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Cryptocurrency

The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.

Cryptocurrency

Bitwise: Geopolitical Chaos Might Push Bitcoin Over $1 Million

5 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Analyst Predicts AI Will Catalyze Bitcoin's Rise

12 hours ago

Public Miners Sell Record Bitcoin as Industry Splits Between Selling and Quality Growth

Public miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, surpassing total sales of 2025 and setting a new industry record.

6 hours ago

Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in Control

Bitcoin's price surge to $78K indicates strong buying momentum and bullish breakout, despite potential pullback risks.

The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting

Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million is represented physically through art, emphasizing its significance and the labor behind its abstraction.

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.

Bitwise: Geopolitical Chaos Might Push Bitcoin Over $1 Million

Geopolitical chaos may drive bitcoin's adoption as a currency, potentially pushing its value beyond $1 million in the next decade.

5 days ago

Analyst Predicts AI Will Catalyze Bitcoin's Rise

Artificial intelligence will catalyze bitcoin's potential as a neutral platform for financial transactions in future machine economies.

12 hours ago

Public Miners Sell Record Bitcoin as Industry Splits Between Selling and Quality Growth

Public miners sold over 32,000 BTC in Q1 2026, surpassing total sales of 2025 and setting a new industry record.

6 hours ago

Bitcoin Rips Higher as Hormuz Reopening Lifts Sentiment and Keeps Bulls in Control

Bitcoin's price surge to $78K indicates strong buying momentum and bullish breakout, despite potential pullback risks.

Venture

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.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 5, 2026)

Crypto is increasingly integrating into traditional finance as regulatory frameworks evolve.

Venture

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.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 5, 2026)

Crypto is increasingly integrating into traditional finance as regulatory frameworks evolve.

Sam Altman's "proof of human" company pushes into mainstream services

World upgraded its identity tool, World ID, and is open-sourcing it for app integration as an authentication layer.

Non-profit organizations

fromWIRED

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.

Philosophy

fromApaonline

The Paradox of China's Crypto Regulation and Capital Going Global (Part 2)

China's crypto capital expands globally despite domestic regulatory tightening, focusing on infrastructure and sovereign digital currency rather than token-based financialization.

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

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.

5 days 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

Polkadot Price Dips 6% Following 1 Billion Token Minting Breach on Ethereum

A hacker exploited the Hyperbridge gateway to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens, causing a temporary price drop.

5 hours 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.

21 hours 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.

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.

Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.6 Trillion as Bitcoin Eyes $75K Amid Hormuz Standoff

The crypto market reached a $2.6 trillion valuation on April 14, driven by bitcoin's rise to nearly $75,000 and significant altcoin rallies.

Information security

Polkadot Price Dips 6% Following 1 Billion Token Minting Breach on Ethereum

A hacker exploited the Hyperbridge gateway to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens, causing a temporary price drop.

5 hours 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.

21 hours 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.

Bitcoin, Ethereum approach two-month highs as markets grow optimistic over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations | Fortune

Crypto markets are optimistic about peace between the U.S. and Iran, driving Bitcoin and Ethereum prices higher.

Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.6 Trillion as Bitcoin Eyes $75K Amid Hormuz Standoff

The crypto market reached a $2.6 trillion valuation on April 14, driven by bitcoin's rise to nearly $75,000 and significant altcoin rallies.

more#cryptocurrency

17 hours 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.

fromMitchell Hashimoto

1 week ago

Software development

The Building Block Economy

Building blocks for software development prioritize quantity over quality, enabling massive adoption and growth in user engagement.

Venture

fromFast Company

11 hours 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.

7 hours 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.

fromwww.housingwire.com

13 hours ago

Here's How Agentic AI is Already Transforming Title and Escrow

Agentic AI is transforming title and escrow by enhancing speed, accuracy, and efficiency in document-heavy workflows.

Venture

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.

7 hours 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.

fromTheregister

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.

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.

23 hours ago

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC is using AI tools to monitor markets amid staffing cuts and calls for crypto legislation.

fromTechCrunch

Reid Hoffman weighs in on the 'tokenmaxxing' debate | TechCrunch

Tracking AI token usage can help companies understand employee engagement with AI tools.

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.

Kraken Owner Payward To Acquire Bitnomial For $550M, Securing Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Crypto Derivatives Stack

Payward is acquiring Bitnomial for up to $550 million to enhance its U.S. crypto derivatives capabilities.

Kraken Parent Payward Enters $550M Deal to Acquire Bitnomial, Accelerating Regulated US Crypto Derivatives Push

Payward is acquiring Bitnomial to enhance Kraken's position in U.S. crypto derivatives with a fully licensed platform.

