U.S. stocks opened higher in a modest risk-on move, led by AI‑linked storage names like Micron and Western Digital, even as PayPal dropped about 10% on weak profit guidance. U.S. equities opened in the green, with the Dow up 0.45%,…

AJC Mining’s free cloud mining service gives global users an easy way to join the crypto market and explore higher earning opportunities amid Bitcoin’s latest rally. The global cryptocurrency market is entering a new wave of momentum as Bitcoin recently…

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Kalshi's integration with Mesh could revolutionize global prediction markets by enhancing liquidity and connectivity, driving broader crypto adoption. The post Kalshi taps Mesh to streamline crypto deposits and payouts for global users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's rise amid geopolitical tensions underscores its role as a hedge, influencing market confidence and institutional adoption trends. The post Bitcoin hits $80K amid US-Iran tensions, $68K by May 9 likely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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XRP stays green despite an 88% flow slump as US and German investors provide a vital $3 million cushion against the broader market's $619 million liquidity drain.

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock surged 9.78% despite Q1 losses, driven by AI data center expansion and third campus lease with investment-grade tenant. The post Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Surges 9.78% as AI Data Center Strategy Outweighs Q1 Losses appeared first on Blockonomi.

Circle shares surged nearly 20% on May 4, closing at $119.53, after U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks reached a bipartisan compromise on the CLARITY Act’s stablecoin rewards language. Key Takeaways Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a May 4 deal to ban stablecoin rewards functioning like bank interest. Circle (CRCL) stock surged nearly 20% to […]

Vector databases are revolutionizing AI efficiency by boosting data retrieval accuracy from 68% to over 90%. The post Ash Ashutosh: The shift to agent-centric systems is revealing flaws in data retrieval, AI agents struggle with task completion rates below 50%, and vector databases are key to enhancing knowledge engines | AI + a16z appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anthropic debuts 10 AI agents for financial services, partnering with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Visa as competition with OpenAI intensifies. The post Anthropic Unveils Suite of 10 Specialized AI Agents Targeting Financial Services Industry appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Uniswap DAO is voting to reclaim 12.5M UNI tokens worth $42M loaned to delegates between 2022 and 2023. Passed proposals now average 75M votes in turnout, exceeding governance quorum by roughly 88% consistently. Critics argue a16z crypto and large token holders dominate DAO voting, leaving smaller UNI holders with little say. Reclaiming loaned tokens [...] The post Uniswap DAO Moves to Reclaim $42M in UNI Tokens Loaned to Delegates and Foundation appeared first on Blockonomi.

The interception highlights escalating regional instability, potentially leading to increased military confrontations and geopolitical tensions. The post UAE intercepts Iranian missiles amid regional tensions with Israel appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto fund inflows hit a five-week streak as Bitcoin sees its strongest close since January, driven by institutional investments. The post Crypto fund inflows hit five week streak as Bitcoin posts strongest close since January appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Intel (INTC) stock jumped 10%+ after reports surfaced of early-stage talks with Apple about chip manufacturing as Apple explores TSMC alternatives. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars Over 10% on Potential Apple Partnership Talks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bullish (BLSH) stock climbed 17% after revealing a $4.2B deal to buy Equiniti, positioning itself in the tokenized securities market with 24/7 trading. The post Bullish (BLSH) Stock Jumps 17% on $4.2B Equiniti Acquisition Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum's institutional adoption signals a shift towards mainstream financial integration, potentially driving long-term market stability. The post Ethereum solidifies institutional role, price likely above $1,800 by May 5 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Is the Crypto Winter Finally Over? Big news from the crypto world: Bitmine Immersion Technologies chairman just declared that the has begun. He calls it “” and says it’s here even though many investors still feel cautious. This comes after […] The post Tom Lee Signals Crypto Spring: Bitmine’s Massive ETH Buy Signals Market Recovery Underway appeared first on Blockmanity.

