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Stablecoin disruptors want to vanquish Visa but face a tough task ahead

The age of agentic commerce will transform the payments world, but Visa is not just any incumbent.

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This upstart stablecoin bank just won a rare OCC charter and raised $40 million. Its CEO is only 25

Augustus wants to remake the correspondent banking system with code and AI.

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Stripe CEO Patrick Collison says a wave of token theft is wreaking havoc on the AI economy

Patrick Collison warned that token theft is so rampant many AI startups will have to stop offering free trials.

07.05.2026 8

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Over 98% of stablecoins are dollar backed. That’s good for the U.S.—until it’s not

Crypto billionaire says growing global demand for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins will tempt the government to print more money.

05.05.2026 3

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VC firm Ethereal has avoided the spotlight for 5 years—now it’s telling its story

The low-key firm, which was spun of the Ethereum shop Consensys, has a well-honed strategy aimed at early-stage startups.

04.05.2026 2

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The crypto industry is obsessed with conferences. The vibe at them is changing

There’s a new tone in the industry ahead of the Fortune Crypto 100, which will drop on June 11.

04.05.2026 5

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Robinhood CEO says a ‘tokenization supercycle’ is underway

Vlad Tenev is doubling down on his view that stocks and other assets will move to blockchain.

29.04.2026 3

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Apple’s longtime CEO sat out the crypto revolution. His successor should choose a different path

Unlike Tim Cook, incoming CEO John Ternus has a reputation as a decisive, product-focused leader.

27.04.2026 4

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Feds charge U.S. Army soldier who made $400,000 from Polymarket bets tied to Maduro capture

The Justice Department said the solider made 13 bets on the basis of classified information he acquired from being part of the Venezuela operation.

23.04.2026 3

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A startup called Astor plugs into your brokerage account and texts you AI-driven financial advice for $15 a month

The startup, which just raised a $5 million seed round, is part of a wave of next generation financial advisors.

23.04.2026 4

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The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption—but it’s not clear where crypto fits in

Big crypto players Coinbase and Robinhood view platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi as allies and rivals.

20.04.2026 7

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Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake

Kalshi is in a make-or-break fight to preserve a lucrative new prediction-markets industry expected to grow to over $200 billion this year.

20.04.2026 20

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Bitcoin mining giant Foundry adds new pool for privacy-focused Zcash

The move reflects a bet that institutions will embrace ZCash, and as Foundry positions itself as a linchpin of U.S. crypto strategy.

13.04.2026 6

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What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry

The New York Times’ exposé seems to take aim at the very idea of anonymity.

13.04.2026 10

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The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast.

Legendary journalist John Carreyrou says he has found Satoshi Nakamoto, but his evidence looks shaky.

08.04.2026 3

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A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto?

A hacker with quantum tools could crack open old Bitcoin wallets and flood the market as soon as 2029.

06.04.2026 10

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Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading—but the party may be coming to an end

Suspicious wagers on everything from U.S. military actions to Mr. Beast episodes have finally roused officials to take action.

02.04.2026 10

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The API economy may soon grow by tens of millions of customers—here’s why

Agentic commerce, or AI agents using blockchain-based micropayments, is quickly becoming a reality.

30.03.2026 20

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Credit card annual fees are soaring past $800. Here’s why people keep paying them—even as perks are harder to come by

Shoppers and travelings keep gravitating to premium 'lifestyle' cards, but interest rates and reward restrictions can trap unwary consumers.

30.03.2026 20

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A notorious short-seller unloaded on SoFi. The stock shrugged it off

The Muddy Waters report alleges financial chicanery but the market appears to have rejected the allegations.

25.03.2026 6

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Invesco takes over Superstate’s $900 million T-bill fund as Wall Street accelerates tokenization push

Superstate is a pioneer in the fast growing field of RWAs, a term that describes real world assets that are traded as crypto tokens.

24.03.2026 10

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What a cringe photo shoot really tells about the state of the crypto industry

The Vanity Fair piece showcased the crypto aristocracy—for better and worse.

23.03.2026 6

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Robinhood rolls out long-awaited ‘Social’ feature to let users track and copy other traders

The feature, which is a common feature on European trading platforms, is being rolled out to select U.S. customers.

18.03.2026 8

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The next big thing in crypto will be tokenized stocks: Here are the likely winners and losers

There are already around $2 billion worth of stocks on the blockchain, and that number is set to grow exponentially.

16.03.2026 10

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There’s a strong case for AI and crypto—but you have to squint to see it

The emerging world of agentic commerce is already turning to stablecoins to power transactions.

09.03.2026 10

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Is the media anti-tech—or just anti-crypto?

