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As technology continues to progress, a critical question surfaces: how can we build systems that empower individuals while safeguarding against misuse? The answer may lie in an emerging class of autonomous digital technology, commonly being referred to as “agents.” Agents are self-governing systems designed to operate independently, securely, and transparently on the Internet. Now, when

Project Liberty, which is building a decentralized social media ecosystem, is working with Consensys to expand into Ethereum (ETH). The project is "meeting the zeitgeist" and is population-scale ready, founder Frank McCourt said in an interview. 01:25 Bitcoin Posts New ATH Amid BlackRock's IBIT Options Launch 18:04 Why the TON Ecosystem Could Be Crypto's Dark

The rapid proliferation of AI data centers may have a positive impact on the bitcoin mining industry. AI data centers are just as hungry for cheap energy as miners are, so they reduce the number of new mines being spun up. Down the line, cheap electricity may be in such short supply that hashprice will

Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I'm Marc Hochstein, CoinDesk's deputy editor-in-chief for features, opinion and standards. 03:27 Trump's Media Company in Talks to Buy Crypto Trading Platform Bakkt; Razzlekhan Gets 18 Months in Prison 11:59 Dormant Investors Are 'Awake Again' for Crypto After the

DCG chief and Yuma CEO Barry Silbert said he believes Bittensor could be as transformative as bitcoin. Yuma will operate as an accelerator for startups looking to explore Bittensor, and as an incubator to partner up and build subnets. 03:27 Trump's Media Company in Talks to Buy Crypto Trading Platform Bakkt; Razzlekhan Gets 18 Months

Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer at FTX, was spared prison time by a judge on Wednesday. Wang immediately met with prosecutors after FTX's collapse in 2021. His cooperation deserved a "world of credit," the judge said. He was the last FTX executive to be sentenced. 03:27 Trump's Media Company in Talks to Buy

The repercussions of historically stringent cryptocurrency oversight are well-documented, but the ensuing sea change is perhaps not fully appreciated. With pro-crypto legislators likely to replace the current regulatory regime, we anticipate a more favorable environment for crypto applications. Decentralized finance (DeFi), in particular, is well-positioned to reap these benefits. From opening the door for traditional

Spurred by the recent Republican electoral trifecta earlier this month and the prospect of federal policy facilitating further and more widespread adoption, bitcoin notched a new all-time high above $90,000. While all eyes have been largely fixed on the regulatory outlook in Washington, Wall Street is taking note of the new margins for miners. Just

Solana traders are quickly embracing the newest stablecoin to join their decentralized finance (DeFi) fray: USDS, issued by Sky (formerly MakerDAO). Less than a day into launch, USDS's circulating supply on Solana has already surpassed $89 million. Such launch day largesse puts the coin formerly known as DAI well ahead of the other recent entrant

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