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Artificial intelligence may turn out to be an unexpected driver of Bitcoin adoption, according to Nakamoto Holdings CEO and Chairman David Bailey. In a discussion hosted by investment bank TD Cowen, Bailey’s argument was that the friction getting people on board with Bitcoin has always been the interface — and not the asset. Wallets, addresses, private keys, and the general onboarding process have kept mainstream users at arm’s length for well over a decade, he argued. AI-powered tools could abstract that complexity away and make the asset far easier for ordinary individuals and institutions to actually use. TD Cowen analyst…

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Algorand’s recent upgrade to v5.0 has significantly enhanced its capabilities for developers. The new AVM allows for larger programs and cross-app box access, providing more flexibility on-chain. This upgrade, noted by the Algorand Twitter handle, could attract more builders to the ecosystem, fostering innovation in decentralized applications. Source What Went Down The broader crypto market is currently showing mixed signals, with various assets experiencing fluctuating momentum. Algorand’s v5.0 upgrade comes at a time when developers are seeking more flexible and powerful tools for building on the blockchain. With enhancements like SHA512 and Poseidon2, the AVM now offers significant advantages for…

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Jake Chervinsky recently declared that we are witnessing the end of an era for crypto policy. He emphasized the importance of the Clarity Act, suggesting it may be the final attempt at establishing a comprehensive market structure bill. Chervinsky insists that if immediate action is not taken, the crypto sector risks returning to the drawing board on essential legislation. You can view his statement in detail here. Breaking It Down The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies faces a critical juncture as Jake Chervinsky’s tweet highlights a pressing need for the Clarity Act. This initiative has been pursued for years, reflecting the…

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Weekly trading volume in the non-sport categories across Kalshi and Polymarket reached a new high of $10 billion last week. Data from Artemis shows that this marked the sixth consecutive record week with Kalshi running away as clear leaders. Kalshi drew in $9.6 billion while Polymarket saw $344.2. It wasn’t always this one sided, though. In fact, this trend is quite recent. Up until early June, the stacked bars were actually even. Zoom out further to last year, the trend was actually reversed, with Polymarket firmly in the lead. Kalshi now controls 96% of this category, up from something close…

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Stablecoins are set to expand globally on the Base network, as highlighted by CryptoTwitter influencer @base. This expansion represents a significant step in the increasing adoption of digital currencies. As more users engage with stablecoins, broader implications for the crypto market are likely to arise, enhancing liquidity and user confidence in digital finance. What Happened Recent market observations indicate that stablecoins are gaining traction on the Base network, which is becoming a hub for digital currency transactions. While the current trading volume remains unreported, the announcement from the influencer has sparked interest within the crypto community. This development comes amid…

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Bitcoin price slipped below $76,000 before recovering toward $76,900, with weak momentum and dense liquidation zones leaving the price vulnerable ahead of the CLARITY Act vote and Federal Reserve decision. Bitcoin price rebounds after falling below $76,000 According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin ($BTC) price traded near $76,863 at the time of writing after dropping 1.7% during the session. The cryptocurrency opened at $78,189, reached an intraday high of $78,250 and briefly fell to $75,605 before buyers pushed it back above $76,000. The decline extended Bitcoin’s retreat from the $79,000–$80,000 region, where several recovery attempts have stalled since late August.…

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U.S. spot solana ($SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to a fifth day on Monday, adding $33.5 million in the largest single-day total this year. The additions pushed the total cumulative net inflows to a record $1.22 billion and total trading volume to $166.8 million, the highest since October 2025, according to SoSoValue data. Bitwise’s BSOL led Monday’s inflows with $25 million, bringing its cumulative total to $948.2 million or roughly 80% of all capital that has entered the U.S. spot $SOL ETFs, Farside data shows. Fidelity’s FSOL added $4.8 million and Grayscale’s GSOL $3.7 million. The five-session…

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The Bank of Russia has identified cryptocurrency use as a financial market risk, warning that stablecoins and other digital assets could increasingly be used by Russians as substitutes for the national currency. The central bank outlined the concerns in its review, “Main Directions for the Development of the Financial Market of the Russian Federation for 2027 and the Period of 2028 and 2029,” where it warned about potential losses for investors and risks tied to crypto activity outside national jurisdictions. Bank of Russia sees stablecoins as a risk to the ruble The regulator said increased use of digital currencies, particularly…

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Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, has commented on CoinEx’s decision to close, contrasting the exchange’s orderly shutdown with some of the most notorious collapses in the cryptocurrency space. Key reasons for closing the exchange Citing the decline in the cryptocurrency market, declining industry trading volume and liquidity, growing regulatory requirements, and increasingly onerous compliance costs, CoinEx announced that it will close its doors after nine years. Stages of the shutdown start on September 15 and end on December 22. At least, the few recent wind-downs during this winter have allowed users to withdraw their assets, a sharp contrast…

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Raj Chak recently appeared on the Redstone DeFi podcast to discuss the increasing interest of institutions in Stellar. He emphasized that ‘distribution is truly the unlock’ for the platform’s future. This highlights a significant trend as institutions seek reliable blockchain solutions for their operations, potentially increasing Stellar’s market presence. You can find more about it in this tweet. Inside the Move The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with varying momentum across major assets. Amid this backdrop, Raj Chak’s insights into Stellar’s appeal to institutions come at a crucial time. His statements suggest that Stellar is aligning itself…

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