Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Google launched an open-source protocol to let AI agents handle financial transactions, backed by Coinbase, PayPal, American Express, and the Ethereum Foundation. The protocol expands Google’s Agent2Agent framework with payment support for cards, stablecoins, and real-time bank transfers, plus a crypto-specific x402 extension. The Ethereum Foundation says the effort aligns with its ERC-8004…
In brief The U.S. DOJ has filed a civil forfeiture action to recover over $500,000 in USDT from an Iranian national. Per the DOJ, Mohammad Abedini is founder of Iranian firm SDRA, which supplies technology used in Iran’s Shahed military drones. The USDT tokens were said to be kept in an unhosted cryptocurrency wallet, posing questions…
In brief Nathan Fuller was denied bankruptcy discharge after admitting to running a crypto Ponzi scheme through Privvy Investments LLC. Fuller spent investor funds on luxury goods, gambling trips, and a nearly $1M home for his ex-wife. Legal experts say the ruling shows bankruptcy won’t shield crypto fraudsters, though full recovery remains unlikely. A Texas…
A large-scale hacking exploit targeting JavaScript code with malware that raised alarms earlier this week has managed to steal only $1,043 in cryptocurrency, according to data from Arkham Intelligence.Cybersecurity researchers at Wiz published analysis of a “widespread” supply chain attack yesterday, writing in a blog post that bad actors used social engineering to gain control…
In brief Oracle’s AI pivot pays off: Shares surged over 30% as the company projected $455 billion in booked future revenue and faster cloud growth. Oracle’s neutral AI stance and ability to run models like ChatGPT inside its database stack drew major enterprise demand. Founder Larry Ellison’s fortune swelled by nearly $100 billion, making him…
In brief New Center Stage camera adds smarter framing, 4K HDR, and dual capture across iPhone 17 models. iOS 26 brings on-device AI tools, including live translation, smart screenshots, and spam filters. Final Cut Camera 2.0 adds ProRes RAW, genlock, and Apple Log 2 to iPhone 17 Pro for pro video work. Apple’s new iPhone…
In brief AI could speed up “Q-Day,” when quantum computers break today’s encryption—threatening crypto, cybersecurity, and global finance. Experts warn “Q-Day” may hit by 2030, as AI accelerates quantum advances that could crack RSA, ECC, and the backbone of blockchain security. Quantum + AI may soon outpace current encryption, raising urgent risks for crypto, banks,…
In brief Anton Kobyakov, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said the U.S. is using crypto to help fix its debt issue. Kobyakov highlighted stablecoins will play a role in the U.S.’s debt devaluation. He added that the U.S.’s actions are at the “world’s expense.” An advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin said that…
ETHEREUM IS SENDING! IS SOLANA NEXT?SOL leads bounce back in crypto majors. HYPE hits $50, trading volume flips Robinhood. KindlyMD to raise $5bn equity to buy BTC. Sharplink bought $252m ETH. US economic data to be published onchain. 82% of US investors don’t yet own crypto. Trump Media, Cryptocom launches $1b CRO DAT. MetaMask introduces…
In brief Rich Widmann, Google Cloud’s head of Web3 strategy, confirmed that the Universal Ledger is a layer-1 blockchain. The system uses Python for smart contracts, diverging from industry standards like Solidity and Rust. Analysts question Google’s neutrality as it competes with Stripe and Circle for institutional blockchain infrastructure. Over five months after Google Cloud…
