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Binance says AI-driven security foiled $10B in fraud since 2025.

Binance says its AI-powered security tools prevented more than $10 billion in user fund losses to scams and fraud between 2025 and March 2026, according to a security-focused blog post from the exchange. The company reported that over 5.4 million users were protected from fraud between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 after deploying more than 24 AI-driven initiatives and more than 100 models. Over the 15 months to March 2026, Binance says it blocked $10.53 billion of potential losses and blacklisted 36,000 malicious addresses as its AI-enabled security protocols ran in the background. In the most recent quarter, the exchange highlighted a surge in activity: it intercepted 22.9 million scam and phishing attempts in Q1 2026 alone, saving $1.98 billion for users. The numbers, described in Binance’s security blog, underscore the rapid expansion of automated defenses as scams grow more sophisticated. “AI-powered scams and exploits are accelerating,” Binance said. “The barrier to entry for scam perpetra...
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Glamsterdam Milestones Hit, Ethereum Foundation Names Protocol Leads

The Ethereum Foundation has reported notable progress on the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, outlining a credible post-upgrade target and accelerating preparations on several parallel fronts. In a blog post, the foundation said it has established a 200 million gas limit floor as part of Glamsterdam’s rollout, a substantial increase from the current level around 60 million. The move is geared toward delivering a meaningful speed boost for post-upgrade network throughput and set the stage for the long-term scaling roadmap. The foundation reiterated that the immediate priority is shipping Glamsterdam, which programmers had originally slated for June but are now targeting in the third quarter of 2026. Glamsterdam is billed as a foundational upgrade for the layer-1 chain, aimed at rethinking how the network processes transactions and manages its rapidly expanding data store, effectively “fundamentally updating how Ethereum creates and verifies blocks.” Beyond Glamsterdam, Ethereum’s roadmap r...
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Bitcoin miner MARA sinks after Q1 revenue miss, $1.3B loss

MARA Holdings’ stock cooled after Tuesday’s session as the Bitcoin miner reported a sharply extended first-quarter loss and revenue that fell short of expectations. The results highlight the sector’s ongoing pressure from Bitcoin’s price moves and a challenging mining environment, even as MARA leans into a broader AI-focused growth strategy. For the quarter ended March 31, MARA said revenue declined 18% year-over-year to $174.6 million, missing Wall Street estimates of about $192.7 million. The company swamped investors with a substantial net loss of $1.3 billion, compared with a $533.4 million loss in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share came in at a negative $3.31, versus consensus expectations around a $2.20 per-share loss. In after-hours trading, MARA shares slid about 3.4% to $12.93, erasing gains from the regular session, which finished up roughly 3.5% at $13.39. The stock has underperformed the broader year so far, with a roughly 16% drop over the past 12 months. The quart...
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Ethics a Barrier as Crypto Market-Structure Bill Heads to Markup

As lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee prepare to markup a major crypto market-structure bill this week, the fate of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) centers on whether an ethics provision can win broad bipartisan support. Democrats, who have historically used ethics language as a gatekeeper for passage, appear prepared to hold firm on this point even as negotiators on stablecoin yield and other crypto issues push for a clearer path forward. The CLARITY Act, which cleared the House of Representatives in July 2025, has faced months of procedural delays as lawmakers sought to iron out language on stablecoins, tokenized equities, and governance standards. In parallel, the Senate Agriculture Committee already advanced its own version of the bill in January, underscoring the challenge of reconciling securities and commodities considerations across committees before any floor vote. If both panels can forge a unified bill, it would then move toward consideration by the ...
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Circle Stock Climbs 15% as Wall Street Bets on Stablecoins

Circle’s stock rallied on Monday after the fintech company reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results and disclosed a fresh $222 million presale of its ARC token, a key component of its Arc network. The news helped push CRCL up about 16% to $131.76 at the close, the highest finish since March 18, and extended a standout start to 2026 as the stock sits roughly 66% higher for the year. This jump nudged Circle’s market capitalization toward the $35 billion mark, underscoring the market’s appetite for the company’s expanding stablecoin and blockchain ambitions. The earnings and strategic updates arrived as investors weigh Circle’s position in a rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem where stablecoins and on-chain utility tokens are intertwining more closely with consumer and institutional finance. Wall Street analysts, while acknowledging near-term volatility, largely regard Circle as a leader in the space, buoyed by its recurring revenue growth and the potential flywheel effect from...
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Solana ETF Inflows Signal Demand Returning as SOL Targets $120

Solana’s spot SOL exchange-traded funds are delivering their strongest weekly performance since February, drawing in roughly $39.23 million in net new money, according to SoSoValue data. The inflow surge comes as SOL futures open interest jumps by about $1.5 billion in May, signaling a broad uptick in trader positioning across the derivatives market. The price move mirrors the flow data, with SOL climbing around 15% over the past seven days to the high-$90s, as traders target a key resistance around $120. Key takeaways BSOL leads ETF inflows: Bitwise’s BSOL attracted about $36 million in the latest weekly period, while Fidelity’s FSOL added roughly $1.8 million. BSOL’s dominance and scale: Since launch, BSOL has drawn $861 million in inflows, representing about 81% of the total cumulative inflows across all spot SOL ETFs, which stand near $1.06 billion combined. Derivatives activity climbs: SOL futures open interest rose to around $6.4 billion, up from about $4.94 billion on May 1, a r...
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Ethics Key Hurdle as Crypto Market Structure Bill Heads to Senate Markup

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is poised to take up a markup on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) this week, with Democratic lawmakers signaling they may withhold support if ethics provisions remain unresolved. The bill, which the House passed in July 2025, has faced months of delay as negotiators work through language on stablecoin yields, tokenized equities, and other industry-specific concerns. According to Cointelegraph, the committee’s action comes as policymakers seek a clearer framework for crypto markets without compromising ethical standards for public officials. Although the Senate Agriculture Committee moved its own version of CLARITY forward in January, the legislation still must clear both panels to align securities and commodities authorities and to address jurisdictional differences. “Negotiations continue to be positive, and I remain confident we can get a bipartisan bill over the finish line this Congress,” Senate Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand told Cointe...
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