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Before even knowing the results of Tuesday’s elections, crypto firms have already thrown millions at 2026. Experts say this is no accident.

A new unified model from Beijing researchers collapses traditionally siloed AI image tasks into a single powerhouse system, aiming to transform creative workflows across industries.

Bitcoin may immediately rise on news of a Trump win, or dip on a Democrat victory—but the asset will soar in 2025 either way, Bernstein says.

Crypto Twitter got spicy after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange doesn’t charge fees, with other execs pushing back.

As Dogecoin fan Elon Musk continues advocating for Donald Trump, DOGE is the biggest gainer in the top 100 coins Monday while Bitcoin sinks.

For Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of COTI, blockchain privacy is more than just a narrative—it’s a “fundamental” necessity for Web3.

The Bitcoin-backed DeFi project raised over 75 BTC in its token presale, blasting past its initial 35 BTC target.

Investors are fast throwing cash at new Bitcoin ETFs as the U.S. election nears, even amid growing volatility.

A new research paper claims that Bitcoin mining bans could have unintended consequences for the environment.

BTC falls below $69k as Trump’s odds fall. BTC volatility points to ±10% move on election. BTC to $50k if Harris, $80-90k if Trump: Bernstein. We are going to $100k BTC no matter what: Cobie. 21Shares applies for XRP ETF. Singapore pushes for RWA tokenisation rules. UBS launches tokenised fund on ETH. Circle explores issuing … Read more

One day out from the U.S. presidential election, political meme coins are showing increased volatility.

The project, “Digital Monetary Photosynthesis,” aims to utilize electricity from renewable sources that would otherwise remain unused.

The EU provided a regulatory pathway for token issuers through MiCA, and Bluprynt and Legion aim to simplify that process for developers.

Crypto markets are bracing for potential turbulence this week, ahead of the U.S. election and a key Fed meeting.

The blockchain infrastructure conference featured speakers from leading crypto projects including Worldcoin, Lido and Uniswap.

Colorado authorities report rising crypto scams as fraudsters leverage phone spoofing and social engineering to impersonate law enforcement.

Elon Musk posted multiple tweets Sunday, condemning the DEC’s actions and triggering a massive buying frenzy of the PNUT meme coin.

Kraken said it remains committed to maintaining a foothold in the Australian market while catering to institutional demand.

Catch up on this week’s biggest crypto and NFT gaming news and find some weekend reads in our latest roundup.

Avalanche battle royale shooter Off the Grid has seen sizable mainstream success. Here’s why experts say it may have changed things forever.

Layer-2 networks use a variety of technologies to address the scalability bottlenecks on layer-1 blockchains such as Ethereum.

Polymarket and Kalshi users are hedging their bets on Donald Trump, with Bitcoin falling below $68,000 and liquidations piling up.

TON Society’s Jack Booth explains that tap-to-earn is a “viral mechanic” that can help Telegram projects build an invested user base.

How job recruiters are turning to AI to screen candidates—much to the chagrin of job seekers.

With the right free-to-play games, you can still get countless hours of fun out of your Nintendo Switch. These are some of the best.

Election Day is nearly here, and the result could impact the future of crypto in the U.S. Here’s where Trump and Harris stand.

Tomarket’s anticipated token launch has given way to confusion, with the Telegram game launching another farming phase.

Season 2 of Hamster Kombat didn’t arrive in late October, as expected, and the token is falling as players wait for the next phase.

Oasis lets players build, destroy, and reshape its Minecraft-inspired virtual environment—without a game engine—in real-time via AI.

Some of America’s top crypto companies announced huge layoffs this week, a signal that there may be trouble ahead for the industry beyond the looming presidential election.