE AS QUANTUM THREAT LOOMS OVER BITCOIN Google has set a 2029 deadline for post-quantum cryptography migration, warning quantum risks are approaching faster than expected. The company says current encryption standards could eventually be broken. For Bitcoin $BTC, this raises long-term concerns around wallet security and private keys. While no immediate threat exists, “Q-Day” could expose vulnerable addresses.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·26 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what Coinbase just did.. they didn’t just reject a draft bill.. they pushed back on who gets to control yield in crypto.. read that again.. this isn’t about “investor protection”.. this is about who captures the interest on stablecoin reserves.. the bill says: no passive yield.. only activity-based rewards.. sounds subtle.. it’s not.. passive yield = share interest directly with users activity-based = wrap it, control it, gate it and Coinbase’s entire stablecoin economics sits right here.. USDC reserves generate yield that yield is shared across the stack and a big chunk flows through Coinbase’s distribution.. cut passive yield.. you don’t just change a feature.. you rewrite one of the most profitable business models in crypto.. that’s why they’re pushing back.. not because yield disappears.. but because control over yield shifts.. and in crypto.. who controls the yield.. controls the user..

Coin Bureau@coinbureau

🚨 BREAKING: COINBASE YET AGAIN REJECTS SENATE STABLECOIN YIELD COMPROMISE Coinbase pushes back on the latest CLARITY Act draft, warning the proposed rules could limit how stablecoin yields are structured across the industry. The current language bans passive yield while allowing activity-based rewards under a broader “economic equivalence” standard. Without Coinbase’s backing, the bill faces an uncertain path and could stall indefinitely if not passed by May.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·26 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what OpenAI just did.. they didn’t just shut down Sora.. they quietly walked away from a consumer product.. read that again.. this isn’t a product update.. this is a strategy shift.. Sora wasn’t failing because of tech.. it was unclear where it fit in the stack.. creators didn’t build workflows around it enterprises couldn’t justify it distribution never really clicked and in AI right now.. distribution > capability.. everyone is racing to build better models.. but the real game is owning where those models get used.. ChatGPT owns the interface Claude is bundling workflows others are embedding into existing products Sora sat in between.. too early to be a platform.. too standalone to be essential.. this isn’t OpenAI killing a product.. it’s OpenAI admitting that in this cycle.. being the best model isn’t enough.. you need to own the use case.. and Sora didn’t..

Sora@soraofficialapp

We’re saying goodbye to the Sora app. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you. What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing. We’ll share more soon, including timelines for the app and API and details on preserving your work. – The Sora Team

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Manan Vora@mananjv·25 Mar

Banks won and Coinbase lost?

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Manan Vora@mananjv·24 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what happened in the last 24 hours? Canadian regulators wiped out dozens of crypto firms after a major AML crackdown… “permissionless” just met permission denied Balancer Labs is shutting down after a $128M exploit… “code is law” until reality intervenes Hostplus is exploring crypto exposure for retirement accounts… your pension might soon hold Bitcoin U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rolled out its five-category token framework… clarity is here, confusion is included Next Block Expo 2026 kicked off in Poland… Europe is quietly building while others debate Kalshi and Polymarket tightened insider trading controls… betting on the future now needs compliance too Bitcoin vs Gold correlation dropped to -0.9… “digital gold” just filed for independence Deloitte and Stablecorp launched QCAD stablecoin infra… banks want 24/7 rails before laws catch up International Conference on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies opened with AI + DLT focus… crypto isn’t just degens anymore, it’s academics too ParaFi Capital raised $125M for a new fund… capital is still flowing, just more selectively And it’s only Tuesday. See you tomorrow. It’ll be worse. If you’re not following me you’re finding out about this stuff 48 hours late from someone who read my post

