White House Session on Stablecoin Rewards Sees Banking Sector Hesitation
A recent meeting at the White House involving cryptocurrency executives and banking representatives focused on stablecoin rewards programs. Despite discussions, banking adversaries appeared reluctant to engage fully in these talks. The session highlighted ongoing tensions between the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors regarding stablecoin-related initiatives.
Crypto.com CEO’s $70 Million AI.com Launch Faces Service Outages and User Skepticism
AI.com went live during Super Bowl LX after a $70 million domain acquisition by Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek, but the debut was marred by service outages due to overwhelming demand. The platform currently allows users to reserve AI agent usernames via a paywall that requires credit card verification, sparking criticism and skepticism regarding its technical offerings. Marszalek defends the site as part of a long-term plan to advance decentralized AI agents and AGI development.
Robinhood achieved record quarterly revenue of $1.28 billion, a 27% increase year-over-year, driven by expansion beyond crypto trading. However, its crypto revenue dropped 38% year-over-year amid a severe market downturn, negatively impacting profits and stock price. CEO Vlad Tenev affirmed the company's long-term commitment to crypto despite short-term price volatility, highlighting product expansions including tokenized stocks and blockchain services.
Paramount Skydance Boosts Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Amidst Netflix Competition
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) enhanced its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc by offering to cover Netflix's $2.8 billion termination fee and backing Warner Bros.’ debt refinancing. Paramount's bid includes strong financial backing from major investors and institutions, asserting its commitment with an all-cash $30 per share offer. Warner Bros. Discovery will review Paramount’s amended proposal before advising shareholders, with market reaction showing modest gains in both PSKY and NFLX stocks.
SpaceMolt: An AI-Only Multiplayer MMO Where Autonomous Agents Mine, Trade, and Battle
SpaceMolt is a multiplayer online game exclusively played by AI agents that mine asteroids, trade resources, form factions, and engage in piracy, while humans simply observe. Created using AI-generated code from Anthropic's Claude Code, the game features over 350 AI agents operating in a vast universe across 505 star systems. This innovation is part of a growing ecosystem around autonomous AI agents following the open-source OpenClaw framework, which has inspired various AI-driven social and service platforms.
Preview of CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong 2026 with Key Speeches from Leaders
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 is set to begin with opening remarks from the city's chief executive and the head of its markets regulator. The event is expected to highlight regulatory perspectives and market developments in Hong Kong's crypto scene. It marks an important gathering for industry stakeholders to discuss the future direction of cryptocurrency in the region.
[IMPORTANT] Michael Saylor Identifies Regulatory Backing and Banking Adoption as Key Drivers for ...
Michael Saylor emphasized that regulatory support is a fundamental catalyst for Bitcoin's price appreciation, highlighting involvement from the Fed, Treasury, CFTC, SEC, and the White House Digital Asset Lead. He also pointed to the banking sector’s adoption of Bitcoin through trading, custody, and lending services as a major factor that will enhance Bitcoin's legitimacy and reduce volatility. These combined developments form strong bullish signals for Bitcoin's future outlook.
[IMPORTANT] Goldman Sachs Reports $2.36 Billion Crypto Holdings Including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ...
Goldman Sachs disclosed over $2.36 billion in cryptocurrency holdings in its Q4 2025 13F filing, including $1.1 billion in Bitcoin and $153 million in XRP ETFs. The bank's crypto allocation represents about 0.33% of its total investment portfolio and marks a 15% increase from the previous quarter despite ongoing market volatility. Goldman Sachs' evolving stance reflects cautious engagement through ETFs and structured products amid continued recognition of crypto's speculative nature.
[IMPORTANT] Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Face Stress as Price Drop Triggers Liquidations, S&P Reports
Wall Street’s initial bitcoin-backed bond offering by crypto lender Ledn is under pressure after a 27% bitcoin price drop caused forced loan liquidations. The loan pool backing the $188 million bond has shifted, with more cash replacing loans due to margin calls, challenging the bond’s original structure. S&P highlights risks including bitcoin volatility and borrower defaults but notes structural safeguards aiming to mitigate losses.
Trump Signals Potential Military Escalation in Middle East If US-Iran Talks Fail
Former President Trump has indicated that if negotiations with Iran do not succeed, the US may deploy an additional carrier strike group to the Middle East. Talks between the US and Iran recently resumed after a long pause, with the next round expected soon. Despite military preparations, Trump expressed optimism that Iran wants a deal and is negotiating more seriously this time.
[IMPORTANT] Michael Saylor Dismisses Concerns Over MicroStrategy Selling Bitcoin Amid Price Decline
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (MSTR), reassured investors that fears of the company being forced to sell Bitcoin due to recent price drops are unfounded. MicroStrategy maintains a lower net leverage than typical investment-grade firms and continues to accumulate Bitcoin quarterly, having purchased over 1,100 BTC recently. Despite significant operating losses caused by Bitcoin's valuation adjustments, Saylor remains confident that Bitcoin's long-term performance will surpass traditional assets in the next 4 to 8 years.
[IMPORTANT] Former SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to 8 Years for Defrauding Investors in Token Scheme
Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to approximately 8 years in prison for defrauding investors. He was convicted of manipulating SafeMoon's token price and liquidity pool to siphon millions for luxury expenses. U.S. prosecutors vow to intensify crackdowns on economic crimes within the cryptocurrency sector.
[IMPORTANT] Citadel Securities Invests in LayerZero’s ZRO Token Amid Launch of New 'Zero' Blockchain
Citadel Securities has strategically invested in LayerZero’s ZRO token to support the company’s launch of its new ‘Zero’ blockchain. The Zero blockchain aims to provide high-performance interoperability solutions for global markets. This move highlights increased institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure projects focused on connectivity.