Category: crypto

The crypto market has seen oversaturation and speculation fatigue with NFTs and memecoins due to AI-powered image generators and trading bots. AI is now being used in blockchain coding, potentially distorting developer activity metrics and leading to the creation of low-utility tokens. However, AI can also be used to filter out weak projects and increase…

Fidelity Investments director Jurrien Timmer believes Bitcoin may surpass gold in market value in the next 10-20 years if it follows certain growth models. Despite recent price struggles, major institutions like Fidelity and BlackRock continue to invest in Bitcoin. Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin’s market cap could reach $500 trillion by replacing traditional assets.

Michael Egorov, Founder of Curve Finance, discusses the recent $1.5 billion Bybit hack, highlighting the vulnerability of centralized exchanges. He emphasizes the need for security upgrades and suggests user-controlled wallets with oversight layers. Implementing AI tools and self-hosted Web UIs could enhance security measures, but significant upgrades are necessary to combat growing risks.

The FDIC issued new guidance allowing banks to engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval, provided they manage risks appropriately. This marks a policy shift and reflects efforts to reset the agency’s approach to financial innovation. The decision has been praised for promoting innovation and adoption in the crypto industry.

French public investment bank Bpifrance is accelerating its digital asset investment strategy by committing up to €25 million to support French blockchain companies through direct investments in crypto tokens. This move highlights France’s ambitions to lead in emerging technologies and strengthen the French blockchain ecosystem. The bank has been supporting the French blockchain landscape for…

The average stablecoin liquidity per token has dropped significantly from $1.8 million in 2021 to just $5,500 in March 2025, prompting protocols to demonstrate reasons for investors to hold. Rising token issuance has diluted available capital without increased demand, leading to lower liquidity, weaker communities, and diminished engagement. Investment in revenue generation and transparent operations…

President Trump pardoned the co-founders of BitMEX, a crypto exchange, after they admitted to violating US anti-money laundering laws. Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed had pleaded guilty to charges under the Bank Secrecy Act. They received probation sentences and paid fines. The case set a precedent for future enforcement actions in the digital…

The Central Bank of the UAE announced that the Digital Dirham will be launched for retail use in the final quarter of 2025. It will support smart contracts and tokenization, enhancing financial stability, inclusion, and combatting financial crime. The UAE also introduced updated symbols for its national currency to align with its focus on digital…

Coinbase users lost over $46 million in social engineering scams this month, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. Multiple incidents targeted US-based exchange users, resulting in the theft of significant amounts of Bitcoin. Despite the scale of the losses, Coinbase has not flagged the associated wallet addresses, raising concerns about user protection measures.

AlphaBitcoin’s hashprice has stabilized after reaching a low for the quarter. This temporary relief may benefit miners, but ongoing challenges could continue to threaten their profitability.