Ankr, a well-known Web3 infrastructure firm, has partnered with Kite, a cutting-edge L1 blockchain for independent AI agents. The partnership attempts to introduce devoted RPC services to facilitate Kite Chain. As Ankr revealed in its official press release, the joint move is set to deliver low-latency and scalable infrastructure to develop AI-led payment systems and
Block (NYSE: SQ) gave Wall Street a messy first-quarter report. The payments company beat adjusted profit expectations and lifted its 2026 gross profit forecast, but it also reported a $308.7 million net loss for common stockholders. The Jack Dorsey-led company now expects $12.33 billion in full-year gross profit for 2026. Its old forecast was $12.20
Coinbase (COIN) shares fell about 4% in after-hours trading Thursday after the crypto platform reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results as falling crypto prices weighed on trading activity, one of the company’s main sources of revenue. The company posted a loss of $1.49 per share, compared with analyst expectations for a 27-cent profit. Revenue came in at
JPMorgan analysts have stated that Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, could make Bitcoin purchases totaling approximately $30 billion by 2026 if the current pace continues. The analysts noted that the company particularly accelerated its purchases in April. According to a report published by JPMorgan’s analyst team led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, Strategy has purchased a total
For years, Germany has been one of the most crypto-friendly countries for long-term investors. Hold Bitcoin for over a year, and profits are completely tax-free. Now that advantage may be under threat. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil recently announced that crypto taxation would be revised as part of the 2027 federal budget. While the details are
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, among other Fed officials, gave cautious messages regarding expectations of interest rate cuts. Hammack stated that the Fed’s current policy stance remains the baseline scenario for the long term, and that the statements in the latest meeting minutes, interpreted by markets as suggesting “the next step could be an interest
A crypto analyst has projected explosive price targets for both the Bitcoin price and the Solana price. According to the forecast, if Bitcoin surpasses $400,000, Solana could be trading around $1,500 at the same time. The basis of this projection rests on the assumption that altcoins could mirror $BTC’s explosive rally to reach their respective
As part of efforts to connect tokenized real estate products to millions of DeFi and Web3 users, FOGNET, a high-performance blockchain designed for asset tokenization, today announced a strategic partnership with MoonFun.AI, a Web3 ecosystem and cross-chain meme coin launchpad. The collaboration enabled FOGNET to integrate with MoonFun.AI’s multi-chain asset management and launchpad ecosystem, linking
BlackRock said advisors should consider Bitcoin, gold, and alternative strategies as portfolio diversifiers as stock and bond correlations remain elevated in the current market regime. In a May 6 report titled How to diversify with bitcoin, gold and alternative investments, the asset manager said geopolitical and economic shocks have made traditional portfolio construction less reliable.
Starknet is introducing shielded Bitcoin with configurable public and private modes, aiming to give $BTC holders more privacy in DeFi. A five-party federation, including $NEAR Protocol via $NEAR Intents, handles initial minting, burning, and bridging. The launch positions Bitcoin as a more private, productive asset rather than just a transparent store of value. The long-standing