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Autonomous agents — AI-powered programs that can think and transact without human input — could unlock a new world of e-commerce on Ethereum due to a largely forgotten HTTP web standard that has only recently started being leveraged on the blockchain. The dormant HTTP 402 “Payment Required” status — defined around 30 years ago — together with Ethereum Improvement Proposal 3009, enables AI agents to make stablecoin transfers without human intervention, the Ethereum Foundation said on Wednesday, sharing a “guest thread” written by Coinbase development team members Kevin Leffew and Lincoln Murr. The pair said autonomous agents could become Ethereum’s…

Robinhood stock price surged to a record high this month as its earnings showed that its business was doing well. Summary Robinhood share price has jumped to a record high this year. The company’s crypto revenue more than doubled. The stock faces substantial valuation risks. HOOD soared to a high of $113.38, bringing its year-to-date gains to 180% and its market capitalization to nearly $100 billion. Robinhood stock has catalysts The most recent results showed that Robinhood’s business is thriving as more customers join. It ended the second quarter with over 26.5 million funded customers, up from 24.2 million in…

South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange Upbit announced that it will open the altcoin API3 for trading in KRW and USDT pairs on August 19, 2025. Upbit to List API3 on KRW and USDT Markets According to the official statement, API3 will only support deposits and withdrawals via the Ethereum network. If users transfer funds via the wrong network, the process for refunding their assets may take longer. Transactions will begin at 5:00 PM on August 19th. The exchange also announced that API3’s last closing price on the BTC market was 0.00000741 BTC, equivalent to approximately 1,197 KRW or 0.8605 USDT. Upbit…

ArtGis Finance, a next-gen financial firm uniting AI, RWA, and blockchain, has partnered with DIN Network, a leading L1 chain for AI agents. The collaboration aims to advance the L2 network of ArtGis on BNB Chain, contributing to the AI-led financial innovation. As the platform disclosed in its recent X thread, the joint initiative onboards DIN Network as a key collaborator in the implementation of the cutting-edge AI technologies. Keeping this in view, the development is anticipated to improve risk management, execution, and usability within the Binance ecosystem. 🧵1/ ArtGis Finance x DIN Network: Expanding Binance Super AI Infrastructure.ArtGis Finance…

A collection of more than 280 Bitcoin-themed domain names is up for auction via a single sale at Lloyds, the famed auction house announced on Tuesday.  The collection includes dozens of geographical themed Bitcoin domains, like JapanBitcoin.com and AustraliaBitcoin.com, as well as more functional domains like BitcoinExchanges.com and BitcoinWallets.com. Other notable (and/or amusing) names in the bunch include BitcoinforPizza.com, EmailBitcoin.com, BitcoinSpotETF.com, BitcoinSeedPhrase.com, TokenizedBitcoins.com, and BitcoinNetzwerk.com. “This isn’t just a group of good domains,” Lloyds Auctions Chief Operations Officer Lee Hames said, in a statement. “It’s the architecture of Bitcoin’s internet presence. Whoever wins this auction won’t just own names, they’ll…

U.S. stocks rose on Friday as investors weighed multiple catalysts for a positive end to the week, with President Donald Trump’s nomination of Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors among the key developments. Summary Stocks gained at open as Wall Street looked to end the week on a high. President Donald Trump picked Stephen Miran to replance Governor Adriana Kugler to the Fed board. Earnings and tariffs remain key market factors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 100 points, or 0.22%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.38% in early trading. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.48%, contributing to…

Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, announced a new listing. Bithumb Lists KRW Pair for Bio Protocol (BIO) The exchange announced that it will open trading its token, Bio Protocol (BIO), to the Korean won (KRW). According to the official announcement, deposits and withdrawals for BIO will be available within three hours of the announcement. Trading will begin on August 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM. BIO’s starting price on the exchange is 184 KRW. Deposits will also require 33 block confirmations. According to the information provided by Bithumb, BIO will only be supported through the Ethereum network and…

Stability World AI has entered into a partnership with Fomoin, a worldwide network of digital marketing and incubation services that works with crypto and blockchain startups. It is aimed at enhancing creativity, building interpersonal ties within the community, and experimenting with the new opportunities of integration with AI and Web3. 🤝 Partnership AnnouncementWe’re excited to team up with @Fomo__in, a leading digital marketing solution & one-stop incubation engine for blockchain startups Together, we’ll amplify innovation, connect communities, and create more opportunities in the Web3 space. 💡 pic.twitter.com/7bZyCzBDtZ — Stability World AI (@StabilityW_AI) August 18, 2025 The partnership with Fomoin will…

Ethereum is primed for explosive growth as institutional demand, stablecoin expansion, and decentralized finance adoption fuel forecasts soaring to $25,000—according to Standard Chartered’s latest projections. Ethereum Gets Major Boost as Standard Chartered Sets $25K Bull Case Standard Chartered Bank has turned more bullish on ethereum, lifting its price targets significantly as institutional demand and regulatory clarity improve. On Aug. 13, the bank lifted its year-end 2025 forecast for ETH to $7,500 from $4,000 and raised its 2028 projection to $25,000 from $7,500. The latest estimates, outlined by Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research, mark a major jump from prior…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. President Trump yesterday got the ball rolling on allowing alternative assets in 401(k)s and other employee retirement plans. The executive order, signed Thursday afternoon, directs the Labor Department to “reexamine” its guidance on fiduciary responsibilities around alternative assets. This includes real estate, private equity and cryptocurrencies. The Labor Department is also tasked with working with the SEC and other federal agencies to evaluate regulations and determine which changes should be made. “Burdensome lawsuits that seek to challenge reasonable decisions by loyal, regulated fiduciaries, and stifling Department…