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Safety first: Why Adam Back says Bitcoin is winning the DeFi security war

Blockstream CEO Adam Back said recent decentralized finance (DeFi) exploits are strengthening Bitcoins appeal among institutions seeking secure, politically neutral financial infrastructure, while also opening the door for more conservative forms of tokenization and decentralized finance built on Bitcoin rails.　　Speaking at Consensus Miami 2026, the longtime cryptographer and early Bitcoin contributor argued that the Bitcoin blockchains comparatively simple architecture is increasingly separating it from more experimental blockchain ecosystems that have suffered repeated smart-contract failures and security breaches.　　“Bitcoin infrastructure is much more simple, robust, security first,” Back said.　　Back said institutional investors have become significantly more sophisticated in understanding crypto risk, particularly after a string of DeFi exploits this year.　　Rather than trying to reshape Bitcoin into traditional finance infrastructure, he said many institutions are instead adapting themselves to Bitcoins incentive structure and conservative security model.　　That dynamic, he argued, could create opportunities for Bitcoin-native tokenization and decentralized finance systems that prioritize safety over rapid experimentation.　　Back pointed to Blockstreams Liquid Network as an example of how Bitcoin-based infrastructure can support tokenization, trustless trading and smart-contract functionality while maintaining a more conservative design approach than virtual-machine-based chains.　　“You have basically a hardware wallet to hardware wallet trade,” Back said, describing tokenized asset trading on Liquid. “Thats

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Elon Musk opens xAI data centers to Anthropic in surprise AI deal

Anthropic has struck an unexpected deal with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to expand computing capacity for its Claude AI models.Anthropic secured 300MW of compute capacity from SpaceXs Colossus 1 facility, which houses more than 220,000 Nvidia processors.Elon Musk said he approved the deal after meeting Anthropic leaders and being impressed by their efforts to keep Claude “good for humanity.”Anthropic said the added computing power will help expand Claude Code usage limits and support new AI features announced at its developer conference.　　The agreement gives Anthropic access to 300 megawatts of new compute power from SpaceX‘s Colossus 1 data center in Memphis, Tennessee, which was originally built to support xAI’s Grok chatbot.　　The facility reportedly contains more than 220,000 Nvidia processors and is expected to provide the extra capacity within a month. The deal comes as Anthropic faces growing demand for products such as Claude Code, its AI coding assistant.　　Anthropic has also discussed partnering with SpaceX on future orbital data center projects that could eventually deliver several gigawatts of compute power.　　The agreement stands out because top AI firms rarely rent infrastructure to direct rivals in the race for advanced AI models. Musk has repeatedly criticized Anthropic in the past and previously accused the company

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Figo Launches Stablecoin-Powered USD Card and Cross-Border Payments Platform Across 50 Countries Serving the Global Majority

Tech　　Figo Launches Stablecoin-Powered USD Card and Cross-Border Payments Platform Across 50 Countries Serving the Global Majority　　Consumer-scale dollar access in markets where dollars are scarce, with USDC running quietly under the hood.　　MIAMI May 7, 2026 — Figo, a stablecoin-native USD card and cross-border payments platform, is now live in 50 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Cardholders see and spend dollars; the rails underneath are USDC. The company is presenting at Consensus 2026 in Miami this week.　　Figo is one of the first consumer-facing products to operate a stablecoin payments infrastructure at scale across emerging markets. Users fund their accounts in local fiat or stablecoins, hold USD-denominated balances, and transact globally with a Visa prepaid card. Cross-border transfers settle on stablecoin rails, enabling zero-cost corridors in regions historically dominated by 5–12% remittance fees.　　The product is a working answer to a decade-old question in crypto: how do stablecoins actually reach the global majority？ Rather than ask users to learn wallet management, gas fees, or chain selection, Figo presents a fully dollar-native experience while running on USDC infrastructure underneath.　　“Stablecoins solved the technical problem years ago. The remaining problem was making them invisible to the people who need them

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What the 2026 Clutch Leader Awards Reveal About How Crypto Founders Are Shopping for PR

