137 stories about AI from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 9, 2026.
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.
Circle has introduced tools for AI agents to manage USDC payments, enabling automated transactions. This move could streamline digital payments and expand AI capabilities in finance.
Dolphin AI has launched a new chatbot that prioritizes user privacy. The bot doesn't store conversation history, making it a more secure option for sensitive discussions.
A new open-source AI model has been released that can outperform GPT-4 in coding tasks. This could make advanced AI tools more accessible to developers and hobbyists.
$VVV isn't just a token investment. It's a bet on the future of private AI compute infrastructure. This could change how we use AI in a decentralized way.
SEC Chair Atkins hinted at upcoming regulations for AI-driven financial systems and blockchain-based markets. This could reshape how automated trading and settlement work for everyday investors.
Amazon has introduced a new AI wallet that allows AI agents to make payments for services. This could simplify transactions for everyday users and pave the way for more automated financial interactions in the future.