Persistent inflation may lead to prolonged higher interest rates, impacting borrowing costs and economic growth prospects in 2026. The post Fed rate cuts unlikely in 2026 amid inflation concerns, markets suggest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

a16z crypto raises $2.2B for its fifth fund, targeting stablecoins, onchain markets, and practical blockchain products amid shifting VC priorities. The post Andreessen Horowitz Launches $2.2B Crypto Fund to Back Stablecoins and Blockchain Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Disney (DIS) Q2 2026 earnings preview: Analysts project $25B revenue, $1.49 EPS, streaming profitability, and 30% upside potential. Report due Wednesday, May 6. The post Disney (DIS) Stock: Key Analyst Expectations Ahead of Wednesday’s Q2 Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Coinbase is cutting 14% of its workforce due to market volatility and the rapid rise of AI-driven workflows. The company will flatten its org structure to five layers max, with leaders managing up to 15 or more direct reports. US employees affected will receive 16 weeks minimum base pay, equity vests, and six months [...] The post Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff to Build a Leaner, AI-Native Company Amid Crypto Market Pressure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cameco (CCJ) exceeded Q1 2026 forecasts with $0.34 EPS vs. $0.29 estimate. Revenue hit $616M, beating projections by 24% on uranium demand strength. The post Cameco (CCJ) Stock Soars on Q1 Earnings Beat Fueled by Strong Uranium Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rockwell Automation (ROK) stock surged 11% to record highs after beating Q2 estimates and lifting full-year guidance. ROK market cap now stands at $45B. The post Rockwell Automation (ROK) Soars to Record Peak Following Strong Q2 Results appeared first on Blockonomi.

The US and Bahrain's UN-backed initiative may stabilize Hormuz, enhancing maritime security and potentially easing geopolitical tensions. The post US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz maritime coalition appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

a16z raises $2.2B for Crypto Fund 5, backing startups in stablecoins, onchain markets, AI agents, and blockchain infrastructure. The post a16z crypto raises $2.2B as firm bets on stablecoins, AI agents, and tokenized markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Pakistan's mediation in US-Iran talks could enhance regional stability, influencing geopolitical dynamics and market confidence positively. The post Pakistan mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks, sees progress appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kaiko said open interest, funding rates and wallet activity showed repeated pre-announcement positioning before several Robinhood token listings.

Some comparisons reveal how much has changed. DraftKings and Bet365 sit at opposite ends of the same story — one platform built its dominance in the United States through the specific circumstances of American sports culture and regulatory timing, the other built its dominance internationally through two and a half decades of relentless focus on [...] The post Two Platforms Defined Online Gambling. One Is Redefining It. Here Is Where ZunaBet Fits Alongside DraftKings And Bet365. appeared first on Blockonomi.

SC Ventures' investment in GSR signals growing institutional confidence in digital assets, potentially accelerating mainstream crypto adoption. The post StanChart VC arm invests in crypto firm GSR at $1 billion-plus value appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Increased U.S. military presence in the Strait of Hormuz may heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and trade stability. The post US launches Project Freedom to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount Sequans Communications sold 1,025 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, cutting its digital asset reserves nearly in half. This post Sequans Sells Half Its Bitcoin Holdings as Revenue Falls and Losses Mount first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with major indexes gaining and AI‑linked storage names outperforming, even as PayPal sank about 10% after disappointing profit guidance. According to CoinDesk, State Street and Galaxy have rolled out SWEEP, a “tokenized private liquidity fund”…

Ripple’s former CTO David Schwartz pushed back against the idea that he is a committed long-term XRP holder, saying in a series of X posts that Ripple stock, not XRP, now represents his main exposure to the crypto sector. The comments matter because Schwartz remains one of the most closely watched figures in the XRP […]

CoreWeave (CRWV) reports Q1 earnings May 7. Analysts expect $1.97B revenue, up 100% YoY. Options price 18.71% move. Is the stock a buy now? The post Should You Buy CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock Ahead of Thursday’s Q1 Earnings Report? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Dan Ives calls Palantir (PLTR) his top software pick outside Mag 7, forecasting 32% upside despite 17% YTD decline as AI revolution enters early innings. The post Wedbush’s Dan Ives Defends Palantir (PLTR) Stock as Premier AI Investment Despite 2026 Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.

