Markets
AI Compute Becomes New Gatekeeper for Crypto Innovation
As frontier AI tools remain restricted, crypto startups face a widening gap between those with access and those left out.
Aug 4, 2026 · 6.1k reads
Marcus Okonkwo
DeFi Correspondent
Marcus Okonkwo specializes in decentralized finance, from liquidity protocols to governance tokens. A former software engineer at a major lending platform, he explains complex smart contract mechanics in plain English. He also contributes investigative pieces on protocol risks and exploits.
9 stories
Regulation
Minnesota Pulls Plug on Crypto ATMs After Consumer Losses Top $1 Million
A new Minnesota law halts crypto ATM operations state-wide following reports of fraud-fueled losses exceeding $1 million.
Aug 1, 2026 · 4.9k reads
Altcoins
Visa Pivots to Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
Visa will begin using stablecoins like USDC to settle transactions on its network, a move that could reshape global payment rails.
Jul 28, 2026 · 5.4k reads
Regulation
State Regulators Push Back as Federal Crypto Bill Threatens Local Oversight
New York's top law enforcement official warns that a proposed federal bill could strip states of their power to police digital assets.
Jul 27, 2026 · 3.7k reads
Altcoins
WEMIX Token Stumbles as Attacker Exploits Contract for $724K Take
WEMIX has confirmed a contract exploit that allowed an attacker to steal approximately $724,000 in tokens.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6.6k reads
Regulation
EU Expands Crypto Sanctions: Exchange Blacklisted for Alleged Russia Ties
European regulators add a major trading platform to sanctions over Russian connections, raising compliance stakes.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1.7k reads
Regulation
Revolut Set to Launch Crypto Services in UAE After Regulatory Green Light
Revolut gets initial approval from UAE regulators to offer crypto trading to local users, expanding its Middle East footprint.
Jul 15, 2026 · 2.8k reads
Regulation
UK Taxman Draws a Line: Crypto Asset Transfers Between Spouses Get a Pass
Britain's tax authority clarifies that transferring certain crypto between spouses won't trigger a capital gains bill, easing a long-ambiguous area for investors.
Jul 14, 2026 · 5.5k reads
Bitcoin
Bitdeer Doubles Down on Domestic Chip Production as US Mining Race Heats Up
Bitdeer's stock surged 14% after announcing a major expansion of its US-based mining hardware manufacturing facilities.
Jul 9, 2026 · 3.8k reads
