Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report
The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.
Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom
Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows of $30,000 to $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.
South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens
South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities.
UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting
Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said.
Pantera, Franklin Templeton join Sentient Arena to test AI agents
Sentient launched Arena, a production-style platform to test AI agents on enterprise tasks, with Pantera and Franklin Templeton joining the initial cohort.
Bitcoin’s five-month losing streak may not end in March as $70K caps price
Bitcoin bulls were battling to flip three resistance levels back into support by the end of the week, but history shows they may need to wait another month.