7 hours ago

Kraken Owner Payward To Acquire Bitnomial For $550M, Securing Full CFTC-Licensed U.S. Crypto Derivatives Stack

Payward is acquiring Bitnomial for up to $550 million to enhance its U.S. crypto derivatives capabilities.

Kraken Parent Payward Enters $550M Deal to Acquire Bitnomial, Accelerating Regulated US Crypto Derivatives Push

Payward is acquiring Bitnomial to enhance Kraken's position in U.S. crypto derivatives with a fully licensed platform.

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.

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana With a 4% Gain: Is the XRP Breakout Starting?

XRP's price movement is influenced by Rakuten Wallet listing and SEC's crypto roundtable, with $1.45 as a critical resistance level.

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.

XRP Outperforms Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana With a 4% Gain: Is the XRP Breakout Starting?

XRP's price movement is influenced by Rakuten Wallet listing and SEC's crypto roundtable, with $1.45 as a critical resistance level.

Cryptocurrency

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds | Fortune

Cryptocurrency

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

Cryptocurrency

Tether Backs $134 Million Funding Round for New Stablecoin Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

Tether Moves Over $70 Million In Bitcoin To Reserves, On-chain Data Shows

Tether Adds 951 Bitcoin Worth $70.5M to Reserve, Holdings Reach 97,141 BTC

Tether transferred 951 BTC worth $70.5 million to its reserve, increasing total holdings to 97,141 BTC, the second-largest corporate bitcoin holder.

Cryptocurrency

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

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds | Fortune

Tether provided $127.5 million to support Drift, a Solana-based exchange, after a significant hack, enhancing its role in the crypto ecosystem.

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.

Tether Backs $134 Million Funding Round for New Stablecoin Infrastructure

Tether's $134 million investment in SDEV enhances stablecoin infrastructure, reflecting a shift towards real-world payment applications and broader financial adoption.

Tether Moves Over $70 Million In Bitcoin To Reserves, On-chain Data Shows

Tether moved 951 bitcoin worth $70.5 million into a reserve wallet, expanding its Bitcoin holdings as part of a profit allocation strategy.

Tether Adds 951 Bitcoin Worth $70.5M to Reserve, Holdings Reach 97,141 BTC

Tether transferred 951 BTC worth $70.5 million to its reserve, increasing total holdings to 97,141 BTC, the second-largest corporate bitcoin holder.

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.

Unpacking the deceptively simple science of tokenomics

AI datacenter efficiency is measured by tokens generated per watt, with profitability determined by token revenue minus infrastructure costs, but optimization must balance throughput with service quality requirements.

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.

Stablecoin Market Crosses $320B as Tether USDT Dominance Falls 2.5% in 2026

Stablecoin market surpasses $320 billion with Tether's USDT holding 57.96% share as of April 16, 2026.

Cryptocurrency

Wisdomtree Suggests Stablecoin Market Faces Structural Repricing as Institutions Shift Toward Yield

1 week ago

Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrillion Expansion

Stablecoins are set to reshape global payments, with projected volumes reaching $719 trillion by 2035, driven by younger investors and merchant growth.

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.

Stablecoin Market Crosses $320B as Tether USDT Dominance Falls 2.5% in 2026

Stablecoin market surpasses $320 billion with Tether's USDT holding 57.96% share as of April 16, 2026.

Wisdomtree Suggests Stablecoin Market Faces Structural Repricing as Institutions Shift Toward Yield

Tokenized money market funds can provide liquidity and income, addressing inefficiencies in idle capital associated with stablecoins.

1 week ago

Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrillion Expansion

Stablecoins are set to reshape global payments, with projected volumes reaching $719 trillion by 2035, driven by younger investors and merchant growth.

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.

more#stablecoins

fromTechCrunch

3 weeks ago

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business? | TechCrunch

AI tokens are being proposed as a new form of compensation for engineers, enhancing productivity and recruitment in Silicon Valley.

Bitcoin Volatility Drives $12 Million Fees for Yield Basis

Yield Basis generated $12 million in fees from $1.1 billion in trading volume in Q1 2026, leveraging bitcoin volatility for liquidity providers.

3 Paths Ahead: Kraken Maps Warsh-Led Fed Scenarios That Could Shift Crypto out of Range

Monetary policy expectations are tied to a potential Federal Reserve leadership shift, impacting liquidity and risk assets in crypto markets.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $186 Million as Broad Market Rally Continues

Crypto ETFs saw strong inflows, led by Bitcoin, indicating a shift towards confident market participation across major assets.

Crypto ETFs See Broad Inflows Led by $412 Million Bitcoin Surge

Crypto ETFs experienced significant inflows, with Bitcoin leading at $411.5 million, indicating a strong market rebound.

