Buterin Says AI Formal Verification Boosts Crypto Security
Vitalik Buterin published a blog post on 18 May 2026 arguing that AI-assisted formal verification will become a key cybersecurity tool.
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Payward Cuts 150 Staff as Kraken IPO Timeline Stays Open
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, cut approximately 150 staff in May 2026.
Claude AI Helps Recover 5 BTC Lost in Wallet Since 2015
A user recovered 5 Bitcoin worth roughly $397,000 using Claude AI after the wallet was inaccessible since 2015.
Tether QVAC MedPsy-4B Beats Google Model at 7x Smaller Size
Tether's QVAC group released MedPsy, two on-device medical AI models scoring 62.62 and 70.54 on benchmark averages.
CFTC Names Five Senior Advisors for Innovation Task Force
The CFTC named five Senior Advisors to its Innovation Task Force on 10 April 2026.
BlackRock's Mitchnick Says AI—Not New Tokens—Will Shape Crypto's Future
BlackRock's head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, said AI is a bigger long-term driver for crypto than new token issuance.
Galaxy Digital Secures $460M to Turn Texas Bitcoin Mine Into AI Data Center
Galaxy Digital is investing $460 million to convert its Texas Bitcoin mining site into a large-scale AI data center.
Plushie AI Launches Airdrop for Active Users
Plushie AI begins an airdrop campaign offering $PLSH tokens to users who actively engage with its AI-powered platform and community tasks.
SPHNX Airdrop Introduces AI Security Challenge
SPHNX launches an AI-driven airdrop challenge, rewarding users who successfully test AI security by making it reveal forbidden words on the Sophon blockchain.
Zo Platform Expands AI Ecosystem with XP-Based Rewards System
Zo introduces an AI-powered platform rewarding users with XP for engagement, fueling speculation about a future token launch as its community-driven ecosystem grows.
Coinbase Executive Claims AI Tool ChatGPT Predicts 15% Chance of Bitcoin Becoming Irrelevant by 2035
Coinbase executive Conor Grogan claims to have discovered a "jailbreak" for artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT that allows it to calculate the probability of bizarre cryptocurrency price scenarios.
Microsoft Bets Big on AI with Billion-Dollar Deal with Former Ethereum Miner, CoreWeave!
Microsoft has reportedly entered into a billion-dollar, multi-year contract with former Ethereum miner CoreWeave, to use its cloud computing infrastructure for supporting its AI-powered services, following CoreWeave's successful shift to cloud computing and recent $421 million funding round.
EU Announces 'Web4' Plans
EU Announces 'Web4' Plan: Aiming to Boost Local Tech and Create Safe Virtual Worlds.
ChatGpt Founder Launches an Altcoin, to be Listed on Binance
Sam Altman's crypto project, Worldcoin, is set to launch its WLD token and main network, with a listing on Binance.
Newly Launched WorldCoin to Be Scrutinized by UK Watchdog
OpenAI CEO's Worldcoin gets under U.K.'s ICO scanner; launches its token, aiming for a big crypto impact.
We Remain Committed To the Metaverse; Mark Zuckerberg
Meta still bets on the metaverse, despite big losses and a new focus on AI.
Binance Launches AI Based NFT Generator
Binance launches 'Bixel', an AI tool for creating unique artwork and NFTs, amidst controversy.
Kenya halts Worldcoin's operations
Kenya halts Worldcoin's operations, a crypto company using iris scans for identification, amid rising concerns and investigations.
Cathie Wood Predicts Bitcoin and AI Fusion Could Revolutionize Industries
Cathie Wood of ARK Invest says Bitcoin and AI can change the future.
Nasdaq gets SEC’s Approval to Trade with AI
Nasdaq gets a green light to use AI for trading!
Kenya May Shut Down Worldcoin Project
Kenya may halt Worldcoin over privacy fears; global concern grows on data collection.
Worldcoin Price Jumps as Sam Altman Rejoins OpenAI as CEO
Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI as CEO, sparking a surge in Worldcoin interest amid board changes and new Microsoft collaboration.
Cardano Founder Issues Strict Warnings on Rising AI Scams In Crypto
Cardano's Charles Hoskinson warns of rising AI scams on YouTube, urging caution as fake videos become more realistic.
Trump Criticizes AI and CBDCs
Former President Donald Trump voiced strong concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting their potential to infringe on individual privacy and global security during a recent interview on Fox's Sunday Morning Futures.
