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Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, warns that the rise of AI in warfare, exemplified by China's robotic wolves, poses greater threats to global stability than nuclear weapons, impacting regional and financial landscapes, including cryptocurrencies amidst ongoing conflicts.

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing the most fundamental transformation in its history, and the clearest sign isn't the hashrate or the difficulty adjustments. It's the balance sheets. CoinShares' Q1 2026 mining report, published this week, reveals that the weighted average cash cost to

Canada’s federal government has proposed a total ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing concerns that foreign entities could exploit the technology to interfere in elections. Known as the Strong and Free Elections Act, the bill was introduced on Thursday and proposed to

Morgan Stanley is accelerating its crypto ambitions with a plan to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF priced at 0.14% in annual fees. If approved, the vehicle would be the cheapest spot BTC offering in the U.S. market and could push rival fund sponsors to trim fees to stay competitive. The filing appears in

AION experienced a dramatic 73% drop in value, falling to $0.00016 from $0.0006. This volatility has raised concerns among traders about market conditions, as low trading volume and diminished interest signal potential further declines.

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the prediction market by analyzing vast amounts of data in real-time, outperforming human capabilities. This leads to instant reactions to news and market trends, raising concerns about fairness and power concentration.

Fear & Greed Index at 10 reflects extreme caution and historically rare market conditions. HBAR, DOT, and SUI lead infrastructure narratives, while LTC and XLM offer stability-driven positioning. Market recovery signals require confirmation through volume expansion and trend reversal,

The XRP ledger is experiencing unusual activity, processing 600-700 transactions per block and over 120 transactions per second without increasing fees. This surge is mainly due to decentralized exchange (DEX) activities, particularly mass order cancellations. Despite the increase in on-chain activity, XRP's price has not reacted, indicating a disconnect between network activity and market response.

Senator Elizabeth Warren requested the U.S. Department of Commerce to provide records on Bitmain Technologies amid concerns of national security risks related to its bitcoin mining equipment. This inquiry is part of the ongoing "Operation Red Sunset" investigation into potential espionage and power grid disruptions. Warren also expressed worries about possible political influences due to business ties between the Trump family and Bitmain.

XRP experienced a drop in network activity and price, closing the week in the red. Despite a slight price recovery, burning fees decreased significantly. Market sentiment remains uncertain, although historical data suggests April could bring bullish trends for XRP.

Ripple remains one of the most talked-about projects in the crypto space, driven by constant developments across its ecosystem. Despite the ongoing market correction, XRP (the company’s native token) has posted weekly gains, whereas some key indicators suggest a more substantial rally could be on t

Onyx Protocol, a decentralized platform that enables peer-to-peer lending and borrowing of different digital assets, today announced the official launch of its Goliath mainnet. Based on its social media post shared today, Onyx announced that Goliath, a new Layer-1 blockchain network that aims to off

Investment bank Morgan Stanley is seeking to launch its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund with a 0.14% fee, which would make it the cheapest in the US market and potentially force rivals to cut fees to stay competitive. The 0.14% fee, proposed in Morgan Stanley’s latest S-1 registration statement o

Crypto-backed mortgages gain traction as housing costs strain affordability, positioning digital assets as an alternative pathway to unlock homeownership while reshaping how lenders assess wealth and borrower eligibility. Housing Affordability Pressures Drive Crypto Mortgage Innovation Growing ba

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Friday expanding restrictions on insider trading linked to prediction markets. The move targets gubernatorial appointees and those closely connected to them, prohibiting the use of confidential or non-public information gained through

The cryptocurrency market has remained shaky over the past 24 hours, and sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear” according to the popular Crypto Fear and Greed Index. The total market capitalization is dwindling, currently at about $2.47 trillion as of this writing. Bitcoin’s Price Struggles