Bitcoin ETFs Add $186 Million as Broad Market Rally Continues

Crypto ETFs saw strong inflows, led by Bitcoin, indicating a shift towards confident market participation across major assets.

Crypto ETFs See Broad Inflows Led by $412 Million Bitcoin Surge

Crypto ETFs experienced significant inflows, with Bitcoin leading at $411.5 million, indicating a strong market rebound.

more#crypto-etfs

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

Digital life

fromFast Company

2 months ago

3 shifts in crypto into 2026

Mainstream crypto adoption is quietly increasing through practical use cases, making digital assets more accessible without technical or financial expertise.

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.

MARA Rises 6%: Bitcoin Miner Turned AI Infrastructure Play Has the Market Divided and Buzzing

MARA Holdings is shifting from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, driving a 6% stock increase.

#cashtags

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

X launches new Cashtags format on iOS in the US and Canada

X has launched a new Cashtags feature for real-time financial data on iOS, aiming to create a comprehensive digital banking platform.

X Launches Interactive Cashtags With Real-Time Stock and Crypto Data for US and Canada iPhone Users

X launched interactive Cashtags for iPhone users, providing real-time stock and crypto data, with plans for broader rollout and trading integration.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

X launches new Cashtags format on iOS in the US and Canada

X has launched a new Cashtags feature for real-time financial data on iOS, aiming to create a comprehensive digital banking platform.

X Launches Interactive Cashtags With Real-Time Stock and Crypto Data for US and Canada iPhone Users

X launched interactive Cashtags for iPhone users, providing real-time stock and crypto data, with plans for broader rollout and trading integration.

Why Australia's $17B Crypto Opportunity Depends on Regulation

Australia could generate A$24 billion annually from digital assets, contingent on clear regulatory frameworks.

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.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

Tron is launching a post-quantum upgrade to enhance security against future quantum computing threats.

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.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

Tron is launching a post-quantum upgrade to enhance security against future quantum computing threats.

Bitcoin vs Gold in 2026: Which Is the Better Hedge Right Now?

Gold is currently a more stable investment compared to Bitcoin, which has experienced significant volatility.

Crypto Talks Are Approaching The Final Stretch: JPMorgan

Lawmakers are nearing a final agreement on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to regulate crypto in the U.S.

Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a yuan-backed stablecoin could launch in 3 to 5 years, presenting a significant opportunity for China.

White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus

White House analysis reveals stablecoin yield restrictions have minimal impact on lending and banking liquidity.

Report: China Yuan Stablecoin Could Arrive in 3 to 5 Years, Circle CEO Says

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicts a yuan-backed stablecoin could launch in 3 to 5 years, presenting a significant opportunity for China.

White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus

White House analysis reveals stablecoin yield restrictions have minimal impact on lending and banking liquidity.

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.

fromSouth China Morning Post

2 weeks ago

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

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.

fromSouth China Morning Post

2 weeks ago

Unlocking the $10 Trillion Opportunity Hidden Behind the New Rules of Tokenization

Tokenization is transforming asset management and trading, with projections of up to $10 trillion in digital representation of real-world assets by the decade's end.

Bitmine Reports $3.8 Billion Quarterly Loss as Ethereum Bet Takes Toll

Bitmine reported a $3.82 billion loss in Q1 2026, primarily due to unrealized crypto declines, despite generating $10 million in staking revenue.

Crypto News: ByBit Is Now Letting Traders Use Bitcoin and Ethereum to Trade Stocks Like Apple and BlackRock's IBIT

ByBit allows users to trade stocks using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, expanding crypto utility beyond holding and trading.

STRC Trading Volume Tops $1.1 Billion as Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury Play

Strategy Inc.'s STRC stock reached $1.1 billion in trading volume, fueling its bitcoin acquisition strategy.

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.

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.

Back-To-Back Billion-Dollar Days: Strategy's STRC ATM Clears $2.7B In 48 Hours

Strategy's STRC ATM achieved over $2.7 billion in volume this week, absorbing nearly 30,000 BTC in just two trading sessions.

Non-crypto Assets Trading Makes Up Nearly 40% of Bitget's Volume in Q1 2026, Report Highlights

Bitget's Q1 2026 report shows a significant shift towards trading both crypto and traditional assets within a single account environment.

Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued

Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of total supply, targeting 5% as its primary reserve asset.

Coinbase Price Prediction: Can COIN Reclaim Its All Time Highs?

Coinbase shares are undervalued with a price target of $414.47, indicating significant upside potential over the next year.

What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry | Fortune

The New York Times incorrectly identified Satoshi Nakamoto, raising concerns about the implications of unmasking anonymity in the crypto world.

How The Iran War Is Repricing Bitcoin

The Iran war has caused significant disruptions in global oil supply and monetary infrastructure, impacting trade and cross-border payments.