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In brief Researchers warn that AI swarms could coordinate “influence campaigns” with limited human oversight. Unlike traditional botnets, swarms can adapt their messaging and vary behavior. The paper notes that existing platform safeguards may struggle to detect and contain these swarms.

In brief Bitwise’s Matt Hougan sees parallels between silver's surge and past altcoin booms. They’ve both benefited from a “wealth effect,” he said. Gold and silver scaled new heights on Friday. The same dynamic that drove investors toward NFTs and smaller coins during the

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding was arrested for allegedly running a crypto-backed cocaine trafficking operation using Tether (USDT) to handle drug proceeds. He faces charges including orchestrating murders and is being extradited to the U.S. for trial.

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao predicts a Bitcoin supercycle by 2026, citing increasing pro-crypto policies in the U.S. He did not specify a price target but indicated prices will likely rise. Zhao also denied any ties to President Trump that could have influenced a recent pardon.

In brief SharpLink Gaming plans to differentiate itself from other Ethereum treasury firms in 2026. The second-largest ETH treasury will not just accumulate for the sake of it, SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom told _Decrypt_. SBET shares have fallen over the last six months, but

Initial 2026 witnessed digital currency fluctuate intensely, showing market worth around two trillion dollars and transaction amounts exceeding one hundred billion regularly. Cardano news indicates consistent development, though Polkadot crypto displays improvements without excitement. Showing

UBS will allow select private banking clients to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum in Switzerland, reflecting demand from ultra-high net-worth clients. This move aligns with Switzerland's reputation as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction, potentially expanding to Asia-Pacific.

In brief “Professional money launderer” Sen Hok Ling, who helped Zhimin Qian move her funds, has been told he needs to pay back $7.6 million (£5 million) to UK authorities. Ling was sentenced to almost five years in November 2025 after pleading guilty on one count of money laundering

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $1.62 billion across four working days, including a massive $708.7 million exit on Wednesday. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites Amberdata figures showing basis trade yields have collapsed to 5%, down from 17% last year. Bitcoin's slide to

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure “Bitcoin is the digital gold” is one of the most popular narratives in the cryptocurrency industry, reiterating BTC’s growing status as a formidable store of value. However, while the premier crypto

In brief Meme coin brand Ponke is launching a series of collectible blind box toys with streetwear label RIPNDIP. An embedded NFC chip in the collectibles unlocks a blockchain component via Ethereum layer-2 network Base. An online presale begins Friday, with the collectibles reaching RIPN

In brief Merkle Manufactory, the company behind decentralized social protocol Farcaster, will refund venture investors the $180 million it raised. The move comes after the protocol was sold to infrastructure firm Neynar. “Farcaster is not shutting down,” Merkle co-founder Dan Romero

_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. Subscribe to the Morning Minute __on Substack__._ GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall 1-2% despite Gold & Silver pump; BTC

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a major development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a joint stipulation with defendant Gemini Trust Company, LLC to terminate its long-running civil enforcement action with p

Reports suggest Donald Trump may attend a 2026 summit linked to a “Trump account” in relation to cryptocurrency. However, lack of confirmed details raises skepticism about its potential impact on the crypto market and investor sentiment.

美国CFTC宣布成为“加密首都”，加速监管改革以主导区块链金融。CFTC主席塞利格强调美国的创新环境，并推动数字资产纳入主流金融体系。政策转变将积极影响本土项目成长与投资吸引力。

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Swiss banking giant UBS, with assets under management (AuM) of up to $7 trillion, is set to launch Bitcoin trading for some of its clients. This comes amid predictions that regulatory clarity and

The post Is KAIA Price Setting Up for a Trend Shift & Jump 150%? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The KAIA price recorded a 39% intraday jump, making it the top asset of the day on the top 100 assets list. It has moved particularly into focus after a sharp 6-7 times rise in