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The Next Big AI Trade: When Autonomous Agents Start Spending
Franklin Templeton and Circle executives argue that as AI agents begin making independent financial decisions, blockchain networks will become the infrastructure powering autonomous commerce.
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Tesla Maintains Bitcoin Holdings Despite $112 Million Impairment Loss
The electric vehicle maker held its 11,509 BTC treasury steady through Q2 2026, reporting an impairment charge as bitcoin declined 14% during the quarter.
Bitcoin ETFs Post Fifth Straight Day of Inflows as Market Sentiment Recovers
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs absorbed $727 million over five days, the steadiest buying streak since April's record outflows.
Clarity Act Odds Jump to 43% on Polymarket Amid Trump Ethics Deal Reports
Prediction market traders boosted odds of the crypto market structure bill passing after reports of a breakthrough on ethics provisions.
MiCA Compliance Costs Could Drive More Crypto Firms From EU Market, Warns Gate Europe CEO
European crypto regulation is reshaping the competitive landscape as compliance costs mount for licensed firms.
Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Regulation Bill as State Duma Approves Framework
Russian lawmakers approved comprehensive rules for exchanges, brokers, and custodians with investor limits and central bank oversight.
Jack Mallers Steps Down as XXI Capital CEO as Tether Merger Plan Unravels
Twenty One Capital replaces Jack Mallers with Raphael Zagury as Strike exits the proposed three-way merger.
Here's what happened in crypto today
Patrick Witt remains on CLARITY Act efforts, AI deals lift miners, and Grayscale plans regular staking payouts.
UK Parliament begins inquiry into banking chokepoint for crypto businesses
A cross-party UK parliamentary group is examining whether banks have restricted crypto firms' access to accounts and payment services.
Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs post a fifth straight day of inflows in a first since April
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded five consecutive days of net inflows, the longest streak since late April.
Base's 1:1-backed tokenized equities launch 'imminent,' Pollak says
Base moves closer to issuing 1:1-backed tokenized equities, sharpening its financial focus.
Hyperliquid's HIP-4 Enables Permissionless Deployment for Outcome Markets
Hyperliquid proposal HIP-4 allows anyone to deploy outcome markets with a 500,000 HYPE stake and up to 50% fee share.
Moonshot AI IPO Push Follows Kimi and Alibaba AI Releases That Rattled Markets
Moonshot AI seeks Hong Kong IPO at $30B+ valuation after Kimi K3 model disrupts AI assumptions; Alibaba goes open-weight with Qwen3.8.
Oil Bounce and AI Selloff Pressure Bitcoin Below $64,000
Bitcoin dips to $63,900 as Middle East tensions drive oil higher and Chinese AI competition rattles semiconductor stocks.
South Korea eyes September launch for second phase of CBDC pilot: Report
Bank of Korea expands CBDC pilot with regional banks, subsidy payments, and tokenized deposits starting September.
Michael Saylor says BIP-110 plan to clean up Bitcoin blockchain is 'a bad idea'
Strategy's Michael Saylor publishes 110-point critique against BIP-110, warning the soft fork threatens Bitcoin's neutrality and permissionless nature.
The GENIUS Act Turns 1: State of Crypto
One year after the GENIUS Act became law, federal regulators are still crafting the rules that will govern U.S. stablecoins.
Upbit parent Dunamu faces sanction process nearly eight months after $30 million hack: report
South Korean regulators weigh sanctions against Dunamu after the Upbit exchange suffered a $30 million security breach.
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Senate resolution unanimously rejects clemency for FTX founder, sending clear message on crypto accountability
<![CDATA[Live updates: ZachXBT calls hardware wallets complete garbage; BTC steady after Korea rate hike]]>
Bitcoin's rally to $65,000 lacks spot demand, driven by macro factors; institutional outflows continue
Bitcoin whale moves $383 million in BTC after 8 years of dormancy: onchain data
Long-dormant Bitcoin wallet transfers 5,908 BTC worth $383M after eight years, sparking onchain analysis