Mastercard Faces Threat from AI Agents and Stablecoins
Mastercard is facing challenges as AI agents are modeled to bypass interchange fees, and stablecoins threaten traditional card economics.
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Mastercard is facing challenges as AI agents are modeled to bypass interchange fees, and stablecoins threaten traditional card economics.
Citadel Securities Rebuts Citrini ‘Intelligence Crisis’ Scenario Bloomberg.com
A new Citrini AI report has reportedly caused alarm on Wall Street, with its vision being seen as a positive development for Bitcoin's price.

A forward-looking 2028 memo by Citrini Research warns that rapid AI adoption could boost profits and GDP while driving mass layoffs.

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks Extend Declines on Lingering Tariff, AI Anxieties Bloomberg.com

An opinion piece titled 'The Citrini flapdoodle' discusses the idea that fear often overrides insight, suggesting a commentary on societal or political dynamics.
Watch Citrini Report Author Sees AI Disrupting Global Economy Bloomberg.com
A booming AI economy may be very bad for the broader economy, according to Citrini Research

One expert said they think ‘it seems more likely that AI will be a complement rather than a substitute for labor’
The founder of Citrini expressed shock after his AI prediction reportedly spurred a significant selloff in stock markets.

Markets were rattled after a report projected a 2028 worldwide intelligence crisis, claiming AI would decimate professional roles and spark economic freefall, leading to a steep drop in IBM’s share pr
Analysts are discussing Bitcoin's price trajectory, with some forecasting a potential rise to $50,000, while others analyze data for clues on its recovery timeline, amidst market volatility and AI report influences.
IT stocks experienced a sharp decline as Anthropic's Claude Code tool showed potential to modernize legacy COBOL systems. This development triggered concerns about AI's impact on traditional IT servic
In 2026, the global economic narrative has shifted from the initial excitement of AI to a more calculated and sometimes cautious phase. Citrini Research highlights a move away from the basic hardware race toward "Phase 2" of the AI trade, where the focus lies on operational efficiency and the displacement of high-cost human labor. While corporate margins are expanding through automation and lean structures, there is a growing concern over "Ghost GDP".

In a widely circulated note, Citrini Research painted a dire picture of job losses and stock market sell-offs, though many analysts and economists questioned its conclusions.
AI boom or AI doom?
The Citrini Research paper imagines a scenario in which widespread AI adoption leads to disruption and societal chaos. Evercore called it “thought-provoking” but “implausible.”

Un scenariu sumbru al șomajului în masă provocat de inteligența artificială (AI), evidențiată în raportul devenit viral al Citrini Research, a neliniștit piețele globale, unde un pariu uriaș plasat re
Asian stock markets are showing strong performance, even as concerns about an 'AI dystopia' vision from Citrini rattle broader markets.

Viral Doomsday Report Lays Bare Wall Street’s Deep Anxiety About AI Future WSJ
Software, Payments Shares Tumble After Citrini Post on AI Risks Bloomberg.com