Author: James Wilson

Hey there, fellow crypto explorer! 🦊 It’s Altie, your friendly blockchain guide! Today, we’re diving into Bankr.bot, an AI-powered crypto trading assistant that makes buying, selling, and managing crypto as simple as sending a text message. Let’s find out if it really delivers! 📈💡 🔍 What is Bankr.bot? Bankr.bot is an AI-powered trading assistant that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies through simple text commands instead of using complex exchange interfaces. Instead of logging into a trading platform, setting up wallets, and manually placing orders, users can just send a message via: ✅ X (formerly Twitter)✅ Warpcast✅ Telegram For example, if…

Plume is teaming up with Goldfinch to expand real-world asset finance by bringing several private credit funds onchain. Plume, a layer 1 modular blockchain for real-world asset finance, says the partnership will see institutional investors access top private credit funds on Nest, its RWA staking platform. With Goldfinch, a leading platform for onchain private credit, the collaboration means an expansion of its institutional-grade offerings to Plume’s ecosystem.  Goldfinch and Plume are therefore eyeing an opportunity for sustainable yield to Nest users, with this available via Goldfinch Prime’s suite of private credit products. These products are from leading alternative asset managers…

PCC includes key financial and regulatory figures, such as the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and federal IT and law secretaries.   By formalizing digital asset trading, the government aims to generate tax revenue from capital gains  Pakistan is laying the groundwork to legalize crypto trading, signaling a major policy shift as the government aims to attract foreign investment and integrate blockchain tech into its economy. This move comes amid growing global acceptance of digital assets and increasing domestic adoption, making regulation a necessary step for the country.…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporate Finance has released new guidance on Proof-of-Work mining, clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto mining activities.  The statement outlines the SEC’s stance on “protocol mining” and concludes that PoW mining activities do not constitute securities transactions. The SEC explains that Proof-of-Work networks operate as public, permissionless systems where miners validate transactions and maintain network security through computational efforts. It introduces the term “Covered Crypto Assets” for tokens earned from PoW mining and refers to the process itself as “Protocol Mining.” https://twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1902791292712603804 The commission acknowledged that mining activities are integral…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP is eyeing a 313% rally, while Lightchain AI targets $3 as AI-driven blockchain solutions gain momentum in the crypto market. XRP is on track for a 313% surge, fueled by increasing market optimism and growing institutional interest. As XRP gears up for a potential breakout, Lightchain AI (LCAI) is emerging as a major contender in the crypto space. Priced at $0.007, Lightchain AI has already raised over $17.9 million, solidifying its position as a key player in AI-powered…

U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at Blockworks’ Digital Assets Summit in New York is a sign of how big crypto has become in the finance space, Dan Greer, co-founder of Defi App, says. According to Greer, the president delivered a pro-innovation address that cements his administration’s pro-crypto stance. In his speech during Blockworks’ Digital Assets Summit in New York on Thursday, Trump talked about stablecoin legislation, the strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and the negative impact of crypto debanking. On stablecoin legislation, Trump has called for Congress to pass the bill that will create “simple and common sense rules.” The Senate…

Bitcoin and other altcoins like Avalanche, Dogecoin, and IOTA dropped on Thursday, erasing some of the gains made after the Fed decision.  Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $84,000 from this week’s high of $87,500. Ethereum (ETH) fell to $1,965, while Dogecoin (DOGE), IOTA (IOTA), and JasmyCoin (JASMY) fell by over 4%. The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies dropped by 1.5% to $2.74 trillion.  Bitcoin and other altcoins failed to move higher after Donald Trump declared that crypto would expand the dominance of the US dollar. He made the statement in a pre-recorded video for Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit, a crypto…

Although Bybit CEO Ben Zhou says 88% of stolen crypto is still traceable, the recent Bybit hack has been linked to an unprecedented money laundering operation. Is money laundering via crypto on the rise? Let’s break it down. BlackRock’s Larry Fink famously called crypto an “index of money laundering” in 2017. Five years later, Fink realized that he shouldn’t dismiss Bitcoin, and BlackRock embraced Bitcoin. Now, the company’s iShares Bitcoin Trust holds over over 570,000 bitcoins, more than any other company. BlackRock started to work with Bitcoin in 2022. According to Chainanalyis, that year saw the peak evaluation of crypto…

YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) has appointed Jane He as General Partner to lead its investments in biotechnology, marking a strategic expansion beyond its traditional Web3 focus.  The move follows the firm’s recent rebranding from Binance Labs and reflects a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence and biotech. Jane He, an experienced investor with a background in biotech and medtech, will play a central role in identifying and supporting disruptive innovations in these sectors. Her expertise spans cancer therapies, gene editing, metabolic treatments, and AI-driven biotech solutions.  Before joining YZi Labs, He served as an investor and Chief Operating Officer at…

XRP price rallied on Wednesday after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its appeal in the lawsuit against the firm. XRP posted a double-digit rally following the announcement after Garlinghouse’s tweet on X. The legal battle between the U.S. financial regulator and Ripple dragged on for several years before drawing to an end. The outcome was anticipated by crypto traders as the SEC has dropped its legal actions against crypto exchanges and firms rapidly since U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office in January 2025. In this deep dive, we…