In Bitcoin news today, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $648.64M in net outflows on May 18, 2026, one of the largest single-day redemptions of the year, as Bitcoin shed roughly $6,000 from its mid-May highs, erasing more than $126Bn in market capitalization. The trigger was a milestone in Washington: the CLARITY Act advancing to a…
At first, the winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize for 2026 enjoyed the envy of their peers. But since their works of fiction earned this distinction, these authors have found themselves facing harsh scrutiny from the literary community, with several accused of enlisting generative artificial intelligence to write for them. The allegations have…
The team behind web3 gaming app GladiatorDex officially launched on April 27 during a community event at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Pampanga. The announcement included details regarding the platform’s core infrastructure and the scheduling of its full game release, which is set for July 27. The event served as an initial public preview of…
Instead of relying solely on human auditors, developers may increasingly use AI to mathematically prove code behaves correctly. Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has responded to increasing concerns that AI-based bug hunting will overwhelm developers and create non-stop exploitation opportunities on blockchains. According to him, in the near future, the use of this…
Google announced at its annual Google I/O event on Tuesday that it’s launching Pics, a new AI-powered design and image-generation app for Google Workspace. The tech giant says it designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners. With Pics, users can generate everything from social media graphics and invitations…
Key Takeaways Trump’s executive order requires regulators to review fintech and digital asset oversight rules. Federal agencies must identify barriers limiting fintech partnerships, charter reviews, licensing, and other federal authorizations for eligible firms. Regulatory changes could affect charter approvals, licensing reviews, and Federal Reserve payment system access. Trump Order Targets Digital Asset Access to Payment…
JPMorgan ether and altcoin analysts said the tokens won’t catch bitcoin without a major lift in network activity. Summary JPMorgan said ether and altcoins will keep lagging bitcoin without meaningful improvement in DeFi and real-world use cases. Bitcoin spot ETFs have recovered two-thirds of recent outflows, while ether ETFs have recovered only one-third. The bank…
