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Coinbase unveils Agentic.market, an app store-like platform built on x402 that allows AI agents to access and transact with digital services autonomously.

Japan is exploring tokenized government bonds as digital collateral in a new blockchain pilot involving major banks and the Canton Network.

Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin and Ether as regulators move toward a full crypto framework.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted almost $1 billion in inflows last week, signaling renewed institutional confidence as geopolitical developments influence market sentiment.

Polymarket is in talks to raise $400 million at a $15 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor appetite for prediction markets despite regulatory uncertainty.

Coinbase is rolling out AI agents to assist employees via Slack and email, signaling a deeper shift toward automation and AI-driven workflows in crypto.

Financial giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are considering prediction markets, signaling growing institutional interest in event-based trading beyond traditional assets.

France is pushing European banks to expand euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits, aiming to strengthen regional digital finance and reduce dependence on dollar-based systems.

Payward, the parent of Kraken, is acquiring Bitnomial in a deal worth up to $550 million, securing key regulatory licenses to expand its crypto derivatives business in the US.

Foundation, a prominent Ethereum-based NFT marketplace, is closing operations after a failed acquisition deal, highlighting ongoing challenges in the NFT market.

Bitcoin is consolidating near $75,000, but deeply negative funding rates and improving geopolitical sentiment could trigger a sharp rally toward $125,000.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority is gathering industry feedback on crypto rules covering stablecoins, custody, trading, and staking as it prepares for a full regulatory regime in 2027.

Bitcoin’s recent surge is stalling near $75,000 as investors lock in profits and market indicators point to cautious sentiment rather than overheating demand.

BitMEX Research has proposed a “canary fund” system to address potential quantum threats to Bitcoin, offering a conditional alternative to controversial plans to freeze vulnerable coins.

eToro is acquiring Israeli self-custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo for approximately $70 million. The key goal behind this step is to enhance its blockchain capabilities and expand into decentralized trading and tokenized asset infrastructure.