Fidelity Digital Assets' Q2 2026 Signals Report identifies early stabilization signs in the crypto market, driven by Bitcoin's dominance and improving on-chain metrics despite price consolidation.
Cross-border B2B stablecoin transactions are projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035, according to Juniper Research, with 85% of stablecoin volume driven by international business payments.
Bitcoin whales on Hyperliquid have shifted to aggressive long positions, coinciding with a 47-day streak of negative funding rates, while macro events and geopolitical developments loom.
Alchemy's CEO Nikil Viswanathan posits that the global financial system was designed for humans, but the next wave of commerce will be driven by AI agents that operate natively in crypto. He argues that crypto's complexity, often seen as a barrier for people, is actually a powerful feature for machines, making it the ideal infrastructure for AI-driven transactions.
GitHub records reveal Litecoin's consensus bug was patched weeks before the exploit, contradicting the foundation's zero-day claim. Researchers note the attack exploited a deployment gap between updated and vulnerable mining pools.
Jane Street has asked a federal court to dismiss Terraform Labs' bankruptcy lawsuit, arguing it is a misguided attempt to shift blame for the 2022 UST-LUNA collapse. The firm contends that Terraform's fraudulent activities have already been addressed through prior legal proceedings.
Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli won a 1 BTC bounty by breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve key using public quantum hardware, marking a significant step in quantum attack feasibility and accelerating post-quantum migration efforts across major blockchains.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has completed an over-the-counter purchase of 10,000 ETH for $23.87 million from the Ethereum Foundation, furthering its goal of acquiring 5% of the total ETH supply.
The Bank for International Settlements, owned by 63 central banks, says crypto exchanges offers bank-like yields and earn products but without the same safeguards or insurances.
JPMorgan highlights how ongoing security vulnerabilities and stagnant TVL are deterring institutional investors from DeFi, with the KelpDAO exploit serving as a stark example of systemic risks. Investors are increasingly turning to stablecoins as a safe haven during market stress.
Tether has frozen $344 million in USDT on the Tron blockchain following requests from U.S. law enforcement, citing suspected illicit activity. This move highlights growing scrutiny over stablecoin issuers' roles in combating illegal financial flows.
Financial advisors must understand how AI agents are driving the rise of agentic finance, with cryptocurrency emerging as the essential infrastructure for autonomous transactions. This article explores use cases, risks, and expert perspectives on the future of AI-driven payments.
Sam Bankman-Fried has pulled his request for a new trial, citing concerns over fairness, but may revisit the motion after his ongoing appeal is resolved. The FTX founder, who is serving a 25-year sentence, drafted the motion himself while incarcerated, with minimal assistance from his family and legal team.
The U.S. military is actively running a Bitcoin node for cybersecurity testing and views the cryptocurrency as a strategic tool for power projection, particularly in relation to China.