As Bitcoin rallies past the $87,000 mark, the momentum has rippled across the broader cryptocurrency market, sparking a strong rally among altcoins. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has climbed above $3,200, buoyed by renewed interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Other major
Bitcoin has surged past the $87,000 mark, marking a major rebound and capturing the attention of global investors. This upward movement follows a volatile few weeks for the cryptocurrency, which saw dips below $65,000 earlier in the month. Analysts attribute the recovery to a mix of macroeconomic factors,
Experts around the world are increasingly focused on the question of when Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—AI systems capable of human-level reasoning across a wide range of tasks—will become a reality. Leaders in the field, such as Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, are forecasting
China is currently grappling with the challenge of managing a substantial cache of cryptocurrencies seized from criminal activities, amidst a national ban on crypto trading. The absence of clear regulations has led to inconsistent handling of these digital assets by local governments, with some selling them through private companies to
In response to recent financial sanctions and the blocking of Russia-linked digital wallets containing over 2.5 billion rubles in USDT by Tether, a senior official at Russia's Finance Ministry has advocated for the development of domestically produced stablecoins. Osman Kabaloev, the deputy head of the ministry'
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in San Francisco, has laid off approximately 15% of its workforce—around 400 employees—as part of a strategic restructuring ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO). This move comes under the leadership of newly appointed co-CEO Arjun Sethi, who joins Dave Ripley
Bhutan is harnessing its abundant hydropower resources to mine green cryptocurrencies, aiming to stimulate economic growth, provide employment, and curb youth emigration. The country's sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding and Investments Ltd., has been investing in digital assets since 2019, using profits to pay government salaries. Officials plan
Bolt, a leading financial technology company, unveiled its groundbreaking Finance & Crypto SuperApp, aiming to revolutionize the way consumers manage and move money. This innovative application integrates a wide array of financial services, including traditional banking features and cryptocurrency transactions, into a single, user-friendly platform. By consolidating these services, Bolt
Enterprises around the globe are significantly ramping up their use of AI agents, according to new research released today. The report, published by Cloudera, reveals that 96% of companies surveyed are moving beyond pilot projects and now deploying AI agents in live production environments. This marks a major shift in
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, is featured in a new documentary that highlights the significant role blockchain technology played in supporting Ukraine during the early stages of Russia's invasion. The film, shot partly in Kyiv, showcases how decentralized finance (DeFi) systems enabled rapid and transparent fundraising, allowing
The crypto market is closely watching a potentially volatile event involving the Trump-themed meme coin, as 40 million tokens—currently worth around $320 million—are set to be unlocked. These coins, part of the "Official Trump Coin" ecosystem, have so far been subject to a vesting schedule to
CoinResearch.ai launched its AI-powered cryptocurrency toolkit, aiming to simplify crypto investing for both novices and seasoned traders. The platform offers a suite of features, including real-time market analysis, AI-driven price forecasting, and personalized portfolio recommendations. Its user-friendly design provides step-by-step guidance, making it accessible to investors transitioning from traditional