FCA unveils AI roadmap that could reshape the future of digital money
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a 147-page roadmap warning that autonomous AI systems could transform retail financial services while increasing the need for programmable digital payment infrastructure. Summary The FCA has published a 147-page roadmap outlining how agentic…
South Korea gives Polymarket final chance before crackdown
South Korea has given Polymarket an opportunity to defend its operations before regulators decide whether to seek corrective action over concerns that the prediction market platform may violate the country’s gambling laws. Summary South Korean regulators will hear Polymarket’s response…
ZachXBT Turns Unwanted Meme Coin Donations Into $41K for Venezuela Relief
Copycat ZachXBT meme coins spread across chains, but the on-chain sleuth sold all tokens sent to his donation wallet and donated the proceeds. Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT said that several meme coins using his name and likeness were launched…
Belgium regulator drops warning against six crypto platforms
Belgium’s financial markets regulator has added six crypto platforms to its warning list after finding they are operating in the country without the authorization required under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets MiCA framework. Summary Belgium’s FSMA has warned consumers…
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
‘New Money’ Ripple (XRP) Ranked Ahead of Revolut, Perplexity in Prestigious CNBC List
The company is well within the top 20 in this list. CNBC has published its updated list for the top 50 disruptor companies for 2026, and there’s only one blockchain- or crypto-related firm in it – Ripple. The entity…
K33 Research Says Bitcoin’s $60K Bottom Was Bear Market’s Maximum Drawdown
Key Takeaways K33’s Vetle Lunde says $60K was likely the 2026 bitcoin bear market’s maximum drawdown. Funding rates have been negative for 81 consecutive days, signaling uniquely pessimistic market sentiment. K33 projects bitcoin consolidating between $60,000 and $75,000 with no…
South Carolina bars state agencies from participating in CBDC programs
South Carolina has passed a new cryptocurrency law that protects self-custody rights, limits state involvement with central bank digital currencies, and removes several licensing requirements tied to blockchain activity. Summary South Carolina signed a crypto law protecting self-custody rights and…
Haredi draft bill debates resume as Israeli coalition faces dissolution risk
## Market Snapshot Israeli Parliament Dissolution market currently prices a 51.5% YES outcome for dissolution by June 30, up from 40% in the last 24 hours. The Netanyahu Out market for the end of 2026 is priced at 50.5% YES,…
OKX’s Gracie Lin Says AI Agents Need Sub-Cent Payments as Bank Rails Slow Tasks
Key Takeaways OKX’s Gracie Lin warned AI agents face CAPTCHAs and MFA blocks in 2026 commerce. Lin said blockchain handles 100s of micropayments while banks lag on settlement speed. OKX open-sourced its MIT-licensed agent kit as AI payment standards take…
New Update Delayed as PI Price Recovery Stalls
PI has dumped below $0.15 once again in the past several hours. The latest highly anticipated protocol update for Pi Network has not gone live yet, even though the official deadline set by the team expired days ago. In…
Why DOGEBALL’s innovative presale can outshine ASTER’s 830% surge
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DOGEBALL presale extension fuels momentum as investors compare next-generation gaming crypto projects. Summary DOGEBALL extends presale at $0.0006, gaining…
Solana Real-World Assets Hit $2B as Tokenized Assets Fuel Ecosystem Growth
Key Takeaways Solana RWA assets jumped 43% to $2.01B in Q1, led by Blackrock’s BUIDL. Solana app revenue held at $342.2M despite SOL falling 33% and DeFi TVL dropping 22%. Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade targets 150ms finality to boost network scalability…
Coinbase Warns of Possible Weekend Disruptions: What You Need to Know
The leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange warned its users that they may experience certain disruptions this weekend. The company has recently drawn significant attention after cutting staff and introducing a series of platform adjustments and other developments. Attention This Saturday Coinbase…
Filipino-Led GladiatorDex Introduces Region NFT Sale Ahead of July Game Release
The team behind web3 gaming app GladiatorDex officially launched on April 27 during a community event at the Clark Marriott Hotel in Pampanga. The announcement included details regarding the platform’s core infrastructure and the scheduling of its full game release,…