How Spark by Tracking Bitcoin has seen strong gains lately, and one key reason is the rise of prediction markets. These tools help traders spot risks from world events before they hit the headlines. In times of high tension, like […] The post How Prediction Markets Spark Bitcoin Gains by Tracking Geopolitical Risk appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Warren’s letter asks Mark Zuckerberg to explain by May 20 which stablecoins and wallets Meta is using, how it selects issuers like Circle, what data it collects from linked wallets and how it will separate social and financial businesses. Senator…

Iran launched a Hormuz attack against three US Navy destroyers on May 7, with all missiles and drones reportedly intercepted. The US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7…

The Venezuelan government reiterated a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency mining as the country faces an energy crisis, with demand rising to record levels. Authorities attributed this peak in consumption to the economic growth and an ongoing heat wave. Venezuela Reiterates Crypto Mining Ban, Says Illicit Mining Activities Will be Sanctioned Cryptocurrency mining, as an energy-intensive […]

TLDR: Payward filed for an OCC national trust charter to establish a federally regulated crypto custody entity called PNTC. The proposed PNTC would serve institutional clients requiring bank-level custody protections under direct OCC oversight. Kraken Financial remains the first digital-asset bank to secure a Federal Reserve master account since 2020. Payward’s multi-charter strategy pairs its [...] The post Payward Files OCC Trust Charter Application to Advance Kraken’s Federal Crypto Custody Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Polkadot’s new economic model cut annual DOT issuance by 53.6% and capped total supply at 2.1 billion. Validators now need a minimum of 10,000 DOT self-stake or face removal from the active set. Acurast surpassed 750 million on-chain transactions on Polkadot, powered by 250,000+ global devices. The Polkadot Docs MCP launched as an interactive [...] The post Polkadot’s April 2026 Recap: New Economic Model, Staking Reforms, and Ecosystem Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

The White House says voluntary partnerships, not strict mandates, are the right approach to AI regulation. The Trump administration released its National Policy Framework for AI regulation in March 2026, built around voluntary industry agreements rather than top-down mandates. The…

The closure exacerbates geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to sustained oil price volatility and global economic repercussions. The post Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supply amid tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Labour's local election losses may weaken Starmer's leadership, potentially altering UK political dynamics and party strategies. The post Labour faces leadership questions after local election losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Paul Atkins’ SEC Vision: New Rules Incoming for and In a major shift for the crypto world, SEC Chair Paul Atkins has dropped hints about big changes coming to how rules apply to and . Speaking at the AI+ Expo […] The post Paul Atkins’ SEC Vision: New Rules Incoming for Onchain Markets and AI-Driven Finance appeared first on Blockmanity.

Trump and Xi may put AI risk talks on their May 14-15 Beijing summit agenda, US media reports said. The US and China are considering launching formal AI dialogue channels ahead of the Trump-Xi summit scheduled for May 14 and…

Since the start of the 2026 Iran war, Bitcoin has outperformed gold by roughly 35–36% on a relative basis, as BTC rose mid‑single digits while gold slipped and the BTC/gold ratio surged. Data from multiple market trackers show that since…

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Debates surrounding the XRP holdings of former Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, continue to emerge across the crypto market. New updates from an XRP researcher show just how many tokens Schwartz held and how much this would have been worth each year from 2012 to 2026 if he had never sold off his […]

AI centralization risks mirror past financial crises, threatening freedom and driving demand for decentralized solutions. The post Daniil Liberman: Control of AI infrastructure threatens human freedom, equitable access is essential for autonomy, and the historical battle between decentralization and centralization mirrors today’s tech landscape | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global oil markets and increase the likelihood of broader military conflicts. The post Iran claims strikes on US destroyers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Despite a surge in traditional equities and heightened military tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin remained stagnant over the last 24 hours, trading sideways near the $80,000 mark. Liquidation Volume Recedes Amid Consolidation Bitcoin traded sideways on Friday as global markets appeared to shrug off the latest skirmishes between the U.S. military and Iran’s Islamic […]

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Elizabeth Warren asked the Meta CEO to provide details on a stablecoin integration to the platform, a week after a small rollout to creators in Colombia and the Philippines.

