Binance founder CZ blames crypto's sour 2026 on mix of AI, global tension, 4-year cycle
The cryptocurrency market declined 50% over the past year due to multiple factors including artificial intelligence developments, global tensions, and a four-year market cycle, according to Binance founder CZ. He attributed the downturn to no single cause but rather a combination of these interconnected challenges affecting the sector.
Read full story →Ethereum (ETH) Liquid Staking Protocol Lido Initiates Overhaul by Shifting Billions in Staked Ether to Higher-Capacity Validators
Lido is consolidating over 8 million ETH worth approximately $16 billion into larger validators as part of a significant infrastructure update. This represents the protocol's most substantial core change since its V2 release in 2023.
Momentum for Clarity Act fades as Senate shelves crypto market structure bill until fall
The Senate postponed the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency market structure bill, until fall. The delay potentially affects US competitiveness in global crypto regulation and market stability.
European financial institutions unite to launch RL1 blockchain infrastructure
A group of European financial institutions launched RL1, a blockchain infrastructure designed to align with EU regulatory frameworks. The platform represents a shift toward regulated blockchain solutions in digital finance.