Microsoft, Google, and xAI have agreed to provide the U.S. government with early access to upcoming artificial intelligence models, allowing officials to examine potential national security risks before the systems are released to the public. The arrangement will enable the…

From April 27 to May 1, inflows into crypto investment products amounted to $117.8 million. Positive momentum has been maintained for the fifth consecutive week, although growth rates have hit a record low for this period. Weekly inflow dynamics into crypto funds. Source: CoinShares. The total volume of assets under management remained at $155 billion. Investor activity decreased: inflows were recorded in only four assets compared to nine the previous week. From April 27 to 30, outflows totaled $619 million. The situation changed on May 1: $737 million flowed into the funds in a single day, offsetting all losses. This is one of the largest daily figures in 2026. Bitcoin remained the leader in inflows, with $192.1 million for the week. Since the beginning of the year, total inflows into the leading cryptocurrency have reached $4.2 billion. Interest in shorting instruments increased by $6 million. Weekly distribution of attracted capital by assets. Source: CoinShares. Ethereum ended its three-week growth streak, with $81.6 million withdrawn from funds based on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. In the United States, inflows sharply decreased to $47.5 million from $1.1 billion the previous week. Germany attracted $43.8 million, and Canada $16 million. Weekly distribution of attracted capital by regions. Source: CoinShares. Back in April, from the 20th to the 24th, inflows into digital asset-based investment products amounted to $1.2 billion.

In an updated Bitcoin price outlook, the veteran trader Bob Loukas breaks down the $88,000 roadmap and warns why this cycle's "time-based bottom" changes everything.

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Bitcoin Breaks Out with Massive Surge The crypto market is on fire today. Bitcoin has rocketed past $80,500 for the first time in three months. This big move ends a slow weekend and sparks joy across the board. After hovering […] The post Bitcoin Surges to 3-Month High Above $80K: Altcoins Post Double-Digit Gains in Crypto Rally appeared first on Blockmanity.

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The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will reduce its workforce by approximately 14%. The company's CEO, Brian Armstrong, explained the decision as a necessity to optimize expenses and more actively integrate artificial intelligence into work processes. This is an email I sent earlier today to all employees at Coinbase:Team,Today I’ve made the difficult decision to reduce the size of Coinbase by ~14%. I want to walk you through why we're doing this now, what it means for those affected, and how this positions us for the…— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) May 5, 2026 According to him, the company is adapting to market conditions. Even with sufficient capital, Coinbase aims to enhance operational efficiency ahead of the next industry growth phase. The second reason for the layoffs is the development of AI: technologies enable small teams to handle tasks that previously took weeks. As part of the restructuring, the exchange will change its operational model: limit the number of management layers to five; require managers to participate in work processes alongside executors; create AI divisions where one person can combine the roles of engineer and designer. Dismissed employees in the US will receive a minimum of 16 weeks' salary and six months of health insurance. Access to work systems was immediately revoked after the announcement to "protect customer data." Armstrong emphasized that the company's mission remains unchanged, and the changes will help Coinbase make decisions more quickly. Back in April, it was reported that Snap will replace 1,000 employees with neural networks to save $500 million.