The crypto wallet company pairs the XO Cash token with software tools that let AI agents transact using preset spending controls and stablecoin payments.

Bitcoin continues to find buyers on each dip, but charts suggest traders may struggle to overcome the $84,000-$92,000 resistance cluster.

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Heightened regional instability may deter commercial navigation, impacting global oil supply chains and escalating geopolitical tensions. The post China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The starting point for most US online gambling journeys is predictable. FanDuel for the player who came through daily fantasy sports and trusts the brand they already knew. BetMGM for the player who knows the MGM name from Las Vegas and extends that trust into the online space. Both are legitimate starting points built on [...] The post FanDuel And BetMGM Are Where Most US Players Start. ZunaBet Is Where The Ones Who Look Further End Up. appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has declared the traditional fiat monetary system "dead," a claim underscored by institutional data showing Bitcoin aggressively replacing gold as the world’s premier "debasement trade".

Josh Shapiro has sued Character.AI after a chatbot falsely posed as a licensed Pennsylvania psychiatrist and offered medical advice to a state investigator. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sued Character.AI on May 6, targeting the company’s chatbots for allegedly practicing medicine…

XRP's speculative momentum appears to be fading, according to Glassnode.

The ceasefire and prisoner swap may signal a shift towards diplomatic resolutions, potentially influencing future peace negotiations and market optimism. The post Russia, Ukraine agree to three-day ceasefire with prisoner swap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Privacy coins are outperforming most of the crypto market in 2026, with assets like zcash, ycash, monero, zano, and midnight each posting gains tied to rising demand from both institutional and retail players, record onchain usage, and a global pushback against financial surveillance. Privacy Coin Sector Roars Back Zcash (ZEC) touched $600 during intra-week trading […]

Olympic Star Faces Charges in – A Shocking Turn In a stunning development that has rocked both the sports world and the cryptocurrency community, British sprinter has been charged with conspiracy to defraud. This comes as part of a major […] The post Olympic Star CJ Ujah Faces Charges in £300K Crypto Scam – A Shocking Turn appeared first on Blockmanity.

Serve Robotics (SERV) Q1 revenue jumped 578% to $3M, but EPS of -$0.65 missed estimates. Company reaffirms $26M 2026 guidance, pauses new deployments. The post Serve Robotics (SERV) Stock Slides Despite 578% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

TeraWulf’s Q1 2026 results show $21 million in AI/HPC hosting revenue versus under $13 million from Bitcoin mining, marking the first quarter where high‑performance compute has overtaken BTC as the company’s primary revenue driver. TeraWulf’s latest earnings show its business…

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OpenAI has released GPT-5.5-Cyber to vetted cyber defenders, giving them reduced guardrails for specialized security workflows. OpenAI released GPT-5.5-Cyber on May 7 in limited preview, targeting security professionals defending critical infrastructure. The company describes it as the most permissive model…

Exploring how suppressed human capacities and the internet's democratization can revolutionize scientific inquiry and innovation. The post Julia Mossbridge: Unlocking suppressed human capacities, the internet’s role in democratizing knowledge, and overcoming ego in academia | JRE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The closure exacerbates global energy insecurity, highlighting vulnerabilities in supply chains and prompting urgent geopolitical negotiations. The post Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global jet fuel supply, Europe faces shortages appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cloudflare shares fell after Q1 earnings beat expectations, as plans to cut 1,100 jobs overshadowed 34% revenue growth. The post Cloudflare stock plunges more than 20% as 1,100 job cuts overshadow Q1 earnings beat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Intel's deal with Apple could diversify Apple's supply chain, reducing geopolitical risks and boosting Intel's market position. The post Intel lands Apple chip deal as two tech giants end intensive year-long talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Intel (INTC) stock soared 14% to all-time highs after securing a preliminary Apple chip deal and crushing Q1 earnings expectations with strong revenue. The post Intel (INTC) Stock Soars to Record High on Apple Manufacturing Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

