Ethereum Set to Unveil New Standard for Artificial Intelligence Agent Economy on Mainnet This Week
The ERC-8004 proposal aims to let AI agents interact with entities on Ethereum, allowing them to participate in a decentralized economy.
UK Prohibits Coinbase Advertisements for Underplaying Cryptocurrency Risks, According to Report
Coinbase’s musical ad depicting a run-down UK, which was already blacklisted from TV, has reportedly seen a wider ban by the country’s ad watchdog for being “irresponsible.”
Potential Federal Reserve Support for Japanese Bonds May Propel Bitcoin Growth, According to Arthur Hayes
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says the yen is weakening while Japanese government bond yields are rising, which could lead to Japanese investors selling US Treasuries.
Crypto Launderers Shift Strategies Away from Centralized Exchanges, According to Chainalysis Report
Chainalysis says the on-chain money laundering ecosystem processed $82 billion in funds in 2025, with Chinese-language networks now dominating.
Coinbase Advances Toward Launching Personalized Stablecoins for Users
Coinbase has been working with Solflare, R2, and Flipcash to bring custom stablecoins to market, with the latest testing focused on Flipcash's USDF.
South Dakota Lawmaker Introduces New Bill to Revitalize Bitcoin Reserve Initiative
The latest proposal closely mirrors House Bill 1202, which was introduced during the 2025 legislative session.
Massive $10.8 Billion in Bitcoin Options Set to Expire This Week: Are Bulls Aiming for $95,000 Post-Expiry?
Bitcoin options data shows bearish bets holding the advantage in Friday’s $10.8 billion expiry, unless bulls manage a pre-expiration breakout above $90,000.
Rodeo Joins the Ranks of NFT Platforms Shutting Down This Week as Industry Faces Turbulence
NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway announced on Saturday that it was shutting down, and has now been followed by Rodeo, which only launched on iOS last March.
Surge in Silver and Gold Enthusiasm Outpaces Cryptocurrency Buzz on Social Media, According to Santiment
Silver prices have been on the rise and hit a new all-time high of just over $117 on Tuesday, though some analysts warn this could be a price top is
Nearly 40 Percent of US Retailers Now Embrace Cryptocurrency Payments at Checkout, According to PayPal
Adoption has been strongest in the hospitality, travel, digital goods, and gaming industries. Millennials and Gen Zs are proving to be the most crypto-savvy shoppers.
Steak n Shake Invests $5 Million in Bitcoin Reserve Amid 18% Increase in In-Store Sales
The restaurant chain said that its adoption of Bitcoin is one of the main reasons that it is “trouncing” its fast-food competitors.
Trustless AI Agent Standard Set to Launch on Ethereum Mainnet This Thursday
ERC-8004, which a lead developer has tipped will be deployed to mainnet this week, enables AI agents to discover and trust each other across platforms without centralized gatekeepers.