AI agent development hasn’t accelerated as expected, Zuckerberg says
Mark Zuckerberg’s comments came on the same day that Meta expanded its Meta Business Agent globally for businesses on Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.
Teen ‘Scattered Spider’ suspect extradited to US over $8M crypto ransom
Peter Stokes, 19, has been charged in the US for allegedly taking part in a hacking group’s unsuccessful $8 million crypto ransom scheme.
US dominates Polymarket political bets despite geoblock: Report
New data from Allium suggest that US users are bypassing geoblocks to bet on markets offered on Polymarket’s global platform.
Strategy will be ‘less important’ in Bitcoin after STRC incident: Bitwise
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said Strategy’s STRC offer of high yields and low volatility was always a questionable fit for buying Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency offers neither.
Securitize gains on NYSE debut with tokenized stocks live on Solana, Avalanche
Securitize has issued tokenized versions of its shares on Solana and Avalanche, marking the first time a newly public company has done so on its debut.
Is Bitcoin heading for $65K? Sharplink buys $16M ETH: Market Moves
Analysts are divided on Bitcoin’s next move, but there’s some hope at last. Meanwhile, SharpLink has resumed buying Ether after an eight-week pause, and other market news.
Bitcoin holds $61K after US jobs data report, AI sector weakness: Did BTC bottom?
Bitcoin bulls may make a run on $70,000 after weak US jobs data eased rate hike fears and capital looks to rotate into BTC and gold.
Ripple co-founder backs venture launched by US senator’s son: Report
While engaged in negotiations over ethics in a crypto market structure bill in Congress, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said she had “no involvement” in her son’s derivatives exchange, backed by at least one industry figure.
IMF says tokenization could transform settlement and financial stability
The global lender says blockchain-based finance could streamline markets but warns that fragmented standards and regulations may create new systemic risks.
FBI director discloses Strategy holdings months after deadline: Report
Strategy is a registered US government contractor, though Kash Patel claimed that “no current conflict exists” with his $100,001 and $250,000 worth of the company’s stock that he reported late.