The Balancer Foundation is proposing a significant restructuring aimed at extending the exchange’s operational lifespan, potentially more than doubling it. This bold move comes in the wake of a substantial hack last November that drained millions from the protocol’s liquidity…
The advent of quantum computing poses a significant, albeit uncertain, future threat to cryptographic systems, including those underpinning Bitcoin. In response, BTQ Technologies has launched a working implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP 360) on its dedicated Bitcoin Quantum…
Tether, the entity behind the widely used USDT stablecoin, has reportedly parted ways with two senior gold traders recently recruited from HSBC. These departures occur amidst a broader strategic realignment and ongoing audit processes within the company. Tether has dismissed…
A Bold Pivot: From Biotech to Stablecoin Powerhouse Get ready, alpha hunters! A significant shift is underway in the crypto space, and it’s coming from an unexpected corner. The company formerly known as NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, a small-cap biotech firm, has…
The burgeoning popularity of the OpenClaw AI agent project has unfortunately attracted malicious actors, leading to a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting developers. Threat actors are impersonating OpenClaw through fake GitHub accounts, luring unsuspecting developers with promises of lucrative airdrops, and…
Plume Network, a blockchain focused on tokenizing real-world assets, has initiated a pilot program allowing its employees to receive a portion of their salaries in the form of tokenized money market fund shares. This initiative, developed in collaboration with payroll…
A new bipartisan bill, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah). This legislation aims to prevent CFTC-regulated prediction markets, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, from listing…
Tempo, a layer-1 blockchain initiative backed by payments titan Stripe and crypto venture firm Paradigm, has officially launched its mainnet. This development introduces crucial infrastructure tailored for the burgeoning agentic economy, with a specific emphasis on facilitating payments for artificial…
Chainalysis is enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities with the introduction of specialized “blockchain intelligence agents.” These autonomous tools are designed to assist organizations, including law enforcement, compliance departments, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses, in more effectively investigating, monitoring, and countering…
Hold onto your hats, alpha hunters! OpenAI is pulling out all the stops to lock in crucial private equity co-investments. In a move that’s sure to shake up the AI investment landscape, the company is reportedly guaranteeing a hefty 17.5%…