Key Takeaways The IMF predicts that a shift to agentic AI will trigger a radical increase in the velocity of money. Sydney Huang warns that the projected $236 billion agentic market by 2034 requires machine-speed regulatory oversight. Future stability for Human API and global banks depends on embedding framework mandates into code. The End of…
Key Takeaways AGA Q1 2026 outlook: 81% of gaming executives flag prediction markets as “very significant” threat. Four major operators exited AGA in six months: Draftkings, Fanduel, Fanatics, and bet365. Senate Commerce subcommittee opens first prediction-markets hearing on May 20. Fractured Lobbying Landscape Augurs Competition in Heightened Regulatory Environment The AGA survey states that executive…
Key Takeaways Paga partnered with Sui on May 7 to launch high-yield accounts and crypto rails for 1 billion people. Paga joins Flutterwave and Paystack in exploring blockchain for settlement, treasury and global payments Paga will use its $42 billion historical scale to roll out USDsui stablecoin yields and asset tokenization. A Roadmap for Digital…
Key Takeaways Traditional firms are expanding their presence as crypto prediction markets attract deeper liquidity. Retail activity helped draw market makers, institutions, and larger deposits into event contracts. Regulatory disputes may shape how prediction markets enter broader financial infrastructure. Traditional Finance Builds Crypto Prediction Market Rails Major exchanges and financial firms are accelerating work on…
Key Takeaways Peirce said regulators should understand evolving markets before deciding whether new rules are needed. Retail investors continue trading crypto, metals, ETFs, and perpetual futures through simplified digital platforms. Jurisdiction limits may shape future SEC oversight as crypto-linked investment products continue expanding. ETF Access and SEC Authority Shape Crypto Debate Securities and Exchange Commission…
Key Takeaways Armstrong said the on-chain economy has reached “escape velocity” amid expanding crypto adoption. Coinbase positioned itself to capture the generational shift toward on-chain finance, according to Armstrong. Management highlighted stablecoins, payments, and AI-driven activity as major future growth drivers. Armstrong Frames Coinbase Around Broader On-chain Finance Growth Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO…
From South Korea to the US, from Google to World Liberty, here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week. 🏛️ Regulation & Global Policy South Korea Formalizes 2027 Tax Framework South Korea has officially set January 1, 2027, as the start date for its virtual asset taxation. Under the current Income Tax…
Key Takeaways The XRP Ledger Foundation introduced leaders across operations, engineering, and community engagement. The update emphasized collaboration with developers, validators, and infrastructure operators. Public coordination will focus on advocacy, development, and events. XRP Ledger Foundation Formalizes Broader Operating Structure The XRP Ledger Foundation, a nonprofit organization that contributes to, grows, and advocates for the…
Key Takeaways Anthropic seeks to raise to $50 billion this summer, targeting a valuation near $900 billion. The 2026 funding could help Anthropic surpass OpenAI as the world’s most valuable private AI company. Anthropic aims for a late 2026 IPO while fighting a U.S. government “supply chain risk” designation. Closing the Gap with OpenAI Anthropic…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ended the week flat at $80,200 as markets largely ignored U.S.-Iran military skirmishes. The S&P 500 jumped 17.2% since March, adding $10 trillion in value as geopolitical fears receded. Bitunix analysts see a tug-of-war ahead, with a potential $78,000 breakdown triggering liquidations. Liquidation Volume Recedes Amid Consolidation Bitcoin traded sideways on Friday…
