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Coinbase’s new open-source standard uses a once-forgotten status code to integrate stablecoin payments directly into websites and APIs.

After a 1,700% rally tied to its Solana holdings, the firm says the split will boost liquidity and broaden investor access.

A group of pro-crypto Democrats appears close to supporting the GENIUS Act once more. The stablecoin bill could face a vote as soon as tomorrow.

Everything is in place in order for Bitcoin to rally to new heights this year, said crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes.

Payments giant Visa has made a strategic investment in stablecoin infrastructure startup, BVNK—its second crypto move in recent days.

Strive Asset Management is adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset after pushing other firms to do the same, unveiling a reverse merger.

As Netflix rolls out generative AI, the streaming giant is unironically retiring a Black Mirror interactive title.

Road rage victim posthumously forgave his killer via artificial intelligence. The judge was so moved he added a year to the killer’s sentence.

“We would like to request that the SEC file an amicus in support of the argument that Ether is a security,” the NY attorney general’s office wrote.

The central bank’s decision came as trade tensions between China and the U.S. appeared to de-escalate.

Opposition lawmakers continue to criticize the president’s crypto ambitions.

Crypto rallies, US-China trade talks to begin, FOMC decision today FOMO HOUR EP352 BTC: 97k (+3%), ETH: 1840 (+2%), SOL: 147 (+2%). Top Gainers: LTC, STX, WLD, FET, QNT. BTC ETFs: -$86mn, ETH ETFs: -$18mn. Crypto rallies on US-China trade talk news. BTC dominance breaks through 65%. New Hampshire first state to setup crypto reserve. … Read more

Billionaire investor and Bitcoin bull Tim Draper remains “optimistic” that the price of Bitcoin will hit $250,000 by the end of 2025.

Sidelined? Aptos head of ecosystem says the team would be “super open” to bringing the anonymous memer onto the team.

Apparel giant Adidas is still making moves in Web3, teaming up with Sui game Xociety following previous Bored Ape and Doodles collabs.

ETH is currently stuck 40% lower than it was this time last year after devs finalized the Pectra upgrade.

The small Himalayan country has adopted strongly pro-crypto policies in recent years, stockpiling Bitcoin for a national reserve.

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Crypto legislation worries, Gold starts rallying again, CFTC to trial tokenisation – FOMO HOUR EP351 BTC: 93.7k (-1%), ETH: 1765 (-3%), SOL: 142 (-3%). Top Gainers: XDC, XMR, DEXE, TAO, NEXO. BTC ETFs: +$426mn, ETH ETFs: $0mn. Crypto dips on worries about US legislation passing. Florida’s BTC reserve bills postponed. Semler Scientific buys $16m BTC. … Read more

The Pectra upgrade enables new wallet smart contract features, enhanced validator economics, and improved scalability on Ethereum.

Movement Labs has fired co-founder Rushi Manche and rebranded as Move Industries following a token dumping scandal and market maker backlash.

Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin buy comes as Beijing and Washington signal a tentative return to trade talks following a rocky period for crypto.

NewLimit’s Series B raise adds fuel to Silicon Valley’s growing obsession with anti-aging science and biohacking immortality.

Gold advanced and Bitcoin held firm Tuesday as investors braced for the Fed’s policy decision and weighed geopolitical and trade tensions.

Investment bank Benchmark slapped Bitcoin miner manufacturer Canaan with a “buy” rating in a Tuesday note, projecting a sizable price spike.

Senate Republicans are advancing a Thursday vote on a sweeping stablecoin regulation bill despite bipartisan pushback and uncertainty.

Princeton University researchers have found crypto AI agents like ElizaOS are vulnerable to memory-based manipulation hacks.

Bitcoin-based payments company Strike is allowing customers to get loans using the top cryptocurrency as collateral.

After changing its name from Janover, DeFi Development Corp. is stacking more SOL and just acquired a Solana validator business.

The CFTC moved on Monday to drop its appeal of a court ruling that allowed Kalshi to offer event contracts on U.S. election outcomes.