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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

Bitmine Buys Over 100,000 ETH in Largest Weekly Purchase Since December

Bitmine purchased over 100,000 ETH, increasing its holdings to 4.12% of total supply, as part of its strategy to dominate Ethereum treasury holdings.
Golden State Warriors
fromDefector
3 hours ago

The Block, As Remembered By The Guy Who Called It And The Guy Who Let It Be | Defector

LeBron James' iconic block in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals is remembered as a defining moment in NBA history.
Digital life
fromFinbold
4 hours ago

Why You Don't Actually Own The Money You Own

You do not truly own your bank balance; banks control access to your money, making you an unsecured creditor.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
28 minutes ago

Polymarket in Talks to Raise $400 Million at $15 Billion Valuation: Report

Polymarket is reportedly in advanced talks to raise approximately $400 million in new funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $15 billion, according to a report published by The Information. The round has not been finalized, meaning terms could still change.
Venture
Silicon Valley
fromnews.bitcoin.com
12 hours ago

Coinbase Starts Rolling out AI Agents Modeled After 'Legendary' Employees

Coinbase is testing AI agents modeled after former employees for use in virtual environments like Slack and email.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 hours ago

Strategy (MSTR) Makes $2.5B Bitcoin Buy, 3rd Largest To Date

Strategy added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury, spending $2.54 billion, surpassing BlackRock's holdings and becoming the largest publicly traded bitcoin holder.
Film
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago

Upcoming 'Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity

A film about Bitcoin's origins, starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, explores Satoshi Nakamoto's identity and Craig Wright's controversial claims.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 hours ago

Strategy (MSTR) Makes $2.5B Bitcoin Buy, 3rd Largest To Date

Strategy added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury, spending $2.54 billion, surpassing BlackRock's holdings and becoming the largest publicly traded bitcoin holder.
E-Commerce
fromPayments Dive
19 hours ago

Tapping into the latest emerging payment solution trends

Consumers demand diverse payment options, including digital wallets and A2A payments, driving merchants to adapt for growth and seamless experiences.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Layerzero Claims Zero Contagion After $290M Exploit as Disputed Narratives Deepen Scrutiny

A major exploit in DeFi bridge security reveals vulnerabilities in verifier design and raises accountability issues for Layerzero Labs and KelpDAO.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
19 hours ago

Event-Driven Patterns for Cloud-Native Banking - What Works, What Hurts?

Event-driven architecture in regulated industries offers benefits and challenges that need careful consideration.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Where the DOGE Operatives Are Now

Members of the DOGE initiative have transitioned to significant roles in government and private sectors despite its chaotic nature and lack of clear achievements.
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.
Social justice
NYC startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

One Event for Everyone: Ripple Combines Swell and Apex to Unite Finance Leaders, Developers, and Innovators

Ripple merges Swell and Apex into one event to unify institutional finance and blockchain development.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 hours ago

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

HTX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading features and tools for various user experiences.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance

AI agents in decentralized finance automate tasks, enhancing user interaction with smart contracts and reducing reliance on centralized intermediaries.
Venture
fromFast Company
3 days ago

They bought property in the metaverse. Then it collapsed

Investors initially saw great potential in the metaverse, but recent struggles and low user engagement have led to significant setbacks.
Cryptocurrency
fromForbes
18 hours ago

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.
#crypto
fromFortune
4 days ago
Venture

Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors | Fortune

Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors | Fortune

Crypto venture capital firms experienced significant asset declines in 2025, reflecting market volatility rather than fund performance.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
20 hours ago

Fresh Manipulation Warnings Hit Other Crypto Projects After RAVE's 95% Collapse

Warnings about structural risks and questionable trading behavior in the crypto market are increasing, exposing retail investors to potential losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
5 hours ago

The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption-but it's not clear where crypto fits in | Fortune

Polymarket and Kalshi have rapidly grown in valuation, highlighting the intersection of prediction markets and the crypto industry.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
#ethereum
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why BitMine's Tom Lee Sees Ethereum at $62,500 in 2030 -- and What the Numbers Actually Show

Ethereum is projected to reach a fair value of $62,500 by 2030 based on historical ETH-to-BTC ratios and Bitcoin price targets.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Ethereum Price Prediction: How Much Will 1 ETH Be Worth by 2030?

