Blackrock CEO Highlights AI Boom as Tokenization Streamlines Markets

In recent developments, artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global economic power and investment systems as Blackrock signals a parallel shift toward tokenized markets that could redefine access, efficiency, and the…

Eyecare biotech jumps 19% after stablecoin-focused rebrand

In recent developments, novaBay Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2000 as a biopharmaceutical company developing eye care products and is now betting big on the Sky protocol and stablecoins. Looking closer,…

Kalshi joins Polymarket in sweeping user bans to head off insider trading

In recent developments, kalshi and Polymarket have moved to restrict insider trading on the same day lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to ban popular sports event contracts. Looking closer, market…

Protesters Rally Outside OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI Offices Over Industry Con…

In recent developments, protesters marched between the San Francisco offices of major AI developers, calling for a pause in the development of more powerful AI systems. Looking closer, market participants…

Balancer Labs to Shut Down as DAO Takes Control of Protocol Future

In recent developments, balancer co-founder Fernando Martinelli said Balancer Labs will shut down as the protocol pivots toward a leaner, DAO-led structure following months of financial strain and fallout from…

Markets Flip Script as Fed Hike Odds Overtake Cuts for First Time in 2026 Cycle

In recent developments, markets have sharply repriced Federal Reserve expectations, with near-term rate hike probabilities now edging out cuts for the first time since the easing cycle began. Rate Expectations…

Strategy seeks another $44.1B to accelerate Bitcoin buying

In recent developments, strategy is increasingly turning to perpetual preferred stocks to fund its Bitcoin strategy, with the company adding 90,000 BTC to its balance sheet so far this year.…

JPMorgan Adds $500M to Core Scientific Financing, Total Hits $1B

In recent developments, core Scientific disclosed that it has expanded its credit facility to $1 billion after securing an additional $500 million commitment from JPMorgan, strengthening its push into data…

Stripe protocol could mark turning point for micropayments, Forrester says

In recent developments, forrester says Stripe’s Machine Payments Protocol reflects a shift toward automated transactions, as AI agents remove behavioral barriers that hindered micropayments. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Glider, Ondo launch platform for custom tokenized stock portfolios

In recent developments, the platform lets investors create and rebalance onchain equity portfolios while directly holding the underlying assets. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as liquidity flows,…