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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Cardano is already being used by roughly 200 large companies in Germany through agentic AI deployments, even if those firms do not realize the blockchain is sitting underneath their stack, according to Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard. The claim, made during an interview with Jane King on GBBC’s Markets on Chain series from the New York Stock Exchange published April 16, points to a version of blockchain adoption that is less visible to end users but potentially more embedded in enterprise infrastructure. 200 German Companies Use Cardano…

In brief Kraken parent company Payward entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The transaction values Payward’s equity at $20 billion. Bitnomial holds all three CFTC-issued licenses required to operate a full-stack domestic crypto trading and derivatives business. Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, said Friday that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire derivatives platform Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock.The acquisition centers on Bitnomial’s regulatory infrastructure, as the first fully CFTC-licensed derivatives company in the United States built for digital assets.…

In brief Blockchain data shows the U.S. government transferred more than $600,000 worth of Bitcoin connected to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. The funds were transferred from a government account to Coinbase Prime, potentially ahead of a sale of the funds. The BTC is connected to the more than $9 billion, or 94,000 BTC which was seized from the Bitfinex hacker. Bitcoin holdings linked to the $9 billion hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex in 2016 was on the move Thursday, as addresses connected to the U.S. government transferred around 8.2 BTC to Coinbase Prime, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The coins,…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Artificial intelligence and crypto-native tools are quickly shaping a future where software agents can fund themselves, run cross-chain strategies, and move through financial markets with no one at the controls.According to a recent report by DWF Ventures, automated and agentic activity now accounts for an estimated 19% of all on-chain transactions, with 17,000 agents launched since 2025.The report added that the agent economy is already here.For now, most of this machine-driven money movement happens through bots shuffling stablecoins across a patchwork of payment systems that still lean on centralized gateways, managed issuers, and card-linked rails.Crypto is…

In brief Dogecoin Cash Inc. proposed a framework where one billion tokens would equal one gram of physical gold. The initiative remains in the development phase with no tokens issued or timeline set. Tether and Paxos both offer gold-backed tokens denominated in ounces, with market caps over $2 billion apiece. Dogecoin Cash Inc. announced Thursday it is developing Dogecoin Gold, a planned token that would link digital assets to physical gold reserves while borrowing the name of the most valuable and longest-running meme coin on the market.The framework proposes tokens representing precisely defined units of gold held by an independent,…

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has asked the Justice Department and FinCEN for updates on the status of monitors overseeing Binance, citing concerns about the exchange’s compliance program and allegations of weak anti-money laundering controls, according to Fortune reporting.  In letters sent Friday, Blumenthal referenced reports of Iranian-linked crypto flows and questioned whether Binance’s oversight structure is functioning as intended.  As part of a 2023 settlement tied to sanctions and money laundering violations, the exchange agreed to pay a $4.3 billion fine and accept two independent monitors — one reporting to the DOJ and another to FinCEN — to oversee its…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Bitcoin climbed toward $80,000 after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the ceasefire period, easing pressure on one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints and triggering a broader risk-on move across markets.The largest cryptocurrency rose 5% on the news to as high as $77,700, according to CryptoSlate data. The move extended a weeklong rebound that has lifted Bitcoin nearly 7% from below $70,000 to its strongest level since the early February crash. Market Cap $1.56T 24h Volume $51.06B All-Time High $126,198.07 The rally set off…

In brief Autonomous AI agents run 19% of on-chain activity, losing to humans by up to a 5-to-1 margin at open-ended trading, according to a new report. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the agentic economy could soon surpass the human one. Researchers argue agents need better infrastructure before they could scale further. New research has found that autonomous agents, software systems that plan, decide, and execute on-chain transactions without direct human input, now drive more than 19% of on-chain activity.But while these agents have outperformed humans on narrow tasks, they still lose by up to a 5-to-1 margin in open-ended…

In the wild west of money, where a forgotten password to your Bitcoin wallet can mean the difference between fortune and ruin, comes the taut 31-minute Bitcoin action-thriller Self Custody (2026). Co-directed by Garrett Patten (who also stars as the desperate lead) and Fernando Ferro, the micro-feature is produced by Patten’s own TBK Productions in association with Tucci & Company.  The film features Entourage alum Adrian Grenier in a key supporting role, alongside UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo in his acting debut, and House star Odette Annable. After a private Sundance screening and pickup by Inaugural Entertainment…

Bitcoin jumped to a two-month high on Friday after Iran declared that commercial traffic could flow freely through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire,” Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, said in an X post before the opening bell.Araghchi made clear that ships must transit the strait, through which 20% of the world’s oil flows, alongside a “coordinated route” outlined by Iranian officials. The 10-day ceasefire between Iran and…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Stablecoin supply climbed to a record $320 billion this week, extending the continued surge in dollar-linked digital assets.This comes as one of the biggest questions hanging over the sector remains unresolved in Washington: whether the income generated by the reserves backing those tokens should stay with issuers or be shared with users.Nonetheless, the new peak underlines how far stablecoins have moved from their original role as trading tools inside crypto markets.Over the past year, dollar-pegged tokens have been increasingly used for payments, payroll, savings, and cross-border transfers, broadening their place in the financial system as lawmakers…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes or less, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rally as Trump says war should end soon; BTC at $75,700 Stocks close green for record-tying 12th day in a row Schwab moves to offer spot BTC & ETH trading soon, with hefty fee Tether commits $127M to Drift while Circle faces lawsuit over failing to freeze CFTC…

Bitcoin price soared above $77,000 this morning after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open under a new ceasefire framework and President Donald Trump amplified the message with a post that highlighted full passage through the waterway. The move sharpened an existing risk-on rotation across global markets and pushed the largest cryptocurrency back toward a resistance band that has capped every rally since early February. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial vessels for the remaining period of the ceasefire, tying the decision directly to a 10‑day truce between Israel and…

Goldman Sachs says one major investment theme is reviving as the market stages a comeback. On a new episode of the bank’s Exchanges podcast, Dominic Wilson, senior markets advisor in Goldman Sachs Research, says that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are coming back into favor. “What we have seen is that the AI theme, not just in terms of conversation, but in terms of what markets are actually doing, has come back very, very fast. Semiconductor stocks … [are] doing really well. We’ve had more pressure on software stocks, even in this recovery period. You’ve had semiconductors make new highs… And…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP and Dogecoin ETFs received approval in similar timeframes and have since been trading on the open market for six months now. During this time, there have been ups and downs for digital assets as interest fluctuated with the bear markets. Given the fact that both of these ETFs were approved in the same month, this report looks into their performances, comparing the funds to see which digital asset has drawn the most interest from investors. Dogecoin ETFs Performance In 6 Months The initial response to the…

In brief SEC Chair Paul Atkins launched a new podcast with Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, outlining a pro-innovation crypto regulatory agenda. The agency has dropped over a dozen crypto enforcement cases since Trump’s return to office, with actions falling 22% in fiscal year 2025. Experts say clear rules could unlock institutional adoption, but timing remains critical. The SEC’s sweeping regulatory pivot under Chair Paul Atkins is sending the clearest signal yet that America’s top securities regulator has chosen cooperation over confrontation with the crypto industry—but whether words translate into durable policy remains the central question for markets, according…