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Crypto dev launches website for agentic AI to ‘rent a human’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI1ZGUtNzcxMC03ZjhlLWE0NTItYzNjODgyZTRmZDJjLmpwZw==.jpg">The site lets users set an hourly rate for tasks from errands to business meetings. It was built using AI agents in a "Ralph loop," a form of vibe coding.

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The crypto developer’s new platform allows AI agents to hire humans for physical tasks. Over 25,000 people have reportedly signed up to be rented.

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Kraken parent Payward revenues jump 33% as crypto traders pile in <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI1YzUtMjdlOC03ODAzLThjZjYtOGE1M2Y3ZGI3ODE2LmpwZw==.jpg">Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Payward’s revenues were “well balanced” in 2025, split almost evenly between trading and asset-based revenues.

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Payward Revenues Jump 33% as Traders Flock to Kraken

Payward reported its revenues jumped 33% to $2.2 billion in 2025, largely due to its trading and asset-based businesses as the company undertook a ...

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Vitalik Buterin tempers vision for ETH L2s, pushes native rollups <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI2MWEtZDUwNC03YWE1LTlhMDQtYzFhOWFmNGM3YTBhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Vitalik Buterin tempers vision for ETH L2s, pushes native rollups">The Ethereum co-founder said many layer‑2s have failed to decentralize and continue to be mediated by multisig bridges instead of inheriting Ethereum’s security advantages.

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Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Scaling Should Move From L2s

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum "needs a new path" to scale, advocating for a greater focus on native rollups on mainnet.

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ETH funding rate turns negative, but US macro conditions mute the buy signal <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI1OGEtZDU4My03ZWE4LWE2Y2YtYWJkOGY5MWEwZDMwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="ETH funding rate turns negative, but US macro conditions mute the buy signal">Crypto traders usually view negative funding rates as a buy signal, but this week’s volatility US earnings outcome may cloud the value of the signal for ETH investors.

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ETH’s Negative Funding Rates May Not Be A Buy Signal This Time

Cooling institutional investor demand, declining network activity and the continuous liquidation of leveraged longs are complicating ETH price rebo...

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Nevada authorities file lawsuit against Coinbase over unlicensed wagering <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI1NDItMWVkNS03NGM1LWJlYjAtOTliYTcxYzdlNmQ1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Nevada authorities file lawsuit against Coinbase over unlicensed wagering">The enforcement action over wagers on sports event contracts followed Coinbase announcing the launch of prediction markets in all 50 US states.

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Nevada Authorities File Lawsuit against Coinbase over Unlicensed Wagering

Coinbase faces legal challenges after the Nevada Gaming Control Board requested a court block the platform from offering some of its recently launc...

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Next Bitcoin accumulation phase may hinge on credit stress timing: Data <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDkvMDE5OTVjNzMtM2U3MC03YzkyLTk3MzUtODg3NmMzZGU3MmE5.jpg">Bitcoin’s volatility spiked, and its price plummeted to fresh lows as worrying US economic conditions emerged. Will credit stress data signal the next accumulation phase for BTC?

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Bitcoin’s Next Step May Depend On US Credit And Debt Conditions

Bitcoin’s sell-off deepened on Tuesday as US credit spreads hit lows not seen since 1998. Will rising debt and yields continue to play a role in ...

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Tian Ruixiang plans to acquire up to 15K Bitcoin in equity-linked deal <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI0ZjAtNzA5Yi03YmExLTlkNWEtNjY5ZWRmNjlhNzg0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Tian Ruixiang plans to acquire up to 15K Bitcoin in equity-linked deal">The Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage said an unnamed investor would contribute BTC as part of a deal that also includes an AI- and crypto-focused strategic partnership.

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Tian Ruixiang Says Investor to Contribute 15,000 Bitcoin for Equity

Nasdaq-listed insurance brokerage Tian Ruixiang said an investor would contribute 15,000 Bitcoin in exchange for equity.

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Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmZlNGYtZDEwMi03ZDBmLWIzYTQtYTUyNDdkMzJmZGVj.jpg" alt="Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown">The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of September.

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Trump Expected to Sign Bill to End Partial US Government Shutdown

The US House of Representatives approved a roughly $1.2 trillion package that will ​​fund most of the government through Sept. 30, with some su...

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Bitcoin loses $73K as US stocks sell off: Analyst says BTC price action is not ‘abnormal’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI1MDItMTk4Ni03N2U5LWE5ZTctYmQ3YTc1NTRiZTIzLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin fell under $73,000 as futures liquidations soared and worries over this week’s US corporate earnings triggered a stock sell-off. Will traders finally step in to buy “discounted” BTC?

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Bitcoin Hits 2026 Low Under $73K But Analyst Says It’s Normal

Bitcoin’s sell-off deepened as liquidations drove the price to new lows, but one analyst says BTC’s current volatility is “normal market beha...

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VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmJlMTktM2UwYS03MzU5LWE1NGYtY2Y5ZmE1MGEyODM0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="VistaShares launches Treasury ETF with options-based Bitcoin exposure">The NYSE-listed BTYB allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked exposure.

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VistaShares Debuts BTYB, a Treasury ETF with Bitcoin-Linked Exposure

VistaShares has launched BTYB, a NYSE-listed ETF that pairs US Treasurys with options-based income and Bitcoin-linked exposure without holding spot...