The American startup Panthalassa, which is developing autonomous floating data centers powered by wave energy, has raised $140 million, valuing the company at approximately $1 billion. Today we're announcing @_panthalassa’s $140M Series B, led by Peter Thiel, with participation from John Doerr and many other incredible investors. The mission: unlock the ocean as another planetary-scale energy resource for humanity. First stop: compute. pic.twitter.com/uNO2hehyEf— Garth Sheldon-Coulson (@garthsc) May 4, 2026 The round was led by billionaire Peter Thiel through his personal fund. According to the Financial Times, the funding also included participation from Gigascale Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, Unless, and several notable tech investors, including Marc Benioff, Max Levchin, and John Doerr. According to Panthalassa CEO Garth Sheldon-Coulson, the funds will be used to complete a pilot manufacturing plant in the United States and prepare for the deployment of the first commercial Ocean-3 nodes in the Pacific Ocean. Ocean-Based Data Centers Panthalassa is building computing nodes for artificial intelligence. Each node is an 85-meter steel autonomous platform. The platforms are planned to be placed in the open ocean. Initially, they will be towed horizontally across the water. They will then flip to a vertical position and reach their deployment site without engines, using a specially designed hull that harnesses wave energy. Ocean-2 Node. Source: X. The company does not disclose exact coordinates: the locations are in remote areas of the Pacific Ocean, away from shipping routes. Electricity is generated by water movement through built-in turbines, powering AI servers directly on board. The computation results are transmitted to clients via SpaceX's Starlink satellite network. Locating in the ocean addresses the cooling issue: seawater is used to dissipate heat, extending the lifespan of the chips. Representatives of the startup claim to have already tested several prototypes—Ocean-1, Ocean-2, and Wavehopper—in real conditions. The commercial launch of the first full-fledged Ocean-3 is scheduled for 2027. Exotic Energy Sources for AI Investor interest in Panthalassa is driven by the rapidly growing shortage of computing power. Amid the AI boom, the market is already seeking unconventional power sources for data centers—from restarting nuclear reactors to space-based solar stations. Peter Thiel described the startup's idea as opening "a new oceanic frontier of computation." He stated that the demand for computing will be enormous, and finding new energy sources is no longer science fiction. The head of Panthalassa noted that the energy of the open ocean could become one of the few truly scalable clean sources, capable of providing tens of terawatts of power—alongside solar, wind, and nuclear energy. In March, the Australian startup Cortical Labs introduced a "data center" based on human brain cells.

PayPal (PYPL) stock sank 9% after Q1 earnings. New CEO Enrique Lores announced a $1.5B cost-cutting initiative and provided soft Q2 guidance for investors. The post PayPal (PYPL) Stock Plunges 9% as CEO Announces $1.5B Cost Reduction Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.

The collaboration signifies a pivotal shift towards integrating traditional equities with blockchain, enhancing liquidity and regulatory compliance. The post Securitize, Jump and Jupiter unveil first institutional-grade onchain secondary market for real stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The launch of regulated onchain trading on Solana could boost its market position, driving adoption and liquidity in tokenized equities. The post Securitize, Jump, JupiterExchange launch regulated onchain trading on Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The reduced U.S. military presence may foster international cooperation and stability, enhancing safe commercial shipping through the Strait. The post US to reduce military presence in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Alphabet (GOOGL) stock reaches all-time high near $387. JP Morgan sets $460 target, naming it top 2026 pick after Q1 earnings beat expectations. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Reaches Record High Following JP Morgan’s $460 Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

The US-Iran conflict's inflationary impact may compel the Fed to prioritize inflation control over rate cuts, affecting economic stability. The post US-Iran conflict fuels inflation, dims Fed rate cut prospects for 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lam Research (LRCX) reaches record $275.99 with 252% annual gain. Analysts boost targets to $340 as Q3 beats estimates despite China headwinds. The post Lam Research (LRCX) Surges to Record Highs: Analyzing the 252% Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide Kraken will let users convert crypto into cash at MoneyGram locations across more than 100 countries, expanding access between digital assets and physical cash networks. This post Kraken Partners With MoneyGram to Enable Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations Worldwide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

DigitalOcean (DOCN) stock soared 16% after reporting Q1 revenue of $257.9M and EPS of $0.44, beating estimates. Full-year guidance raised on AI growth. The post DigitalOcean (DOCN) Stock Soars 16% on Blowout Q1 Performance and Raised Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global energy supplies, impacting market stability and geopolitical relations. The post Iran seizes two ships, reducing Strait of Hormuz traffic amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Crypto ETPs shed $619 million over four days before a $737 million Friday session rescued the week, extending the inflow streak to $4.02 billion across five weeks.

Bitcoin bottom calls grow as analysts target $180,000–$250,000 within a year, fueling debate over whether BTC has resumed its broader bull cycle.

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Brian Armstrong said Coinbase will flatten management layers and require leaders to work as “player-coaches” under the new structure.

