Crypto Firms Adapt as AI Dominates VC Funding
In 2025, 40% of VC funding in crypto went to AI-integrated firms, up from 18% in 2024, highlighting rapid AI adoption within crypto platforms. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Proves Resilient Amid Criticism
Udi Wertheimer’s claim that the Lightning Network is “helplessly broken” in a post-quantum world misrepresents ongoing Bitcoin development efforts addressing quantum threats. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Co-Founder Warns Against AI Monopoly
@Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin warns AI’s concentration among tech giants poses risks, advocating decentralized systems for accountability; MetaMask evolves into a personal financial system. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Support Grows Amid UK Economic Decline
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss criticized the economy’s stagnation and expressed support for $BTC as a hedge against currency debasement, highlighting concerns over centralization and state control. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kraken Acquires Bitnomial for $550 Million
@Payward has agreed to acquire derivatives platform @Bitnomial for up to $550 million, enhancing Kraken’s U.S. regulatory capabilities and infrastructure ahead of its IPO plans. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
XRP Surges 8% Weekly After Breakout
$XRP is up 8% weekly and 3% daily, nearing $1.43, but struggles at $1.44 resistance; analysts eye breakout potential amid controlled buying. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Stolen in 9 Minutes by Quantum Computer
Google’s recent research indicates quantum computers could potentially break Bitcoin’s elliptic curve encryption in about nine minutes, threatening approximately 6.9 million BTC already exposed on the blockchain. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Euro Stablecoins Surge as France Shifts Policy
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure advocates for more euro-issued stablecoins and urges EU banks to explore tokenized deposits, signaling a policy shift ahead of a planned launch by @Qivalis in 2026. #Update #Crypto $EUR
Stellar XLM Gains 1.5% Leading Index Rise
The CoinDesk 20 Index is at 2125.52, up 0.3% since Thursday; leading assets include $XLM (+1.5%) and $HBAR (+1.4%), while $NEAR (-2.3%) and $DOT (-1.6%) lag behind. #Update #Crypto $XLM
Stablecoin Transfers Simplified at CoinDesk University
CoinDesk is launching the School of Stablecoins and Agentic Commerce at Consensus 2026 in Miami from May 5-7, offering workshops on stablecoin use cases and AI agents for business leaders. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Deepfake Defense Launches Major Upgrade by Sam Altman
@World has launched a major upgrade to World ID, enhancing privacy and security features to combat deepfakes and bots, with partnerships across platforms like Tinder and Zoom. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Surges to $78000 Igniting Crypto Stocks
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged to $78,000 as geopolitical tensions eased with Iran’s commitment to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, boosting risk assets and crypto-linked stocks. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Surges $76K Returns Strategy to Profit
Bitcoin $BTC has surged above $76,300, marking a 25% rally since February’s low near $60,000, benefiting @MicroStrategy as it returns to profit on its holdings. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Stalls Below $76K Despite Rising Activity
Bitcoin $BTC is testing $76,000 amid a $450 million sell wall, with derivatives activity rising; total liquidations surged 140% to $529 million, indicating upward pressure. #Update #Crypto $BTC