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Macro strategist Raoul Pal argues that billions of emerging AI agents will require fast blockchain infrastructure for economic coordination, payments, and data exchange. He contends this shift will vastly increase crypto's addressable market while offering a productivity boom to absorb growing global sovereign debt.
A split tape with a clear compositional divergence beneath a mild headline decline. Total market cap at $2.944T, down 1.63% from the weekend close, but the…
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), claiming crypto firms use national trust charters to skirt traditional banking safeguards. This legal battle could impact how crypto firms integrate with the banking system.
The SEC has proposed new rules to govern how investment funds can custody crypto assets, allowing the use of state trust companies and self-custody under specific conditions. This move aims to provide clearer guidelines for the crypto industry.
Payward, the company behind Kraken, and Singapore Gulf Bank have teamed up to offer 24/7 U.S. dollar settlement for institutional crypto transactions. The service will initially be available to select clients in Asia and the Gulf region.
Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and repurchased 11,000 BTC to prove it can meet obligations when rating agencies questioned its liquidity. The net gain of 1,000 BTC brought total holdings to 44,000 BTC, and the firm also launched a preferred securities income strategy.
Strategy reported a $21 billion Q3 fair-value gain on its Bitcoin holdings, purchased $29 million in BTC, and repurchased $176 million in STRC preferred stock. Total holdings now stand at a record 848,000 BTC, roughly 4% of the total supply cap.
The U.S. Treasury Department has exposed a Hamas-linked fundraising network that raised over $2 million through crypto transactions, disguised as humanitarian charities. The crackdown highlights the growing use of cryptocurrencies in illicit activities, with hundreds of thousands sent in crypto.
OKX and ICE's joint venture has filed to launch tokenized U.S. stocks, allowing 24/7 trading under the SEC's new Innovation Exemption. The filing includes over 60 stocks, including Nvidia and SpaceX, paired with stablecoins.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.65 billion in net inflows in September, marking their second-largest monthly inflow since October 2025. This surge indicates sustained institutional interest in Bitcoin.
Macro strategist Jordi Visser argues that autonomous AI agents are becoming the killer application for blockchain infrastructure, triggering a wave of Wall Street FOMO as digital assets show resilience against macroeconomic headwinds.
European stablecoin issuers argue that the region cannot ignore the demand for dollar-pegged stablecoins, as businesses seek USD liquidity for global payments. This comes despite the availability of euro-denominated stablecoins, highlighting the global preference for USD in financial transactions.
Russia’s Finance Ministry has paid wages in digital rubles for the first time, a significant step in the country’s push toward a state-backed digital currency. This move follows the Bank of Russia’s efforts to integrate the digital ruble into the budget process.
Chainalysis traced the $387 million Bitget hack to North Korea using AI, tracking the stolen funds across four blockchains. This breach pushed North Korea's 2026 crypto thefts past $1 billion.
Bitcoin hit $87,000 after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report reduced the likelihood of a Fed rate hike. The surge comes as 'Uptober' kicks off, historically a strong month for crypto. Investors are now watching the next CPI report on October 14 for further clues.
Crypto job postings surged to over 1,200 in September, a threefold increase, but the number of applications dropped. Finance, engineering, and trading roles were in high demand, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana skills most sought after.
NEAR Intents, a cross-chain trading system, recovered the entire $3.8M stolen in a recent exploit after identifying the hacker and giving them 48 hours to return the funds. The team had previously promised to reimburse all affected users.
El Salvador received $138 million from the IMF after securing waivers for its Bitcoin policies. The IMF praised the country's economic efforts but continues to push for scaling back Bitcoin's role in the economy. The funds will support economic stability and governance improvements.
BlackRock is exploring tokenized investment portfolios that could be traded and rebalanced in real-time. This move follows a trend of traditional finance embracing blockchain for asset management. A recent survey found that 71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services.
A split tape with a critical volume signal. Total market cap at $2.889T, down 2.82% from yesterday's close, yet every watchlist asset printed green: BTC…
CoinRoutes co-founder Dave Weisberger discussed how crypto and traditional markets are converging through perpetual swaps, tokenization, and institutional ETF adoption. Weisberger argued that retail Bitcoin FOMO has not yet begun and predicted major structural shifts as financial venues shift toward 24/7 liquidity.
Investor Jordy Visser argues that artificial intelligence agents are becoming the primary users of crypto networks, decoupling digital assets from traditional liquidity cycles. Visser expects autonomous software entities to populate crypto's underutilized infrastructure and accelerate global productivity.
Bitpanda's co-CEO Christian Trummer said the EU's MiCA regulations have increased trust in regulated crypto platforms. He called for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms, citing the need for a level playing field.
Jay Clayton, who may lead Trump’s AI initiatives, previously headed the SEC’s aggressive crypto enforcement. His approach could shape future tech regulations under Trump. Clayton’s tenure saw significant actions against crypto firms, highlighting his cautious stance on innovation.