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How Bybit’s liquid staking token boosts Solana ecosystem

Bybit launches bbSOL, a liquid staking token on Solana, enabling users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity and maximizing returns.

Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance

Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation. 

Hedera, IOHK join DeRec Alliance as final founding members

Cardano and Hedera join the Decentralized Recovery Alliance alongside Ripple and Algorand to shape the future of crypto security standards.

Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels

Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users.

Over 600 Bitcoin ATMs went offline globally in 2 months 

 Law enforcement authorities are proactively seeking out and closing Bitcoin ATMs that are frequently involved in extortion and scams. 

US, EU and UK sign world’s first international AI treaty

The US, EU and UK have signed the world’s first legally binding international AI treaty, prioritizing human rights and accountability in AI regulation.

ASI Alliance calls for decentralized cloud infrastructure in AI development

The Artificial Superintelligence Alliance urges decentralization in cloud services to mitigate vulnerabilities in AI development to ensure both security and innovation.

Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO

Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical.

Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership

Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants.

ZachXBT criticizes block explorers on L1 chains, calls for overhaul

ZachXBT identifies gaps in block explorer quality across several layer-1 blockchains, urging significant improvements.

Bitcoin transactions dive 30% in 6 months amid BTC price ‘disinterest’

Bitcoin is well and truly stuck, the analysis concludes, but there are signs that a BTC price breakout from an increasingly “unstable” range is brewing.

AggLayer will connect all Web3, including L1s like Ether and Solana — Polygon Labs CEO

Polygon’s AggLayer will unite the entire blockchain space to provide “infinite scalability,” according to Polygon Labs’ CEO.

WIF open interest jumps 16% as trader claims 'nobody is ready' for reversal

Dogwifhat open interest has spiked as its price has been trading below $1.90 since Aug. 25, while a trader points out a potential reversal pattern forming.

Bitcoin DeFi TVL will top Ethereum’s within 2 years: Core DAO contributor

Core DAO contributor Brendan Sedo says it’s a “no-brainer” that most of the $1 trillion dollars of capital in the Bitcoin ecosystem will make its way into sidechains and DeFi. 

Fed hits Texas bank with cease and desist over servicing crypto firms

The US Federal Reserve said it identified “significant deficiencies” in the bank’s dealings with crypto clients and its risk management procedures.  

Robinhood reaches $3.9M settlement over blocked crypto withdrawals

Robinhood Crypto LLC has agreed to pay $3.9 million to settle claims it failed to let customers withdraw cryptocurrency from their accounts between 2018 and 2022. 

Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’

The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain. 

Angel Drainer upgraded, deploying 300+ malicious DApps in 4 days

Notorious crypto phishing app Angel Drainer is back with a new system dubbed “AngelX” and it's easier to use and stealthier than ever before. 

Nvidia denies receiving DOJ antitrust subpoena

Nvidia shares saw a slight after-hours bump as the chipmaker denied a report that it received a Justice Department antitrust probe.

Converting mining sites to AI data centers isn't seamless: Sabre56 CEO

According to CEO Phil Harvey, Bitcoin miners will average roughly $1.50 in revenue per terahash every month during the current market cycle.

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