Regulation
A coalition of 112 crypto companies, investors, and advocacy groups has issued a firm warning to U.S. lawmakers: their support for upcoming market structure legislation hinges on explicit protections for blockchain software developers. On August 27, the alliance — which includes industry heavyweights such as Coinbase, Kraken, and venture capital
AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, financial markets, and even investor psychology at breakneck speed. From workflow automation to stock market valuations, the technology has captured the world’s imagination. But while AI is undoubtedly a genuine technological breakthrough, experts caution that growing hype may be fueling localized bubbles reminiscent
Politics
The United States has begun publishing gross domestic product (GDP) figures on public blockchains, marking a major step in its effort to integrate cryptocurrency technology into government systems. Announced Thursday by the Commerce Department, the initiative aims to improve transparency and security in how critical economic data is shared, while
Politics
China’s former central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan has urged caution over the rapid adoption of stablecoins, warning that the digital assets could pose challenges to financial stability. His remarks, first shared during a private July meeting and later published by the Beijing-based think tank CF40, come as debates intensify
Zero-knowledge (ZK) technology is one of the most exciting breakthroughs in modern cryptography. At its core, it lets you prove something is true without ever revealing the underlying information. Think of it like proving you know the password to a secret door without actually saying the password out loud. That’
Security
Circle and Paxos, two of the largest regulated stablecoin issuers, have rolled out a pilot verification system designed to stop counterfeit tokens and strengthen trust in digital dollar assets. The initiative, first reported on August 27, comes as U.S. regulators push for stricter oversight of the fast-growing stablecoin market.
AI
Decentralised artificial intelligence (AI) is often described as one of the most ambitious and potentially transformative ideas in technology today. Advocates believe it could shift power away from a handful of dominant tech giants and put control in the hands of global communities, developers, and everyday users. But while the
Finance
Boyaa Interactive is taking a bold step in its Web3 strategy, embedding Alchemy Pay’s fiat on-ramp into its blockchain-based poker game, MTT Sports. The move, announced on August 27, enables players in 173 countries to buy into Bitcoin-denominated tournaments directly with credit cards and mobile wallets — bypassing the need
DeFi
Aave Labs has officially rolled out Horizon, a new institutional platform that enables borrowing of stablecoins against tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) such as U.S. Treasurys and collateralized loan obligations. Announced Wednesday, Horizon marks a major step in bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi). A Platform Built for Institutions
Regulation
Coinbase’s new security measures—requiring in-person orientation and limiting certain roles to U.S. citizens—have ignited debate over whether the exchange is protecting itself or pushing the boundaries of U.S. anti-discrimination law. Why Coinbase Is Tightening Security Last week, CEO Brian Armstrong announced that Coinbase will require
Markets
Nvidia’s latest earnings report delivered a mix of triumph and trouble: record-breaking revenue alongside the total collapse of sales in China. Record-Breaking Numbers — With a Catch In its fiscal Q2 2025 earnings report, Nvidia announced $46.7 billion in revenue, a historic high for the chipmaker and well above
Markets
Ethereum’s rally, dovish central banks, and new stimulus measures have reignited talk of an impending “altcoin season.” But experts say not all the signs are there yet. What’s Behind the Altcoin Season Buzz? In crypto circles, altcoin season is like the gold rush—when money starts flowing out