AEHL stock jumped 60%+ after revealing $190K in Bitcoin gains from its treasury strategy and approving a $95K share buyback starting June 2026. The post Antelope Enterprise (AEHL) Stock Jumps 60% on Bitcoin Profits and Share Buyback Plan appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto conferences filled venues and dominated social feeds in 2025, but fresh traffic data suggests the hype barely translated into meaningful audience growth for crypto media outlets. Crypto conference season was noisy last year. The booths were full, the panels…

ECB President Christine Lagarde has pushed back against the idea that Europe should answer dollar crypto stablecoin dominance by promoting euro-denominated stablecoins of its own, arguing instead that the region should build tokenised financial infrastructure anchored in central bank money. In a speech at the Banco de España LatAm Economic Forum in Roda de Bará, […]

Tucker Carlson told his audience that financial markets are no longer free or open, calling their behavior during the ongoing Iran conflict not just strange but deliberately manufactured. Tucker Carlson: ‘Markets Are Doing Things You Would Not Expect Markets to Do’ The comments came against a backdrop that has left many analysts searching for explanations. […]

Institutional capital is returning to crypto as Bitcoin ETFs surge, prediction markets mature and banks accelerate tokenized finance adoption.

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Despite the short-term price recovery, Bitcoin remains in a bear market, according to CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno.

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Revolut briefly showed Bitcoin trading near zero for some users while every major exchange and index still had BTC around $79,000. For a short window on Friday, some Revolut users opened the app and saw Bitcoin (BTC) trading for cents.…

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Acting Labor Secretary Sandlin’s push for earlier Fed cuts clashes with a cautious central bank, leaving crypto trading a “higher for longer” regime even as the political drumbeat for easing grows louder. Nagel, who heads Germany’s Bundesbank and sits on…

Starmer's leadership challenges could destabilize Labour's future, affecting UK domestic politics and international relations significantly. The post Keir Starmer faces leadership pressure after UK election losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken's pursuit of a national trust charter could enhance regulatory credibility, potentially boosting investor confidence and market expansion. The post Kraken owner applies for OCC national trust charter after $600 deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Institutional adoption of Bitcoin by major financial entities signals a transformative shift, potentially enhancing crypto's role in global finance. The post 24 major financial institutions integrate Bitcoin services, boosting adoption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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What Was the ? On Friday, some Revolut users got a big shock. Their app showed . Charts plunged far below real market levels, then snapped back fast. This caused panic among traders watching their screens. Revolut’s Bitcoin page displayed […] The post Revolut BTC Glitch Scares Users: Bitcoin Price Dives to 2 Cents – What Caused It? appeared first on Blockmanity.

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TLDR: EEA deployed treasury ETH via Lido, receiving stETH while maintaining liquidity and staking exposure. Ethereum liquid staking removes validator lock-up delays and improves institutional capital efficiency. stETH is increasingly integrated across custody providers and DeFi markets for broader utility. Institutions now evaluate staking strategies based on liquidity access, risk control, and workflow fit. Ethereum [...] The post Ethereum Liquid Staking Expands as EEA Deploys Treasury via Lido Model appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini are lobbying Senate Agriculture leaders to strip a “not readily susceptible to manipulation” standard from a flagship digital asset bill, warning it would effectively bar small, low‑liquidity tokens from regulated U.S. exchanges and hand the CFTC…

TLDR: XRP flashed a fresh TD Sequential buy signal after a recent correction from the $1.46 high. Traders are monitoring $1.45 resistance as the first key level for bullish continuation. XRP’s long-term chart structure mirrors previous breakout cycles after extended consolidation. Analysts remain focused on the $1.80 zone as the next major breakout target for [...] The post XRP Structure Strengthens as Traders Eye $1.45 and $1.80 Breakout Zones appeared first on Blockonomi.

