Which AI Actually Is the Best at ‘Being Human?’
We compared four leading AI companions (ChatGPT, Gemini, Hume and Sesame) across different dimensions of human-like interaction. Your next AI BFF may not be from one of the big AI companies
This Week in Bitcoin: Strategy Stalls, But White House Plans to Buy More BTC
The cryptocurrency may be down from the high it touched in January, but the Trump administration intends to purchase more of the asset.
https://decrypt.co/309992/this-week-in-bitcoin-strategy-stalls-white-house-to-buy-more-btc
California Man Sentenced for Using Bitcoin To Launder Dark Web MDMA Profits
The arrest came as part of Operation Crypto Runner, a joint-agency multi-year investigation targeting crypto money launderers in the U.S.
Vermont Drops Crypto Staking Case Against Coinbase
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal is now urging Congress to capitalize on bipartisan momentum for comprehensive crypto legislation.
https://decrypt.co/309978/vermont-drops-crypto-staking-case-against-coinbase
Senate Stablecoin Bill Passes Out of Committee With Strong Bi-Partisan Support
The bill’s sponsors say they intend for the GENIUS Act to receive a full vote on the Senate floor by the end of next month.
‘My Pet Hooligan’ Will Launch on Arbitrum 'Studio Chain' for Games and Entertainment
The Karrat Foundation is headlining the Studio Chain built with Arbitrum’s Ethereum layer-2 tech, which will play host to My Pet Hooligan.
https://decrypt.co/309799/my-pet-hooligan-arbitrum-studio-chain
Coinbase to Halt Trading of Meme Coins Floki, Turbo, and Giga in New York
Prices for Floki, Turbo, and Giga were little changed despite Coinbase announcing the suspension of trading on its platform in New York.
https://decrypt.co/309814/coinbase-to-halt-trading-of-meme-coins-floki-turbo-and-giga-in-new-york
Dogecoin Down Bad: Elon Musk's Favorite Meme Coin Sheds Post-Election Gains
Dogecoin surged to a three-year high price after President Trump won the election. But those gains are gone as DOGE weathers a tough market.
https://decrypt.co/309554/dogecoin-down-bad-sheds-election-gains
Trump Doesn’t Plan to Host Another Large-Scale Crypto Summit Any Time Soon: White House
White House official Bo Hines said the Trump admin will likely convene smaller groups of crypto leaders focused on “issue-specific policy areas.”
https://decrypt.co/309549/trump-no-plans-crypto-summit-any-time-soon-white-house
X Outage Linked to Dark Storm Hacker Group as Elon Musk Confirms 'Massive Cyberattack'
A massive denial of service attack linked to the notorious hacker group DarkStorm hit Elon Musk's social media platform X on Monday.
https://decrypt.co/309371/x-outage-linked-dark-storm-hacker-group
Spain’s Second-Largest Bank BBVA To Offer Customers Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading
The service will eventually be available to all customers of the 150-year-old bank, which is among Europe’s largest.
Utah Legislature Passes Blockchain Bill, Drops Bitcoin Reserve Provision
The removed part would have let Utah’s treasurer invest state funds in digital assets, possibly creating a state-run Bitcoin reserve.
https://decrypt.co/309284/utah-legislature-passes-blockchain-bill-drops-bitcoin-reserve-provision
Five Key Moves in March the White House Has Made for Crypto
Last week, Trump hosted crypto leaders at the White House and unveiled a Bitcoin-first strategy, vowing to “never sell.” Here's the latest.
https://decrypt.co/309281/five-key-moves-in-march-the-white-house-has-made-for-crypto
US May Sell Gold, Tap Treasury Funds to Build Bitcoin Stockpile: Standard Chartered
President Donald Trump has several options for creating a Bitcoin reserve, according to one analyst.
https://decrypt.co/309110/us-sell-gold-treasury-funds-bitcoin-stockpile-standard-chartered
FBI Puts $10M Bounty on Ex-Olympian Who Allegedly Laundered Drug Money With Tether
If convicted, former Olympian Ryan Wedding faces life in prison for allegedly running a transnational drug syndicate that leveraged USDT.
Bitcoin Seesaws as Trump Broadens Tariff Delays
Stocks and crypto have been battered by the president’s push to tax goods from America’s largest trading partners.
https://decrypt.co/308965/bitcoin-hits-91k-as-trump-broadens-tariff-delays
World Liberty Financial Buys More Bitcoin and Ethereum Ahead of Trump's Crypto Summit
The Trump-backed World Liberty Financial also revealed plans to hold Sui, sending the price of that token surging Thursday.
https://decrypt.co/308966/world-liberty-buys-bitcoin-ethereum-trump-crypto-summit
Robinhood Draws Nearly 400K Players in First $1 Million Bitcoin Trivia Game
Just 615 players won a share of the Bitcoin. On Thursday, the live game returns with another $1 million in Bitcoin—plus Dogecoin rewards, too.
https://decrypt.co/308867/robinhood-400k-players-1-million-bitcoin-trivia-game
Bitcoin Rises as Trump Tariffs Lift Rate Cut Hopes, Stoke Growth Concerns
Bitcoin jumped above $90,000 amid hopeful signs that U.S. President Donald Trump would scale back tariffs, despite lingering uncertainties.
https://decrypt.co/308765/bitcoin-rises-trump-tariffs-lift-rate-cut-hopes
NFT ETF 'Unlikely' as Investors Still Think They’re ‘Nonsense’, According to Experts
Experts debunked rumors that an NFT ETF is on the way, explaining that traditional investors think the asset class is “nonsense.”