Bitcoin and crypto stocks fell as Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh emphasized central bank independence, while analysts still see potential upside later in 2026.
DoorDash is integrating stablecoin payments via Tempo’s blockchain, bringing crypto-powered payouts to its global driver and merchant network.
The DeFi sector is facing a deepening security crisis after nearly $800 million in losses this year, with April alone accounting for the majority.
European banks are accelerating euro stablecoin plans, partnering with Fireblocks to build a regulated digital euro alternative under MiCA rules.
Ripple unveils a multi-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028, including testing new cryptography and contingency plans.
Coinbase unveils Agentic.market, an app store-like platform built on x402 that allows AI agents to access and transact with digital services autonomously.
Tether has taken a significant stake in Antalpha, deepening its exposure to Bitcoin mining finance as it continues to diversify investments.
Coinbase and Bybit are in discussions to collaborate on tokenized stocks, aiming to expand global access to US assets through blockchain infrastructure.
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.
RaveDAO has rejected claims it orchestrated the RAVE token’s dramatic rise and fall, while major exchanges investigate possible market manipulation.
Financial giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are considering prediction markets, signaling growing institutional interest in event-based trading beyond traditional assets.