Circle's CPN Managed Payments lets banks and fintechs settle cross-border payments via USDC without ever holding crypto. Thunes, Worldline, and Veem are already on board — and the GENIUS Act could accelerate US adoption fast.
Solana Alpenglow replaces Proof-of-History and TowerBFT with Votor and Rotor, cutting finality from 12.8 seconds to 150ms. The biggest protocol upgrade in Solana's history is targeting mainnet by end of 2026.
The Ethereum Foundation converts 5,000 ETH to stablecoins via CoWSwap TWAP — and Paradigm drops Reth 2.0 at 1.7 Gigagas/s. Two April 2026 signals that reveal more about ETH's direction than the price chart alone.
AI agents can now pay autonomously for digital goods using Visa cards — within user-defined limits. Visa, Coinbase x402, and Nevermined's April 2026 integration marks a turning point for the agentic economy.
Iran imposed a $1-per-barrel Bitcoin toll on tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz on April 8, 2026 — sending BTC above $72,700. The move marks the first known use of Bitcoin as sovereign payment infrastructure for international trade.
Canary Capital filed an S-1 with the SEC on April 8, 2026 for a spot PEPE ETF — the first filing to package a meme token with no claimed utility into a regulated brokerage product. Here's what it means for crypto markets.
The New York Times published a 12,000-word investigation on April 8, 2026, naming Adam Back — Hashcash inventor and Blockstream CEO — as Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Back denied it six times in two hours. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
A Google Quantum AI paper has redefined the threat timeline: fewer qubits than expected may be enough to break Bitcoin's cryptography. Here's what it really means for your funds.
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AI agents can now pay autonomously for digital goods using Visa cards — within user-defined limits. Visa, Coinbase x402, and Nevermined's April 2026 integration marks a turning point for the agentic economy.
Anthropic has developed Claude Mythos, an AI model too dangerous to release publicly — it found thousands of vulnerabilities across every major OS and browser. Enter Project Glasswing.
Crypto markets endured one of their worst quarters in years. But one sector did the exact opposite: AI tokens posted gains of up to 90% while the rest of the market sank.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a social network with proof of personhood to eliminate bots. Worldcoin (WLD) soars 16% as interest in biometric digital identity grows.
Google is leading the transformation of Bitcoin miners into artificial intelligence infrastructure, securing billions of dollars for giants such as TeraWulf, Cipher Mining and Hut 8.
Hut 8 announces record AI data centre deal with Fluidstack. The market reacts with an immediate rally in the share price, supported by Google's strategic involvement.
A crypto whale burns over $20 million on Base after betting everything on AI agent tokens, amid hype, poor liquidity and failed risk management.
Wall Street is torn between the seasonal year-end rally and doubts about the sustainability of investments in artificial intelligence, while Bitcoin and risk assets show signs of weakness.
The stocks of Bitcoin miners such as BitMine and Cipher Mining soared after Amazon announced a colossal investment in AI infrastructure. Miners reposition themselves as key energy partners.
In a live trading challenge, DeepSeek Chat V3.1 outperformed all AI and Bitcoin models, growing by $35%$ in just three days. Learn about the winning strategy and failures of other competitors.
Google presents an open-source AI protocol for autonomous payments with stablecoins and cards.
BingX will be Title Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, announcing a $300 million 'All-in AI' plan to revolutionise crypto trading.
Bitget expands in Europe with a dedicated hub, AI tools and tokenized assets.
Amazon introduces an AI agent marketplace on AWS. Agents perform autonomous tasks, transforming business processes with AI.
Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that operates on a peer-to-peer network, allowing secure and transparent transactions without the need for intermediaries such as banks.
Iran imposed a $1-per-barrel Bitcoin toll on tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz on April 8, 2026 — sending BTC above $72,700. The move marks the first known use of Bitcoin as sovereign payment infrastructure for international trade.
The New York Times published a 12,000-word investigation on April 8, 2026, naming Adam Back — Hashcash inventor and Blockstream CEO — as Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Back denied it six times in two hours. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
A Google Quantum AI paper has redefined the threat timeline: fewer qubits than expected may be enough to break Bitcoin's cryptography. Here's what it really means for your funds.
Binance Research documents a historic shift: Bitcoin no longer reacts to Fed decisions — it anticipates them. Institutional spot ETF buyers have inverted the old correlation. Here's why this changes everything for crypto investors.
Strategy reports a $14.46 billion unrealized loss in Q1 2026 — then immediately buys another $330 million in Bitcoin. Michael Saylor's conviction shows no sign of slowing.
Liberation Day 2026 sent Bitcoin down 29% in its worst quarter since 2018. Tom Lee of Fundstrat is betting on a rebound. Standard Chartered has slashed its year-end target. Here's what the data actually says.
Trump's 15% tariffs, a $285M Drift Protocol hack, and Bitcoin down 47% from its ATH. Fear & Greed at 8 for 46 days. ZachXBT vs Circle, Tom Lee bets on the rebound.
