Frontier AI models have collided with DeFi, supercharging both attackers and defenders and triggering what some call a vulnerability apocalypse. This piece unpacks how AI changes the economics of exploits, why Immunefi-style bug bounties matter more than ever, and what builders must do to keep protocols alive.

Bitcoin briefly slid to $63K on fresh Middle East tensions, a venture CEO was arrested over an alleged $328M fraud scheme, and MetaMask pushed its card nationwide, nudging crypto closer to everyday payments.

US searches for “bitcoin to zero” hit record highs in February as BTC declined toward $60,000, while global interest in the term has fallen since August. This divergence suggests localized rather than universal market panic, potentially offering contrarian investment signals.

Swiss Post is testing autonomous sidewalk robots to tackle last-mile delivery in Swiss cities, cutting costs and emissions while reshaping urban logistics.

Gold price predictions for 2026 reach historic highs as analysts forecast a median target of $4,746.50 per ounce, with some major banks targeting $6,000. Despite recent volatility including a 9% single-day crash, structural drivers like central bank buying and geopolitical uncertainty continue to support the bull market thesis.

The Cantillon Effect explains how new money creation benefits early recipients while eroding purchasing power for others. Understanding this mechanism can help you strategically position yourself in the financial system.

Chainlink-linked ETFs now control about 1.16% of LINK’s circulating supply after steady net inflows of roughly $630k, even as the token dips around 1% on the day. The quiet accumulation signals growing institutional-style interest and a slow tightening of available supply.

AI is racing ahead, but not all human jobs are doomed. While powerful models reshape ads and attention via systems like Facebook’s Kunlun, demand for the human touch is likely to grow, not vanish. The real battle is over who controls the levers of discovery, influence, and economic upside.