Crypto Biz: Is AI the exit strategy for miners?

In recent developments, bitcoin miners double down on AI, tokenized RWAs top $43 billion, Ripple strengthens its African payments network and Sam Bankman-Fried loses his appeal. Looking closer, market participants…

Republican lawmaker proposes prediction markets insider trading ban, not incl…

In recent developments, the bill did not specifically bar members of the US Congress from using the platforms or making sports bets, but prohibited policy wagers. Looking closer, market participants…

Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week

In recent developments, the Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are expected to move forward in late 2026 while former Celsius CEO Alex…

CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails

In recent developments, coinMENA will use Standard Chartered to strengthen fiat payment rails in the UAE, while Revolut reportedly secured central bank licenses ahead of a planned local launch. Looking…

Ready USDC card halts non-EEA service after issuer change, users report

In recent developments, users reported losing access to Ready’s USDC card outside the EEA after a card provider change triggered rapid deactivation notices. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

Bitcoin price sets $64.5K week-to-date low as Strategy selling worries return

In recent developments, bitcoin circled $65,000 after downside BTC price pressure into the FOMC meeting as analysis warned over the impact of Strategy potentially selling more BTC in the future.…

Trace Finance raises $32M for cross-border stablecoin settlement expansion

In recent developments, the raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting blockchain payments with traditional banking systems. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Albert Dadon Says SWIFT’s Russia Ban Exposed Why Neutral Financial Rails Ca…

In recent developments, the 2022 disconnection of Russian banks shattered the illusion that SWIFT was a politically neutral financial rail. It exposed a critical flaw in global financial utilities: having…

Everyday Chores Filmed for Mere Pennies an Hour Are Helping to Refine AI Tech…

In recent developments, to feed a wave of robot-training datasets, Indian workers like Nagireddy Sriramyachandra film everyday actions with head-mounted smartphones for about 250 rupees (roughly $2.40) an hour. Companies…

US government watchdog urges FDIC to coordinate on crypto oversight

In recent developments, the US Government Accountability Office says that regulators, including the FDIC, lack an “ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks.” Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…