Ripple's CEO emphasizes the urgency of the upcoming Senate hearing for the Clarity Act, warning that the bill's future hinges on the next two weeks as key negotiations over stablecoin yields continue.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlines potential regulatory updates for blockchain markets and AI-driven finance, emphasizing a shift toward formal rulemaking to accommodate hybrid traditional-decentralized models and automated financial systems.
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies paused their recent rally as global equities hit new records on Iran ceasefire hopes, with Bitcoin holding near $81,000 and Ether slipping below $2,330.
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies paused their recent rally as global equities hit new records on Iran ceasefire hopes, with Bitcoin holding near $81,000 and Ether slipping below $2,330.
OpenTrade has secured $17 million in funding led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital to expand its infrastructure connecting stablecoins to real-world assets. The London-based firm aims to grow its team and support fintechs seeking secure yield products as the stablecoin market surpasses $310 billion.
Swiss campaigners are abandoning their effort to mandate the Swiss National Bank to hold bitcoin reserves after collecting only half of the required signatures. The initiative aimed to amend the constitution to include BTC alongside gold and foreign currencies, but faced opposition due to concerns over volatility and liquidity.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand insists that any crypto market structure bill must include strict ethics rules prohibiting senior officials from holding digital asset investments, a key hurdle in current negotiations.
Industry leaders at Consensus Miami 2026 discuss how regulatory clarity has opened the door for stablecoins, but emphasize that overcoming infrastructure gaps, privacy concerns, and achieving mainstream usability remain critical challenges.
Corpay will use stablecoin rails in its treasury operations to improve capital efficiency, reduce reliance on pre-funded accounts, and move funds across its global footprint.
Strategy considers liquidating part of its bitcoin reserves to cover $1.5 billion in dividend commitments after reporting a $12.54 billion Q1 loss, prompting a drop in both its stock and bitcoin prices.
Binance reports that cryptocurrency platforms are increasingly serving as essential financial infrastructure for unbanked populations in developing nations, with stablecoins playing a pivotal role in enabling low-cost savings and remittances.
AWS, in collaboration with Coinbase and Stripe, has introduced Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments, enabling autonomous AI agents to conduct real-time stablecoin transactions for digital services and content.
Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat, argues that Bitcoin closing May above $76,000 would confirm the end of the bear market and the start of a new bull cycle driven by tokenization and AI agents.
Nearly 1,000 developers competed at the venue, from ecosystems like Base, Solana, and others arriving from companies like Microsoft and Google, most racing to build products around the theme of AI agents.
Lily Liu, Solana Foundation President, highlights how stablecoin adoption by major firms validates Solana's infrastructure for both human and AI-driven economies.
Zcash plans to launch quantum-recoverable wallets within a month and achieve full post-quantum readiness by 2027, as ZEC surges 110% amid growing institutional interest and privacy-focused adoption.
The founder and CEO of Cardano’s Input Output said Google, Amazon and Facebook are terrified because AI agents will not behave like humans when confronted with ads.