AMD and Intel hit record highs as AI demand, CPU growth, and Intels US backed turnaround fuel a broader chip stock rally. The post AMD and Intel hit ATHs as agentic AI demand lifts chip stocks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's strikes on UAE heighten regional instability, complicating peace efforts and pressuring global markets and diplomatic relations. The post Iran launches military strikes on UAE, escalating regional tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TaonSquare's launch could accelerate Bittensor's shift towards enterprise adoption, but success hinges on attracting non-network users. The post Bittensor unveils TaonSquare, a directory for AI tools and services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Oil market volatility underscores geopolitical tensions' impact on global energy prices, influencing investor sentiment and economic stability. The post Brent crude futures climb $2 per barrel amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The potential passage of the Crypto Clarity Act could significantly reshape the regulatory landscape, fostering growth and investor confidence in the crypto market. The post Crypto Clarity Act has 69% chance of passing, says Kalshi prediction market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

US authorities find an additional $10 million connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of Celsius ditches his legal team and a new law in Washington state bans crypto ATMs.

Bitcoin traders called a "healthy bullish backtest" as BTC price action kept them guessing over whether $80,000 could be reclaimed.

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MSTR is forming an ascending triangle pattern on its weekly price chart, pointing to a breakout move toward $350 in the coming months.

TLDR: Five mega-cap tech stocks accounted for nearly half of the S&P 500’s gains since April 1, 2026. The equal-weighted S&P 500 rose just 6%, lagging behind the benchmark’s 12% market rally. AI optimism continues directing institutional and retail capital into dominant technology firms. Narrow market leadership raises concerns over rising dependence on a handful [...] The post S&P 500 Market Concentration Deepens Amid Big Tech and AI Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.

SHR Miner gains attention as investors seek stable crypto income amid Fed-driven market volatility. Amid heightened macroeconomic volatility following the recent U.S. Federal Reserve policy update, the cryptocurrency market continues to draw investor attention. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin…

Switzerland's effort to make the central bank hold Bitcoin is ending early after supporters secured only half the signatures.

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TeraWulf generated $21M in HPC lease revenue in Q1 as its AI infrastructure business began scaling at Lake Mariner. The post TeraWulf generates $21M in HPC lease revenue as AI infrastructure pivot accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Peter Schiff renewed his attack on Michael Saylor after Strategy resumed Bitcoin purchases through MSTX following a 23-day pause.

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled a broader shift toward onchain market frameworks, pointing to possible rulemaking for trading systems, broker-dealer activity, clearing functions, and crypto vaults. He said hybrid platforms may require clearer securities treatment. Atkins Maps Broader SEC Shift Toward Onchain Frameworks Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins on May 8 […]

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee is predicting a massive year-end rally for the crypto market, with Ethereum (ETH) potentially hitting $12,000 and Bitcoin (BTC) reaching as high as $200,000.

Crypto markets are grinding through a cautious stretch, with Avalanche near $9.27, up 0.54% in 24 hours, and buyers defending the $9.00 support zone. BNB holds around $627, backed by the BNB Foundation’s 35th quarterly burn, removing 1.56 million tokens worth $1.02 billion. Both are showing resilience, but neither is making a defining move. BlockDAG [...] The post BNB & Avalanche Hold Steady While BlockDAG Casino Goes Live, and It Is Already the Biggest Crypto Story of 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

This sponsored press release was provided by Wadoozie and was not written by Bitcoin.com News. Bitcoin.com News does not necessarily endorse the statements made within this announcement. PRESS RELEASE. The meme coin space has spent the last two cycles cycling through the same loop of tickers, trending hashtags, and short-lived hype. Wadoozie is launching with […]