Binance will shift to an orderbook-weighted pricing model for commodity perpetual futures during off-hours, potentially changing margin and liquidation behavior.

The data blockchain securing onchain finance projects looks to provide lenders and borrowers with agreement-specific collateral solution.

Bitcoin Magazine K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest Nasdaq-listed K Wave Media is abandoning its high‑profile bitcoin treasury plan and recasting itself as an AI infrastructure company. This post K Wave Abandons Bitcoin Treasury Plan, Shifts to AI Infrastructure Play with $485M War Chest first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Increased tensions and potential military escalation could hinder diplomatic efforts, impacting regional stability and global economic markets. The post Trump warns of military action over Iran peace proposal dissatisfaction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Digi Power X (DGXX) stock jumped 39% after securing a $1.1B, 10-year AI data center deal with Cerebras Systems in Columbiana, Alabama. The post Digi Power X (DGXX) Shares Soar 39% Following Massive $1.1B Cerebras Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase is set to reduce its workforce by 14% following its plan to pivot to an AI-native business model amid broad economic struggles.

Elastics, which describes itself as an “AI predictive market operating system,” announced it has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by early-stage investor Frst. Frst leads oversubscribed round into Elastics According to details shared by Menlo Times…

US sanctions on Iranian exchanges could heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting oil markets and impacting global trade dynamics. The post US sanctions Iranian currency exchanges, impacting oil trade with China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Fiserv (FISV) stock tumbled 7% after Q1 results showed 4% organic revenue decline. Analysts cut targets as company issues cautious 2026 outlook. The post Fiserv (FISV) Stock Plummets 7% Following Disappointing Q1 Revenue Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.

Opendoor (OPEN) Q1 earnings arrive May 7. Analysts expect -$0.09 EPS, $666M revenue, and an 8.77% stock move. Here's what investors need to know. The post Opendoor (OPEN) Stock: Q1 Earnings Preview and Wall Street Projections for May 7 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Harley-Davidson (HOG) stock rises after Q1 earnings beat and new 'Back to the Bricks' strategy targeting affordable bikes and improved profitability. The post Harley-Davidson (HOG) Stock Gains Ground Following Strong Q1 Performance and Strategic Pivot appeared first on Blockonomi.

First GPU-powered AI mining servers now operational – bridging the gap between Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence workloads CEO of Interhash Alexander Lozben announced at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas that its first GPU-powered AI mining servers are live. The pilot marks the company’s entry into high-performance compute – not as a pivot from Bitcoin [...] The post Interhash Launched AI Compute for Mining Operations, Extending Infrastructure Beyond Bitcoin appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Pi Network price is hovering near the $0.18 mark, holding steady despite recent volatility as a mix of event-driven catalysts and improving technical structure builds a case for a push toward the $0.20 resistance. According to data from crypto.news, Pi…

American crypto exchange Coinbase will cut roughly 700 workers — about 14% of its global headcount — in a restructuring move the company says is driven by a slowing crypto market and a rapid shift toward AI-powered operations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Race Shifts: Strive Adds $34M BTC As Strategy Slows Down The cuts are […]

Before Standard Chartered’s investment arm took a stake in GSR, the crypto market maker had already made a move of its own. GSR invested in Libeara last month — a tokenization platform backed by SC Ventures — designed to help financial institutions issue tokenized assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Race Shifts: Strive Adds $34M BTC […]

Imagine Explaining to 5-Year-Olds Picture this: a kindergarten classroom full of excited kids. The teacher asks what their parents do for work. One kid says, “My dad mines crypto.” The room goes quiet. Then the questions start. What is crypto? […] The post Kindergarten Teacher’s Sticker Blockchain Lesson: How Kids Accidentally Reinvented Cryptocurrency appeared first on Blockmanity.

