Jordi Visser, a seasoned Wall Street professional, recently shared his view that the world’s progress is speeding up so fast that in just twenty years we could see what normally takes a hundred. He points to the idea of “creative destruction” from economist Joseph Schumpeter, meaning that old system
Most people associate AI with chatbots or robots that give advice. Now, though, AI is doing more than talking. It’s actually moving money around, especially in crypto. Three big AI systems—Grok, Gemini, and Claude—were asked about AI payments. Their answers show how fast this is growing. But the rea
World Liberty Financial, a crypto group linked to the Trump family, has launched a new tier called “Super Nodes. ” To join, an investor must lock $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for 180 days. Those who do get extra voting power and a guaranteed spot in meetings with the company’s business team
Kraken, a crypto exchange that began in 2011, has taken a big step by gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. The move is part of its plan to mix blockchain with mainstream finance, a goal the company’s co‑CEO, Arjun Sethi, has been pushing since 2024. The new Fed account is not a
The Pudgy Penguins community is buzzing because a new Visa‑backed card has been announced. The card lets holders spend their crypto or stablecoins at more than 150 million stores and earn rewards of up to 12% on balances. There are three levels: Standard, Black, and Gold, with the Gold tier offering
Solana is changing its focus. It’s moving away from the flashy, memecoin-driven excitement of the past. Instead, it’s zeroing in on building solid financial tools. This shift might seem boring to some. But it shows that Solana is growing up. Armani Ferrante, the CEO of crypto exchange Backpack, see
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) world. They are close to launching their V1 protocol, which is a big deal for lending and borrowing. The project has raised almost $20 million during its presale, with over 18, 600 people holding their tokens. The presale is
Solana is aiming to shake off its memecoin reputation in 2026. After a wild 2025 where its token, SOL, hit a high of $293 before dropping more than half its value, the network is making some big changes. Critics have long seen Solana as a place for quick, risky bets. But now, with major tech upgrade
BlackRock's BUIDL fund has done something big. It's handed out about $100 million in dividends since it started in March 2024. This fund is different. It's not like regular crypto stuff. It's more like a traditional money market fund, but it uses blockchain technology. The fund is worth over $2 bil
Bitcoin mining is at a crossroads. The network is more secure than ever, but miners are struggling. Their rewards are smaller, and costs are higher. In 2021, investors saw similar issues with certain Bitcoin-related investments. Those investments relied on market conditions that couldn't last. When