Moderna (MRNA) stock rose 16% on Phase 3 flu vaccine data published in NEJM showing superiority, plus analyst upgrades from Evercore, Goldman, and Piper. The post Moderna (MRNA) Stock Jumps 16% Following Positive Flu Vaccine Results and Wall Street Upgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Trump's diplomatic shift with Iran reduces war likelihood, potentially fostering regional stability and increasing chances for a nuclear deal. The post Trump pauses Project Freedom, signals shift to diplomacy with Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Micron (MU) stock rallied 14% Friday as DA Davidson set a $1,000 target. HBM capacity sold out through 2026, DRAM prices up 57% in April. The post Micron (MU) Stock Soars 14% as Memory Shortage Drives Massive Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

Heightened tensions and enforcement actions in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supply chains and escalate geopolitical conflicts. The post US forces disable two Iranian tankers in Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Zcash's advancements in quantum-proofing and scaling could redefine privacy and transaction efficiency in the crypto space, challenging existing norms. The post Zcash plots quantum-proof wallets, Visa-scale throughput as ZEC hits 75% monthly gain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Heightened US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz risk disrupting global oil trade and increasing the likelihood of military conflict. The post Clashes reported between US, Iranian forces near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Polygon has made a big move in cementing its mission as one of the leading global payments blockchain infrastructures by deploying a significant network upgrade earlier today designed to drastically increase throughput and chain capacity. Adding this feature raises the gas limit of the network to 140 million, greatly extending Polygon’s capacity to scale processing and raising its maximum throughput over 3,800 TPS. This represents a further step in Polygon’s strategy to establish itself as a blockchain able to power mass-market financial activities – retail payments, institutional settlements, or high-frequency decentralized applications and so on but still at cost-efficient scale. The post Polygon Raises Network Capacity To 140M Gas appeared first on The Merkle News.

SoftBank (SFTBY) stock rises 2.91% despite cutting its OpenAI-backed margin loan from $10B to $6B amid lender concerns over private company valuation. The post SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY) Stock Climbs Despite OpenAI Loan Reduction from $10B to $6B appeared first on Blockonomi.

Financial liquidity and undeniable payout proof define the most successful digital wagering brands. Millions of players constantly search for the top crypto casinos offering premium rewards. sportsbet.io focuses on sponsoring regional basketball leagues to maintain its international presence. BetMGM relies on expanding its localized sports betting markets and preparing for new regional software launches. However, [...] The post Spartans.com’s $7,000,000 Leaderboard Payout Outranks sportsbet.io and BetMGM Among the Top Crypto Casinos appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP’s waning price performance seems to have finally influenced the network’s activity, which has seen a notable cooldown in the month of May. Just a few days into May, the network is struggling to attract new wallet addresses. After over a year, new addresses have fallen to one of their lowest levels. New XRP Addresses […]

The government expects this system to be in operation later this year, aiming to lower costs and speed up transactions involving government bonds. Digital asset developer Progmat will serve as the secretariat for the organization undertaking this tokenization endeavor. Japan Taps Blockchain For Speeding Up Government Bond Trading Blockchain is making inroads in all aspects […]

