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Alchemy's AgentCard service now lets AI agents powered by models like OpenAI or Anthropic make payments through the Visa network. This integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce could make AI-driven commerce more seamless for businesses and consumers.
Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.
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Oman has introduced a mandatory state-backed Bitcoin mining pool for all licensed miners, part of a $700 million-plus push into industrial-scale mining. This move aims to tighten regulatory oversight and solidify the country's position in the Bitcoin mining industry.
U.S. Congressman Nick Begich argues the government should stop selling seized Bitcoin and instead hold it as a strategic reserve asset, similar to gold. He also calls for a cautious approach to AI, comparing it to nuclear technology. The proposal highlights a growing recognition of Bitcoin's long-term value.
A Miami resident known as 'Bitcoin Rodney' pleaded guilty to his role in the HyperFund crypto scheme, which prosecutors say defrauded investors out of $1.8 billion. This is one of the largest crypto fraud cases in history.
Moody's is embedding credit scores directly into blockchain-based securities on Solana, a move aimed at boosting institutional adoption of tokenized assets.
Botanix's shutdown has sparked debate about the future of Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. The market may prefer simpler yield tools over complex programmable BTC applications.
Kentucky is moving to regulate prediction markets, putting it at odds with Donald Trump's stance that states should avoid firms like Kalshi and Polymarket. This clash highlights growing tensions between state-level innovation and federal policy in crypto-related markets.
Illinois has quietly added a new 0.2% tax on any business activity involving digital assets, catching the crypto industry off guard. The tax, included in the state's latest budget, is expected to stay in place, according to insiders.
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has increased his bitcoin holdings from 10% to 70% of his portfolio. He predicts bitcoin could eventually reach $1 million. This bold bet underscores growing institutional confidence in bitcoin as a long-term store of value.
MicroStrategy's stock ($MSTR) is currently trading at $91.79 on $STRC, down sharply from its recent highs. Just a month ago, the instrument was raising record amounts of capital and absorbing billions in demand, but it now finds itself in what many would call the 'valley of despair.' The post notes that this isn't what the instrument was designed for.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act into law, imposing a 0.20% tax on the gross value of digital assets exchanged, transferred, or stored, effective January 1, 2027. This marks the most aggressive state-level crypto tax in the U.S.
Australia’s High Court unanimously ruled that Block Earner required a financial services licence, overturning a 2025 appeal decision.
Zama, Morpho, and Steakhouse have launched the first confidential DeFi yield vault on Ethereum, allowing firms to earn yield without exposing their balances. This innovation enhances privacy for institutional and high-net-worth investors in the DeFi space.
Illinois has become the first state to impose a financial transaction tax on crypto, sparking backlash from industry leaders. The 0.1% tax applies to crypto trades over $1,000 and is expected to generate $300 million annually.
A senior official from China's central bank has urged stricter oversight and international cooperation as stablecoins become more important in cross-border transactions. This comes as stablecoins gain traction in global payments, requiring closer monitoring.
While legacy banks keep corporate money idled in slow regional accounts, a new protocol allows software systems to settle multi-currency trade instantly. This could unlock trillions in global trade efficiency.
US lawmakers have included a temporary ban on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a housing bill, pushing any potential launch until at least 2030. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to address housing affordability but includes this significant crypto-related provision.
Abdulla Kanoo, heir to a 135-year-old Gulf trading dynasty, is building blockchain settlement infrastructure for the growing flow of trade between emerging economies, a market that could reach $32 trillion by 2030.
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Binance could be forced to exit the European Union after Greece is expected to reject its application for a MiCA license. This decision could impact millions of EU-based crypto users who rely on the platform.
VanEck says Bitcoin miners pursuing AI data center businesses face a roughly $50 billion funding gap, with investors increasingly rewarding companies that have already secured and energized AI infrastructure capacity while punishing those still relying on unproven pipeline projections.
Hyperliquid's newly launched ETFs have pulled in $172 million since their debut, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $5.6 billion over the same period. This divergence highlights a growing preference for alternative crypto investment products.