USDC stablecoin sees a $250M mint that reshapes market liquidity, triggers fast trading responses, and sharpens the outlook for stablecoin growth.
Nasdaq has rapidly expanded the use of AI agents over the past 18 months, deploying them across market surveillance, compliance, and market microstructure analysis while keeping humans in the final approval loop. Pranav Ramesh, head of options research at Nasdaq and co-founder of AI startup Leadpoet, said the most notable shift has been in trust, […]
In the Illinois primary elections, deep-pocketed artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries invested millions of dollars in campaigns but secured limited victories, highlighting the limits of financial influence in politics. The Fairshake PAC, backed by the crypto sector, spent $10 million supporting candidates against Democratic Senate contender Juliana Stratton, who ultimately won the primary with endorsements […]
Cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com announced it is reducing approximately 12 percent of its workforce as part of a strategic shift to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations. CEO Kris Marszalek explained that the layoffs target roles that no longer align with the company’s AI-driven future, aiming to position the firm for continued efficiency and long-term success. […]
Wall Street financial services firm Cantor is reportedly in contention to advise cryptocurrency trading platform FalconX on a potential initial public offering. FalconX, an institutional-focused crypto prime broker, is evaluating plans for a public listing even as volatility in digital asset markets has led some firms, including Kraken, to pause their IPOs. Preliminary talks with […]
Bitcoin remained near $69,000 on Thursday, showing relative resilience as global markets reacted to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The conflict in Iran has disrupted energy infrastructure and amplified volatility across traditional assets. Oil prices swung back toward $100 a barrel, raising inflation concerns and expectations that central banks may maintain higher interest rates […]
Artificial intelligence emerged as the dominant theme at the 2026 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, with discussions across technology, media and innovation panels focusing heavily on AI developments while cryptocurrency received comparatively limited attention. The annual conference has historically served as a stage for emerging technologies, but this year the spotlight shifted strongly […]
Bitcoin may be entering a classic bottoming phase, according to prominent on-chain analyst James Check, who argues that most historical indicators now point to a largely de-risked environment for long-term investors. As bitcoin slipped toward the 63000 level earlier this week, Check suggested that multiple valuation models are flashing signals typically associated with late-stage bear […]
Bitcoin climbed back above 64000 on Tuesday, staging a rebound alongside a broader recovery in risk assets after several volatile sessions tied to artificial intelligence-driven fears in equity markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading near 64200 during early US hours, recovering from an intraday low around 62500. Although still slightly lower on a 24 […]
A fresh wave of volatility swept through technology stocks this week after artificial intelligence firm Anthropic unveiled a major upgrade to its Claude model, reigniting concerns about disruption across legacy tech businesses. The market reaction was swift and sharp, with shares of IBM tumbling more than 13 percent in a single session, marking one of […]
