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.
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 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 has introduced an AI layer for its OnchainOS, allowing developers to deploy autonomous agents across wallets, DEX infrastructure and multiple blockchains.
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo pledged $27 million to the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences following a prior US conviction and presidential pardon.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will test blockchain-based systems for reserve settlement and explore tokenized central bank money.
Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue below analyst expectations, as lower Bitcoin prices and rising costs weighed on mining performance.
A Senate housing bill amendment would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a US central bank digital currency through 2030, reviving prior legislative efforts.
Crypto withdrawals from Iran’s largest exchange surged following US-Israeli airstrikes, before internet blackouts sharply reduced activity.
Turkey’s ruling party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, granting the president authority to adjust the rate within a defined range.
Vitalik Buterin said AI-assisted vibe coding may accelerate Ethereum’s long-term roadmap, while cautioning that rapid prototypes carry significant security risks.
Nasdaq has sought SEC approval to list fixed-payout binary options tied to the Nasdaq 100, signaling traditional exchanges’ push into prediction-style markets.
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 has revised its paid partnership policy to permit crypto-related promotional content, with restrictions in select jurisdictions and stricter disclosure requirements.
Arthur Hayes argues that prolonged US military engagement with Iran could prompt monetary easing, potentially expanding liquidity and influencing crypto markets.