The CEO of Tether says the Tether AI team will release another breakthrough in on-device (local) AI this week. Unlike cloud-based models like ChatGPT, local AI runs directly on the user’s device — enabling faster, more private processing without relying on servers.

$IB1T hits $1.1B AUM The European iShares Bitcoin ETP by BlackRock has surpassed $1.1B in assets under management, holding around 14,200 BTC. Simple signal: strong demand for Bitcoin exposure in Europe — and the fund is already accumulating a significant BTC position.

Tether’s investment arm is planning to build a leading Bitcoin company through a merger. The proposal объединяет Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy into a public entity.

Ripple is buying back shares from early investors in a deal worth ~$750M, valuing the company at around $50B. A strong signal of confidence as the firm consolidates ownership and strengthens its position in the crypto market.

A new ERC-8183 standard has appeared in Ethereum, enabling AI agents to make conditional payments to each other. Funds are locked and released only after a task is completed, creating trustless machine-to-machine transactions.

5-year Bitcoin DCA performance Regularly buying Bitcoin regardless of market conditions continues to show strong results. If someone invested $250 weekly since 2021: • Total invested: $65,500 • Accumulated: ~1.59 BTC (avg price $41,027) https://t.co/JNdbrmyMM4

A participant of the Ethereum ICO moved coins worth $208,800 to a new wallet after 10.5 years of inactivity. Back in 2015, they bought 401 ETH for just $124. Today those coins are worth about $835,000 — a 6,716× return. Diamond hands, decade edition 💎

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya criticized Bitcoin for its lack of privacy, hinting that more “anonymous” solutions may offer advantages — though he didn’t name any specific alternatives.

Western Union to launch USDPT stablecoin on Solana Western Union is preparing to launch a new stablecoin called USDPT on the Solana blockchain in partnership with the Web3 platform Crossmint.

An investor turned $30 into ~$295,000 by holding Ethereum for nearly 10 years. Bought in 2015, didn’t touch the coins until recently — this week they already sold about $95,000 worth. Patience > trading. 💎🙌