126 stories about AI from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 8, 2026.
United Texas Bank has secured a national charter to offer AI-powered payment services, positioning itself as a competitor to traditional Wall Street institutions. This move could accelerate the adoption of digital dollar transactions.
Coinbase’s Base has launched Base MCP, a tool that lets users connect their Base Account to AI clients like ChatGPT. This allows AI to manage crypto wallets and DeFi apps securely using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Influence360 has launched a new platform for Web3 influencer marketing, focusing on trust, data, and global execution. The platform aims to provide real attribution for influencer campaigns, addressing a key challenge in the industry.
Artificial intelligence is speeding up the timeline for quantum computing to break current cryptographic protections. Security experts are calling for a rethink of digital security to prepare for this looming threat. The urgency is growing as AI advances could shorten the timeframe for quantum attacks.
A new report from Keyrock highlights that stablecoins on blockchain networks are becoming the preferred payment method for AI agents, as traditional card systems struggle with micropayments. This shift could make crypto transactions more common in everyday digital interactions.
NEAR Protocol's price has jumped 50% in a week, fueled by AI token momentum and network upgrades. Investors are eyeing a potential $5 price target as bullish sentiment grows.
SolRouter, a privacy-focused AI inference project, claims its cryptographic privacy is stronger than Venice's. The project uses proof-based privacy rather than trust-based systems. This could impact users looking for secure AI interactions.
Venice's crypto AI services are generating significant revenue, with a $200M annualized run rate from subscriptions and API usage. The platform's daily token throughput has tripled over three months, indicating strong growth.
Pink Brains has launched a new platform to teach cryptocurrency basics using AI. The service aims to simplify complex crypto concepts for beginners, making it easier to understand the technology and its applications.
Bitcoin miners are becoming key players in AI infrastructure, controlling 27 GW of power and $90 billion in AI deals. This shift highlights their strategic advantage as electricity demand for data centers soars.
Crypto monitoring systems designed for human activity may struggle with AI-driven transactions, according to Elliptic CEO Simone Maini. This could lead to a security arms race as bad actors leverage automation.
A Bitcoin trader recovered $400,000 using AI to crack a wallet password lost 11 years ago. The AI tried 3.5 trillion passwords before succeeding, highlighting the potential of AI in recovering lost crypto assets.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a $1 billion outflow in a single week, breaking a six-week streak of inflows that totaled $3.4 billion. Investors shifted capital toward AI stocks amid broader market uncertainty.
IREN, a major Bitcoin mining company, just secured $3 billion to expand into AI cloud infrastructure. This move signals a shift in strategy for the firm, leveraging its expertise in high-performance computing. The funds will be used to build out AI data centers and services, potentially creating new revenue streams beyond Bitcoin mining.
OpenSea's CMO Adam Hollander believes AI advancements will make it easier to tokenize real-world items like Pokémon cards, Rolexes, and tickets. This could bring more mainstream attention to NFTs by making them more accessible and practical.
Bitcoin miner IREN has secured $3 billion in convertible notes to fund its shift into AI infrastructure, marking one of the largest financings in the sector. The deal reflects strong investor confidence in AI-driven growth opportunities.
Wall Street is starting to pay attention to Nof1's Alpha Arena, an AI-driven trading platform. This suggests SUI Group and Karatage may have made a smart early bet on AI in finance.
Most "AI × crypto" tokens are still just stories, but MorpheusAI ($MOR) lets you stake tokens for actual GPU inference credits. The project has a fair launch, a 42M hard cap, and zero VC involvement, with about 30% of its circulating supply already staked for real compute power.
DeFi attackers are using AI to exploit security weaknesses beyond smart contract bugs, making it harder for defenders to keep up. The CEO of CertiK warns that this creates an unfair advantage for hackers.
Base Hub highlights three promising AI projects on the Base blockchain. OpenGradient has 13 new models and 2M+ verified inferences, while AntSeedAI has 100+ paying users and 336 services.
A Bitcoin owner claims AI assistant Claude helped recover access to a wallet containing $400,000 in BTC. The post has drawn millions of views on social media, sparking interest in AI's role in crypto recovery.
Venice's daily text inference has surged from 10 billion to 55-65 billion tokens, a 6x increase. This rapid growth raises questions about its valuation and sustainability.
x402, backed by Coinbase, now allows AI agents to process multiple small payments offchain and settle them onchain later. This could make AI transactions faster and more efficient.
Elliptic, a crypto analytics firm, has secured $120 million in funding to expand its AI tools. This investment, backed by Nasdaq and Deutsche Bank, aims to enhance security in the rapidly growing stablecoin and tokenized finance sectors.