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Zcash Plunges 31% as Security Researcher Uncovers Infinite Minting Bug

By Daniel Brooks Jun 5, 2026

An AI-assisted security review discovered a critical under-constrained flaw in Zcash’s primary privacy pool. While a patch is already live, the market reacted with an immediate, sharp correction.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

ZetaChain Pivots Entirely to AI with Launch of Anuma Private Memory Layer

By Daniel Brooks Jun 2, 2026

ZetaChain is sunsetting support for major networks like Bitcoin and Solana to build an interoperable, privacy-first context layer powering multi-model AI workflows.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Base Launches New Tool Connecting Crypto Wallets Directly to AI Agents

By Laura Mitchell May 27, 2026

Charting a new path for agentic Web3 payments, Base MCP allows users to guide AI assistants through on-chain transactions while retaining strict private key isolation.

Autonomous Agents

By Julia Sakovich May 24, 2026

Autonomous agents are AI-driven software programs that independently execute tasks and manage transactions across decentralized networks without human intervention.

BingX Becomes First Exchange to Offer OpenAI Pre-IPO Airdrop

By CS Team May 19, 2026

BingX has launched what it describes as the first exchange-led OpenAI pre-IPO airdrop initiative, aiming to expand user participation in tokenized exposure tied to private AI market opportunities.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

BNB Chain Launches BNBAgent SDK on Mainnet: Standardized Framework for AI Agent Identity and Commerce

By Andrew Collins May 19, 2026

The era of experimental, isolated AI chatbots is ending. BNB Chain’s newly deployed BNBAgent SDK establishes a standardized financial and technical blueprint for autonomous machine-to-machine commerce, data storage, and micro-payments.

Loyyal Launches GiftOS Point, an AI and Blockchain Powered Digital Gift Card Platform

By CS Team May 19, 2026

Loyyal has launched Giftos Point, a digital gift card platform powered by AI and blockchain technology that aims to modernize loyalty rewards, gifting, and customer engagement experiences.

What Is Agentic Trading: Beginner’s Guide to Autonomous Crypto Trading

By Daniel Brooks May 18, 2026

Agentic trading uses autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, adapting, and executing complex strategies across cryptocurrency networks without constant human oversight. This guide explores how these systems operate and how they differ from traditional trading bots.

DeFi & FinTech, News

Kraken Slashes Headcount Amid AI Efficiencies, Threatening to Push Back 2026 IPO Plans

By Emily Carter May 18, 2026

Payward Inc., the parent company of Kraken, has trimmed roughly 5% of its workforce, blaming AI-driven operational efficiencies. The corporate realignment comes despite an aggressive $2.6 billion acquisition run and an upcoming public debut that may now slip into 2027.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Telegram’s TON Tech Launches AI Agents for Autonomous DeFi and Trading

By Andrew Collins Apr 28, 2026

TON Tech has introduced AI-powered agents to the Telegram ecosystem, enabling users to automate swaps, staking, and portfolio management directly on the TON blockchain.

DeFi & FinTech, Markets & Trading, News, Technology & Security

Gemini Launches Agentic Trading for AI-Driven Crypto Accounts

By Daniel Brooks Apr 27, 2026

Gemini has introduced Agentic Trading, a new feature allowing users to connect AI models like Claude and ChatGPT directly to their exchange accounts for automated trading and market monitoring.

DeFi & FinTech, News, Technology & Security

Visa Unveils Platform Powering Autonomous AI Shopping

By Andrew Collins Apr 9, 2026

Visa launches Intelligent Commerce Connect, enabling AI agents to securely browse, select, and pay for goods across digital ecosystems.