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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on Wednesday outlined near-term steps the network is taking to bring privacy onchain, a feature institutions highlighted at Consensus Hong Kong as necessary for widespread institutional adoption of the blockchain technology. Buterin’s X post was technically dense but pointed to a simple fact: the world’s largest smart contract blockchain is moving to make private transactions a feature of the network, not a workaround provided by third-party tools. The post comes as the Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization that supports the blockchain’s network and ecosystem, faces a wave of high-profile departures amid an internal transition tied to…

Allbirds (Nasdaq:BIRD) erased over 50% of its recent peak price, sinking to $7.57. The company has set out to swap its apparel and shoes assets for $50M dedicated to building AI data centers. The former shoe company, now called NewBirdAI, is showing that a simple announcement of an AI pivot may not be enough to support the stock price. After the initial 750% rally, BIRD corrected to a lower range, losing around 50% from its local high. Allbirds crashed from its recent high, trading with short open interest at 18..4% of its free float. | Source: Yahoo Finance BIRD trading…

In the past 30 days the Avalanche blockchain has seen several targeted ecosystem developments. These include new sovereign L1 launches, institutional settlement upgrades, regulated futures trading, research funding, a builder competition, and a scheduled token unlock. The changes focus on performance, real-world finance use, and network economics. What New Project Launched As An Avalanche L1? Kite launched its mainnet on April 28 as a sovereign Avalanche L1. This dedicated blockchain serves as an execution and settlement layer for agent-driven commerce. It supports autonomous AI agents that handle payments and tasks on their own. Kite includes Kite Passport, a feature that…

The US government is arguing with itself over who gets to police the most powerful AI models on the planet. And the outcome could reshape how companies like OpenAI and Anthropic bring products to market. The Trump administration is weighing an executive order that would significantly expand intelligence agencies’ role in evaluating frontier AI systems, a move driven by escalating cybersecurity concerns around advanced models. The catch: key parts of the administration can’t agree on who should actually be in charge. The turf war At the center of the dispute is a straightforward question with complicated answers: should the Commerce…

In the episode of The Wolf Of All Streets, experts Marcus Thielen (10X Research), Andrew Parish, and Tillman Holloway discussed the future of cryptocurrencies, regulatory compliance, and the role of artificial intelligence in financial markets. Market analyst Marcus Thielen noted that Bitcoin has exhibited unusually low volatility in recent weeks. He stated that those wishing to sell have largely withdrawn from the market, and predicted that activity could increase after Friday as options expire. It was also added that the slowdown in this pace in March, following the large cash outflows in February, limited the downside risks. The latest developments…

The stablecoin markets are experiencing serious change in market sentiment due to the aggressive increase in supply by the Tether ($USDT). Recent on-chain data indicates that Tether has minted over 3 billion $USDT during the past week. The minting of new stablecoins typically signals either increased market risk or a buildup of “dry powder” for a potential bullish run. However, experienced cryptocurrency analysts have noted that the specific use of these funds in this case is particularly interesting. The Abraxas Capital Connection Lookonchain indicates that there have been multiple massive transactions conducted through the Tether Treasury. The report shows that…

The crypto industry continues to chase global liquidity. Yet one major currency still lacks strong representation across decentralized finance. The Korean won ranks among the world’s most traded currencies. However, traders rarely access meaningful Korean won liquidity inside blockchain ecosystems. That gap may finally start closing. KRWQ recently announced its expansion to the Solana network. The move immediately caught industry attention after coverage from The Block. The project now plans to bring faster execution, deeper liquidity, and efficient Korean won markets directly onchain. This development could reshape how Asian traders interact with decentralized finance. As featured on @TheBlockCo, KRWQ is…

The Federal Trade Commission just put the largest tech companies in America on notice. Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent compliance letters to Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple, among others, reminding them of their legal obligations under the Take It Down Act, a new federal law that criminalizes the distribution of nonconsensual intimate images online. The law, which took effect on May 19, 2025, requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of receiving a valid takedown request. Violations carry penalties of up to $43,792 per offense. What the Take It Down Act actually requires The core mechanism is straightforward. A…

As global markets are shaken by a wave of unemployment in the US, tensions in the Middle East, and inflationary pressures, renowned investors Anthony Scaramucci and Mike Novogratz examine Bitcoin’s (BTC) role in this turmoil and the realities behind its recent price movements. Mike Novogratz stated that the biggest driving force behind Bitcoin’s recent climb from the $67,000-$68,000 range to $76,000 was MicroStrategy and Michael Saylor. According to Novogratz, Saylor created a “Bitcoin buying machine” by selling Microsoft shares and using high-interest debt instruments. However, Novogratz emphasized that this situation also brings a risk, stating that the general fear in…

The crypto fundraising sector has gone through a notable shift between the Initial Dex Offerings (IDOs) and Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) this year. Particularly, the Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) have outperformed Initial Dex Offerings (IDOs). As per the data from CryptoRank, the IEOs account for 53.8% of positive year-to-date (YTD) returns on investment (ROI). On the other hand, the IDOs have just 2.6% of positive ROI this year. 📊 2026 Launch Trends: IEO vs IDOIEOs are clearly outperforming IDOs this year 👇🔹 IEO: 53.8% positive ROI (7/13)🔹 IDO: Only 2.6% showed positive ROI (1/38)CEX sales, though custodial, have stricter project…