A new op-ed reflects a depressing trend by the press to portray technology in a poor light.

02.03.2026 30

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Bitcoin fans latch onto ‘ridiculous’ Jane Street conspiracy to explain price slump

The secretive Wall Street trading firm appears to be the latest scapegoat for crypto believers seeking a villain.

26.02.2026 10

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Kalshi fines MrBeast employee $20,000 for insider trading related to YouTube stream

Kalshi also fined a political candidate and its cofounder issued an off-color "...and find out" warning to others thinking of insider trading.

26.02.2026 10

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Is Ethereum good enough for Wall Street? If history is any guide, the answer is clear

A consortium of banks is building its own version of blockchain—it will be hard pressed to make it work.

23.02.2026 20

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The Supreme Court’s bombshell tariff ruling failed to answer a $133 billion question over refunds: Here’s what happens now

Costco and other firms that filed early lawsuits may have an edge when it comes to collecting any refunds.

21.02.2026 20

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Hyperliquid launches DeFi-focused policy shop led by prominent crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky

The Hyperliquid Policy Center, backed by a $28 million donation, will focus on creating legal pathways for perpetual derivatives.

18.02.2026 10

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BlackRock offers DeFi trading for the first time, buys Uniswap tokens

The tie-up, which also relies on the crypto firm Securitize, is the first of its kind between Wall Street and Defi.

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Robinhood launches test version of its own blockchain

The launch of 'Robinhood Chain' coincides with a broader push by the company to embrace tokenization of a wide variety of assets.

11.02.2026 10

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Crypto is facing an identity crisis—but it’s hardly the first time

High-profile figures are expressing frustration with the state of the industry.

09.02.2026 10

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What caused the massive Bitcoin crash? Clues point to a blow-up at Hong Kong hedge funds

One crypto observer suspects a fund holding Bitcoin call options got wiped out, triggering a broader crash.

07.02.2026 20

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PayPal dumps CEO in surprise shakeup, poaches HP’s top exec as replacement

Alex Chriss lasted barely two years after failing to halt a massive slide in PayPal's share price.

03.02.2026 20

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Bonds 101: What investors need to know about the ‘shock absorber of the portfolio’

Many investors ignore them, but bonds can help protect your assets when stock prices tank.

29.01.2026 10

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Fidelity enters crowded stablecoin field with new FIDD token

The upscale brokerage has a long history of working with digital assets.

28.01.2026 10

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A crypto social media network’s failure raises an awkward question: Is blockchain good for anything beside finance?

Some blame Farcaster’s flop on its leadership team, but its challenges went much deeper.

26.01.2026 20

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Binance files for crucial EU-wide license, creates Greek holding company

The crypto firm has filed for a MiCA license with Greek regulators ahead of a critical summer deadline.

23.01.2026 20

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Coinbase launches expert board to assess quantum computing threat to crypto

The advisory board is composed of academics from Harvard and Stanford, and industry experts who specialize in cryptography.

22.01.2026 10

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Coinbase is late to stocks—but CEO Brian Armstrong says it will win in the long run

Coinbase's new stock offerings will help the company become a bridge to blockchain-based financial markets, says Armstrong.

16.01.2026 20

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IPO boom times are back, with SpaceX and OpenAI on investors’ 2026 wish list. But be careful what you buy

An expected surge in public offerings means more excitement, but also more duds.

15.01.2026 20

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DeFi has earned a seat at the grown-ups table—now comes the hard part

Hyperliquid’s rapid rise poses a test for decentralization.

12.01.2026 10

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Ethereum has long talked a big game. Now it’s time for the second biggest blockchain to deliver

Cofounder Vitalik Buterin offers a bracing wake-up message for 2026.

05.01.2026 20

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Crypto in 2025 was defined by two big trends—and only one of them is obvious

Stablecoins and Wall Street got all the attention, but adoption of decentralized technology took a big leap forward, too.

22.12.2025 10

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Coinbase announces stock trading and new Kalshi-based prediction markets

The announcements come as the longtime crypto company is seeking to brand itself as the "Everything Exchange."

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Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon’s stocks are lagging the S&P 500 this year—but Google is up 62% and AI investors think it has room to run

Google is emerging as the early winner in the Big Tech AI race—and its stock price is blowing away competitors

17.12.2025 20

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Crypto wallets, long a painful experience, now feel a lot more like Venmo

Wallet makers hope they can achieve ‘super app’ status—but that may be a long way off.

15.12.2025 20

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Citadel’s shot at Andreessen Horowitz points to coming battle over DeFi and U.S. stock trading

Tokenized stocks are gaining popularity, but a trading giant owned by billionaire Ken Griffin wants to hit the breaks.

08.12.2025 20

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