Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The GENIUS Act has turbocharged the United States stablecoin market, and the U.S.’s biggest banks are already cashing in. Regional banks must partner with crypto startups now if they are to bridge
Lightning Labs has released a new open-source toolkit designed to allow AI agents to operate directly on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, providing autonomous systems with a native way to make payments and access services. The company says the tools address a key gap in the emerging AI economy: enabling agents to transact without human intervention.
Binance rolls out its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to select CIS markets, offering instant crypto-to-fiat payments, cashback rewards, and a Valentine promo amid scam warnings. Summary Binance’s prepaid Mastercard crypto card now serves verified users in selected CIS countries, including Armenia, converting Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins and 100+ tokens to local fiat at checkout. The card
Dynamic market trends are pulling users toward sites with rapid rewards, particularly as theScore launches its $1000 bonus code and Hard Rock reveals a new match incentive for fresh players. These updates capture interest as bettors search for seamless functionality and dependable tools from major gambling brands. However, none of these adjustments compare to the
Crypto hackers are sending physical letters impersonating Trezor and Ledger to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. Summary Hackers mail fake Trezor and Ledger letters with phishing QR codes. Sites request recovery phrases and grant attackers full wallet control. Hardware wallet firms never ask users to share seed phrases. The phishing campaign claims recipients must complete
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that prediction markets are sliding toward “unhealthy product market fit” by focusing on short-term cryptocurrency price bets and sports betting. Summary Vitalik warns prediction markets are becoming short-term gambling tools. He urges a pivot toward hedging and real-world risk management uses. Proposes personalized prediction baskets replacing fiat stability. Writing on
Bitcoin just saw its mining difficulty drop more than 11%. That is not a small tweak. It is the sharpest negative adjustment since the China mining ban in 2021. This kind of move signals real stress under the surface. Mining profitability has been squeezed hard, and weaker operators are clearly feeling it. The difficulty cut
XRP price could rally 100% if BlackRock files for an XRP ETF, as analysts flag a shift in institutional allocations beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum into alternative assets. Summary Analyst Zach Rector argues that today’s market differs from prior cycles as institutions diversify beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with early inflows into XRP-priced products seen as a
NEW YORK — While BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is among the most successful product launches in Wall Street history, the crypto market’s growing reliance on leverage could be doing long-term damage to bitcoin’s BTC$69,152.95 institutional appeal, according to Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock. During a conversation with Anthony Pompliano and investor
Pi Network price has staged a strong recovery this month, moving up by 50% from its lowest level this year, making it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies in the industry. Summary Pi Network price has gone parabolic in the past few days. The token’s rally has coincided with the broader crypto market rally. Pi Coin’s