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Manan Vora@mananjv·21 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what happened in the last 24 hours? U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reopened pressure on crypto custody frameworks… institutions are ready, regulators still want control Coinbase expanded institutional derivatives access… not retail hype, real money is positioning Ethereum Foundation locked in next upgrade discussions… scaling is no longer a roadmap, it’s a deadline Kraken moved deeper into tokenized assets… exchanges are becoming mini investment banks Circle ramped up lobbying in Washington… stablecoins are now a geopolitical tool Aave updated risk parameters and collateral frameworks… DeFi is quietly maturing HSBC expanded tokenization pilots… banks are no longer experimenting, they’re preparing infra OpenSea rolled out new monetization features… trying to revive a market that refuses to die Base launched new ecosystem incentives… liquidity still follows incentives, not conviction Ripple expanded APAC corridors… while the US debates, others are building rails And it’s only Saturday. See you tomorrow. It’ll be worse. If you’re not following me you’re finding out about this stuff 48 hours late from someone who read my post

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Manan Vora@mananjv·20 Mar

🚨 Do you understand what happened in the last 24 hours? Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission tightened crypto licensing expectations again… if you’re not serious about compliance, you’re not getting in Fireblocks rolled out a new institutional onboarding pipeline… TradFi isn’t testing anymore, it’s scaling Ethereum Foundation pushed forward the next upgrade discussions… scaling pressure is no longer theoretical Binance upgraded proof-of-reserves with near real-time verification… “trust me bro” is officially dead United States Congress restarted stablecoin regulation talks… governments want control before stablecoins become banks Uniswap proposed revenue-sharing changes… tokens without cash flows are finally on trial JPMorgan expanded its Onyx blockchain settlement rails… SWIFT should be nervous Yuga Labs is pivoting deeper into gaming… JPEG era is fading, utility is taking over Arbitrum and Optimism launched fresh liquidity wars… capital is still mercenary, just faster Standard Chartered doubled down on UAE custody expansion… Middle East is quietly becoming crypto’s power center And it’s only Friday. See you tomorrow. It’ll be worse. If you're not following me you're finding out about this stuff 48 hours late from someone who read my post.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·11 Şub

Why do people still print all their documents for the flight when almost everything digital is acceptable?

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Manan Vora@mananjv·9 Şub

Using the Adani one app for the lounge access is the easiest thing to do. Why do people still stand in queues?

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Manan Vora@mananjv·9 Şub

Quick travel tip that saves you an hour. Easily. You don’t even need web check-in for this. Just use: • Self check-in kiosks • Self baggage drop That’s it. Most airports now let you: • Print your boarding pass yourself • Print your bag tag • Drop your bag without speaking to anyone Time taken: 5–10 minutes. Queue avoided: 45–60 minutes. Yet people still line up at manned counters. Next time you’re travelling, do this: • Walk past the long queues • Head straight to self check-in • Drop your bag and move on Small habit. Massive time save. Productivity isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s just knowing which line not to stand in. Save this for your next flight ✈️

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Manan Vora@mananjv·7 Şub

@elonmusk can solve really tough problems but I’ll consider him a genius only once he solves the problem of deciding what to eat for dinner tomorrow.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·4 Şub

Virtune AB just shoved BNB into its Top 10 Index, and the implications are actually massive. It’s a massive liquidity pump. The ETP is physically backed, meaning Swedish institutions are now forced to buy and vault spot BNB to hedge their shares. We’re watching a "utility token" officially transition into a regulated European blue-chip asset. It’s no longer just for fee discounts; it’s now a structural requirement for diversified portfolios. High-conviction institutional adoption is finally here.

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Manan Vora@mananjv·2 Şub

@OrbitX_Pay Congratulations. This looks fantastic.

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OrbitX@OrbitX_Pay·2 Şub

For years, sending money across borders was harder than it should be. From today, it isn't. OrbitX introduces Borderless Banking. We began with a card 💳. The journey has come a full circle. - Multi-currency accounts - Cross-border payments - Self-custodial wallets - Global spend card From 2 stablecoins to 26 currencies. Launching today 2/2/26. The complete system for a borderless world. Visit OrbitXpay.com Here's how it works ↓

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@TommiPedruzzi Guide

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Tommi Pedruzzi@TommiPedruzzi·29 Oca

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Manan Vora@mananjv·27 Oca

@ANI @grok is this true?

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ANI@ANI·27 Oca

Singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing. "... I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey..." reads his post on Instagram