By 2028, AI systems capable of designing and training their own successors without human involvement could reach the market, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark said. "This is very important. I don't know how to process it. I come to this conclusion reluctantly, because the consequences are so great that I feel overwhelmed by them, and I'm not sure society is ready for the changes implied by automated AI development," he noted. Clark outlined a scenario of fully automated AI research—where a model independently: sets research goals; designs experiments; writes and tests code; optimises training; improves the architecture of the next version of the AI. He called this a "Rubicon into an almost unpredictable future" and put the probability of such a scenario at 60% over the next two years. What the estimate rests on Clark’s conclusion rests on the trajectory of several benchmarks: SWE-Bench — a test of solving real engineering tasks from a GitHub repository. At the end of 2023 the best models handled roughly 2% of cases; by spring 2026 the figure had reached 94%; CORE-Bench — reproducing the results of scientific AI papers with environment setup, code execution and analysis of conclusions. According to Clark, the benchmark is effectively "closed": modern agents score about 95.5%; MLE-Bench — performing ML tasks at Kaggle level. The best agentic systems already reach 64–65%. According to the Anthropic co-founder, all three metrics show one thing: AI is rapidly shifting from writing snippets of code to fully carrying out engineering and research tasks. Rising autonomy Another argument is the increasing duration of tasks that AI models can perform without human intervention. According to METR, in 2022 systems managed tasks that took humans tens of seconds. In 2024 the figure rose to about 40 minutes; in 2025, to six hours. Today, leading models can sustain engineering work for around 12 hours straight. Clark linked this to the spread of agentic programming tools. The longer a model holds a goal, checks intermediate results and fixes errors, the more stages of the research cycle can be delegated to it. Why this matters for AI development The current AI development loop follows a familiar pattern: study prior work, reproduce the result, set up an experiment, train or fine-tune a model, check metrics, find bottlenecks and repeat. Gains on SWE-Bench, CORE-Bench and MLE-Bench indicate that models already handle whole chunks of that loop. Clark also pointed to progress on more specialised tasks. For example, AI is beginning to be used to design GPU kernels—code that determines how efficiently models train and infer on specific hardware. Another strand is post-training models. In the PostTrainBench benchmark, AI systems improve small open-source LLMs. As of spring 2026, the best networks achieve 25–28% of the target gain (human teams, 51%). Clark deems the result significant: the target is set by real instruction-following models built by experienced researchers. Anthropic measured how its models optimise LLM training on the CPU. Over a year the speed-up rose from 2.9x (Claude Opus 4) to 52x (Claude Mythos Preview). Humans typically need four to eight hours for a comparable task. AI is already learning to manage AI Clark noted that modern systems are starting to coordinate the work of other agents. The approach is already used in products such as Claude Code or OpenCode: one assistant parcels out work among multiple sub-assistants, supervises them and aggregates results. For AI development this matters: it is rarely a single linear task — usually it is dozens of parallel processes, including writing code and configuring the environment. If a model starts managing such loops on its own, the degree of human involvement will drop sharply. Do neural networks need creativity In Clark’s view, one key question is what AI development most resembles: the discovery of general relativity or assembling Lego. He acknowledged that today’s LLMs are not yet able to generate fundamentally new scientific ideas. But that may not be necessary to automate a large share of AI R&D. "For the most part AI moves forward through people methodically running a certain cycle: take a well-performing system, scale some aspect of it, look at the errors when scaling and fix them. This requires very few out-of-the-box ideas, and most of this process looks like unglamorous rough engineering work," the expert noted. Early signs of scientific contribution Clark believes AI models are beginning to show early signs of scientific intuition. He cited several examples from mathematics and computer science: a team of mathematicians, using Gemini, checked around 700 Erdős problems and obtained 13 solutions, one of which researchers called a "slightly nontrivial" contribution to an open problem; scholars from the University of British Columbia, the University of New South Wales, Stanford and Google DeepMind published a mathematical proof found with substantial help from Gemini-based tools. What if the forecast is right Clark noted that the largest AI labs are already moving towards automating research. OpenAI intends to build an AI intern for independent scientific work, and Anthropic is publishing work on automatic alignment to human values. If the current pace holds, the industry will shift into a phase of fully automated AI development, he forecast — triggering a cycle in which each new generation of AI accelerates the arrival of the next. If the transition happens by the end of 2028, the world will face not only a technological leap, he said. Fundamental questions of safety, capital distribution, the role of human labour and control over systems that start developing faster than their creators will also come to the fore. "If you forced me to name a probability for 2027, I would say 30%. If we do not see this by the end of 2028, then I think we will have found some deficiency in the current technological paradigm, and human invention will be required to move forward," Clark concluded. In January, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicted the imminent arrival of AGI and job losses.

