Crypto VC Paradigm launches $1.2 billion AI fund as it broadens beyond digital assets
Paradigm has raised $1.2 billion for a new venture fund focused on artificial intelligence and robotics, according to a blog post Wednesday.
What's On
Bitcoin slides as Iran ceasefire collapse sees $75 oil on Hormuz blockade threats
Bitcoin price pressure took BTC toward the "crucial" $61,000 mark as oil prices soared on the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire.
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Potentially dangerous baby products - including self-feeding devices, pillows and sleeping bags - are still being sold on online marketplaces in the UK, according to Which?.
Polymarket bets on U.S. marketing blitz to win back trust after 4-year ban: Report
Polymarket has started a campaign to persuade policymakers, regulators and potential users that it is trustworthy, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.
The 5 types of real world assets being tokenized fastest onchain
Tokenized Real World Assets span treasuries, real estate, stocks, commodities and private credit. The sector is still small in TradFi terms but it's growing very, very fast.
Stablecoin-settled TradFi perpetual trading tops $1.1T: Binance Research
A new Binance Research report said stablecoins are fast becoming a preferred settlement layer for tokenized TradFi markets while gaining traction in payments and savings.
BTC speculators in focus as analysis says 'textbook Bitcoin bottom' is underway
Analysis flagged a Bitcoin moving average derivative that last triggered at the end of the 2022 bear market as BTC price action returned to its reversal zone.
Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change
Emissions from the controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea will "not materially influence" global warming, according to a new report from its owner.
XRP Logo Lands on Kansas Jayhawks Jerseys as Ripple Inks Multi-Year Deal
Ripple, the payments company whose founders created the XRP cryptocurrency, has inked a multi-year sponsorship deal with the University of Kansas Athletics that will place the XRP logo on the jerseys of all Kansas athle…
BNB Chain is building a new layer-1 for high-frequency trading and AI agents
BNB Chain is developing a new layer-1 blockchain built for high-frequency trading and autonomous AI agents, with a public testnet targeted for the end of 2026 and mainnet planned for early 2027.
Dinari, tZERO join forces on turnkey platform for tokenized U.S. equities
Tokenization specialist Dinari and broker-dealer tZERO are working together to offer broker-dealers a turnkey platform for tokenized U.S. equities, as competition intensifies over how public stocks should move onto bloc…
Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
Severn Trent Water breached its wastewater obligations but avoided a fine after taking "genuine accountability" to fix the problems, the industry regulator has said.
Morning Minute: Vanguard Hires 'Head of Digital Assets' in Crypto Capitulation
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the to…
Crypto Long & Short: With MSTR concerns assuaged, look to traditional signals around BTC
You're reading Crypto Long & Short, our weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional investor. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Wednesday.
Lucky Trader Turns $85 Into $2 Million on Robinhood Chain Meme Coin
A patient meme coin investor turned less than $100 into a small fortune on a new meme coin on Robinhood Chain, the new Ethereum layer-2 network from the brokerage and crypto exchange Robinhood.
Adam Back's bitcoin treasury firm scraps SPAC merger, seeks new deal
Adam Back's Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), the bitcoin treasury company backed by the Blockstream CEO and bitcoin pioneer, is renegotiating the terms of its planned public listing through a merger with Cantor…
Kraken Wins $22M From Auditor That Abandoned It During Operation Choke Point 2.0
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has won a $22 million arbitration award against its former auditor, Mazars USA, which walked away from a nearly finished audit, the crypto exchange said in a blog post on Tuesday.
Berachain hard fork to replace dual-token model with WBERA rewards
Berachain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, which will phase out the BGT token and shift the network's reward system to WBERA.
India crypto tax filings lag trading activity: Report
India’s tax department reportedly found that fewer than a quarter of the 645,000 people who made crypto transactions reported them on tax returns.
Malaysia Seizes Over 75,000 Crypto Mining Rigs in Power-Theft Crackdown
Malaysian authorities have seized more than 75,000 cryptocurrency mining machines in over 3,000 raids nationwide between 2022 and May 2026, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar told parliament on Wednesday, …
SpaceX's first bitcoin wallet movements in six months likely don't signal sales
Data from Arkham Intelligence shows the largest transfer across addresses tagged as belonging to the company moved 0.00213 BTC, about $135, between two wallets. A second sent 0.00139 BTC, or about $89.
Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said.
How to find lost bank accounts
Losing track of money is easy to do when moving house or changing jobs. If you think you might have lost touch with your cash, follow these simple steps to track down your lost pension, investments, savings or Premium B…
Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics
Meta is facing a backlash over its new AI tool Muse Image, which can generate pictures using other people's profile pictures without telling them.