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Bhutan Sells About $150 Million of Bitcoin in Q1 2026 Bhutan sold about $150 million of bitcoin during the first three months of 2026, accelerating its asset disposals. Background of Bhutan’s bitcoin activity The Himalayan kingdom started mining bitcoin in 2019 using surplus hydroelectric power from…

Luma Labs unveils Uni-1 image model on Unified Intelligence Luma Labs has introduced Uni-1 , a new image-generation model built on the Unified Intelligence architecture that emphasizes contextual reasoning and scene coherence. This approach aims to assess user intent and scene elements before render…

Abstract seeks mass adoption through games and memes Abstract is a ZK-rollup Layer 2 on Ethereum launched by Igloo Inc. in January 2025 with a deliberate focus on entertainment and virality. Network metrics The network currently shows modest liquidity but notable on-chain activity since launch. Key …

One month of US operations against Iran reduces S&P 500 value Since the start of U.S. operations against Iran, the market capitalization of the S&P 500 has declined by approximately $4.5 trillion . During the same timeframe, U.S. expenditures directly related to the military actions reached about $3…

Donald Trump to Appear on U.S. Dollar Signatures New U.S. banknotes will include the signature of President Donald Trump placed alongside the signature of the treasury secretary. Planned inscription changes For the first time, a sitting president's signature will appear on newly issued U.S. banknote…

JPMorgan: Bitcoin surpasses gold as safe haven JPMorgan analysts say bitcoin is increasingly seen as an alternative to gold amid the conflict with Iran, driven by inflows and on‑chain activity. Market flows According to JPMorgan, gold exchange‑traded funds have declined by about $11 billion over a t…

BlackRock CEO says demand will grow for trade workers Larry Fink, chief executive of BlackRock, said the rise of artificial intelligence is shifting labor demand toward practical trades and infrastructure roles. Fink’s assessment of the labor market According to Fink, the United States currently has…

MARA Sells 15,133 BTC to Repay Debt Crypto miner MARA Holdings executed a large asset sale, transferring 15,133 BTC to raise funds for bond repurchases and debt reduction. Deal and purpose MARA said the sale funded bond repurchases and partial repayment of accumulated liabilities to improve its bala…

David Sacks Steps Down as White House Crypto Czar David Sacks has left his role as the White House's crypto czar and will serve as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Formally the change follows the end of his term, but he is expected to retain influence in tec…

Trust Wallet introduces AI agents for crypto management Trust Wallet has launched an artificial intelligence assistant able to perform cryptocurrency operations either autonomously or after user confirmation. Service overview The new functionality offers automated execution of trading and management…

Justin Sun launches AI to probe crypto crime Justin Sun, founder of TRON, unveiled an artificial intelligence system aimed at analysing criminal activity across cryptocurrency ecosystems. Scope and funding According to Justin Sun, the system has already processed cases totalling more than $1 billion…

Why some tokens collapse while others defy logic Market participants increasingly conclude that legacy tokenomics models no longer explain price behavior across many projects and market segments. Often the difference is not manipulation but the token’s structural rules: allocation, unlock schedules …

Brazil to Sell Seized Cryptocurrency under New Law President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed law No. 15.358 , permitting the sale of cryptocurrencies seized from criminal groups to fund public security. Law overview The legislation removes the requirement for seized digital assets to remain idle on…

Andreessen Outlines Twelve Theses on AI and Society Marc Andreessen, founder of a16z , published a podcast episode describing twelve theses about artificial intelligence and civilization. Background and context Andreessen’s venture firm invested in Facebook , Airbnb , Coinbase and roughly one hundre…

Ethereum Foundation unveils plan to make network quantum-resistant by 2029 The Ethereum Foundation presented a staged roadmap aiming to prepare the protocol for quantum-era threats by 2029 . Overview and motivation Developers expect cryptographically significant quantum devices in 8–12 years , while…

Canton Network reshapes tokenized real‑world assets market The real‑world asset sector has expanded more than 10 times , with nearly all growth attributed to repo transactions executed on Canton Network. What Canton Network provides Canton Network functions as institutional infrastructure with a pri…

How the Conflict May Reshape Markets and Energy Supply Former military engineer and investor Radigan Carter outlines four market phases linked to a regional conflict and to energy infrastructure damage. Context and symbolic dynamics Carter argues the killing of a regional leader has outsized symboli…

How AI Agent Fleets Are Built and Deployed AI agents consist of language models, execution harnesses, and user interfaces that together enable automated task execution across systems. Agent architecture Architecturally, an agent is three nested layers that transform text outputs into concrete action…

Why this cycle unfolded without an altseason Our public portfolio shows a drawdown of 60% , while the market has lacked a traditional altseason; infrastructure developments behind the scenes may shift that balance. Changing market dynamics Market participants now concentrate capital primarily in the…

Standard Monday in crypto markets after conflicting reports Markets reacted sharply to contradictory statements from U.S. and Iranian sources, producing swift rallies and abrupt reversals across crypto and commodity markets. Statements from the White House «I am pleased to report that the United Sta…