Clutchs Spring 2026 Leader Awards have just published their shortlists across the categories that crypto-adjacent agencies compete in.　　The recognition is split across five distinct service categories rather than one. That structural choice is more interesting than the rankings inside each category.　　The split tells us something specific about who founders are actually talking to in 2026, and how the supply side of crypto communications has reorganised itself around the buyer.　　Five Lists, Not One　　Crypto-adjacent firms appear on Clutch across five separately-listed shortlists: Top Investor Relations Firms, Top Web3 Marketing Agencies, Top PR Firms for Fintech, Top Blockchain Marketing Agencies, and Top Crypto Marketing Agencies.　　Most B2B service marketplaces would consolidate this into one category called crypto PR or blockchain marketing. Clutch keeps them separate.　　The reason is buyer behaviour. Each shortlist gets searched by a different person inside the founding team, asking a different question, measuring success against different outcomes.　　A founder preparing a Series B announcement runs an IR search. A wallet company picks Web3 marketing. A stablecoin team filtering for regulatory fluency picks fintech PR. The categories exist because the buyers do.　　What Each Category Tells Us About the Buyer　　Investor Relations Firms get searched by founders thinking about treasury announcements, public-company crypto positioning, and

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Inveniam Launches NVNM Chain to Bring AI Accountability On-Chain

Inveniam Capital Partners has announced the launch of NVNM Chain, a purpose-built Layer 2 blockchain designed to give AI agents a verifiable record of the data behind every decision they make. The new network is aimed at a growing problem in finance and compliance: as autonomous AI systems begin taking on more responsibility inside institutions, regulators, counterparties, and internal risk teams are all asking the same question, what data did the agent rely on, and can that be proven？　　According to the company, NVNM Chain is built to answer that question directly. With a single function call, an AI agent can record an immutable receipt of its source data, its reasoning, and the human accountable for the action. Inveniam says the mainnet is scheduled to go live on May 13, 2026, marking a major step in its push to build what it calls accountability infrastructure for agentic AI.　　“The conversation around AI in financial services has shifted from capability to accountability,” said Patrick OMeara, Founder and CEO of Inveniam. “Regulators are no longer asking whether an AI agent can act. They are asking how you prove what it acted on. NVNM Chain is the receipts layer for that question, built on infrastructure

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Toncoin Price Prediction: TON Extends Rally as Markets Eye a Break Above $3.00

Tech　　Toncoin Price Prediction: TON Extends Rally as Markets Eye a Break Above $3.00Toncoin breaks major EMA resistance as bullish momentum acceleratesRising TON open interest signals growing speculative trader confidenceExchange netflows hint at renewed TON accumulation after capitulation　　Toncoin continued its powerful recovery this week after buyers pushed the asset through several major resistance zones. The rally followed months of sideways trading and weak momentum near the $1.30 region. However, market sentiment shifted quickly after TON reclaimed key moving averages on the 4-hour chart.　　Bullish Momentum Strengthens Above Key EMAs　　TON currently trades far above its major exponential moving averages, confirming strong trend control from buyers. The 20 EMA sits near $2.12, while the 50 EMA remains around $1.76. Additionally, the 100 EMA and 200 EMA continue rising below current price action.　　The widening EMA structure highlights accelerating bullish momentum across shorter and medium timeframes. Consequently, traders now view pullbacks as temporary pauses rather than trend reversals. The recent breakout also pushed TON toward the upper Donchian Channel near $2.91 before momentum cooled slightly.　　Toncoin Price Dynamics (Source: Trading View)　　Although the rally appears overextended short term, price still holds above the important $2.56 Fibonacci support area. That level now acts as the first defense zone during

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EUR/USD: Sentiment-led rally eyes 1.1825 – Scotiabank