Shibarium fee drop raises questions on the network, is this a slowdown?

The escalation may lead to prolonged geopolitical instability, impacting global markets and increasing the likelihood of military conflict. The post Iran attacks US Navy, UAE oil sites as Hormuz tensions escalate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DuPont (DD) stock gains 1.6% premarket as Q1 adjusted EPS of 55 cents beats expectations. Company raises full-year guidance above Street estimates. The post DuPont (DD) Stock Climbs on Strong Q1 Results and Upgraded Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum’s price action has transitioned into a stabilization phase after a strong reaction to this key demand zone shifted short-term sentiment. However, despite this rebound, the broader structure still reflects a market attempting to regain momentum while facing notable resistance overhead. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH is clearly consolidating […]

PayPal (PYPL) stock rose after beating Q1 earnings estimates with $1.34 EPS, but weak Q2 guidance tempered investor enthusiasm. Full analysis inside. The post PayPal (PYPL) Stock Climbs on Strong Q1 Earnings Despite Cautious Q2 Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.

The UK's political shift signals potential instability, with rising parties challenging traditional power structures and leadership dynamics. The post Labour faces historic losses as Reform UK leads polls ahead of May 2026 elections appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Frontier Airlines (ULCC) stock fell 3.6% as the carrier warned of wider Q2 losses driven by jet fuel costs surging to $4.25/gallon amid geopolitical tensions. The post Frontier Airlines (ULCC) Stock Dips on Rising Fuel Expenses and Wider Q2 Loss Projection appeared first on Blockonomi.

Michael Saylor says his Bitcoin vehicle Strategy has realized 63,410 BTC of “Bitcoin Gain” in 2026, lifting its stash to over 815,000 BTC, or about 3.9% of total supply. In a new post on X, Strategy founder and executive chairman…

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Here are the latest updates and developments within the broader Pi Network ecosystem as well as PI's token price moves.

Binance's strategic shift to Bitcoin for its SAFU fund highlights a growing confidence in crypto's long-term value despite market volatility. The post Binance’s SAFU fund sits on $217 million gain as Bitcoin rises above $81,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Polymarket was banned in the Netherlands in February, but Kalshi, Hyperliquid and Interactive Brokers are still offering prediction markets to Dutch users.

Bullish has agreed to acquire transfer agent Equiniti as more Wall Street participants accelerate their tokenization initiatives to offer 24/7 trading.

The Bank of Italy’s deputy governor floated the evaluation of tokenized SEPA payments, as the ECB experiments with tokenized digital payment frameworks to avoid stablecoin competition.

Pressure on Shiba Inu is easing quicker than it seemed at first.

The United Arab Emirates has launched a national facility to test and certify artificial intelligence systems, as the country pushes ahead with large-scale AI deployment across government and industry. The UAE Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with Open Innovation AI…

Ark Invest’s Big Ideas 2026 sees Bitcoin compounding about 63% annually to a $16T cap by 2030, anchoring a $28T crypto market dominated by BTC, Ethereum, and Solana. According to Forbes, the Ark report estimates that Bitcoin’s market value could climb…

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Political instability in Romania may hinder economic reforms and affect investor confidence, impacting the country's future governance dynamics. The post Romanian PM Bolojan likely to exit after government collapse appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nvidia (NVDA) stock drops 7% to $198 but analysts see 35% upside with $269 target. Forward P/E at 22x vs AMD's 40x. May 20 earnings in focus. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Slides 7% Despite Analysts Projecting 35% Rally Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Pentagon's risk label on Anthropic may hinder AI collaboration, impacting national security strategies and future market dynamics. The post Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk amid AI policy shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shopify (SHOP) stock dropped 7% premarket as Q1 earnings missed expectations despite strong revenue growth. Full breakdown of the results inside. The post Shopify (SHOP) Stock Tumbles 7% Despite Strong Q1 Revenue Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

