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The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem is once again grappling with a major security breach after Balancer, one of Ethereum’s leading automated market makers, suffered a devastating $116 million exploit.

Bitcoin (BTC) lost its grip on the $104,000 mark for the first time in weeks on Tuesday, sparking fears of deeper correction levels as traders braced for a potential retest of the psychological $100,000 zone or even a slide toward $92,000.

In a surprising twist in the race to merge artificial intelligence with financial markets, two Chinese budget AI models have outperformed some of the world’s most sophisticated systems, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, in a live cryptocurrency trading competition.

Bitwise’s chief investment officer believes Solana’s dual exposure to the rising stablecoin and tokenization markets could make it one of the decade’s biggest blockchain winners.

Nigeria’s largest fintech firm, Flutterwave, has unveiled plans for a continent-wide stablecoin payments network in collaboration with Polygon Labs, aiming to modernize cross-border transactions and unlock new efficiencies across Africa’s fragmented financial landscape.

Following allegations of corruption and money laundering tied to his presidential pardon, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao may take legal action against US Senator Elizabeth Warren.

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence pioneer behind ChatGPT, has officially transitioned into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), a major structural shift that underscores its commitment to balancing profit with societal good.

Crypto lending firm Ledn predicts a strong resurgence in Bitcoin-backed loans through 2025, as institutional confidence returns and stablecoin yields stabilize in double-digit territory. The company expects a shift toward collateralized crypto credit products, driven by rising Bitcoin prices, clearer regulation, and renewed DeFi integration.

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, founder and CEO of Key Square Group, believes the United States and China are on track to develop a “substantial trade framework” a move that could reshape global markets and economic cooperation between the two largest economies.

The United States Federal Reserve is exploring a new form of account designed to make its payment infrastructure more accessible to smaller financial players, including fintech and crypto firms. The move could signal the end of the crypto sector’s long-standing struggle to access traditional banking rails, often referred to as “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”

MicroStrategy’s co-founder signals another wave of aggressive Bitcoin accumulation amid waning confidence in U.S. bonds and renewed market optimism.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) endured one of their toughest weeks yet, with over $1.2 billion in outflows as market volatility spooked investors. Despite the dip, Charles Schwab and several major financial analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term performance, citing growing institutional adoption and the cyclical nature of crypto markets.

Analysts warn Bitcoin could mirror Nvidia’s bubble if AI stocks deflate.

Stablecoin inflows hit $46B last quarter Tether and USDC dominate the lead.

OpenAI hits $500B valuation; crypto veterans compare it to Tether & Crypto.com.

Robinhood plans to expand its prediction markets into UK and EU.

WLFI burns $1.43M tokens following $1M buyback in tokenomics move.

Circle exploring reversible transactions for its stablecoin amid fraud concerns.

SEC to propose innovation exemption for crypto products by year-end.

OKX built a perpetual DEX but held off launching amid CFTC enforcement fears.