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Decentralized AI breaks open the gates of intelligence, with communities worldwide building, customizing and governing their own tools. DeAI dismantles centralized control and empowers communities to create and govern their own AI systems. Opinion by: Matt Wright, co-founder and chief executive officer of Gaia In the mid-1400s, Gutenberg’s press removed the monopoly on written knowledge. Literacy expanded, institutions changed and the public finally gained access to ideas locked behind elite control. Today, decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI) triggers a similar shift by expanding access to intelligence and reshaping who gets to build with it. Read more

July’s light on blockbusters, but Switch 2 shines with Donkey Kong Bananza, while Grounded 2 and Ninja Gaiden keep things interesting.

Stablecoins are now the “default settlement layer for the internet,” surpassing Visa and Mastercard in onchain transaction volume. Stablecoins have become the backbone of internet payments, with adoption now outpacing major traditional card networks in onchain volume, according to Noam Hurwitz, head of engineering at Alchemy. Hurwitz told Cointelegraph that stablecoins have seen “explosive” adoption, adding that they are “becoming the default settlement layer for the internet.” Companies like PayPal and Stripe are integrating stablecoins to leverage onchain infrastructure, enabling faster and cheaper transactions. “They’ve already surpassed Visa and Mastercard in onchain volume by 7%,” Hurwitz noted, signaling a decisive shift in how money moves online. Read more

Ethereum eyes a $10,000 target as it holds within a multi-cycle ascending channel. Analysts cite whale buying, network growth, and key resistance levels. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: $10,000 Target Returns Amid Multi-Cycle Ascending Channel – Is ETH Ready? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC solidified its position as an emerging hedge asset amid geopolitical uncertainty, while ETH recorded greater downside volatility and a more muted recovery.

XRP rises above $2.19 after Brad Garlinghouse declares 1000% commitment and Ripple drops appeal. Is a move toward $3.50 next for XRP investors? The post XRP Price Prediction: Brad Garlinghouse’s 1000% Tweet – Will This Push Ripple Beyond $3? appeared first on Cryptonews.

In the latest development for the ongoing LIBRA coin legal saga, Argentinian newspaper La Nacion reports that Hayden Mark Davis, CEO of Kelsier Ventures, submitted a voluntary statement last Monday to a federal court in New York. The case centers on a class action lawsuit brought by U.S. investors who suffered losses following the rapid […] The post US entrepreneur Hayden Davis testifies in LIBRA case in New York as legal proceedings advance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

It hasn't been an easy road to resolution for Ripple and the SEC in the long-running legal fight over XRP sales. Here's why.

TIME has named Coinbase one of 2025’s 100 Most Influential Companies, highlighting the crypto exchange as a “disruptor” for its policy advocacy in Washington. The post Coinbase Named TIME ‘Disruptor’ as Stock Soars 42% on Crypto Policy Wins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin weekend volatility gets a late boost thanks to a familiar source with the key $109,000 BTC price closing level within easy reach. Key points: Bitcoin sees some weekend volatility as Hyperliquid’s notorious James Wynn flip-flops between short and long BTC. Short timeframes show bulls staying “in control” of BTC price action. Read more

Bitcoin holds steady above $107K as investors pause amid inflation data and Metaplanet’s $300M BTC strategy. Will this consolidation trigger a breakout? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Investors Enter Holding Pattern – Could This Propel BTC Higher? appeared first on Cryptonews.

South Korea’s stock market has surged on a wave of enthusiasm for won-pegged digital assets after a promise by newly elected President Lee Jae-myung. The post Korean Stocks Soar on President Lee’s Won-Backed Crypto Pledge, Kakao Pay Doubles appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) has landed in style — and this year, it’s trading the cobblestones of Paris for the sun-soaked glamour of Cannes. The post [LIVE] EthCC Opens in Cannes, Drawing a Global Ethereum Crowd appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kenya’s crypto startups fear a Binance-linked lobby group could tilt new regulations in the exchange’s favor under the proposed VASP bill. Some crypto startups are raising concerns over Kenya’s proposed virtual asset service providers (VASP) Bill, warning it could hand outsized influence to a Binance-linked lobby group, potentially undermining fair competition in the country’s digital asset industry. According to disclosures seen by The Kenyan Wall Street, a private think tank called the Virtual Asset Chamber of Commerce (VAC) will be included on the regulatory board established under the draft law. Some crypto stakeholders in Kenya claim that VAC has run Binance-sponsored regulatory talks, lacks independence and acts as a proxy for the exchange. Read more

A wave of London-listed companies is jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon, aiming to boost share prices and mirror the success of Michael Saylor’s Strategy. The post Nine UK-Listed Companies Embrace Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Amid Global Trend appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pi Network's Pi coin is trading near all-time lows, but there might be some reasons to be bullish.

Over 25% of Koreans in their 20s to 50s now hold crypto, with 70% looking to expand their investments as virtual assets become central to retirement planning. More than a quarter of South Koreans in their 20s to 50s now own digital assets, with their crypto investments making up 14% of their total financial portfolios, according to a new report from the Hana Institute of Finance released Sunday. The study, titled 2050 Generation’s Virtual Asset Investment Trends, shows that interest in crypto cuts across age groups. Those in their 40s led participation at 31%, followed by people in their 30s at 28% and 50s at 25%. 78% of respondents in their 50s said they use crypto as a way to amass funds, while 53% said they were preparing for retirement through crypto investments. More respondents now cite growth potential, diversification, and structured savings plans as key motivations for investing. Read more

DOGE is down by over 20% on a monthly scale.

Ripple ended its fight with the SEC, reigniting XRP's $10K dreams, but others say a $590T market cap may stop it becoming a reality.

Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein told a group of US political leaders that Bitcoin has “essentially saved” citizens living under dictatorships. A Human Rights Foundation executive told a room full of US politicians that Bitcoin continues to prove itself as a powerful tool against authoritarian control, offering an alternative to the mounting ways fiat currency can be manipulated and controlled. “With Bitcoin, the ability of these leaders to do these things is completely decimated,” Human Rights Foundation chief strategy officer Alex Gladstein said at the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. “Bitcoin is bad for dictators,” he added. Read more