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Decrypt 26m ago

7 Factors That Actually Matter When Choosing a Crypto Swap Platform

With crypto swaps growing in popularity, the best crypto swap platforms are embracing speed, security, and asset availability.

Decrypt 36m ago

Mastercard Enables AI Agent Payments With Help From Crypto Giants Like Coinbase, Ripple

Mastercard's Agent Pay for Machines is designed to let AI buy services and settle transactions using cards, bank accounts, and stablecoins.

CoinDesk 1h ago

Crypto Long & Short: Who answers the 3am call when DeFi breaks?

In this week's Crypto Long & Short, Ben Nadareski writes that to win over big investors, DeFi builders must act like accountable money managers, not just software developers. Then,...

CoinDesk 1h ago

Netomi CEO says $5 trillion AI customer experience market could boost stablecoin demand

Puneet Mehta, a former high-level Wall Street engineer and data scientist, said the rapid expansion of AI enterprise software will increase demand for stablecoins and blockchain.

CoinDesk 1h ago

The quantum clock is ticking: it's Bitcoin's problem, not Ethereum's

A recent research note published by Citi analysts reached a conclusion about quantum risk that should give every institutional bitcoin holder pause, Tabar explains.

Decrypt 1h ago

New CFTC Rules on Prediction Markets Would Ban Wagers on Ouster of US Enemies

Proposed CFTC rules would forbid markets where an outcome could be impacted by war or assassination, even when conflict isn’t mentioned.

CoinDesk 1h ago

Mastercard prepares for a future where AI agents make payments

The company is working with Coinbase, Stripe and other companies to build trusted payment systems for AI-driven commerce.

CoinTelegraph 1h ago

Bitcoin rises despite US inflation hitting 3-year high: Where will BTC price go?

BTC's rebound shows signs of weakening under a string of technical resistance levels, raising the odds of a dip below $60,000 in June.

CoinTelegraph 2h ago

Onchain gambling keeps rolling with $14B quarter despite crypto slump: TRM Labs

TRM Labs said onchain gambling reached $51 billion in 2025, with repeat users and stablecoin flows helping the sector remain resilient during a broader crypto market pullback.

CoinTelegraph 2h ago

AI deepfake election ad in Minnesota raises transparency concerns

A deepfake campaign attack ad in the US state of Minnesota has raised questions around the ethics of using AI in political ads and the regulations surround AI use.

Decrypt 2h ago

Bitcoin, Ethereum Resume Rebound as Inflation Hits 3-Year High

The reading likely supports restrictive monetary policy.

Decrypt 2h ago

Paradigm, Hyperliquid Policy Center Push Back on GENIUS Act Stablecoin AML Rule

The groups say issuers, DeFi apps, and validators need clearer limits on who is responsible once stablecoins change hands.

CoinTelegraph 2h ago

Tenev says Robinhood won underwriter approval as crypto markets front-run mega IPOs

Robinhood’s new IPO underwriter role comes as SpaceX prepares a record-breaking public offering, with retail brokers and crypto-native derivatives platforms racing to shape price d

Decrypt 3h ago

Fold Shares Jump 162% After Bitcoin Fintech Sells $45 Million in BTC, Wipes Out Debt

Publicly traded Fold sold Bitcoin holdings to restructure its balance sheet, fueling a stock surge on Wednesday morning.

CoinTelegraph 3h ago

Crypto outflows are sentiment shock, not structural crisis: CoinShares' Butterfill

CoinShares’ James Butterfill said recent crypto outflows reflect a macro-driven sentiment shock, while other analysts warned Bitcoin’s rebound may remain fragile.

CoinTelegraph 3h ago

Pyth unveils continuous pricing indexes for US stocks and commodities

Coinbase, Kraken and dYdX are adopting Pyth's new indexes, which provide continuous pricing for US stocks, gold and oil outside market hours.

CoinDesk 3h ago

Prediction markets get first U.S. rule proposal as CFTC pursues contract reviews

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened a proposed rule for public comment that sets an approach to determine contracts in the "public interest."

CoinDesk 3h ago

Michael Saylor gets into public debate over claims that Strategy's latest share sale was dilutive

Strategy's BTC Yield fell from 13.0% to 12.8% following its latest bitcoin purchase, prompting a debate on X over whether the purchase was dilutive to shareholders.

Decrypt 3h ago

Delaware Advances Bill to Ban ‘Predatory’ Bitcoin ATMs

Lawmakers have advanced legislation that would ban all cryptocurrency kiosks statewide, with physical removal mandated within 90 days.

CoinDesk 4h ago

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Index drops 1.4% as all constituents decline

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fell 4.1% and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) shed 4.3%, leading the index lower.

CoinTelegraph 4h ago

Bitcoin price may slide toward $30K as institutions dump 450% of daily BTC supply

Bitcoin’s institutional support weakened as ETFs and companies dumped almost 2,000 BTC daily and Strategy’s buying lost momentum.

Decrypt 4h ago

Solana Sponsors the World Series of Poker, Enabling Crypto Entry Fees and Payouts

Players can now enter World Series of Poker tournaments with SOL or stablecoins, with Solana branding to be prominent at events.

CoinDesk 4h ago

World Series of Poker adds Solana payments for tournament buy-ins

The move marks an integration of blockchain-based payments into a major live sporting and gaming event.

CoinTelegraph 5h ago

Equipment finance platform Trad.Fi to bring $650M in private credit onchain

Trad.Fi plans to bring up to $650 million in equipment-finance credit onchain, targeting a trillion-dollar US market still dominated by paperwork.