Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Tapped as Potential AI Czar; Crypto Policy Remains Unassigned
Jay Clayton, who launched the SEC's initial crypto enforcement era, is reportedly set to lead AI policy, leaving digital asset oversight in flux as the 'AI Force' takes shape.
Bitcoin Reverses Early Gains to $85,300 After Soft U.S. Jobs Data Whipsaw
Bitcoin initially surged past $87,000 on weak payrolls but retraced sharply as bond yields rebounded, highlighting persistent inflation fears ahead of the CPI report.
CryptoBlast Shuts Down After Assets Plunge 98% From $2.2B Peak
The Ethereum layer-2 network cited unsustainable economics as total value locked collapsed and revenue dwindled to near zero.
CryptoAI Agent Orchestration Demand Surges 1,721% as Wall Street Banks Pivot to Autonomous Workflows
Enterprise hiring data reveals a massive shift from model building to agent deployment, with 'forward-deployed engineers' commanding median base salaries of $190,000.
CryptoTether's USDT Returns to Bitcoin via Utexo Infrastructure
The world's largest stablecoin is re-launching on the Bitcoin network this month, leveraging new privacy-focused technology to enable native swaps and lending.
CryptoNEAR Intents Loses $3.8 Million in Exploit; NEAR Token Dips 6%
Cross-chain trading platform pauses services and pledges full reimbursement after smart contract bug drains funds to KuCoin.
CryptoIllinois Agrees to Six-Month Delay of 0.2% Crypto Tax Pending Court Approval
State officials and industry groups seek judicial sign-off to postpone the controversial digital asset levy until July 1 while litigation continues.