Vitalik Buterin explains $500M SHIB donation, distances himself from AI safety lobbying

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has clarified the circumstances surrounding his massive 2021 crypto donation to the Future of Life Institute, while distancing himself from some of the group’s more recent policy approaches toward artificial intelligence. Summary Vitalik Buterin clarified that his massive donation to the Future of Life Institute came from SHIB tokens sent to…

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Playnance Announces G Coin Launch Ahead of March 18 Token Generation Event

[PRESS RELEASE – Tel Aviv, Israel, March 12th, 2026] Playnance, a Web3 infrastructure company focused on blockchain-based digital entertainment platforms, is set to launch G Coin on March 18th, the utility token powering activity across its ecosystem of on-chain gaming, prediction markets, and interactive financial platforms. Unlike many token launches that precede product adoption, G…

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BoE Open To Review Stablecoin Cap Proposal After Backlash

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Bank of England (BoE) has signaled openness to softening its regulatory approach to systemic pound-pegged stablecoins after facing backlash from lawmakers and industry leaders over certain proposed policies. BoE To Revise Stablecoin Regulation Proposal On Wednesday, Bank of England Deputy Governor…

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Bitcoin Miners Need AI, Yield Strategies to Survive

Many Bitcoin miners are struggling to turn a profit this market cycle due to diminishing returns, so they may need to pivot to artificial intelligence hosting or put their holdings to work to generate yields, says market maker Wintermute. Wintermute said in a blog post on Thursday that Bitcoin (BTC) miners have spent years building…

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CFTC issues advisory on prediction markets as event contracts expand

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight issued an advisory on prediction markets, reminding exchanges of their regulatory obligations as event contracts grow rapidly across trading platforms. The guidance outlines requirements under the Commodity Exchange Act for designated contract markets listing event contracts, including product submission rules and core market integrity principles. The…

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