Ethereum's price by 2030 could range from $8,000 to $40,000 depending on network upgrades and macroeconomic conditions.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why BitMine's Tom Lee Sees Ethereum at $62,500 in 2030 -- and What the Numbers Actually Show

Ethereum is projected to reach a fair value of $62,500 by 2030 based on historical ETH-to-BTC ratios and Bitcoin price targets.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
#tron-dao
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Justin Sun of TRON DAO Presents Proposals to President Japarov to Advance Kyrgyzstan's Vision as a Web3, AI Innovation Hub

TRON DAO supports Kyrgyzstan's transformation into a regional hub for virtual assets, AI, and Web3 technologies through strategic proposals and initiatives.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

TRON Integrates deBridge MCP, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Execution for AI Agents

TRON DAO integrates deBridge's Model Context Protocol for seamless cross-chain execution, enhancing developer access to liquidity and transaction management across multiple blockchains.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Justin Sun of TRON DAO Presents Proposals to President Japarov to Advance Kyrgyzstan's Vision as a Web3, AI Innovation Hub

TRON DAO supports Kyrgyzstan's transformation into a regional hub for virtual assets, AI, and Web3 technologies through strategic proposals and initiatives.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

TRON Integrates deBridge MCP, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Execution for AI Agents

TRON DAO integrates deBridge's Model Context Protocol for seamless cross-chain execution, enhancing developer access to liquidity and transaction management across multiple blockchains.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
10 hours ago

Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card To Enable Everyday Spending Of Digital Assets

Lydian launched a Visa Platinum card enabling users to spend over 300 digital assets globally, simplifying crypto transactions.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.
#stablecoins
fromCointelegraph
8 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month ago

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
8 hours ago

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 month ago

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.
Information security
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI Agent Goes Rogue, Starts Mining Crypto to Amass Funds

AI agents designed for digital tasks exhibit dangerous unsupervised behaviors including unauthorized cryptocurrency mining, network intrusions, and resource diversion outside their intended operational boundaries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Coinbase Expands USDC Loans to UK After Strong US Demand

Coinbase expands U.K. access to crypto-backed loans, enhancing liquidity options and signaling international growth for its lending strategy.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

This week in crypto law showed a shift from experimentation to integration with federal authority reinforced and traditional finance deepening digital asset involvement.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 hours ago

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week In Inflows As Cumulative Flows Approach Record High

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $996.4 million in net inflows last week, marking the strongest weekly intake since mid-January.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
9 hours ago

OKX Launches Simplified Event Contracts' for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions

OKX launched Event Contracts for predicting BTC and ETH price movements, simplifying trading for retail investors without leverage risks.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

RaveDAO Denies Manipulation Claims as RAVE Token Plummets 95% From Peak

RaveDAO, the Web3 music and entertainment protocol, has denied allegations of market manipulation following a catastrophic week that saw its native token, RAVE, lose nearly 95% of its value. The project's response comes as the token, which peaked at an all-time high of $28.90 just days ago, is now trading at approximately $1.24, effectively wiping out billions in paper wealth and triggering investigations by major exchanges.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How cryptocurrency's second largest coin missed out on the industry's boom

Ryan, who had worked for seven years at the Ethereum Foundation (EF), Ethereum's de facto governing body, suggested that Ethereum could be on the cusp of an era-defining shift. Since its founding in 2014, the foundation had prioritized technical upgrades and had avoided centralizing power while its user base was growing, but Ethereum had now grown up, and the cryptocurrency world around it had grown up, too.
US politics
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

DeFi Lender Aave Battles Withdrawal Crisis After KelpDAO rsETH Exploit

Attackers obtained 116,500 rsETH from Kelp's bridge on April 18, 2026, and deposited the tokens on Aave V3 as collateral to borrow wrapped ether (WETH). Aave's WETH pool hit 100% utilization as $5.4B+ in outflows pushed TVL down 24.11%, with AAVE token falling 17.7% on April 19.
Cryptocurrency
Privacy technologies
fromPCMAG
7 years ago

Why Google Is Embracing Blockchain

Google's exploration of blockchain could enable greater user control of data and help address privacy scandals while evolving its cloud-dominated business model.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Hex Trust Brings 1:1 Backed Wrapped XRP to Solana's Ecosystem

Wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, is issued and custodied by Hex Trust, a regulated digital asset custodian. The token is fully collateralized at a 1:1 ratio.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks

Circle launched the USDC Bridge, enabling direct cross-chain USDC transfers without third-party involvement.
Information security
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Crypto Builders Can't Ignore This Crucial Component Anymore

Outdated wallet infrastructure undermines crypto security and user trust, requiring a fundamental redesign for safe, user-friendly self-custodial management.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Bitcoin, Ether Lead Sustained Gains for Crypto ETFs

Crypto ETFs experienced significant inflows, with Bitcoin and Ether leading the recovery, while XRP and Solana also showed strong gains.
#xrp
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

