Two major sentiment spikes linked to war optimism have pushed crypto higher, but uncertainty still clouds whether this rally can sustain. Bitcoin continues to trade around the $71,000 level, as it showed steady performance amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty affecting broader financial markets. Its trajectory has contrasted with gold, which has weakened significantly despite its…
The CFTC’s first no-action letter for a self-custodial wallet and a joint SEC-CFTC move classifying XRP as a digital commodity give non-custodial XRP infrastructure a clearer path into regulated derivatives. Summary The CFTC issued its first-ever no-action letter for a self-custodial crypto wallet provider on March 17, granting Phantom Technologies regulatory relief without requiring broker…
Key Takeaways Government and society are currently unprepared for the rapid advancements in AI technology. AI technology is advancing at an exponential rate, leading to potential disruptions across various sectors. Significant economic disruption from AI is expected within the next three to five years. Many companies are reducing their workforce due to advancements in AI,…
The warning from the crypto industry is becoming blunt: the United States is losing the regulatory race, and Europe is picking up the slack. Following a closed-door meeting with the Senate Banking Committee on March 23, industry leaders are signaling that further delays to the CLARITY Act could permanently damage American competitiveness. While the European…
What could happen to ETH if the conflict in the Middle East comes to an end? While the war between the United States (supported by Israel) and Iran has dragged on for almost a month, recent indications hint that a de-escalation might be on the horizon. Some industry participants believe that an eventual truce…
Franklin Templeton and Ondo are launching tokenized ETFs that trade 24/7 directly in crypto wallets, giving non-U.S. investors round-the-clock access to U.S. stocks, bonds and gold. Summary Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance announced tokenized ETFs on March 25 that can be traded directly inside crypto wallets around the clock, bypassing traditional brokerage accounts. The product…
Key Takeaways We lack a comprehensive understanding of how intelligence and neural networks function. The unpredictability of AI could lead to a future where humans lose control over AI systems. Neural networks differ significantly from traditional programming, operating more like a growth process than a coded instruction set. GPT models have revolutionized AI by learning…
Bitcoin Depot has replaced its CEO and executive chairman in a sudden leadership overhaul that signals a forced maturation for the crypto ATM industry. The world’s largest kiosk operator announced the departure of CEO Scott Buchanan and founder Brandon Mintz’s step-back from executive duties, bringing in former MoneyGram chief Alex Holmes to take the wheel….
Coinbase is publishing its order book, spot and futures data on-chain through Chainlink DataLink, widening access to institutional-grade feeds for DeFi derivatives and tokenized assets. Summary Coinbase has integrated Chainlink’s DataLink service to publish its exchange market data on-chain for the first time, covering order books, spot prices, and perpetual futures data from Coinbase International…
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Circle could reach a valuation of roughly $75 billion by 2030, laying out a long-term framework that focuses on stablecoin adoption rather than short-term regulatory noise. In his weekly memo, Hougan framed Circle’s value around three variables: the size of the stablecoin market, USDC’s market share, and the company’s long-term…
