Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will shrink, sell less ETH, and focus on ‘CROPS’
Buterin’s influence in the EF will decrease as the board expands. He framed the EF as “one node, with a defined purpose,” not the center of Ethereum.
The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical uses AI as a lens to diagnose older problems: concentrated power, eroding democracy, and a tech elite that shapes the world to its own advantage.
Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first Encyclical Letter “Magnifica humanitas” on May 25, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. | Getty Images Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconstrained technological power in his first major papal document released on Monday. Magnifica Humanitas is the pope’s manifesto on “safeguarding the … Read more
Pope Leo Releases First AI Encyclical, Calls Data a Common Good and Rejects Moral Neutrality of Tech
The 245-paragraph document was presented alongside Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah, whose company is actively suing the Trump administration over military AI use.
The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
ARIQO makes its Bangkok debut at SEABW, drawing industry attention
Canton Foundation, Toss, BitGo Among Co-Hosts at Private Event; Token Launch Slated for Second Half of 2026
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Coinbase CEO’s finance wishlist mirrors company’s product roadmap
Brian Armstrong’s wishlist for upgrading global finance aligns with the exchange’s push into stocks, prediction markets and stablecoin payments, though some priorities remain aspirational.
Ethereum whale opens $100M short as Vitalik Buterin vows to ‘sell less ETH’
ETH’s rebound toward the whale’s liquidation zone near $2,150 puts its short at risk of over $1 million in potential losses.
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Paper losses and scrapped ETFs. What Trump Media’s 2,650 BTC transfer really means
Digital asset treasuries (DATs) and the broader practice of building corporate Bitcoin reserves became hugely popular in 2024 and 2025, thanks in large part to the success of Strategy, whose “flywheel” many tried to replicate.
Cyannova Capital announces global launch at its first strategic reception in Hong Kong
Cyannova Capital (“Cyannova” or the “Company”), a New York-based investment firm, announces its inaugural investment fund, Cyannova Capital, LP, at its private industry reception held in Hong Kong.
Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner transfers $203M in BTC to OTC desks
A Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC worth about $203 million to FalconX and Cumberland, while retaining 6,000 BTC.
PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting May 25.
Bitcoin risks drop to $72K as demand metric hits 2026 lows
Bitcoin’s weakening demand failed to absorb increased selling pressure, raising risks of a further BTC price drop toward $72,000.
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BTC price to attack $80K shorts on Iran peace deal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin traders predicted a short squeeze to $80,000, but a lack of overall demand and the return of leverage sparked warnings of more liquidation events to come.
Influence360 launches as the first AI & data-driven Web3 KOL platform with global KOL coverage and real attribution
Influence360 today announced the launch of its platform, introducing a new infrastructure layer for Web3 influencer marketing built around trust, data, and global execution.
Prometheum bets Wall Street distribution is the missing link for tokenized securities
Crypto has solved tokenization, but not distribution and Prometheum says broker-dealers and RIAs are the key to bringing digital assets into mainstream finance.
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New York lawsuit tests lost property claim over dormant Bitcoin
A New York lawsuit seeks ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin wallets, raising questions over lost crypto, private keys and property law.
Tether, Georgia plan lari-backed stablecoin GELT under new rules
Georgia’s central bank released stablecoin rules in March covering reserve backing, issuer documents and external auditor verification.
HYPE funds attract millions as investors dump bitcoin and ether ETFs
Investors turn to HYPE and XRP funds while dumping bitcoin and ether ETFs.