Visa has launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, taking a direct role in verifying and processing transactions on a network designed for real-time stablecoin payments. Visa said the node is operated in-house using its own infrastructure and was developed over six months working with Tempo’s engineering team, positioning the company as an “anchor…
Goldman Sachs has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund designed to generate income while limiting exposure to the cryptocurrency’s volatility, according to a preliminary prospectus dated April 14. The proposed Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF would aim to deliver current income alongside capital appreciation by…
Ether bounced off multi-year support, while a bullish MACD crossover could signal that ETH is on the path to new highs. Ether (ETH) is currently displaying a technical pattern that follows a 2025 fractal, in which Ether gained 250%. The weekly timeframe chart shows Ether retesting an ascending trend line that has supported the price…
The crypto exchange’s move could signal a challenge to platforms like Kalshi through the integration of prediction markets, expected to be a $1 trillion market by 2030. Crypto.com has signed a definitive agreement with online casino company High Roller Technologies as part of the cryptocurrency exchange’s move into prediction markets in a challenge to companies…
In brief Circle is “exploring” a token for Arc Network, its stablecoin-focused layer-1 blockchain, the firm’s CEO Jeremy Allaire said. The roadmap also includes plans to move Arc over to a proof-of-stake system. Allaire added that “we hope to go to mainnet soon” with Arc, with a mainnet beta launch earmarked for 2026. Circle is…
In brief A fake Ledger Live application in the Mac App Store swiped crypto from more than 50 users, according to analysis from ZachXBT. More than $9.5 million in crypto funds like Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP were stolen in total, the blockchain sleuth said. Musician G. Love was among the victims, losing more than $400,000…
If you’ve been following the local AI scene, you probably know Qwopus—the open-source model that tried to distill Claude Opus 4.6’s reasoning into Alibaba’s Qwen, so you could run something resembling Opus on your own hardware for free. It worked surprisingly well. The obvious catch: Qwen is a Chinese model, and not everyone is comfortable…
In brief Goldman Sachs filed an application for an ETF that generates income by selling options tied to those that track the digital asset’s spot price Under normal circumstances, the fund would allocate 80% of its net assets to investments that provide Bitcoin exposure, including spot ETFs. In January, BlackRock filed for a similar ETF…
In brief Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh disclosed a net worth exceeding $100 million. His investments span crypto, tech startups, and traditional finance. Despite support, his nomination faces delays tied to a DOJ investigation of current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve disclosed a vast fortune Tuesday worth…
In brief Bernstein analysts wrote in a Tuesday note that prediction-market volumes will reach $1 trillion by the end of the decade. They argued that institutional investors will adopt prediction markets as a way to manage risk associated with policy and political events. Currently, Polymarket and Kalshi’s platforms are dominated by sports, which respectively account…