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A median crypto swap on ChangeNOW now settles in under 60 seconds. That execution speed sharply contrasts with the broader non-custodial market, where comparable swaps still take about 45 minutes. The data comes from the 2026 edition of “Speed Benchmarks: Non-Custodial Swaps Comparison,” published by Swapzone. The report analyzed roughly
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Binance has rolled out seven AI Agent Skills that allow automated systems to access market data, wallet balances, and advanced order execution through a single interface. The release positions the exchange as infrastructure for agent-driven trading rather than just a venue for manual order flow. The skills package enables agents
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Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT) is building a high-speed validator network across four major Asian financial hubs. The expansion marks its first direct push into staking and infrastructure operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The so-called Pacific Backbone initiative will initially connect Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong through low-latency links designed
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Cross-chain infrastructure provider deBridge has introduced a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to help AI agents execute non-custodial transactions across multiple blockchains. The launch aims to simplify how artificial intelligence tools interact with decentralized networks, enabling automated swaps, bridging, and complex multi-step onchain actions across EVM-compatible chains and
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TRISO-X just won a rare nuclear fuel license. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved commercial fabrication of tristructural isotropic (TRISO) fuel in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, opening a domestic pathway for advanced-reactor supply chains. The decision lands as US power demand rises for data centers, electric transport, and cryptocurrency mining. X-Energy
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Coinbase is introducing a new tool designed to bridge artificial intelligence and blockchain finance, unveiling what it calls “Agentic Wallets” — wallet infrastructure built specifically for autonomous AI agents. The product, announced Wednesday by the Coinbase Developer Platform team, aims to give AI-powered systems the ability to hold and move funds
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a refreshed view of how blockchain technology could fit into a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, arguing that Ethereum’s real value lies in coordination, governance, and trust rather than a race toward artificial general intelligence. In a post published Monday on X,
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Amboss Technologies has introduced RailsX, a new peer-to-peer trading platform built directly on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, marking another step in the network’s expanding role beyond payments. The announcement was made Friday at the PlanB Forum in El Salvador, a gathering focused on Bitcoin adoption and development. RailsX is
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Bybit is preparing to take a significant step beyond crypto trading. The exchange plans to introduce IBAN-based fiat accounts as early as February, a move that would bring traditional banking-style services onto its platform and broaden its role in global finance. The plan was outlined by Bybit CEO Ben Zhou,
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Cao Renxian, the low-profile founder of Sungrow Power Supply Co., has become one of China’s wealthiest industrial leaders by quietly shaping the world’s energy future. As the company gears up for a major Hong Kong IPO that could raise nearly $2 billion, Sungrow’s success is thrusting Cao—
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Onchain analytics firm Nansen is taking a clear step beyond data insights with the launch of an AI-driven trading solution, now live across its web and mobile platforms. The new feature, which debuts on Solana and Base, marks a shift from pure analytics toward an integrated experience that combines market
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Solana Mobile has officially rolled out an airdrop of its native SKR token, opening the door for Seeker smartphone users and selected developers to claim a stake in the growing ecosystem. The airdrop, announced Tuesday, marks another step in Solana Mobile’s effort to blend blockchain ownership with everyday mobile