The USS George H.W. Bush's operations highlight sustained US military pressure, impacting maritime traffic and geopolitical stability in the region. The post US aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush conducts operations in Arabian Sea appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meta’s Bold Blockchain Move: Lightning-Fast Creator Payouts with USDC on Polygon and Solana Big tech is changing how creators get paid. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is now using blockchain to send money to creators faster. This new […] The post Meta’s Bold Blockchain Move: Lightning-Fast Creator Payouts with USDC on Polygon and Solana appeared first on Blockmanity.

U.S. banks may eventually hold bitcoin on their balance sheets, despite current regulatory hurdles. This view was expressed by Amy Oldenburg, head of Morgan Stanley's digital assets division, at a conference in Las Vegas, as reported by CoinDesk. The bank launched an exchange-traded product (ETP) based on the first cryptocurrency under the ticker MSBT. In the first six days of trading, the instrument attracted over $100 million. The entire inflow was provided by retail clients through self-directed investment tools. According to Oldenburg, at that time, the bank's financial advisors had not yet started offering the product to clients. Morgan Stanley recommends allocating 2% to 4% of a portfolio to bitcoin, though advisors are slowly adopting the new instrument. The bank attributes this to a lack of knowledge among staff and has already launched internal training programs. Currently, 80% of investments in crypto-ETP through the financial institution's platform are made by clients independently. Oldenburg did not rule out that bitcoin might appear on Morgan Stanley's own balance sheet in the future. However, she cautioned that due to the requirements of the Fed, Basel Committee rules, and the stance of international regulators, this process will take longer than many market participants expect. The bank continues to expand its presence in the industry. Morgan Stanley is pursuing a trust license from the OCC — this would allow the organization to directly custody digital assets and launch spot cryptocurrency trading on its own platform. Currently, Coinbase and BNY act as custodians for the MSBT product. Back in March, Morgan Stanley filed an S-1 form with the SEC to launch a spot bitcoin ETF.

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IREN (IREN) stock rose after announcing a $625M Mirantis acquisition, adding Kubernetes orchestration and enterprise support to its AI Cloud platform. The post IREN Limited (IREN) Stock Surges on $625M Mirantis Acquisition for AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ferrari (RACE) stock falls 0.8% despite beating Q1 estimates. Middle East conflict impacts EMEA shipments, but full-year 2026 guidance stays intact. The post Ferrari (RACE) Stock Dips Despite Strong Q1 Results Amid Middle East Disruptions appeared first on Blockonomi.

US stock futures rise Tuesday as Middle East tensions ease and Palantir (PLTR) posts 85% revenue growth. Oil retreats ahead of AMD, Shopify, Pfizer earnings. The post Stock Futures Rally Tuesday on Palantir (PLTR) Earnings and Easing Geopolitical Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cipher Digital secures a $200M revolving credit facility to fund its pivot from Bitcoin mining to long-duration, AI and HPC data center revenues anchored by multi-campus leases. New credit facility underpins data center growth Cipher Digital said in its first-quarter…

Somnia’s new USDso stablecoin, issued by Frax Finance and backed by tokenized Treasuries, routes reserve yield back into Somnia’s high-throughput DeFi ecosystem. How USDso is structured on Somnia Somnia, a high-throughput L1 developed with Improbable and the Somnia Foundation, has…

A newly created Hyperliquid wallet deployed $1.31 million into a 6x leveraged long on toncoin (TON) on Tuesday, setting a liquidation floor at $1.4213 and drawing immediate attention from onchain tracking firms. Key Takeaways: A new Hyperliquid wallet opened a 6x TON long worth $1.31M on May 5, with a $1.42 liquidation price. The trade […]

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Alphabet (GOOGL) launches €3 billion euro bond sale across six tranches to finance AI data centers, part of its $190 billion capital spending plan. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock Dips as Google Parent Taps €3 Billion Bond Market for AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.