AI agents make 138 million crypto payments as U.S. dominates spending on AI models
U.S.linked wallets account for just over 88% of tracked AI model payments, dwarfing China’s 0.1% share, according to new Chainalysis research. Source:CoinDesk
Crypto Long & Short: Why gold and bitcoin belong in the same portfolio
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EasyA hits $1.1 billion valuation, targets 2027 public listing and tokenized shares
The blockchain and AI developer platform has completed two years of audits and wants its shares available onchain from the first day of trading. Source:CoinDesk
BlackRock's crypto ETF assets surge 63% but remain far below 2025 peak
The asset manager's crypto assets surged 63% to $79.6 billion as investors returned, but holdings remain 23% below yearago levels. Source:CoinDesk
Former FTX Europe chief targets U.S. tokenized stock trading with new SEC exemption
Nasdaqlisted Perpetuals.com is the second company to pursue a U.S. tokenized stock marketplace under the SEC's new framework, following a joint venture between…
America's growing digital economy requires power grid updates. Who will foot the bill?
Congress must decide how the U.S. can build the infrastructure its booming digital economy requires while protecting the communities that host it.…
Kraken parent Payward to become first crypto firm to buy a EU bank as it expands into deposits, lending
Payward agreed to buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank, which holds $190 million in total assets, securing an EU license for deposits and lending. Source:CoinDesk
U.S. September CPI comes in hot, sending bitcoin sharply lower
The news could put multiple rate hikes by the Federal Reserve back into play. Source:CoinDesk
Here's how analysts see U.S. inflation influencing bitcoin
Your dayahead look for Oct. 14, 2026 Source:CoinDesk
Dutch central bank grants Qivalis e-money license for MiCA-compliant euro token
Backed by BBVA, BNP Paribas, and ING, Qivalis secured Dutch regulatory authorization to offer onchain euro settlement infrastructure. Source:CoinDesk
Bitcoin holds above $83,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data as altcoins lag
Bitcoin briefly reached $84,000 before easing back, while the CoinDesk 80 fell 0.6% since midnight as traders waited for U.S. inflation data. Source:CoinDesk
S&P 500 options are the hottest bet on this Hyperliquid exchange
Hypercall, an exchange built on Hyperliquid, says most of its $640 million in volume since June has come from the index. Source:CoinDesk