AI Models Favor Bitcoin Over Fiat in Bitcoin Policy Institute Study
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.
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Visa and Stripe’s Bridge Expand Stablecoin Cards to 100-Plus Countries
Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge plan to expand stablecoin-linked card programs to more than 100 countries while piloting onchain settlement with Lead Bank.
CoinMarketCap Launches AI Agent Tools for Real-Time Crypto Data
CoinMarketCap has introduced four AI-focused products that allow autonomous agents to access real-time crypto market data through Model Context Protocol integration and crypto-based payments.
OKX Launches AI Toolkit to Enable Autonomous Onchain Agents
OKX has introduced an AI layer for its OnchainOS, allowing developers to deploy autonomous agents across wallets, DEX infrastructure and multiple blockchains.
Nasdaq Files for SEC Approval of Binary Options on Nasdaq 100
By Emily Carter
Nasdaq has sought SEC approval to list fixed-payout binary options tied to the Nasdaq 100, signaling traditional exchanges’ push into prediction-style markets.
Viral Energym AI Dystopia Sparks Debate Over User-Owned Crypto Agents
A viral AI dystopia spoof is fueling debate across tech and crypto as automation-driven layoffs rise and projects promote user-owned AI agents as an alternative model.
X Updates Policy to Allow Crypto Promotions with Disclosure Rules
X has revised its paid partnership policy to permit crypto-related promotional content, with restrictions in select jurisdictions and stricter disclosure requirements.
Arthur Hayes Says Fed Could Ease Policy if US-Iran Conflict Escalates
Arthur Hayes argues that prolonged US military engagement with Iran could prompt monetary easing, potentially expanding liquidity and influencing crypto markets.
European Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin Launch
A consortium of European banks is engaging crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of a planned euro-pegged stablecoin launch in 2026.
MARA Shares Surge on AI Data Center Partnership
MARA Holdings announced a partnership to convert select US Bitcoin mining sites into AI-focused data centers, sending shares up nearly 16% in after-hours trading.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1B in Three Days
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed a multi-week outflow streak, drawing over $1 billion in net inflows across three trading sessions this week.
USDT and USDC Maintain Lead Among Top Stablecoins
Tether and USD Coin dominate the stablecoin market, representing nearly 80% of the total $315 billion capitalization across nine major tokens.
Bitcoin 10 AM Dump Stops After Jane Street Lawsuit
Bitcoin’s recurring 10 AM sell-offs in New York ceased following a lawsuit against Jane Street over alleged Terra-era insider trading, coinciding with a $200 billion market surge.
FCA Selects Revolut and Peers for UK Stablecoin Sandbox
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has selected four firms, including Revolut, to test stablecoin issuance and payments in a regulatory sandbox starting in Q1 2026. The initiative aims to shape the country’s final stablecoin…
US Seizes $61M in USDT Tied to Pig Butchering Scam
US authorities seized over $61 million in USDT linked to a large-scale pig butchering fraud scheme, highlighting increased enforcement against crypto-enabled scams.