Bitcoin faces ETF outflows and price pressure as a new lending protocol expands testnet activity

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin falls below $70k as ETF flows turn negative, while DeFi development continues with new Ethereum lending protocols. Summary Bitcoin falls below $70k as ETF flows turn negative, while Ethereum-based lending protocol Mutuum Finance…

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Binance Pushes Back on US Senate Iran Sanctions Probe

Binance pushed back hard against a probe from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, continuing to violate sanctions tied to Iran. In an open letter released Friday, Binance dismissed the claims completely, calling the reports behind the investigation false and defamatory. According to the company, the data used in the probe is outdated and misleading. Binance already paid…

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What if climate insurance were paid to farmers in seconds?

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Extreme weather events have become routine with climate change globally. In 2024, U.S. farmers lost over $20 billion to wildfires, floods, hurricanes, hail, frost, and tornadoes. Canadian producers face similar difficulties: 51%…

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Vitalik Buterin Proposes Human-Verified AI Wallets for Crypto Transactions

Buterin proposed AI-assisted wallets where algorithms suggest transaction plans but users must manually confirm large transfers. Vitalik Buterin has outlined his perspective on how artificial intelligence (AI) could redefine the next generation of Web3 wallets. He also proposed a model where humans remain directly involved in approving high-value transactions. AI Will Shape Newer Crypto…

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Ethereum eyes faster, tougher finality with Minimmit

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin backs a controversial shift from Casper FFG to Minimmit, betting that making censorship harder matters more than preserving textbook fault‑tolerance as ETH trades near $2,000. Summary Vitalik proposes replacing Ethereum’s two‑round Casper FFG finality gadget with Minimmit, which finalizes blocks in a single round. The trade‑off: fault tolerance drops from 33%…

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