Key takeaways: XRP has a strong community of supporters and developers and continues to see tremendous potential in Ripple’s technology and products. Despite short-term price fluctuations and a bear market, many analysts believe XRP has a bright future bolstered by the 2026 XRP roadmap’s pivot toward institutional DeFi. This optimism is further supported by the...

AI-generated acting performances and AI-written screenplays are ineligible for Oscar nominations.

Key takeaways: Bittensor is one of the most renowned AI-facilitated decentralized networks that promotes blockchain and artificial intelligence infusion. By leveraging Proof of Learning (POL) technology, Bittensor supports user privacy while minimizing errors. The AI models within the network are reliable, flexible, and up-to-date with modern technological advancements. The AI-based Bittensor network prioritizes cross-chain integration...

Guys, 2026 is going to be a huge boom year for online entertainment in Nepal. The days of websites boasting lots of games and making money are long gone. Now, people are glued to their phones, so the number one priority is lightning-fast deposits and withdrawals. Honestly, the feeling of hitting a big jackpot in...

CryptoProcessing by Coinspaid, a regulated crypto payment gateway serving enterprise and institutional merchants globally, has achieved Level 3 certification under the Cryptocurrency Security Standard (CCSS) for its Institutional-Grade Key Management and Wallet Infrastructure, the highest designation granted by the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4). The independent audit was conducted by Hacken, a C4-approved cybersecurity and blockchain...

Bitcoin is still bullish above its 7-day and 30-day moving averages, and its dominance is over 60% after a 1.1% weekly gain.

BlackRock asks the OCC to reconsider the proposed the 20% cap on tokenized reserves.

Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was founded by two brothers from one of the country’s most politically connected families, according to a Reuters investigation published May 1. Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi registered the exchange in 2018 under a different surname, Aghamir Mohammad Ali, which kept the family connection off the public record for years. The...

Key takeaways The Chainlink platform emerged as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market. It provides a secure, decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data, influencing the current price. As the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology continues to grow, Chainlink’s innovative solutions have attracted significant attention from investors and...

Solana's co-founder warns that Ethereum's layer 2 solutions may be at risk from quantum technology. 

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) posted a bigger first-quarter profit under Greg Abel, while its cash mountain climbed near $400 billion and showed how hard it still is for the company to find deals at prices it likes. The company said operating profit rose 18% to $11.35 billion, equal to about $7,891 per Class A share,...

Key takeaways: Cardano is a third-generation blockchain platform launched in 2017 by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson. Designed for decentralized applications and smart contracts, it uses Ouroboros—a unique, energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. Cardano’s two-layer architecture separates transactions from smart contracts, enhancing scalability and flexibility. Its native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used for transaction fees, staking, and governance,...

Tesla started selling its cheapest Model 3 ever in Canada this week. Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is also getting ready to bring its electric cars to Europe next year. Tesla’s new Model 3 Premium RWD went on sale in Canada for $39,490 Canadian dollars. That’s about $29,000 in American money, the lowest price the electric...

A court in Hangzhou ruled that AI adoption is not an excuse for contract termination under China’s labor law after a tech company replaced a quality assurance supervisor with AI and dismissed him.  The Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court agreed with the ruling of a lower court, stating that the firing of the employee, identified only...

Key Takeaways: Pi Network began as a mobile-focused crypto project designed to make digital assets accessible to everyday users. After reaching an all-time high of $2.98 in February 2025, Pi declined sharply and later hit a low of $0.1312 in February 2026 amid weakening demand and limited market liquidity. Recently, the network has accelerated development...

The stablecoin nomenclature is being regarded as outdated by major users in the crypto ecosystem who believe it is time for the term to be retired entirely and swapped out with names that best describe the stage the technology is currently at. In his essay published May 1, Robert Hackkett argues that the term stablecoin...

Donald Trump is once again sitting at the center of a market story tied to family money, crypto profits, federal deals, and assets that can rip higher when government power touches them. This is not new territory. The latest case involves Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, a shell company, a planned Nasdaq listing, and a...

China’s UN diplomat, Fu Cong, has said upcoming Trump-Xi talks will heavily focus on the Strait of Hormuz. He said it was “urgent” to get the strait open and running. Fu Cong addressed the media after China took over the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May. He said the Middle...

The US's OFAC has issued an alert to shipping companies that they face sanctions should they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran said Trump has rejected a proposal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US blockade on ships linked to Iranian ports, and delay nuclear talks until a later round. A senior Iranian official allegedly said Saturday that Tehran saw the offer as a way to stop the war first, then handle the...

The Zcash Foundation just released Zebra 4.4.0, urging all node operators to upgrade immediately after fixing multiple security flaws.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation after he was accused of failing to declare a gift worth ~$6.75 million.

The recently hacked cryptocurrency exchange Grinex intends to compensate customers for stolen assets worth over a billion Russian rubles.

Key takeaways: SNX is the native token for the Synthetix Network and is used for governance. It is listed on top exchanges like Binance, Uniswap, Coinbase, OKX, and Bybit. Synthetic is a decentralized protocol that allows you to create and transact synthetic tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Is SNX a good investment? Will it go...

Can Bitcoin hit $150,000 in post-halving rally? Our Bitcoin price prediction aims to answer with in-depth analysis of market sentiment.

Geneva, Switzerland, May 1, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in the Bitcoin 2026 conference, held April 27–29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. As part of its presence, TRON DAO hosted TRON Whale Night alongside Securitize on...

Washington, D.C., April 27, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced the successful conclusion of its participation in two recent industry events: a PayCLT webinar on April 22 and The Programmable Economy: AI & Blockchain Redefining...

The Ethereum Foundation sold another 10,000 ETH to Bitmine.

Hong Kong is stepping up its efforts to cement its place as a regional digital financial powerhouse, introducing new stablecoin legislation, a blockchain-powered anti-fraud system, and AI-driven trading tools all within weeks of each other. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s last annual report outlined its priorities for 2026, with stablecoins on the top of the...