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Binance has rolled out four new AI agent Skills for USD‑margined futures, margin trading, Alpha market data, and asset management, wiring automated strategies deeper into its stack. Summary The new Skills cover USD‑margined derivatives, margin trading, Binance Alpha market data, and core asset management, extending an initial batch of agent tools. Binance Alpha lets agents pull listings, exchange info, candlesticks, aggregated flows, and 24‑hour stats via official APIs without keys, feeding real‑time strategies. Margin and asset Skills let agents toggle cross/isolated, adjust leverage, manage collateral, and handle deposits, withdrawals, and KYC‑sensitive flows inside compliance rails. Binance has rolled out four…
TermiX.AI, an innovative AI infrastructure platform that enables enterprises and developers to deploy, link, and scale intelligent systems seamlessly, today announced a strategic partnership with GoPlus Security, a decentralized security platform that offers security detection services across numerous blockchains and Web3 protocols. The collaboration enabled TermiX to integrate GoPlus’ suite of auditing and security solutions to ensure that its decentralized AI infrastructure platform adopts the best practices for Web3 security. TermiX is a decentralized AI automation platform that functions as a gateway to the Web3 landscape, enabling users to automate tasks across different platforms. The AI platform operates its on-chain…
Ethereum ($ETH) has bounced back strongly, rising more than 20% over the past eight days. While much of the market focused on Bitcoin’s volatility, Ethereum moved higher in the background. The rally is being driven by growing institutional interest and clearer regulatory support, two factors that are starting to change how major financial players approach the Ethereum network. Why is Ethereum Price UP? The recent Ethereum price pump is driven by a convergence of institutional liquidity and regulatory clarity. Specifically, the Federal Reserve’s decision to allow tokenized securities as bank collateral and BlackRock’s launch of its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust…
Market traders are predicting a 74% chance that the Supreme Court will rule against President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Supreme Court has set February 20, 2026, as its next opinion date, with additional sessions scheduled on February 24 and 25. Markets Argue That President Trump Failed to Follow Protocol Ahead of the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs, Polymarket traders are leaning toward a potential nullification of the import taxes. Moreover, lower courts have questioned whether President Trump followed the United States Constitution to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Notably, the plaintiffs have argued…
The firm behind global brands like Perry Ellis and Original Penguin is suing Pudgy Penguins—the crypto brand born out of the Ethereum $NFT collection of the same name—for trademark infringement, a Wednesday filing in the District Court for the Southern District of Florida shows. PEI Licensing, which operates the Original Penguin brand, alleged that Pudgy Penguins’ “unauthorized use and attempted registration of various Penguin word and design trademarks” constitutes a violation of laws designed to protect fair competition and trade practices. The firm, which has been using a penguin design on apparel since at least 1956 and a penguin word…
In a significant move for cryptocurrency accessibility, the U.S. online brokerage platform Robinhood has officially listed the Wormhole (W) token, announced on March 21, 2025. This strategic listing immediately provides Robinhood’s extensive user base with direct exposure to a leading cross-chain interoperability protocol. Consequently, millions of retail investors can now seamlessly trade W alongside other major digital assets. The integration represents a pivotal moment for both the brokerage and the decentralized finance ecosystem. Furthermore, it underscores Robinhood’s continued commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Robinhood Lists Wormhole: A Deep Dive into the Announcement The Robinhood listing…
Ben Goertzel notes that for blockchains achieving the necessary scale will require overcoming technical hurdles related to decentralization, scalability and security. He also emphasizes the need for decentralized AI to compete with larger corporations dominating the field. Engineering Challenges and the Path to Level 5 Commerce In their February 2026 annual letter, co-founders of the financial services platform Stripe, Patrick and John Collison, addressed the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, specifically regarding “agentic commerce”—the ability for AI agents to independently discover, decide and transact. While the report is optimistic about the long-term role of crypto, it highlights critical…
Ethereum has surged toward the $2,300 level, generating short-term excitement among traders. The price advance appears promising on the surface, but carries a familiar pattern of unsustainable momentum. Sustained bearishness among key investor cohorts threatens to reverse recent gains before $ETH can establish a durable breakout above critical resistance levels. Ethereum Holders Are Selling $ETH HODL Caves data reveals that holders under one month have recorded profits of approximately 3x their initial investment. While this return sounds substantial, it represents the lowest profit multiple across all holder cohorts. Relatively modest gains create psychological pressure among short-term holders contemplating whether to…
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has thrown his weight behind the White House’s call to pass the CLARITY Act. As of now, this effort remains entangled in a fierce lobbying battle between the traditional banking sector and the cryptocurrency industry. Chairman Atkins echoed the White House’s frustrations over legislative delays. He has noted that the U.S. needs “clear rules” for digital asset markets. “The CLARITY Act helps ensure entrepreneurs build the next gen of financial tech here at home,” Atkins noted. The SEC boss has added that he is looking forward to working with the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission…
A whale has used 5.6M $USDC on Hyperliquid to take a 20x leveraged oil short near $96, effectively betting that Iran‑driven crude prices will mean‑revert and ease macro pressure on $BTC. Summary On‑chain data shows a single whale address depositing 5.6M $USDC to Hyperliquid, then using the entire balance to short crude oil with 20x leverage, setting liquidation near $147.94 per barrel. The entry coincides with WTI April futures spiking over 10% above $96 and Shanghai SC crude jumping 7% on Iran conflict risk, turning the trade into a macro call that current prices overshoot fundamentals. For Bitcoin and broader…