For the past several years the crypto community has awaited the advent of Web3, where data belong to users, everything runs on the blockchain, and a crypto wallet is needed to access information. The standard vision of the next-generation internet rests on decentralisation. Data are not stored on centralised servers and are not exploited for personalised advertising. But what if Web3 turns out somewhat different? Consider a future in which decentralisation is achieved through locally running, user-built applications created with AI agents. What many expect of Web3 With the emergence of cryptocurrencies and the development of blockchain technology, many began to see them as the foundation for the internet’s next iteration. For example, the author of the Web 2.0 concept, Tim O’Reilly, argues that Web3 will be a meaningful stage of progress if it can connect the crypto-economy to the real world—including legal systems, property, payments, identity, applied services and production. The crypto community sees the chief distinction from Web 2.0 in deeper decentralisation at every layer, including data storage and application execution. Ideally, product development is handled not by an owner but by a distributed community governing the project via DAO. Decentralisation is viewed as a foundational principle that allowed cryptocurrencies and smart contracts to find their place in the economy: they reduce reliance on intermediaries and centralised structures. Be your own programmer The rise of large language models (LLMs), AI agents and vibe-coding invites a different take on Web3. ForkLog is not calling for ditching decentralisation and blockchains—only for widening the vision of the internet to come. What if every user were their own programmer? Such a user can write applications not for general consumption but for personal tasks, run them locally on their own computer or a remote server, and depend on no central provider. Take decentralised exchanges such as PancakeSwap or Uniswap. They are collections of smart contracts operating on Ethereum, BNB Chain and several other blockchains. The networks are decentralised, and access to services is via non-custodial wallets. That may look like Web3 already. Yet a single point of failure remains: the frontend. The official websites through which users access these exchanges are centralised; they can restrict certain tokens or block users by IP and address. Direct access to smart contracts without the official site is possible, but hard. One can use third-party frontends—again introducing centralised choke points—or open a contract in a blockchain explorer like Etherscan and call functions via Write Contract. This is awkward, complex and requires technical skills. Not everyone will manage it. AI offers a third route: write an application via vibe-coding and run it locally on your PC. We tried building such a product using Zed, OmniRoute and LLMs from Anthropic and OpenAI. Screenshot: ForkLog. The frontend was created through Lovable. When run locally the app still looks rough and needs interface polish, but it performs all functions. Screenshot: ForkLog. The application was built in a few hours of vibe-coding without any programming knowledge. In future AI will be smarter and able to generate complete tools without dozens of prompts and constant corrections. It may be enough to request: "Create and deploy an application for providing liquidity on Uniswap." The idea of running local applications can be extended as far as imagination allows: trading bots for decentralised exchanges—write an algorithm to search for patterns or open trades from a crypto wallet, bolt on a Telegram chatbot for convenience and performance tracking; services for interacting with lending protocols—akin to working with a DEX, but with an interface that lets you place funds in Aave, Compound or Venus and withdraw them in a couple of clicks for earning and borrowing; interfaces for accessing decentralised social networks or censorship-free messengers—harder to picture in practice for now, but why not? Mobile apps are fair game too. AI can produce not only a website but also an Android APK for the same purposes, connecting directly to smart contracts on a blockchain. Imagine you learn that the Spark service offers 12% APY on DAI stablecoins. You visit the site, but your IP is blocked. A VPN does not help. In the Web3 future described here, that is no problem. You open Claude Code and write a prompt: "Create an application to earn using the Spark protocol on Ethereum. It should support adding DAI and withdrawing them, as well as a dashboard to track investment performance." The AI builds a service that connects directly to smart contracts, bypassing frontend blocks. It runs locally on a PC—no centralised components. Local AI In such a Web 3.0 the single point of failure could be AI itself—specifically centralised language models. ChatGPT, Gemini and similar systems run on the servers of OpenAI, Google and other labs. They can filter traffic and impose censorship and restrictions.  There is, however, a remedy: open-source LLMs that you can run on your own machine or a remote server. For example, you can assemble a configuration like this: Ollama—runs LLMs locally on a Mac; OmniRoute—a router/proxy between Zed and the models; Zed—an editor that connects to OmniRoute. You then chat in Zed as with a regular bot; it writes code and launches applications, while the LLMs run locally. An example of working with AI in Zed to create your own application. Screenshot: ForkLog. The model you choose depends on your machine. For example, on a MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM, qwen2.5-coder:7b, qwen3:8b, llama3.2:3b and deepseek-r1:8b are suitable. On a local server you can run something more powerful, though that will no longer be free. There are many powerful open-source models, but most are Chinese—DeepSeek, Alibaba’s Qwen3.5, Kimi K2 / K2.5 / K2.6. Among American firms only Meta had tried to move in this direction, but its latest LLM was released closed-source. Google has the Gemma line, which is not flagship. Even so, it is well suited to local deployment. In May 2025 Tether announced a new platform for developing “infinite and ubiquitous intelligence,” envisaging the “launch and evolution” of AI agents on users’ devices instead of the data centres of big firms. QuantumVerse Automatic Computer (QVAC) removes the need for cloud connectivity and offers greater privacy, autonomy and resilience. Its modular architecture lets developers build and extend applications using small composable elements. A peer-to-peer network ensures direct device-to-device communication and collaboration without dependence on centralised servers. Apple is building AI with an emphasis on on-device operation—Apple Intelligence. Some tasks are performed directly on iPhone, iPad or Mac to account for a user’s personal context without collecting personal data. More complex tasks still use the cloud, but Apple’s own—Private Cloud Compute. Apple says only relevant data are sent, deleted after processing, with the system designed around privacy. Open projects Beyond writing your own code from scratch, you can turn to ready-made open-source projects. GitHub abounds with implemented ideas. Here are a few projects for liquidity management: Uniswap Interface — Uniswap’s official frontend. Supports swaps and liquidity management, but is heavy to install and requires environment/API configuration; Uniswap V3 SDK — an SDK for Uniswap V3: price, tick, range and position calculations; Roger-Wu/uniswap-v2-liquidity-adder-contract — a project for adding liquidity to V2 pairs. The description says it allows supplying tokens or ETH in any proportion; Roger-Wu/uniswap-weth-liquidity-adder — a dapp to add ETH to Uniswap in the ETH-WETH pool in a single transaction. When scouting interesting repositories, analyse the code, verify contract addresses and test functionality in a sandbox or with small sums. No one guarantees quality. You can use ready-made solutions as-is or adapt them to your needs. Often you need not write code manually—ask an AI agent to make the necessary changes to an existing project. Screenshot: ForkLog. Drawbacks The chief obstacle to the Web3 future sketched here is the shortage of convenient, ready-made tools and the technical complexity of implementation. You can already build a frontend for decentralised Web3 projects with AI, but it remains challenging for the average user. Without guidance or hours of research, vibe-coding, installing tools like Zed or Antigravity, launching local LLMs and wiring them through OmniRoute are hard to master. One option is to use ready-made applications from OpenAI (Codex) or Anthropic (Claude Code). But that undermines decentralisation—and token usage could become costly. Theoretically, in the first path you can code entirely for free by linking several Google accounts to services that grant free tokens. One possible direction for Web3 looks like this: everyone builds applications for themselves with AI rather than relying on centralised firms; everything is stored locally on a device or a remote server; the necessary infrastructure is provided by decentralised blockchains and smart contracts. It is too early to say whether technology will evolve precisely this way. Web3 may turn out more familiar—free of single points of control and less dependent on large platforms, yet with decentralisation delivered by relatively small groups of developers. And most users will still rely on ready-made solutions.

