- Polymarket to launch its own stablecoin
The prediction market platform is preparing to introduce a native stablecoin to simplify transactions within its ecosystem. - NYT suggests Adam Back could be Bitcoin’s creator
Journalists proposed that Satoshi Nakamoto might be cryptographer Adam Back, though no conclusive evidence has been presented. - Iran may require Bitcoin payments for passage through Hormuz Strait
Reports suggest authorities are considering BTC payments from foreign vessels, potentially setting a precedent in global trade. - Meta releases closed AI model Muse Spark
The company unveiled a new model available only to enterprise clients, focused on content generation and multimodal tasks. - Password “123456” exposed North Korean IT network in crypto
A security lapse helped uncover a group of IT workers allegedly linked to North Korea operating within crypto projects. - U.S. inflation rises to 3.3%, Bitcoin shows no reaction
Despite higher inflation, crypto markets remained stable, indicating reduced sensitivity to macroeconomic signals. - Bhutan cuts sovereign Bitcoin reserves by 71%
The country significantly reduced its BTC holdings over 18 months, sparking debate about its crypto strategy.