AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping enterprise automation, reducing reliance on rigid robotic process automation (RPA) systems built on fixed rules. The shift reflects growing demand for tools that can handle unstructured data and adapt to changing business conditions. RPA has long been used to automate repetitive tasks such as data entry,
DeFi
The top 100 token holders control over 80% of governance power across major DeFi protocols, according to a new European Central Bank study. The finding challenges assumptions about decentralization and raises questions about how regulators identify accountable entities. The ECB (EU) analyzed governance structures across protocols including Aave, Uniswap, MakerDAO,
Finance
The X Games signed an eight-figure partnership with MoonPay to launch a new global league, aiming to tap younger audiences already engaged with crypto. The deal signals how digital asset firms are aligning with youth-driven sports to expand adoption. The agreement establishes the “MoonPay X Games League,” a team-based competition
Cryptocurrency
An early bitcoin holder moved 500 BTC worth about $33 million to Binance, extending a steady flow of coins to exchanges. The transfers suggest continued distribution from a wallet that accumulated bitcoin more than a decade ago. Blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence shows the same entity has now sent roughly
What a Solana ETF Would Actually Be A Solana ETF is a simple idea at its core. It would let you invest in Solana (SOL) without actually buying or storing the cryptocurrency yourself. Instead of setting up a crypto wallet or managing private keys, you’d just buy shares through
Markets
Prediction markets exceeded $20 billion in monthly trading volume for the first time, marking a sharp expansion in event-driven speculation. The surge reflects a shift toward geopolitics and macro events as primary drivers of onchain trading activity. Volume has risen from $1.2 billion in early 2025 to over $20
Finance
Intercontinental Exchange committed an additional $600 million to Polymarket, extending its total allocation toward a planned $2 billion investment. The move deepens institutional exposure to prediction markets, a sector attracting growing capital alongside regulatory attention. The Intercontinental Exchange, parent of the New York Stock Exchange, said the funding follows an
Markets
Bitcoin fell below $67,000 while ether slipped under $2,000, reflecting tightening liquidity conditions across crypto markets. The decline signals growing sensitivity to macro pressures despite ongoing institutional participation through exchange-traded funds. The move follows $171 million in net outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs on March 26,
Finance
A federal court in Australia has fined Binance A$10 million ($6.6 million) for misclassifying retail clients, intensifying regulatory scrutiny on crypto derivatives platforms. The penalty adds to prior compensation and signals stricter enforcement across Asia-Pacific markets. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) found that Binance’s local
Finance
GameStop pledged 4,709 Bitcoin valued at roughly $324 million as collateral instead of liquidating its holdings, preserving exposure while generating income. The disclosure counters earlier market speculation that the retailer had exited its crypto position. The company detailed the arrangement in its latest annual filing, confirming a covered-call agreement
Markets
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $171.2 million in net outflows in a single session, the largest daily withdrawal in three weeks. The shift signals renewed short-term caution among institutional allocators despite sustained structural demand for bitcoin exposure. Seven funds posted net redemptions on Thursday, according to data
Finance
Tether has engaged KPMG to conduct its first full financial statement audit, covering roughly $184 billion in circulating USDT supply. The move introduces institutional-grade scrutiny to the largest stablecoin issuer, a long-standing concern for counterparties and regulators. The El Salvador-based issuer also hired PwC to prepare internal systems ahead of