X402 protocol adds usage-based pricing for AI compute requests

In recent developments, the upgrade from flat fees to variable pricing is designed to support the use of AI agents for LLM inference, compute and data queries.  Looking closer, market…

No Consensus Changes Needed: Starkware CPO Builds Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transa…

In recent developments, a Bitcoin researcher and Starkware executive published a working scheme this week that makes new bitcoin transactions quantum-safe today, using only rules that have existed in the…

Stablecoins Could Reach $719 Trillion by 2035, With Path Toward $1.5 Quadrill…

In recent developments, stablecoins are rapidly emerging as a dominant force in global payments, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure as transaction volumes and real-world use cases expand…

CIA to integrate AI ‘co-workers’ to process intelligence, catch spies

In recent developments, the CIA has already tested AI across 300 projects to process large data sets, assist with language translation and publish reports. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Bitmine uplists to the NYSE, share buyback increased to $4B

In recent developments, a listing on the NYSE requires a company to meet strict requirements covering financial health, share distribution and corporate governance. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…

OKX Ventures, HashKey back VPBank-linked CAEX for Vietnam crypto pilot push

In recent developments, oKX Ventures and HashKey are buying into VPBank-backed CAEX as Vietnam’s strict crypto pilot pushes offshore exchanges toward a high-bar, onshore licensing regime. Looking closer, market participants…

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims A…

In recent developments, international law enforcement agencies led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency froze more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims during…

Iran Strikes Saudi Pipeline and Israel Launches Airstrikes on Lebanon Hours A…

In recent developments, iran struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline after the U.S.-Pakistan-brokered ceasefire took effect, and Israel hit Lebanon with its largest airstrike wave in years, leaving a two-week truce…

Italy Eyes Gambling Sponsorship Return as Football Federation Links Ad Ban to…

In recent developments, italy’s outgoing football federation president, Gabriele Gravina, who resigned after the national team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row,…

Circle stock sinks 10% amid analyst downgrade, Drift Protocol probe

In recent developments, the stablecoin issuer faces pressure after a stock downgrade and Drift Protocol exploit fallout, raising concerns over USDC exposure, crypto regulation and market risk. Looking closer, market…