Want Better Results From an AI Chatbot? Be a Jerk

A Penn State study shows that rude prompts yield sharper AI answers, challenging assumptions that politeness improves model accuracy.

Following Flash Crash, Where Do Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Go Next?

After Trump's tariff threat sent crypto tumbling, technical indicators paint a mixed picture of recovery as $19 billion in liquidations clear the market

Citi Plans to Launch Crypto Custody Services in 2026: CNBC

Citi will offer crypto custody services in 2026, becoming the latest mainstream financial entity to delve deeper into crypto, CNBC reported.

Ripple Is Offering $200K to 'Attack' XRP Ledger Lending Protocol

Ripple is partnering with Immunefi to host a $200,000 "attackathon" that searches for bugs in the XRP Ledger lending protocol.

Alleged 'Trump Insider Whale' Denies Insider Trading, Opens New $340 Million Bitcoin Short

A whale that earned millions shorting Bitcoin and Ethereum right before Friday's crash is back at it—and denies being a Trump insider.

Explaining the Bitcoin Crash: What Are Liquidations and Leverage?

Here's why Trump's China tariff announcement on Friday was so devastating for leveraged traders.

Steak ‘n Shake Dumps Ethereum Payments Plan After Pushback From Bitcoin Maxis

Restaurant franchise Steak 'n Shake scrapped plans to accept Ethereum for its burgers and shakes, sticking to Bitcoin following blowback.

Canaan Stock Swells on Canadian Gas-to-Compute Pilot Plans

Shares in Canaan jumped more than 40% after unveiling a pilot project in Alberta that converts stranded natural gas into power.

Why Bitcoin's Upside May Be Capped

Some see Bitcoin's upside capped as options data and market maker activity suppress rallies, though the long-term outlook remains bullish.

California Governor Signs Law Protecting Unclaimed Crypto From Forced Liquidation

The legislation ensures crypto remains in its native form rather than being converted to cash before transfer to state custody.

Bhutan to Anchor National Digital ID on Ethereum by Early 2026

The Himalayan kingdom is moving its digital ID system to Ethereum, extending its blockchain presence after launching Bitcoin mining and holding crypto in state reserves.

Class Action Alleges Microsoft Choked AI Supply to Lift ChatGPT Costs

Microsoft is being accused of using cloud dominance to restrict AI compute, keeping ChatGPT costs artificially high for nearly three years.

Ethereum ETFs Bleed $429M in Largest Single-Day Outflow Since Early September

Analysts call the exodus a "macro reflex" triggered by tariff-driven volatility and liquidations, not a structural retreat from ETH exposure.

Crypto Markets Slide as Key Bitcoin Support Weakens and ETF Flows Reverse

Analysts warn Bitcoin could fall toward $103,000 as it struggles to hold a critical support level amid major ETF outflows.

Morning Minute: Citi Sets Sights on 2026 for Crypto Custody

The third-biggest bank in the U.S. is finally embracing crypto. And it doesn't look like it's stopping at custody…

US Seeks $14 Billion in Bitcoin From Cambodian Crypto Scammer in Record Forfeiture

The United States is seeking the forfeiture of more than $14 billion in Bitcoin tied to a "pig butchering" crypto scam.

BlackRock Developing Tokenization Tech Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Success

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has long been bullish on tokenization—and said Tuesday that “young people” tend to use tokenized assets.

Myriad's New Perpetual Sentiment Markets Make Opinions 'The Most Valuable Commodity'

With conventional polling, opinions cost nothing to express—limiting their accuracy. Perpetual Sentiment Markets fix that. Here's how.

Elon Musk Gushes About Bitcoin 'Energy' Demands—Years After Environmental Gripes

Elon Musk praised Bitcoin's energy foundation years after criticizing crypto's power consumption and halting Tesla BTC payments.

Monad Opens Airdrop to Solana Users, Ethereum NFT Holders as MON Launch Nears

Upcoming layer-1 network Monad announced more details about its MON airdrop, including key dates and an eligibility checker.