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Polygon’s $80 Billion Stablecoin Milestone Signals a Bigger Shift: AI Could Soon Outpace Humans Onchain
Polygon’s latest network figures point to a major shift in how blockchain infrastructure may be used over the next few years. In May, the network processed around $80 billion in stablecoin volume and, according to Polygon, led all blockchains in total transaction count, surpassing both Solana and BN
Ripple Takes Its Crypto Lobbying Campaign to the Streets as the CLARITY Act Faces a Tight Deadline
Ripple is bringing its push for crypto regulation directly to Capitol Hill. Instead of relying solely on meetings with lawmakers and policy papers, the blockchain company has launched a highly visible mobile advertising campaign around the U.S. Capitol, urging Congress to pass the Digital Asset Mark
BlackRock’s Bitcoin Selling Continues. Should Crypto Investors Be Worried?
After months of relentless institutional buying, the narrative around BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has shifted. The world’s largest asset manager has now recorded another wave of Bitcoin selling, with roughly $239.4 million leaving its flagship iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). For investors who
Congress Just Handed Crypto a Digital-Dollar Victory
The fight over a U.S. central bank digital currency has been one of the most important ideological battles in crypto policy. Now, after years of warnings from Bitcoin advocates, stablecoin issuers, privacy groups and pro-market lawmakers, Congress has moved to block the Federal Reserve from launchin
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Machine Faces Its Hardest Test as MSTR and STRC Crack Under Pressure
For years, Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy looked almost untouchable. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, had become the public-market symbol of corporate Bitcoin conviction: borrow, issue equity, buy BTC, repeat. The model worked spectacularly while Bitcoin rose and investors were willing to pay a
Circle and INFINIOS Put USDC on a Faster Track in the Middle East
The stablecoin race is no longer just about crypto exchanges, DeFi liquidity, or traders moving between risk assets. It is increasingly about payment infrastructure. Circle’s new strategic agreement with Bahrain-based INFINIOS points directly to that shift. By plugging USDC, EURC, and API-enabled on
Cardano’s $0.139 Shock: ADA Slides to Its Weakest Level Since 2020 as SecondFi Exploit Deepens the Crisis
Cardano has entered one of the darkest stretches in its market history. ADA briefly fell to about $0.139, its weakest level since the 2020 cycle, extending a brutal decline that has erased more than 95% of the token’s value from its 2021 peak. The selloff was already painful before the latest securi
Europe Draws a Line in the Sand: Unlicensed Crypto Firms Told to Leave as MiCA Era Officially Begins
The European Union’s landmark crypto regulatory framework is entering a decisive new phase, and regulators are making it clear that there will be little room for delay. With the final MiCA transition period ending on July 1, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has instructed c
Ethereum Foundation Slashes Budget by 40% as Vitalik Buterin Defends Strategic Layoffs
The Ethereum Foundation is entering a new era of financial discipline, and according to Vitalik Buterin, the transition will come with difficult but necessary sacrifices. In a candid statement, Buterin revealed that the Ethereum Foundation is reducing its annual budget by approximately 40% this year