Key Takeaways BTC, ETH, and stablecoins generate yield through different mechanisms Stablecoins typically offer the highest APY, followed by ETH and BTC Flexible savings products prioritize liquidity over maximum returns Staking remains the base layer for ETH yield Simplicity and access increasingly matter as much as headline rates Crypto “earn” products have matured into a [...] The post Best Crypto Earn Platforms 2026: Where to Earn Yield on BTC, ETH, and Stablecoins appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Ripple technology matches several G20 targets for faster and lower-cost cross-border settlements. The U.S. Faster Payments Council named Ripple among firms supporting payment modernization. XRP Ledger supports ISO 20022 standards and near-instant settlement for global transactions. Ripple continues working with central banks exploring blockchain-based payment infrastructure. Ripple has entered discussions around the G20’s cross-border [...] The post Ripple G20 Roadmap Alignment Draws Attention to Cross-Border Payment Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s 36% rally from $60,000 resulted in the relative strength index flashing a potential top signal not seen since early 2026.

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TLDR: Revolut confirmed a third-party disruption caused Bitcoin to display at $0.02 inside the app on Friday. No user asset losses were reported, as the glitch only affected price displays and push notifications sent out. Bitcoin continued trading normally on major exchanges while the erroneous figures circulated across Revolut’s platform. Past crypto pricing glitches have [...] The post Revolut Bitcoin Price Glitch Displays BTC at $0.02, Causing Widespread User Panic appeared first on Blockonomi.