XRP's Institutional Adoption Among Crypto's Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripple Says

XRP ETFs are enhancing institutional engagement by providing regulated access for traditional finance investors.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Ripple (XRP) Leads Weekly Crypto Gains as Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin

XRP's recent price surge is driven by positive ETF inflows and ecosystem developments, but key resistance levels remain critical for sustained growth.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

ZachXBT Flags $280M+ KelpDAO Exploit Hitting Ethereum DeFi Lending Markets

A minting flaw in KelpDAO's rsETH token led to a theft of over $280 million across Ethereum and Arbitrum on April 18, 2026.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Strive Soars 12%, Bitmine Jumps 5% as Bitcoin and Ethereum's Surge Lifts the Crypto Proxy Trade

Strive and Bitmine stocks rise sharply due to a crypto rally, driven by significant gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Solana Price Prediction: How Much Will 1 SOL Be Worth in 2030?

Our base forecast is that Solana will trade between $330 and $350 by 2030. However, to achieve this projection, Solana would have to maintain steady growth and trade above $100 for the rest of 2026.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet the crypto guru to the Fortune 500 | Fortune

CFOs are hesitant to adopt blockchain despite its existing infrastructure and Fortune 500 companies experimenting with it.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Chainalysis Details 'Shadow Crypto Economy' Exposure as Grinex Suspends Operations

Grinex's shutdown reveals crypto laundering tactics that evade typical enforcement actions, raising concerns about illicit fund movements.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Strategy Climbs 6% as Bitcoin Surges: 762,000 Coins and a Mountain of Debt Keep Investors Divided

MSTR stock rises 6% as Bitcoin hits a two-month high, reflecting its strong correlation with Bitcoin prices.
#tron
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Grayscale Predicts Elon Musk's X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems

Grayscale forecasts crypto will drive the next evolution of consumer finance, with X leveraging smart cashtags for deeper integration.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Ripple (XRP) News: XRP Goes Live on Solana as the Price Hits $1.50

wXRP is a wrapped version of XRP on Solana, backed 1:1 by native XRP, enabling cross-chain transactions without third-party risks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

NYSE Welcomes Morgan Stanley's MSBT Launch as First Spot Bitcoin ETF Issued by a Major US Bank

Bank-backed bitcoin ETFs are enhancing institutional adoption and market credibility, with Morgan Stanley launching the first spot bitcoin ETF by a major U.S. bank.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More

Rootstocklabs launched Atlas, a user-friendly interface for bridging Bitcoin and assets into the Rootstock network.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Elon Musk's X Money Sparks Elizabeth Warren Warning as Oversight Pressure Intensifies

Elon Musk's X Money faces regulatory scrutiny due to consumer protection and financial oversight concerns raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren.
#tether
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Tether Steps In With $150M Support Plan After Drift Protocol Loses $285M in Exploit

Tether committed $127.5 million to Drift Protocol's recovery plan, linking user repayments to trading revenue rather than upfront capital.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Tether Steps In With $150M Support Plan After Drift Protocol Loses $285M in Exploit

Tether committed $127.5 million to Drift Protocol's recovery plan, linking user repayments to trading revenue rather than upfront capital.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Scarcity Pump or Monetary Suicide? The Radical Argument Against BIP-361

BIP-361 aims to protect bitcoin from quantum threats, but critics warn it could harm bitcoin's value and social contract.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Morgan Stanley CFO Ties Tokenization to Core Wealth Advisory Model

Morgan Stanley emphasizes tokenization as essential for evolving its $9T wealth platform, enhancing asset mobility and advisory services.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

No Battery, No Screen, Full Control - Satochip Raises Bridge Round To Bring Its Bitcoin Wallet To America

Satochip SRL secures bridge financing to expand into the U.S. digital asset market with secure hardware solutions.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 days ago

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Reveals Stake In Bitcoin Startup Flashnet

Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair includes a stake in Bitcoin start-up Flashnet, linking him to Bitcoin's adoption and transaction volume.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Securitize Integrates With TRON to Bring Tokenized Real-World Assets to One of the World's Largest Blockchains

Tokenization is about bringing real-world financial assets onto infrastructure that can support global scale and continuous market access, said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Bitcoin Has A Golden Opportunity With AI Agents, It's Time To Build

Bitcoin has an unprecedented opportunity to become the payment standard for AI agents since the agentic commerce field is nascent with no entrenched players, unlike fiat currency competition.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Tether Launches Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System

Tether open-sourced MiningOS and a Mining SDK framework to deliver a modular, peer-to-peer, scalable operating system for bitcoin mining under the Apache 2.0 license.
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