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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts crypto will produce a $1 trillion company. At $40B valuation, Ripple eyes 25x growth through XRP ecosystem expansion.

October 2025 crash exposed crypto's liquidity problem. Learn why regulatory changes can't fix structural weaknesses and what the industry needs to stabilize.

LayerZero Labs launches Zero blockchain targeting 2M TPS with backing from Citadel Securities, ARK Invest, DTCC & Tether. Launches fall 2026.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried files motion for new trial citing new executive testimony. The former CEO is serving 25 years for fraud.

OpenAI explores launching a cryptocurrency token to fund $1.4 trillion in AI infrastructure. Compute-credit tokens could reshape industry financing.

Trend Research sold 400,000+ ETH in 7 days amid liquidation fears. The leveraged fund faces Aave liquidation bands between $1,698-$1,562 as ETH crashed 30%.

Fairshake and crypto PACs amass $190M war chest for 2025 elections. Coinbase contributes $92M as industry shifts focus to electoral influence over lobbying.

NFT market cap plunges to pre-2021 levels as crypto crashes. Sales down 37%, major platforms closing, and Nike exits. What's next for digital collectibles?

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Fed chair pick, advised Anchorage Digital—key to Tether's U.S. stablecoin. Deep crypto connections raise regulatory questions.

Hyperliquid expands into prediction markets with HIP-4, introducing fully collateralized outcome trading to avoid regulatory issues. HYPE token surged 11%.

Jeffrey Epstein invested $3M in Coinbase in 2014, turning it into $15M by 2018. DOJ emails expose early crypto funding practices and lack of oversight.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made $70K on Polymarket betting against extreme crypto sentiment. Learn his contrarian strategy and oracle security concerns.

Leading thinkers clash over artificial general intelligence risks and benefits. From extinction warnings to humanity's salvation—experts remain deeply divided.

Top AI executives warn technology could outpace human control in 2 years. Dario Amodei, Elon Musk raise alarms as $100B+ floods into AI development.

Google launches agentic AI in Chrome with auto-browse powered by Gemini 3. Navigate sites, fill forms, book travel automatically. Available to Pro subscribers.

Ethereum transforms 75,000 ETH from the 2016 DAO hack into a $220M security endowment. Historic funds now protect the network through community governance.

Decentralized GPU networks capture 70% of AI demand by 2026, focusing on inference tasks. Learn how distributed systems complement hyperscale data centers.

OpenAI launches Prism, a free GPT-5.2-powered scientific writing platform for LaTeX. Experts warn of IP rights and data privacy concerns for researchers.

Solana ETFs attracted $6.7M in new inflows this week, reaching $689.8M in total assets, while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw $1.6B in outflows.

DePIN networks projected to reach $10 billion by 2025, generating $72M in revenue. Real customer demand drives growth beyond token speculation.

Class action lawsuit alleges Meta accesses WhatsApp encrypted messages. Cryptography and legal experts call claims technically unfeasible and lacking evidence.

HFT firms are shifting from speed to owning validators and sequencers. How Wall Street players like Jump and Jane Street are dominating crypto infrastructure.

Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 35-50% as platform expands to trade tokenized gold, silver, and equities. Daily volume hits $1.5B through HIP-3 framework.

Anthropic CEO warns AI may achieve human-level intelligence within two years as safety concerns mount. Experts highlight risks to jobs and society.

Tether debuts USAt, a US-compliant stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank under the GENIUS Act. Now live on Kraken, Bybit, and major platforms.

AI giants are racing to become indispensable monopolies before regulators intervene. With $1.5T spending by 2025, the window for alternatives is closing fast.

Massive data leak reveals 149 million stolen credentials from malware-infected devices. 420,000 Binance logins exposed plus Gmail, Facebook, Netflix.

BitMine acquires 40,000 ETH ($116M), bringing total holdings to 4.2M ETH worth $12.2B. Institutional confidence in Ethereum grows despite market volatility.

Ethereum Foundation forms dedicated post-quantum security team led by Thomas Coratger to protect against quantum computing threats. Learn about the initiative.

Revolut applies for US banking license through OCC as part of $13B global expansion. The fintech giant aims to compete directly with American banks.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse forecasts Bitcoin reaching $180,000 by 2026. Learn why he's bullish despite volatility and the role of the CLARITY Act.

UBS is launching Bitcoin and Ether trading for ultra-wealthy clients, starting in Switzerland. The bank joins JPMorgan and BlackRock in crypto adoption.

Thailand's SEC launches 3-year plan for crypto ETFs, tokenization, and digital asset regulation to attract institutional investors and protect retail traders.

The first U.S. spot Dogecoin ETF (TDOG) officially launches on Nasdaq with SEC approval. 21Shares brings meme crypto to traditional investors.

BlackRock names Ethereum as Wall Street's primary infrastructure for tokenizing real-world assets. The network now supports 65% of tokenized assets.

Caroline Ellison freed after 440 days for cooperating in FTX collapse investigation. Learn why her sentence was reduced while Sam Bankman-Fried got 25 years.

Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta advocates for tokenized central bank money while casting doubt on stablecoins' role in the future financial system.

Massachusetts judge halts Kalshi's sports betting operations over missing gaming license. AG Campbell's lawsuit could signal wider regulatory crackdown.

BitMine acquires $108M in Ethereum, now holding 4.2M ETH (3.5% supply) despite stock drop. Plans $1M daily staking rewards by 2026 with MAVAN network.