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Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup
The agreement necessitates firms restructure reward programs from a "buy and hold" to a "buy and use" model; however, CCI raised concerns…
Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc’s eCash fork
Developers and industry figures say the eCash proposal introduces user risk, uneven distribution and philosophical tension.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi,…
A16z sides with CFTC against states seeking to ban prediction markets
Venture capital firm a16z argues that state crackdowns on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket conflict with federal law and hurt market…
OpenClaw Put Apple Back in the AI Game—And Now They Can't Build Macs Fast Enough
The Mac mini went from a $599 desktop nobody cared about to the hottest piece of AI hardware on the planet. One open-source agent framework…
The $292M crypto hack exposed DeFi's weak spots. Here’s what must change, insiders say
As Wall Street moves onchain, the year's biggest crypto hack and DeFi crisis is forcing a rethink of risk, security and market structure,…
Prediction markets are ditching the 'casino' label to become a regular part of how people track the news
A new report from Bitget and Polymarket reveals that prediction markets are evolving into a $240 billion industry driven by retail users…
Riot posts $167M in Q1 revenue as data center arm pulls in $33M in first quarter
Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining…
Ethereum Foundation sells another 10,000 ETH to BitMine in third OTC deal
The Ethereum Foundation has now sold roughly $47 million worth of ETH to BitMine in a week, drawing fresh criticism over the pace and scale…
Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record
Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate's stablecoin yield…
New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC
A new design proposed by venture fund Paradigm would let holders privately timestamp proof that they control vulnerable keys before quantum…
Bitcoin doesn’t need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst
With attention spilling into multiple other technology sectors, crypto may struggle to capture a strong, price-driving narrative, a crypto…
Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May
Institutional investors and corporate-level Bitcoin accumulation remain the primary drivers of BTC’s price gains, despite the lack of…
CLARITY Act stablecoin yield rules finalized: ‘Go time’ for crypto bill
Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn expects the banking industry to “increase their opposition efforts” following the release of the…
Clarity Act text lets crypto firms offer stablecoin rewards while shielding bank yield
The text released Friday blocks crypto firms from offering stablecoin yield offerings that look like bank deposits, but "bona fide"…
Minnesota Moves to Ban AI Apps That Generate Fake Nude Images
The bill, which bans AI tools that generate fake nudity and lets victims sue their creators, will go to Governor Walz for his signature.
Three Bitcoin data points suggest a rally to $80K is imminent
Bitcoin chases $80,000 as rising spot volumes and futures open interest suggest the market has shifted back in the bulls’ favor.
Bitcoin miner Riot's shares jump 8% after expanding AMD data center deal, signaling AI pivot
AMD’s expansion and improved financing terms highlight Riot’s shift beyond bitcoin mining and strengthen confidence in its growing data…
XRP sentiment hits 2-year high, but why is price stuck?
XRP social media sentiment has turned bullish following integration with Rakuten Wallet, but resistance at $1.40 could cap the upside.
Price predictions 5/1: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR
Technical charts suggest that Bitcoin’s rally continuation is fully dependent on bulls securing a weekly close above $75,000.
Ethereum Foundation Sells $23 Million More in ETH to Tom Lee's BitMine
For the second straight week, the Ethereum Foundation has unloaded 10,000 ETH—about $23 million worth—to top treasury firm, BitMine.
Doctors Use AI to Spot 'Hidden' Sperm In Men
Columbia University Fertility Center's Star method uses artificial intelligence to detect rare sperm missed in standard tests.
Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy
The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine, raising roughly $10.2 million.
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Matches Claude Mythos in Cyberattack Capabilities: AI Security Institute
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 is the second AI system to complete a simulated corporate network intrusion end-to-end, raising alarms.
Canadian pension giant AIMCo buys the dip in Strategy, now sitting on $69 million unrealized gain
AIMCo returns to Michael Saylor's bitcoin treasury company years after exiting, now sitting on a sizable unrealized gain.
Pentagon Signs AI Deals With Google, OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon and SpaceX
The Department of Defense's agreements will enable AI from the likes of Google and OpenAI to run on top-secret military networks.
Riot Platforms Stock Pops as Bitcoin Miner Reports Data Center Revenue, Doubled AMD Deal
The Bitcoin mining company's pivot to AI infrastructure hosting generated its first data center revenue as AMD expanded its capacity.
Ethereum ETFs Shed $184M Over 4-Day Negative Streak
Outflows from Ethereum ETFs extended to a 4-day streak as Bitcoin funds shed $490 million, even as the S&P 500 hit an all-time high.
MoonPay Launches Debit Mastercard That Lets AI Agents Pay With Stablecoins
MoonPay’s new debit Mastercard lets autonomous AI agents spend stablecoins at any online Mastercard merchant.
Tether Reports Billion-Dollar Q1 Profit Amid Crypto Slump—And Says Audit Has Begun
Stablecoin giant Tether says it holds over $141 billion in U.S. Treasuries, a figure that has never been verified by a full audit.