US-Iran tensions, oil above $100, and the Fed holding at 3.75%. Bitcoin oscillates between $65,000 and $70,000. But the real question is not the price — it is whether BTC still holds up as a credible store of value in times of crisis.
Bitcoin drops below $73,000 after February PPI blows past estimates. Wholesale inflation at 3.4% annually piles pressure on the Fed, with all eyes on the dot plot and the 2026 rate-cut outlook.
Bitcoin's price response to the US-Iran conflict is tracking closely with its behavior in the first weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022: panic sell-off, fast recovery, and volatile consolidation.
A 50-year-old couple in Le Chesnay was robbed of about a million dollars in Bitcoin by three men disguised as policemen. The Versailles public prosecutor's office is investigating.
Bitcoin and crypto down as markets weigh US-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysis of prices, oil and future scenarios.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) raises STRC dividend to 11.5% to stabilise the stock as Bitcoin weighs on MSTR. Michael Saylor and Phong Le bet on preferred shares to fund new BTC purchases.
Chase Guo, a former Binance executive, predicts a new ATH of Bitcoin in 2026 driven by liquidity and short squeeze, not halving.
New DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epstein's interest in Bitcoin, contacts with Gary Gensler and investments in Coinbase and MIT.
The United States stands as a global hub for financial innovation and blockchain development. From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, the country drives discussions on regulation, Bitcoin ETFs, CBDCs, and institutional crypto adoption.
David Sacks steps down as White House Crypto Czar after 130 days. He moves to PCAST with a broader mandate. Key crypto legislation — the CLARITY Act and Bitcoin reserve — remain unfinished.
The SEC's new framework on tokenized securities marks a turning point for the tokenization of shares, while Robinhood raises the challenge for a regulated on-chain financial market.
The New York Stock Exchange develops a blockchain platform for on-chain trading and settlement of shares and ETFs, opening up the markets 24/7.
After the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the US is betting on Venezuelan oil. But the real conundrum concerns the regime's alleged secret Bitcoin reserves.
Over 125 crypto companies challenge the US banking lobby over the right to offer returns on stablecoins, with the GENIUS Act in their sights.
The CFTC approves leveraged spot trading on Bitcoin in the US for the first time, paving the way for institutional investors.
Texas invests 5 million in IBIT and prepares direct custody: first step towards a strategic reserve in Bitcoin.
With federal agencies operational again, analysts expect a wave of crypto spot ETFs that could divert capital to large-scale digital assets.
TRUMP, the meme coin on Solana, soars 42%. The price touches $8.6. Accumulation by large holders, the listing of the Canary ETF and a bullish technical signal fuel optimism for November.
Institutional inflows and steady demand offset the dampening effect of tighter monetary policy. Traders now look to the Federal Reserve's signals for direction this week.
US approves cryptocurrencies in 401(k) pension plans: revolution for 84 million workers.
The COIN Act prohibits the president, vice-president and family members from owning or promoting cryptocurrencies. The aim: to avoid conflicts of interest.
A proposed US law aims to fine AI and cryptocurrency data centres that exceed emission limits, hitting miners in particular.
Paul Atkins is the new SEC chairman: confirmed by the Senate, he brings a momentous change in the regulation of cryptocurrencies in the US.
Paul Atkins, candidate for the chairmanship of the SEC, has been criticised for links to FTX and possible conflicts of interest. Warren accuses him of corruption.
Circle's CPN Managed Payments lets banks and fintechs settle cross-border payments via USDC without ever holding crypto. Thunes, Worldline, and Veem are already on board — and the GENIUS Act could accelerate US adoption fast.
Solana Alpenglow replaces Proof-of-History and TowerBFT with Votor and Rotor, cutting finality from 12.8 seconds to 150ms. The biggest protocol upgrade in Solana's history is targeting mainnet by end of 2026.
The Ethereum Foundation converts 5,000 ETH to stablecoins via CoWSwap TWAP — and Paradigm drops Reth 2.0 at 1.7 Gigagas/s. Two April 2026 signals that reveal more about ETH's direction than the price chart alone.
AI agents can now pay autonomously for digital goods using Visa cards — within user-defined limits. Visa, Coinbase x402, and Nevermined's April 2026 integration marks a turning point for the agentic economy.
Iran imposed a $1-per-barrel Bitcoin toll on tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz on April 8, 2026 — sending BTC above $72,700. The move marks the first known use of Bitcoin as sovereign payment infrastructure for international trade.
Canary Capital filed an S-1 with the SEC on April 8, 2026 for a spot PEPE ETF — the first filing to package a meme token with no claimed utility into a regulated brokerage product. Here's what it means for crypto markets.
The New York Times published a 12,000-word investigation on April 8, 2026, naming Adam Back — Hashcash inventor and Blockstream CEO — as Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Back denied it six times in two hours. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
A Google Quantum AI paper has redefined the threat timeline: fewer qubits than expected may be enough to break Bitcoin's cryptography. Here's what it really means for your funds.
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