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US-Catholic voter shifts could impact election outcomes and crypto regulation, highlighting the political significance of religious demographics. The post Vatican-Rubio meeting signals US tensions with Pope Leo, but crypto markets shrug appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Modern video replay systems have had a major impact on how referee decision-making is evaluated in the professional sports world because of the technological improvements in broadcasting. In today’s modern sports leagues, most use some form of video review system to help the officials make decisions regarding difficult game-related calls and situations. The video review [...] The post Video Replay Technologies and Their Importance for Officiating appeared first on Blockonomi.

Football academies are instrumental in developing the sport, helping young players refine their talents in an organized way. These institutions focus on technical skills, physical fitness, and tactical knowledge in order to ready players for professional competition. Many elite football players started their careers in academies that stressed the importance of discipline, commitment, and patience. [...] The post Football Academies and Their Role in Developing Young Players appeared first on Blockonomi.

MegaETH launches MEGA token buyback program funded by USDm stablecoin revenue, creating demand support mechanism after post-launch price drop. The post MegaETH Initiates Token Repurchase Program Powered by USDm Stablecoin Yield appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meme coins associated with the virus have already accumulated multimillion-dollar market caps.

Iran's defiance on uranium heightens geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting global nuclear stability. The post Iran refuses to concede on uranium, defying US demands amid stalled talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: MegaETH Foundation completed its first MEGA buyback on May 7th using USDm net rewards through April. The current USDm stablecoin supply stands at $480 million, funding the MEGA token buyback program. Future MEGA buybacks will follow a set schedule with no manual decisions or market timing involved. Onchain execution via MegaETH’s own DeFi protocols [...] The post MegaETH Foundation Completes First MEGA Buyback Using USDm Rewards appeared first on Blockonomi.

BlackBerry (BB) stock advances after receiving TSX approval for a renewed share buyback program allowing repurchase of up to 26.8M shares through May 2027. The post BlackBerry (BB) Stock Climbs Following TSX Approval of Share Repurchase Program appeared first on Blockonomi.

SoftBank has cut a planned OpenAI‑backed margin loan from around $10 billion to roughly $6 billion after banks and private credit funds pushed back on the deal’s structure and the difficulty of valuing OpenAI, an unlisted AI unicorn. SoftBank Group…

Innodata soared 92% and Rocket Lab jumped 23%, while Cloudflare fell 22.5% and HubSpot dropped 21.4% as tech stocks showed clear sector divergence. The post Stock Market Movers: Innodata (INOD) Explodes 92% Higher as Rocket Lab (RKLB) Soars 23% appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tether froze over $514 million USDT across 370 addresses in the past 30 days as its 2025 blacklist swelled to $1.26 billion, underscoring how centralized stablecoins now function as embedded enforcement rails for global regulators and law enforcement. Tether has…

The escalation may lead to increased regional instability, impacting geopolitical dynamics and potentially altering international diplomatic efforts. The post Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa amid escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's permanent Strait of Hormuz restrictions could escalate geopolitical tensions, risking oil supply disruptions and economic instability. The post Iran to make Strait of Hormuz restrictions permanent amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's permanent restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate global oil supply disruptions and heighten geopolitical tensions. The post Iran makes Strait of Hormuz passage restrictions permanent amid US tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

After Bitcoin pushed into the $82,000–$83,000 band, short‑dated implied volatility has bounced from late‑2025 lows, with a roughly $2 billion short‑gamma pocket around $82,000 turning dealer hedging into a potential amplifier of every move. On-chain analytics firm Glassnode notes that…

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Revolut's Bitcoin price glitch highlights the critical need for robust infrastructure and trust in digital trading platforms, impacting user confidence. The post Revolut users report Bitcoin price glitch showing 2 cents before recovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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IREN's pivot to AI infrastructure highlights the lucrative potential for former crypto miners, reshaping market perceptions and investment strategies. The post IREN shares surge on landmark AI infrastructure deal with Nvidia appeared first on Crypto Briefing.