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Bitget’s IPO Prime will debut with preSPAX, a Republic-issued token tied to SpaceX’s post-IPO performance rather than direct ownership of the company’s shares.

World Liberty said its WLFI unlock proposal will go through community input before a formal vote, outlining a phased vesting plan rather than a full token release.

Aethir said it halted a bridge exploit on its Ethereum-linked contracts, limiting losses to under $90,000 after PeckShield estimated $400,000 in damages.

Covenant AI said it was leaving Bittensor due to its overreaching control on subnets and their large-scale TAO token sales, but Bittensor’s founder denied all allegations.

A spoofed CoinDCX site sparked a 7.16 million rupee fraud case, triggering arrests before a court ruled the exchange was impersonated

Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin issuer licenses, approving Anchorpoint Financial and HSBC’s Hong Kong banking arm under its new regime.

Some industry insiders speculate the crypto sector may be just one market cycle away from full-scale mainstream adoption.

Japan tightens oversight with insider-trading bans and new disclosure rules as crypto markets attract more institutional participation.

Fidelity and Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETFs also saw a combined $68.2 million in inflows, while four other Bitcoin ETFs also tallied inflows on Thursday.

xAI argues that the law could force Grok to align with state-defined standards, which would conflict with its goal of “maximally truth-seeking” AI.

The upgrade from flat fees to variable pricing is designed to support the use of AI agents for LLM inference, compute and data queries. 

A proposed workaround could enable quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions without a protocol change, but high compute costs limit real-world use.

OKX Ventures and HashKey are buying into VPBank-backed CAEX as Vietnam’s strict crypto pilot pushes offshore exchanges toward a challenging onshore licensing regime.

A listing on the NYSE requires a company to meet strict requirements covering financial health, share distribution and corporate governance.

The CIA has already tested AI across 300 projects to process large data sets, assist with language translation and publish reports.

Newly appointed company president Brett Redfearn briefly worked as Coinbase’s head of capital markets and served for more than three years at the SEC.

Bitcoin continues to show strength even as US recession risks rise and the fragile ceasefire with Iran begins to show cracks.

The Treasury Department said the move reflects increases in frequency and sophistication of actions targeting digital asset platforms.

The stablecoin issuer faces pressure after a stock downgrade and Drift Protocol exploit fallout, raising concerns over USDC exposure, crypto regulation and market risk.

A rare signal from an ETH price indicator suggests Ether is undervalued, while demand in spot and futures markets hints at a rally to $2,500.

With a potential scheduling conflict, several senators want to know if the president plans to attend a luncheon for memecoin holders in Florida or is just seeking to generate fees.

CoreWeave’s financing highlights Wall Street’s shift away from volatile, hardware-backed crypto lending toward cash-flow-driven AI infrastructure, according to TheEnergyMag.

Institutions can publish pricing feeds onchain via a pay-as-you-go model, offering an alternative to traditional data distribution systems.

Bitcoin whales sold $271 million in BTC on Sunday, but the steady absorption of supply by traders should help bulls maintain their hold on the market momentum.

Transactions on the Open Network layer-1 blockchain protocol previously took about 10 seconds to settle, before the Catchain 2.0 consensus upgrade.

Traders face a pivotal Friday as narrowing volatility on bitcoin's chart hints at a massive price move while bittensor faces a high-profile developer exit.

The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025.

The proposal would move block building away from individual validators, create a revenue entity called FIRE to buy and burn FLR, and reduce annual token inflation to 3%.

The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.

The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.

XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out.

Strong volume pushed price above $1.34, though weak fundamentals and overhead resistance continue to cap follow-through.

The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.

A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation.

The partnership will help the exchange meet Vietnam's $380 million capital requirement to enter a government pilot program aimed at licensing local platforms and curbing offshore trading.

Mythos can rapidly spot software flaws and craft sophisticated exploits, raising fears of systemic risks in the banking system.

Eased Middle East tensions pushed crypto prices and U.S. stocks sizable hjigher.

Analyst Lance Vitanza is betting that digital asset treasury"companies like Nakamoto, Sharplink and Strive can outperform standard crypto ETFs by aggressively stacking coins and capturing staking yields.

As Kalshi captures a dominant 89% of the market, a high-stakes legal battle between federal regulators and individual states will determine if these platforms are treated as sophisticated financial tools or just another form of gambling.

Brett Redfearn joins as president as the firm works to build regulated infrastructure for tokenized assets.

Interested parties are considering buying select parts of the business, particularly its shuttered European operations, to secure regulatory licenses, rather than pursuing a full takeover.

The Department of the Treasury announced it's letting crypto firms sign up for timely information-sharing on cybersecurity threats.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

Q1 digital asset review: geopolitical conflict and Fed caution led to declines, but institutional flows and regulatory clarity returned in March, building a durable foundation for Q2

Massive transfer of wealth to younger, crypto-native users and rising payment volumes challenge dominance of Visa and Mastercard

There's now an application for a Pepe ETF, but Dogecoin funds have generated tepid inflows, according to CoinShares' James Butterfill

Both OpenAI and Anthropic are restricting access to their most powerful cybersecurity capabilities, releasing them only to vetted organizations.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading higher as open interest rises, providing some optimism about investors' risk-on appetite.

