Author: Nazrul Islam Jibon

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, and finance is now at the center of this transformation. A new trend is emerging where AI agents – autonomous software systems are beginning to use stablecoins to carry out transactions. Stablecoins, typically pegged to assets like the US dollar, offer price stability along with fast and low-cost global payments. These features make them ideal for AI agents, which require efficient ways to send and receive money without relying on traditional banking systems. Unlike humans, AI agents cannot open bank accounts or meet identity verification requirements. However, they can operate digital wallets, allowing them…

A new app wants to fix specialty coffee discovery and turn it into a personalized, AI-driven experience. For years, finding a good specialty coffee shop in a new city has been a surprisingly broken experience. Search “coffee near me” and you’ll get a mix of chains, random restaurants, and cafés with little context beyond star ratings. A solo founder who moved to Madrid ran into this problem repeatedly and decided to build a solution. “I couldn’t find good specialty coffee without a 20-minute Google Maps deep dive or relying on Instagram,” the founder said. “So I built an app for…

OpenSea has once again delayed the release of its planned SEA token, citing ongoing instability in the cryptocurrency market. The decision reflects broader concerns about volatility and investor sentiment, which could negatively impact a token launch at this time. Rather than rushing forward, the company appears to be taking a cautious approach. OpenSea believes that introducing a new token during uncertain conditions could reduce user interest and weaken its long-term value. To keep users engaged while the launch is postponed, OpenSea has introduced temporary incentives. These include refunding transaction fees during certain periods and offering zero trading fees for a…

MetaMask has officially launched its crypto debit card across the United States, expanding access to digital asset payments for millions of users. The rollout includes every U.S. state, even New York, a region traditionally known for its strict cryptocurrency regulations. The move signals a significant step toward integrating blockchain-based assets into everyday spending. A Nationwide Rollout After Global Testing Before the U.S. launch, MetaMask quietly tested the card in Europe and the United Kingdom during 2024. Later that year, the company began limited trials in the United States. With the latest announcement, the card is now available to all eligible…

Author and investor Robert Kiyosaki, best known for Rich Dad Poor Dad, says he recently bought one more Bitcoin at around $67,000, even as the price struggled to move higher. Robert Kiyosaki, a renowned financial author, famous for his best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has announced that he has recently bought more Bitcoin on the dip. Once again, he has provided his reasons for his long-term bullish BTC vision. Meanwhile, the world’s largest cryptocurrency continues to trade below the $68,000 level after two recent failed attempts to break and hold above it. Kiyosaki’s reasons for buying Bitcoin recently. Robert…

Stablecoins are crypto’s deployable cash. They’re the dollars traders use to buy, sell, post collateral, and move liquidity between exchanges and chains. When this pool grows, markets feel cushioned. When it stalls or shrinks, price moves get sharper. Right now, total stablecoin supply is sitting just over $300 billion and has dipped slightly over the past month. That doesn’t sound dramatic, but in microstructure terms, it changes the terrain the market trades on. Here’s why it matters. Stablecoins = Crypto’s Working Capital Stablecoins are: The main quote asset on most exchanges Core collateral for leverage The fastest bridge between venues…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is raising red flags about where prediction markets are headed, and he doesn’t like what he’s seeing. In recent comments shared on social media, Buterin said he’s increasingly concerned that many prediction platforms are drifting toward short-term gambling behavior rather than serving a deeper economic purpose. According to him, the industry is becoming overly focused on quick-hit bets like crypto price swings and sports outcomes – products that attract attention, but don’t offer much lasting value. Buterin, who has invested in Polymarket and previously defended controversial event-based markets, now believes the current direction could weaken the…

The broader cryptocurrency market appears to be losing momentum after a short-lived recovery. Solana (SOL) has slipped back to the $80 range following its recent push toward $87, signaling renewed selling pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) is showing similar weakness, suggesting the recent bounce may have been rejected across the market. Given the current trend, there’s a strong possibility that Solana could dip below the $80 level again if bearish conditions persist. Recent market data shows SOL declining by over 4% in the past 24 hours, nearly 17% over the last week, and more than 36% across the previous two weeks. On…

Base App, the non-custodial wallet formerly known as Coinbase Wallet, has removed its Farcaster-powered social feed as it refocuses the product on on-chain trading. The in-app feature, previously called “Talk,” displayed Farcaster posts directly inside the wallet. Under the new direction, Base App’s feed will highlight only tradable assets and on-chain activity that users can act on immediately. The change reflects a broader shift toward a simpler, trading-first experience. Alongside the feed removal, Coinbase is also winding down the Base Creator Rewards program. The initiative distributed more than $450,000 to roughly 17,000 creators over the past six months, with final…

Seedify, a leading Web3 incubator and launchpad, has announced the launch of the Seedify Prediction Markets Hackathon, powered by BNB Chain and hosted on DoraHacks. The event is now officially open for project submissions, offering over $400,000 in rewards and funding opportunities, along with mentorship, ecosystem access, and exposure for emerging builders in the prediction markets space. This global hackathon aims to accelerate innovation in decentralized prediction markets, inviting developers and builders to create next-generation platforms that redefine forecasting, participation, and decision-making in Web3. Key Highlights: 💰 $400,000+ in total rewards and additional funding opportunities. 🧭 30+ ecosystem sponsors and…