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Bitcoin, crypto 'winter' soon over, says BitWise exec as gold retargets $5K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI0NTEtYzdhMi03MzNkLTkyZDYtMzcwOTliZjNkZDNjLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin failed to attack $80,000 resistance as gold sought a $5,000 reclaim, while analysis argued that "crypto winter" began in January 2025.

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Bitcoin Lacks Strength for $80K Retest as Gold, Silver Edge Higher

Bitcoin is near the end of "crypto winter" as gold and silver attempt to revive their bull run.

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World Liberty launches $3.4B stablecoin: How it fits into onchain credit systems <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzI0MzgtMzdhOC03MjEyLTk4ZDEtMzM1YjU2OWM4YzQ5LmpwZw==.jpg">World Liberty launches a $3.4-billion stablecoin and lending platform, positioning it within onchain credit, collateralized loans and DeFi markets.

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How World Liberty’s $3.4B USD1 Stablecoin Powers Onchain Lending Markets

World Liberty’s $3.4-billion USD1 stablecoin enters onchain lending. Learn how stablecoins are powering decentralized credit and crypto borrowing...

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Fireblocks integrates Canton Network for regulated onchain settlement <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIwMGQtZTJiOS03Yjc2LTlmYzktYzgzZmRmYTE4MGFiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Fireblocks integrates Canton Network for regulated onchain settlement">The integration allows institutions to custody and settle assets on the privacy-enabled blockchain built for regulated financial markets.

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Fireblocks Adds Canton Support as Institutional Tokenization Expands

Fireblocks has integrated the Canton Network, enabling custody and regulated settlement on a privacy-enabled blockchain as banks and asset managers...

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Bitcoin borrowing shifts from short-term liquidity to long-term planning: Xapo <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIyZGUtODcyYy03YjNmLWIxNzQtNDMxMTIwN2M5ODVmLmpwZw==.jpg">Xapo Bank’s Digital Wealth Report says borrowers are keeping Bitcoin-backed loans open longer during the product’s first year of activity.

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Xapo Bank Data Shows Bitcoin-Backed Loans Skew Long-Term

More than half of Xapo’s Bitcoin-backed loans in 2025 carried 365-day terms, reflecting longer planning horizons among private clients.

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DOJ-released emails suggest Epstein made $3.2M Coinbase investment in 2014 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIzMTYtYzE2Mi03YzAwLThkYTItOWRhNjY4MDAzMGQyLmpwZw==.jpg">Jeffrey Epstein may have made a $3.2 million investment in Coinbase in 2014 and sold some of it for $15 million in 2018, according to the latest batch of released emails.

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Epstein Files Point To $3.2M Coinbase Investment In 2014

Epstein may have invested up to $3.2 million in crypto exchange Coinbase in 2014, before selling half of that stake for $15 million, according to e...

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Bitcoin traders explain why BTC price could rebound toward $85K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIyZGYtNTQ2Yi03YWVjLTg1NjItMDI4NjNiZjAzYTFlLmpwZw==.jpg">The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows could fuel a Bitcoin price recovery, as signs of a potential rebound to $80,000 and $85,000 emerge.

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Bitcoin Traders Bet on Price Rebound as BTC Eyes $85K Liquidity Grab

Bitcoin traders brace for further gains while keeping an eye on the liquidity around the $85K resistance level.

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Bitcoin ETFs bounce $562M after $1.5B sell-off, as headwinds linger <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIyYzktMTBjZi03ZTQ2LThjNjYtYWVkNzgwMTYxMTJjLmpwZw==.jpg">Spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $562 million in inflows Monday, partially offsetting $1.5 billion outflows last week while Ether ETFs remained in the red.

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Bitcoin ETFs Rebound $562M After $1.5B Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs rebounded $562 million Monday after $1.5 billion outflows last week as BTC briefly rose above $79,000, with analysts noting ongoing ma...

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Musk's xAI seeks crypto expert to train AI on market analysis <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIyZTAtMzRmZS03MTNiLWI1MDctODM3ZGRhYWFjM2QzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Musk's xAI seeks crypto expert to train AI on market analysis">Elon Musk’s xAI is recruiting crypto specialists to train its models in on-chain data, market structure and real-world trading behavior.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Recruits Specialists to Train AI Models on Crypto

Elon Musk’s xAI is hiring crypto specialists to help train AI models on digital asset markets, focusing on on-chain data, tokenomics, MEV and mar...

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Family offices prefer AI as key investment theme over crypto: JPMorgan <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIyOGMtNDVmMi03NzdjLTgxMTUtZDQxZTc4ODQxOGM4LmpwZw==.jpg">Almost 89% of the family offices polled by JPMorgan report zero crypto exposure, with average allocations to digital assets and Bitcoin remaining well below 1%.

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AI Tops Family Office Investments as Crypto Lags: JPMorgan Report

JPMorgan’s latest family office survey shows artificial intelligence dominating investment priorities, while cryptocurrencies remain largely side...

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Bank ING Germany expands crypto ETPs and ETNs with Bitwise, VanEck <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzIyNjktYzNkZi03YWFkLTkwZmUtNTliNmY3MTVjYjA3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bank ING Germany expands crypto ETPs and ETNs with Bitwise, VanEck">ING Germany expands crypto access with Bitwise ETPs and VanEck ETNs covering Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and other major digital assets.

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ING Germany Launches Crypto ETPs And ETNs For Retail Clients

ING Germany launches new crypto ETPs and ETNs to retail clients through partnerships with US asset managers Bitwise and VanEck.