Google, Character.AI Agree to Settle US Lawsuit Over Teen’s Suicide Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle a US lawsuit tied to a teenager’s suicide, resolving one of several cases brought by families who say their children were harmed after interacting with Character.AI’s chatbots. The agreement was one of five lawsuits that the companies agreed…
Charles Hoskinson Highlights Hashing vs Encryption as Post-Quantum Standards Take Shape Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has drawn attention to core cryptography concepts—specifically the difference between hashing and encryption—in a discussion framed around practical security choices, password storage, and the emerging risks posed by quantum computing. The remarks centered on when developers and users should rely…
Walmart and Google bet on AI agents to reshape how people shop online Walmart and Google used a joint appearance to outline how AI agents are beginning to change the way consumers search for products and complete online purchases. The comments came during a Sunday keynote at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show, featuring Google…
Cardano’s November Hack Explained by Co-Founder Charles Hoskinson Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has addressed the “November hack” in comments that also focused on what conditions he believes would support a more constructive market outlook for ADA. The remarks were reported by Bitcoin Sistemi. In his explanation, Hoskinson emphasized that Cardano’s broader strategy is increasingly tied…
Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050 VanEck has outlined a long-term framework that values bitcoin at roughly $2.9 million by 2050, according to a research blog post published by the asset manager on Thursday. The post presents VanEck’s view of how bitcoin’s role could evolve over the…
Charles Hoskinson Highlights Hashing vs Lattice-Based Cryptography as Post-Quantum Standards Take Shape Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson weighed in on a recurring source of confusion in security and crypto engineering: the difference between hashing and encryption, and how those concepts relate to the industry’s growing focus on post-quantum cryptography. The discussion framed cryptography in practical terms—when…
Three Catalysts That Could Kickstart a Crypto Rally in 2026: Bitwise Bitwise has outlined three potential catalysts it says could help set the stage for a renewed crypto rally in 2026, emphasizing that the conditions are less about sudden excitement and more about stability across both traditional markets and crypto itself. Matthew Hougan of Bitwise…
Bitcoin STH SOPR Moves Above 1, Putting Short-Term Holders Back in Profit Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH-SOPR) has pushed above the 1.0 level, a closely watched threshold that indicates whether short-term holders are selling coins at a profit or a loss. According to CryptoMe, this recent development represents a new hope for…
Nasdaq and CME Group Relaunch Crypto Index as Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Nasdaq and CME Group have relaunched their crypto index offering, reintroducing the Nasdaq Crypto™ Index (NCI™) under a new name: the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index (NCI™). The move deepens the companies’ long-standing partnership and positions the updated index as a benchmark aimed at…
Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year Bitcoin’s recent trading has shifted into what market watchers describe as a prolonged consolidation phase, marked by muted, directionless price action. Analysts often frame this kind of extended pause as a “time-based capitulation,” a period where the market effectively wears…
Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally that sent price to $126,000 last year Bitcoin is once again trading through an extended period of muted, sideways movement, a setup that some market participants compare to last year’s long consolidation that preceded a sharp advance. In the prior episode, that consolidation lasted for 52 days…
Chainlink Stuck In A Micro-Range As Traders Await A Clear Trigger Chainlink (LINK) is trading in a tight, short-term range, with market participants watching for a decisive move that could clarify the next directional trend. From a trading perspective, a clean bullish breakout above the $13.50 resistance level would serve as a clear long trigger….
Asset manager VanEck explains how one bitcoin could be worth $2.9 million by 2050 VanEck has outlined a long-term framework that values bitcoin at roughly $2.9 million by 2050, according to a research blog post published by the asset manager on Thursday. The projection is based on a valuation model that focuses on two core…
‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Studio Larian Says Next ‘Divinity’ Game Won’t Use AI-Generated Art or Dialogue Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke said the company’s upcoming role-playing game, Divinity, will not include generative AI-created artwork, even as the studio acknowledges there are potential benefits to the technology. The policy extends beyond visuals. Divinity writing director Adam Smith…
Digital Finance Will Evolve Into ‘Foundational Infrastructure Layer’ in 2026: Moody’s The technology underpinning digital assets is set to become a “foundational infrastructure layer” for the financial services industry in 2026, according to new commentary from credit rating agency Moody’s. Moody’s said the shift is being driven in part by the growing role of stablecoins…
Coinbase Outlines Bullish Markets Outlook as Global Liquidity and Scale Accelerate Coinbase is stepping up its effort to expand its position in global crypto trading, pointing to improving market conditions and growing participation from larger investors. The company says it is benefiting from surging liquidity alongside continued growth across both spot and derivatives markets. In…
Charles Hoskinson Critiques US Government on Crypto Objectivity Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has criticized the US government’s approach to crypto, arguing that credibility in public messaging and enforcement does not necessarily translate to objectivity. The discussion has also drawn attention to a common tension in crypto policy debates: influential industry figures can be credible sources…
U.S. jobs data and tariff ruling set up potentially volatile Friday for crypto markets Crypto markets were bracing for a potentially sharp reaction on Friday as two U.S. developments—fresh jobs data and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling tied to tariffs—entered the picture at the same time. The combination matters because crypto, and bitcoin in particular,…
Charles Hoskinson Critiques US Government on Crypto Objectivity Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has criticized the US government’s approach to crypto, raising questions about whether official assessments and messaging are truly objective. The debate centers on a basic tension in public policy discussions: credibility is not the same as objectivity. In Hoskinson’s case, observers note that…
Fortune’s Crypto Playbook weighs 2026 outlook after a standout 2025, with Bitcoin under $100,000 The latest episode of Fortune’s Crypto Playbook podcast—available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube—featured finance editor Jeff John Roberts and senior reporter Leo Schwartz discussing what 2026 could mean for the crypto industry following what they described as a triumphant 2025. The…
