Author: John Smith

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Is artificial intelligence going to steal my job? When skeptics first encountered early versions of ChatGPT along with generative photo and video tools, many dismissed the idea that AI could ever replace human workers. Today, the more relevant question is not whether AI will enter the workplace, but whether organizations are prepared for intelligent systems that increasingly operate alongside employees as active participants in daily operations. Today’s work environment emphasizes AI’s role across social platforms, productivity tools,…

SPI pegs JPYSC and targets Q2 2026 launch, with 1:1 JPY backing under Japan’s Type III framework for institutional cross-border and treasury payments. Summary JPYSC is a trust bank‑backed yen stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust, distributed via SBI VC Trade and built by Startale for high‑volume institutional settlements. The token operates as a Type III electronic payment instrument, targeting cross‑border payments, treasury management, tokenized asset settlement, and future AI/agent payments. Launch is planned for Q2 2026 pending regulatory approval, with early interest from banks, financial firms, and large corporates seeking a regulated digital JPY alternative to USD stablecoins. SBI…

Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering to $66,201 following reports of large explosions in Tehran as the United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran. Summary Bitcoin dropped to $63K on Iran strike news before rebounding above $66K. Crypto market lost $128B in panic selling as missiles hit Middle East. UAE intercepted missiles safely as BTC and ETH recovered from lows. Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $1,837 before rebounding to $1,940. As per the data at the time of the attack, the crypto market erased approximately $128 billion in value in the immediate aftermath. Iran launched retaliatory missiles at multiple locations…

Crypto hacks and exploits resulted in approximately $37.7 million in losses during February 2026 and were the lowest monthly figure since March 2025 according to Certik data. Summary Crypto hacks totaled $37.7M in February, lowest since March 2025. Wallet compromises led losses at $16.6M, ahead of phishing and exploits. About 30% of stolen funds were frozen or recovered during February. Phishing attacks accounted for $8.6 million of the total, while wallet compromise led incident categories with $16.6 million in losses. YieldBlox topped individual exploits with $10.6 million stolen, followed by IoTeX at $8.9 million and Foom at $2.3 million. DeFi…

BTC integration plans lift Citigroup’s 2026 crypto custody launch, driven by institutional demand and ETF flows. Summary Citigroup, with about $2.5t in assets, is building BTC infrastructure to link the coin into its existing $30t traditional asset framework for institutional clients. BTC services, including custody, key management, reporting, collateral and portfolio integration, are slated to roll out in 2026 after 2–3 years of internal development and testing. Citi’s move answers growing institutional BTC demand, especially from ETF participants, and aligns with peers exploring stablecoin rails, tokenized deposits and 24/7 blockchain settlement. Citigroup Inc., a banking institution with approximately $2.5 trillion…

Solana price dipped about 1.9% in 24h to around $86 on Feb 27 as intraday volatility clashed with a still‑bearish weekly structure highlighting deeper support near $50. Summary Solana price traded near $86–$87 on Feb 27, with intraday swings between roughly $84 and $88 and a daily move of about -1.9%. Despite short‑term recovery attempts and a roughly 5% weekly gain, SOL remains down about 30–36% over the past month and year, keeping the broader trend biased lower. Analysts highlight major weekly support near $50, then $22 and $10 in an extreme downside scenario, levels that align with prior consolidation…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Investors shift focus as Bitcoin and Ethereum align with emerging high-utility crypto protocols. Summary As BTC and ETH lead markets, investors shift focus toward secure, utility-driven DeFi protocols in 2026. Mutuum Finance advances to Phase 3, completing audits by Halborn and CertiK. Variable APY mtTokens reward lenders, offering passive yield as borrowing demand rises across the protocol. While the primary focus remains on the price action of major cryptocurrencies, a deeper shift is happening in the background. Investors are…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Global tokenized real-world assets have now crossed the $25–30 billion mark in on-chain value, growing at triple-digit rates year over year. Major asset managers, global banks, and market infrastructures have moved beyond pilots and into live issuance of tokenized bonds, funds, and deposits. Yet for all this momentum, the most important development is not happening in crypto-native markets. It is happening inside regulated capital markets, and Korea is emerging as one of the clearest examples. Summary Tokenization,…

Solana price remained under pressure this week, continuing a downward trend that started in September last year when it peaked at $252.  Summary Solana price continued its strong downward trend this week. Key network metrics like active addresses and transactions continued soaring. Its ETF inflows continued rising and is beating Ethereum. Solana (SOL) token dropped for eight consecutive weeks and is now hovering near its lowest level since January 2024. It has dropped by over 73% from its highest level in January last year. The ongoing Solana price crash continued even as the network growth gained momentum and beat Ethereum…

Hyperliquid price trades near $28 as traders watch a potential $30 breakout driven by the HIP-6 token launch proposal. Summary Hyperliquid price is consolidating between $26.3 and $30 after a multi-week pullback. HIP-6 could increase on-chain token launches and expand fee-driven buybacks. A confirmed move above $30 may shift short-term momentum in favor of buyers. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $28.04 at press time, down 0.8% over the past 24 hours. The token has fallen 5% in the last week and is lower by 17% over the past 30 days, keeping it well below its recent highs. Price is hovering…