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In brief Story Protocol developer PIP Labs has let go of several employees and contractors. The reductions come as the firm explores opportunities associated with AI. The company unveiled an $80 million Series B funding round in 2024. PIP Labs, the company behind Story Protocol, a

Rep. French Hill says the CLARITY Act may address key stablecoin regulatory issues in Congress. The GENIUS Act set an early framework defining dollar-backed stablecoins as blockchain payment tools. Banks warn proposed rules could favor crypto firms, while Treasury may address yield

Bitcoin edged toward a pivotal weekly finish, with traders watching a potential close above the $70,000 mark that would also reclaim a critical long-term indicator. The setup sits at a crossroads as macro risk remains in play and buyers test a sequence of technical levels that have defined the

KRAKacquisition Corp., a SPAC linked to Kraken, aims to acquire firms in the cryptocurrency sector, potentially reaching up to $10 billion in acquisitions. This reflects a trend of consolidation in the crypto industry as companies seek growth through strategic mergers.

Stellar focuses on fast cross-border payments and expanding real-world asset tokenization partnerships. Cronos gained momentum after a major treasury purchase and strong ecosystem backing from Crypto.com. Ethena is a DeFi platform offering synthetic dollar USDe and yield opportunities

Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH to Bitmine at $2,042.96 per coin in a $10.38M OTC transaction. Proceeds will fund Ethereum research, ecosystem development, and community grant programs. Bitmine continues expanding its ETH treasury, which now holds over 4.53M ETH worth about $9B. The Eth

Elon Musk's prediction highlights how artificial intelligence will reshape labor markets, with varying impacts across industries. While AI can enhance productivity, it raises questions about economic fairness and the future of employment, suggesting a possible shift towards universal income.

The Injective price has fallen sharply from its previous all-time high, leading some traders to question whether the project has lost its momentum.  However, a recent technical analysis shared by top analyst Crypto Patel suggests that the recent decline may actually represent a typical

In brief Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a vocal critic of government surveillance via CBDCs, could sign a bill that gives Florida the ability to regulate stablecoins independently. The legislation includes transaction monitoring requirements that mirror federal anti-money laundering rules that s

In a broad reassessment of anti-money-laundering (AML) in crypto, Ana Carolina Oliveira, chief compliance officer at Venga, argues that crypto is not uniquely to blame for illicit flows—yet it cannot escape accountability. Traditional finance still experiences illicit activity at a rate that is at l

Status: No verified approval for 70 million USDS allocation No verified governance approval is documented for a “70 million USDS” allocation to the Sky Agent Network. Formal approvals in this ecosystem require a posted proposal, a recorded vote, and traceable on-chain disbursements, none of

The crypto landscape in early 2026 is undergoing a massive “vibe shift.” The days of throwing money at any random ticker with a dog or cat on it are fading fast. Instead, we’re seeing the rise of the “Utility-Meme”—projects that use viral branding to onboard users into actually useful ecosystems.

In brief Token2049 and The Open Network conferences scheduled in Dubai have been canceled or postponed amid the Iran conflict. Conference organizers noted the importance of safety for their attendees and sponsors. Token2049 will still host its event in Singapore later this year. A pair o

No verified Iran attack Citibank branch in the United States There is no verified reporting that Iran attacked a Citibank branch in the United States. Available coverage centers on threats, regional precautions outside the U.S., and sector-wide cyber vigilance. U.S. authorities and major

Pump.fun enhances the AI-driven crypto economy by automating buybacks for agent tokens, linking success with community holders. Revenue in $SOL or $USDC buys and burns tokens, addressing value accrual issues and encouraging engagement. Developers can adjust buyback rates, ensuring a streamlined process for launching tokenized agents.

In brief Bitcoin’s recent push toward the $73,669 weekly high is supported by stabilizing ETF flows. TRUMP, Pi Network, and Render tokens saw significant double-digit gains fueled by distinct project-specific news Experts attribute the altcoin rallies to easing geopolitical tensions and a

For many years, the community has always believed that the largest holder of Bitcoin is its mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. According to estimates, Satoshi mined approximately 1.1 million BTC, and these Bitcoins have never been spent.

Hedera: Enterprise-backed network with Hashgraph consensus delivering fast transactions and low fees. PepeCoin: Meme-driven Ethereum token thriving on community hype and high speculative trading liquidity. Kaspa: Proof-of-work network using blockDAG architecture for fast confirmations and

As March is approaching its second half, XRP price predictions have improved. A few Ripple ecosystem developments have helped in addition to a general recovery of crypto markets, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. For another coin, DeepSnitch AI, the right word when it comes to

In brief The Bitcoin network mined its 20 millionth coin this week, leaving just 1 million remaining—a supply that could take 115 years to fully unlock. Analysts expect many publicly traded Bitcoin miners to exit the business entirely by 2027 and 2028, liquidating Bitcoin holdings to fund