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Swiss cryptocurrency bank Sygnum has announced the completion of a pilot program that enables on-chain cryptocurrency trading through AI agents, marking what the bank describes as a first for a regulated Swiss financial institution. The pilot allowed a client to submit a command in natural language, which the AI agent then used to execute a multi-step blockchain transaction, with the client providing the final digital signature. Sygnum says it plans to commercialize the service after resolving related regulatory and security issues. How the AI agent pilot works According to Sygnum, the system processes a client’s natural language request—such as a…

The recent outflows from Fidelity Investments highlight a shift in short-term investor behavior within the crypto market. In the United States, Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $66 million during the same period, signaling a phase of adjustment rather than a major trend reversal. Such movements often occur during periods of uncertainty or consolidation. Investors may reduce exposure after price increases, leading to temporary capital withdrawals from exchange-traded products. These outflows can reflect tactical decisions, such as profit-taking or risk management, rather than a fundamental change in long-term outlook. 🚨JUST IN: FIDELITY CLIENTS DUMP $50M AS BITCOIN ETFs OUTFLOWS…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,280 zone. $ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,320 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,235 zone. The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2,260 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles Ethereum price remained bid above the $2,220 support zone and attempted to recover, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

China has ordered Meta to unwind its more than $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, escalating Beijing’s scrutiny of US investment in Chinese linked frontier technology companies. The National Development and Reform Commission said its foreign investment security review office would prohibit foreign investment in Manus and require the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition transaction. The order did not name Meta directly, but Reuters reported that the move targets Meta’s completed purchase of the AI agent startup. The decision marks a rare attempt by Beijing to reverse a completed cross border technology deal involving a company that had…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has once again drawn attention to the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) after revisiting its consensus design during a live X Spaces session with David Schwartz. Hoskinson has offered fresh praise for the network’s architecture and reinforced a growing narrative of mutual respect between two of crypto’s most influential ecosystems. The Cardano founder, known for his research-driven approach to blockchain design, highlighted the XRPL’s consensus model as a “well-reasoned system,” emphasizing its efficiency, low-latency settlement structure, and long-standing focus on payments infrastructure. His remarks reflect a broader reassessment of early blockchain systems as institutional adoption and tokenization accelerate…

A long-stalled crypto market structure bill is moving through Congress with new momentum — and Coinbase’s top executive says it could reshape the American financial system. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong declared his company’s support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Wednesday, calling the legislation a “true compromise” that balances the demands of the crypto industry against the interests of the traditional banking sector and signaling the bill is in the best shape he has seen since negotiations began. The statements, via Fox News, came as the Senate Banking Committee prepared to hold its markup of the CLARITY Act…

Upbit, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially announced that it will remove the NKN token from its platform as of June 15th. According to the information released by the exchange, trading support for NKN will end at 09:00 on June 15th. Following this decision, users are advised to close their open positions and withdraw their assets by that date. Upbit stated that the delisting decision was made after a comprehensive review process. The company explained that the evaluations identified various shortcomings in the project and that the current situation posed potential risks to users. Exchange officials emphasized…

Boundless (ZKC), the decentralized zero-knowledge (ZK) computing marketplace built on the Risc Zero platform, has officially launched its first network upgrade, named Surge. The upgrade introduces significant performance improvements aimed at reducing costs and expanding accessibility for users requiring ZK proofs. Key Improvements in the Surge Upgrade The Surge upgrade delivers a series of technical enhancements designed to optimize the Boundless network. According to the team, the upgrade increases proof capacity by up to 25% while simultaneously reducing proof generation costs by as much as 50%. Additionally, RPC costs have been slashed by 99%, making the network more economical for…

BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, recently said that AI agents may prefer Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payments. He described crypto as “computer-native money” that fits digital systems well. In simple terms, crypto allows fast and direct transactions without delays. As a result, it suits AI tools that need quick and reliable payments. His comments highlight a growing link between AI and crypto, which could drive stronger Bitcoin adoption in the coming years. NEW: $14 trillion BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, says AI agents are more likely to transact in Bitcoin and crypto because it is…

Ethereum is making headlines today. New data from Chainspect reveals the network now has more than 897,000 validators spread across the world, a number that completely overshadows almost every competing blockchain. Cardano has around 2,900 validators, Algorand has around 1,600, while Solana has roughly 767 validators. Why Ethereum’s Validator Count Matters Validators help secure blockchain networks by confirming transactions and maintaining decentralization. Ethereum’s massive validator base makes it one of the most decentralized and crypto-economically secure smart contract networks in the industry. Did you know @ethereum leads Web3 by number of validators?With over 897K validators, Ethereum ranks #1 across all…