Coinbase's x402 Protocol Launches Agentic.market App Store for AI Agents
Coinbase's AI payments protocol x402 has launched Agentic.market, a dedicated platform enabling AI agents to discover and transact with AI-friendly services. The launch marks a new step in embedding crypto payment rails ...
New York Lawmaker Proposes 'AI Dividend' to Counter Automation-Driven Job Losses
A New York state lawmaker has introduced a proposal for an 'AI dividend' program that would pay US citizens if automation meaningfully displaces workers. The fund would be financed through taxes on AI usage and equity st...
Playdate Maker Panic Bans Generative AI in Game Development
Panic, the company behind the Playdate handheld gaming device, has prohibited the use of generative AI tools in the creative development process. The policy carves out an exception for developer productivity tools while ...
John Oliver Takes on Prediction Markets, Refuses to Soften Criticism
HBO's Last Week Tonight host John Oliver dedicated a segment to prediction market platforms, tackling issues of regulation, legal frameworks, and market manipulation. Oliver made clear he would not moderate his stance to...
New York Congressional Candidate Proposes 'AI Dividend' for Workers Displaced by Automation
Alex Bores, a congressional candidate in New York, has outlined a policy proposal that would issue direct payments to Americans if AI adoption measurably reduces employment levels. The 'AI Dividend' is framed as a safety...
Alibaba Releases Qwen3.6-Max-Preview, Its Most Capable AI Model to Date
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3.6-Max-Preview, claiming it as its most powerful AI model yet. The model topped six major coding benchmarks and posted improvements in world knowledge and instruction-following compared to its p...
North Korea Expands Crypto Heist Tactics as DeFi Remains Prime Target
North Korea's playbook for stealing cryptocurrency is growing more sophisticated, with decentralized finance platforms continuing to bear the brunt of attacks. The report highlights an expanding set of methods used by st...
Bybit Leads Funding Round for Malaysia's Dual-Licensed Crypto Exchange Hata
Bybit has taken the lead in a funding round for Hata, a Malaysian crypto platform holding dual regulatory licenses. The investment comes as Malaysia broadens its regulatory framework to encompass digital assets and token...
KelpDAO Bridge Exploit Triggers DeFi Chaos, Aave Eyes $230M in Losses
A bridge exploit targeting Kelp DAO sent shockwaves through DeFi, with CoinDesk reporting Aave could face up to $230 million in losses as a result. The hack triggered a broader $14 billion exodus from DeFi protocols. Bit...
UK Gas Firm Reabold Resources Faces Criticism Over Bitcoin Mining Plans
Reabold Resources, a UK-based gas investment firm, is weighing plans to use a gas field for Bitcoin mining, drawing public criticism. Both Decrypt and CoinDesk report on the backlash, with Decrypt noting the firm emphasi...
Bitcoin Reclaims $76,500 Amid Iran Tensions and Oil Market Volatility
Bitcoin's price climbed back above $76,500 as geopolitical uncertainty stemming from Iran tensions and fluctuations in oil markets drove investors toward crypto assets. The move reflects broader macroeconomic anxiety inf...
Alcoa in Talks to Sell Idle New York Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining
Alcoa is in advanced discussions to sell its idle Massena East aluminum smelter in upstate New York to bitcoin mining firm NYDIG. The potential deal would repurpose the defunct industrial facility for cryptocurrency mini...
One Year In, SEC Under Paul Atkins Marks Sharp Shift in Crypto Enforcement
After one year under Chair Paul Atkins, the SEC has dropped multiple enforcement cases against crypto companies, signaling a clear break from the aggressive posture of the prior administration. However, the regulator sti...
Crypto Price Predictions: BTC Holds $80K Resistance, Altcoin Rally Eyed
Technical analysis across major cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, and HYPE suggests Bitcoin bulls remain in control but face stiff resistance at $80,000. Analysts are watching whether a BTC c...
Palantir Faces Backlash Over AI-Driven Military Doctrine Post
A weekend social media post summarizing CEO Alex Karp's 2025 book reignited debate over Palantir's embrace of AI for military applications and Silicon Valley's broader role in warfare. The controversy underscores ongoing...
Prediction Markets Signal Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Disruption; Oil Bets Rise
Prediction market data indicates traders do not expect Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic to normalize in the near term, as geopolitical tensions remain elevated. Oil traders are positioning for higher prices in response,...
Nearly Half of New Streaming Music Uploads Are AI-Generated, Deezer Says
French music streaming platform Deezer reports that AI-generated tracks now make up close to half of all new music uploaded to its platform. Despite the volume, actual listener engagement with AI-generated content remain...
Tether Acquires 8.2% Stake in Bitcoin Mining Finance Platform Antalpha
Tether has taken an 8.2% stake in Antalpha, a platform that provides financial services to Bitcoin miners, as part of a broader expansion into crypto infrastructure. The stablecoin issuer also separately announced an inv...
RaveDAO Token Collapses Amid Alleged Price Manipulation, ZachXBT Calls for Probe
RaveDAO's token suffered a dramatic crash over the weekend after blockchain investigator ZachXBT raised manipulation allegations and called on exchanges to investigate. Decrypt reports the token shed $6.6 billion in valu...
Jason Lowery Named Special Assistant to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Bringing Bitcoin Expertise
Jason Lowery has been appointed Special Assistant to the Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, a role expected to incorporate his strategic thinking on Bitcoin and its national security implications. The appointment si...