Finance　　EUR/USD: Sentiment-led rally eyes 1.1825 – Scotiabank　　Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report the Euro (EUR) is modestly higher, extending a sentiment-driven recovery despite softer expectations for European Central Bank (ECB) tightening. Stronger German factory orders and resilient Eurozone retail sales have helped, but they stress that broader risk sentiment is the main driver. Technically, EUR/USD is bullish, with key support in the mid-1.16s and upside focus on 1.1825.　　Bullish bias with clear upside targets　　“The EUR is entering Thursdays NA session with a modest 0.2% gain as it seeks to extend its recent sentiment-driven recovery.”　　“The outlook for relative central bank policy has softened somewhat, with a notable moderation in expectations for ECB tightening with June now priced for 19bpts and September just shy of 50bpts.”　　“The erosion of fundamental support has been offset by the improvement in the broader markets mood, and sentiment remains the dominant driver in the current environment.”　　“The next major upside target is the 61.8% Fibo at 1.1825, and a break would pave the way for a full retracement and a push back above 1.20.”　　“We look to a near-term range bound between 1.1720 and 1.1820.”

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Raoul Pal Stays Bullish on Crypto Through 2026

Crypto　　Raoul Pal Stays Bullish on Crypto Through 2026Pal remains bullish on crypto through 2026 and into 2027 with SUI, TAO, and ZCash as top picks.Bitcoin could touch the high 90s this year, but Pal warns the short term will be bumpy and choppy.A failure to resolve the Iran conflict and oil hitting $200 is Pals single biggest market risk.　　When asked at a recent event where crypto markets are heading by the end of 2026, veteran macro investor Raoul Pal did not hesitate. He is still bullish, and his conviction has not changed.　　“I still feel it will continue positively till the end of 2026, maybe 2027,” Pal said.　　Bitcoin is trading around $81,500 at press time, the broader crypto market cap is sitting at $2.7 trillion, and the Fear and Greed Index is at a neutral 51.　　The Coins Pal Is Watching in 2026　　When pressed on which specific assets he believes will perform well this cycle, Pal named three that stood out.　　“Im still focused on SUI. ZCash is interesting. TAO is interesting. I still think ETH and SOL should do super well as well,” he added.　　Bullish Into Year End, With One Major Caveat　　In a separate interview, Pal elaborated on the broader outlook. He

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If The Bitcoin Price Crosses $400,000, Will The Solana Price Reach $1,500?

Bitcoin　　If The Bitcoin Price Crosses $400,000, Will The Solana Price Reach $1,500？　　A crypto analyst has projected explosive price targets for both the Bitcoin price and the Solana price. According to the forecast, if Bitcoin surpasses $400,000, Solana could be trading around $1,500 at the same time. The basis of this projection rests on the assumption that altcoins could mirror BTCs explosive rally to reach their respective all-time high targets. The analyst has also urged investors and traders to buy more Bitcoin before this surge, underscoring his strong belief that the cryptocurrency could soon enter a fresh bull market.　　Analyst Sees Bitcoin Price At $400,000 And Solana Price At $1,500　　The Bitcoin price is currently sitting at above $80,000. However, market analyst Crypto Fergani predicts that the flagship cryptocurrency could eventually reach an ambitious price target of $400,000.　　According to the analyst, Bitcoin reaching such a high level could mean the Solana price may rise to $1,500 around the same period. He also projected that other altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, Binance Coin, and Dogecoin could experience a similar price explosion alongside Solana.　　Notably, the analyst has shared a timeline for his bullish outlook. He believes that one year from now, Bitcoin could reach explosive

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Google Found a Way to Make Local AI Up to 3x Faster—No New Hardware Required

The approach is called speculative decoding, and it‘s been around as a concept for years. Google researchers published the foundational paper back in 2022. The idea didn’t go mainstream until now because it required the right architecture to make it work at scale.　　Heres the short version of how it works. Instead of making the big, powerful model do all the work alone, you pair it with a tiny “drafter” model. The drafter is fast and cheap—it predicts several tokens at once in less time than the main model would take to produce just one. Then the big model checks all of those guesses in a single pass. If the guesses are right, then you get the whole sequence for the price of one forward pass.　　According to Google, “if the target model agrees with the draft, it accepts the entire sequence in a single forward pass—and even generates an additional token of its own in the process.”　　Nothing is sacrificed: The large model—Gemma 4‘s 31B dense version, for example—still verifies every token, and the output quality is identical. You’re just exploiting idle compute power that was sitting unused during the slow parts.　　Google says the drafter models share the target model‘s KV cache—a

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