CRYPTO
AI agents are quietly rewriting prediction market trading
Valory co-founder David Minarsch says autonomous agents running on the Olas protocol are giving retail traders a 24/7, strategy-driven edge on platforms like Polymarket. What to know: Prediction markets have long promised to aggregate insights about future events. Increasingly, those signals are coming not just from people, but from machines. […]
JPMorgan sued over alleged role in $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder. JPMorgan is facing a lawsuit for allegedly enabling a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme run by now-defunct Goliath Ventures. Investors on Tuesday filed a proposed class action in the […]
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat
Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt. What to know: Asset manager Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term consideration for Bitcoin security but not an imminent threat. In a Wednesday report co-authored with Unchained, […]
Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption
The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin. The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin and other major […]
Stablecoins won’t get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made clear that even pass-through deposit insurance won’t be allowed from third-party firms. What to know: Stablecoin users won’t benefit from any government guarantee of their money when the new U.S. law is implemented to govern these tokens, said Federal Deposit […]
Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments
Mastercard has a new Crypto Partner Program that unites 85+ companies to bring blockchain payments into everyday commerce. Mastercard has unveiled a new global initiative aimed at bringing crypto into the mainstream of financial services. The Crypto Partner Program, announced Wednesday, gathers more than 85 companies across the blockchain, fintech, and traditional […]
Stablecoin giant Tether invests $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep
The firm behind the $183 billion USDT stablecoin is expanding beyond its crypto roots to longevity and artificial intelligence. What to know: Tether, the crypto firm behind the most popular stablecoin USDT, has invested $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to a Wednesday […]
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin Investments
Kazakhstan’s central bank will invest $350 million from reserves in crypto-related companies and funds. The National Bank of Kazakhstan plans to allocate up to $350 million from the country’s gold and foreign exchange reserves toward investments tied to digital assets, marking one of the most significant steps by a central bank to […]
Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump’s order languish
The executive order to build President Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there’s one idea left for 2026. What to know: President Donald Trump’s move to establish what he called a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” within the federal government was greeted with crypto-sector celebration at […]
Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges
Russia’s central bank is weighing a plan that would allow banks and brokerage firms to operate cryptocurrency exchanges. Russia’s central bank is weighing a plan that would allow banks and brokerage firms to operate cryptocurrency exchanges through a simplified licensing pathway tied to their existing financial permits, according to remarks from Governor […]
