Finance
Riot Platforms reported $33.2 million in data center revenue for the first time, accounting for roughly 20% of quarterly revenue and marking a shift beyond bitcoin mining. The result signals early traction in its strategy to serve artificial intelligence (AI) and hyperscale infrastructure demand. Riot Platforms Reports First Quarter
Cryptocurrency
Stablecoins accounted for 40% of crypto purchases in Latin America, surpassing Bitcoin’s 18% share for the first time, according to Bitso’s 2025 adoption report. The shift signals a structural move toward dollar-linked assets as users prioritize stability over volatility in daily financial activity. Bitso based its findings on
Politics
The U.S. Senate unanimously banned its own members from trading on prediction markets, effective immediately. The rule change targets insider trading risks as event-based betting volumes surge across crypto-linked platforms. The measure, S. Res. 708, was introduced by Bernie Moreno and passed without objection, amending Senate conduct rules. It
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday crypto activity. From automated trading to portfolio tracking and on-chain analytics, AI tools now handle tasks that once required constant human attention. The latest shift is toward AI agents, software that can act independently over time with minimal input. That autonomy is
Finance
Coinbase plans to launch a tokenized share class for its stablecoin credit fund in the second quarter. The structure signals a shift toward on-chain fund distribution for institutional credit exposure tied to stablecoins. Coinbase Asset Management Selects Superstate FundOS to Tokenize Stablecoin Credit FundThe Coinbase Stablecoin Yield Fund (CUSHY) will
DeFi
Polymarket recorded roughly $7 billion in monthly volume in February, intensifying pressure to formalize trading surveillance. The platform is now deploying on-chain monitoring tools to detect insider activity in real time as volumes scale. The prediction market operator partnered with Chainalysis to integrate a surveillance layer across its Polygon-based exchange.
AI
Tether-backed Oobit introduced AI agent-linked corporate cards that spend directly in Tether without fiat conversion. The move targets a core bottleneck in autonomous commerce: controlled payments without exposing corporate credentials. The startup said its virtual “Agent Cards” operate on the Visa network and are usable anywhere the network is accepted
Finance
Coinbase will delist Dai (DAI) on May 4, automatically converting remaining balances to USDS at a 1:1 rate. The move forces stablecoin holders to either exit or accept conversion, directly impacting custody and liquidity decisions across retail and institutional accounts. The exchange said trading for DAI will be disabled
Markets
Bitcoin remains capped below a key resistance level as three consecutive days of spot ETF outflows signal weakening institutional demand. The stalled momentum matters because ETF flows have been a primary driver of price discovery in recent months. Bitcoin is “holding up, but only just,” citing multiple analysts who point
Finance
Ark Invest deployed $39.4 million into Robinhood shares while trimming $6.1 million from its own spot Bitcoin ETF, signaling a tactical portfolio rebalance. The shift comes as both equities and crypto-linked products face short-term pressure. The firm purchased 553,892 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. across its ARK
Cryptocurrency
Stablecoin transaction volume exceeded $33 trillion in 2025, intensifying competition among firms to shape regulatory outcomes. KAST’s appointment of a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advisor reflects rising pressure to align growth with policy engagement. KAST named Allen, a former senior advisor and spokesperson at the
Finance
Meta Platforms has enabled creator payouts in USD Coin (USDC) across Solana and Polygon, linking social media monetization directly to blockchain rails. The move introduces stablecoin settlement into a platform with global user scale. Eligible creators can now receive USDC directly into external crypto wallets, with transactions processed through Stripe.