AI Trading Bots Fail in Uncertain Markets
Today’s AI trading bots struggle with unfamiliar market events, requiring human oversight, says Bitget CEO Gracy Chen at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Institutional Custody Launches in Onchain Finance
@Lombard plans to launch Bitcoin Smart Accounts, enabling institutional custody Bitcoin to serve as onchain collateral via receipt token BTC.b, targeting idle $BTC assets for lending and liquidity. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Robinhood Hits $4.47B Revenue Record
Robinhood reports Q4 revenue of $1.28B, up 27% year-over-year but missing Wall Street’s $1.34B forecast; net income fell 34% to $605M due to tax provisions. #Update #Finance
Digital Euro Gains European Parliament Approval
The European Parliament supports the ECB’s digital euro project, emphasizing its importance for monetary sovereignty and reducing reliance on non-EU payment systems. Cash will remain legal tender alongside digital euros. #Update #Crypto $EUR
Telegram Bans Spark Decentralized Push
Russia restricts Telegram, highlighting centralized platform vulnerabilities and boosting decentralized infrastructure’s case. Bitcoin Hyper integrates Solana Virtual Machine for high-speed smart contracts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
AI Safety Crisis: Anthropic Lead Resigns
Mrinank Sharma resigns from @Anthropic citing ethical concerns in AI safety, plans to pursue writing and coaching. His departure highlights growing scrutiny of AI ethics. #Update #AI
Onchain Stablecoins Surge with Spark’s Lending Suite
@Spark is launching Spark Prime and Spark Institutional Lending to enhance its DeFi stablecoin offerings for institutional margin and credit lines. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Blunder Burdens Users in Bithumb Case
Bithumb mistakenly credited users with $43 billion in Bitcoin, recovering 99.7% and offering compensation; legal focus shifts to civil recovery amid regulatory scrutiny. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Super PAC Invests $5M in Senate Race
@DefendAmericanJobs will spend $5M to support Barry Moore’s Senate campaign, featuring endorsements from Donald Trump, aiming to boost pro-crypto policies ahead of the May primaries. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Hong Kong Approves Perpetual Contracts Initiative
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will soon allow brokers to offer perpetual contracts backed by $BTC and $ETH, focusing on institutional investors and risk management. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
OpenAI Launches Custom ChatGPT for Pentagon
OpenAI is deploying a custom ChatGPT on the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil for unclassified use, amid concerns about AI overreliance. #Update #Tech
Crypto Firms Face EU Sanctions Amidst Tensions
The EU plans to ban all cryptocurrency transactions linked to Russia to prevent sanctions evasion, requiring unanimous approval from member states, with initial agreements expected by February 2026. #Update #Crypto
Canaan Sinks 7% Despite Strongest Quarter
@Canaan reported a 121.1% revenue increase to $196.3M in Q4, yet shares fell 6.9% to $0.56, risking Nasdaq delisting as it remains below $1. #Update #Crypto $CAN
Crypto PAC Launches $5 Million Alabama Senate Race
@Fairshake PAC invests $5M in Barry Moore’s Senate campaign, promoting pro-crypto legislation as midterm elections approach. Moore emphasizes crypto’s future in Alabama. #Update #Crypto $BTC