The new YouTube Shorts feature lets creators generate short videos using a realistic digital recreation of their own face and voice.

OpenAI CRO Denise Dresser says enterprise now makes up more than 40% of the company's revenue as companies turn to teams of agents.

Both Meta and CoreWeave logged stock gains Thursday after expanding their existing AI deal, now valued at $21 billion.

The framework automates the complex process of transforming raw research materials into polished academic manuscripts.

An individual Bitcoin miner hit the lottery overnight, scoring a $225,000 BTC reward when they found a block.

TRM’s Ari Redbord expressed skepticism that Iran and affiliated actors are accepting Bitcoin for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Several obstacles to the Clarity Act, which have remained unsolved for months, stand in the way of its passage before a looming deadline.

Ethereum treasury giant BitMine Immersion Technologies upped its share buyback program to $4 billion and was uplisted to the NYSE on Thursday.

OpenAI's planned Stargate project with Nvidia and Nscale aimed to deploy thousands of GPUs to support AI workloads in Britain.

Tether’s new toolkit lets developers build AI applications that run entirely on-device, marking an expanded push into decentralized AI.

The South Korean exchange is pursuing formal legal remedies to recover 7 BTC after voluntary return requests failed.

Nunchuk releases open-source tools that allow AI agents to interact with Bitcoin wallets while keeping humans in control over spending.

Ethereum developer Joe Schiarizzi says most pro-crypto lawmakers in D.C. “just want a check” and don’t actually understand the technology—or its potential.

Iran may accept BTC for oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while Morgan Stanley just helped drive a huge day for Bitcoin ETFs.

Altcoin volatility spiked as Fartcoin crashed 28% from its peak, while Hyperliquid recorded $84 million in liquidations.

Delo’s donation to Reform UK comes amid a growing debate around the role of crypto donations in UK political funding.

The new fund launched amid a second straight day of outflows for Bitcoin ETFs, undercutting competitors with a 0.14% expense ratio.

The Bitcoin ATM operator disclosed a hack two weeks after attackers gained control of settlement account credentials and stole BTC.

A newly proposed agentic settlement standard would hold fees in escrow and bring underwriters into AI agent transactions.

NYSE-listed miner Cango reduced costs by 19% by shutting down inefficient equipment, and sold Bitcoin to pay down debt.

Meta's first model from its Superintelligence team is natively multimodal, built for health reasoning, and genuinely competitive—but it doesn't top every leaderboard.

The proposed rule prohibits people with criminal backgrounds from serving as the head of stablecoin issuers’ compliance programs.

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos is powerful, but Its own safety report reveals a deeper crisis that's gone largely unnoticed.

Generational wealth transfer and point-of-sale adoption could drive stablecoin volumes to eclipse traditional payment rails, says Chainalysis.

Anxieties over the quantum threat to Bitcoin have been growing, but Bernstein backs Back in saying there’s no cause for alarm.

OpenAI's new policy blueprint outlines steps the industry can take to combat AI-enabled child sexual exploitation.

Brent crude oil prices were on track for their biggest daily decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020.

New research and industry timelines are accelerating efforts to replace cryptography that quantum computers could eventually break.

A trio of accounts on Polymarket made more than $600,000 on U.S./Iran ceasefire markets, drawing attention as potential insiders.

AB network’s planned “blockchain theme resort” involved individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over ties to the Prince Group.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

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Hong Kong will host WikiEXPO HK 2026 on July 23–24 at the Hopewell Hotel. As a leading global fintech event, this event is expected to attract over 12,000 professionals, 200+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors from more than 120 countries and regions. This year’s expo will spotlight key innovations reshaping global finance, including: • Fintech & Artificial IntelligenceContinue reading "Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026: Asia’s Largest Fintech and Web3.0 event Set for July!"

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From May 22 to 24, 2026, the second edition of the Polynesian Islands Crypto Summit (PICS²) will transform Tahiti into the epicenter of Web3 innovation in the Pacific. Backed by the Government of French Polynesia and hosted in part at the Presidency, this unique event blends high-level institutional dialogue with a vibrant, free public festivalContinue reading "Tahiti Set to Become the Web3 Capital of the Pacific"

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Will bulls step in here and defend the level, or does positioning get forced into a deeper flush?

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ENA jumps 11.35% as outflows ease sell pressure, but resistance near $0.10 limits continuation.

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A whale deposited $5 million on Hyperliquid and purchased 59.2k HYPE worth $2.3 million.

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WLFI said that it will float a proposal to begin 'phased' token unlocks for early investors.

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Covenant AI’s exit introduces questions around network sustainability, signaling deeper downside risks for TAO.

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The 90-day mean coin age has been falling since January.

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Institutional accumulation and whale activity continue to be key.

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Are XRP traders now settling down?

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