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Yuga Labs settles lawsuit against artists accused of copying its NFTs

Yuga Labs first filed a lawsuit in June 2022, accusing Ripps and Cahen of copying its Bored Ape Yacht Club cartoon ape images and selling lookalike NFTs.

Canary Capital submits application for US-based spot PEPE ETF

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDZmNmYtMGRhMy03N2U5LWFhNDktYmFjOGM0MTcwNjFiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Canary Capital submits application for US-based spot PEPE ETF" class="type:primaryImage">Canary Capital is preparing to launch an ETF tracking Pepe’s price, despite the token trading 85% below its December 2024 all-time high.

Anthropic loses early appeal over Pentagon ‘supply chain risk’ label

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDQvMDE5ZDcwYjctZDVhMC03MWM4LTg0M2ItZmJjYTE1MDQxMDk5LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Anthropic loses early appeal over Pentagon ‘supply chain risk’ label" class="type:primaryImage">“In our view, the equitable balance here cuts in favor of the government,” said a panel of judges from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

99.99% of Polymarket traders shouldn't quit their day jobs, data suggests

While nearly 16% of Polymarket users are in profit, only a tiny fraction have made gains large and consistent enough to entertain walking away from their day job.

Chainalysis claims stablecoin volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWRkNTUtNTM4ZC03NGY0LWE4YzAtZjk2N2Y5ZTg0ZWRl.jpg" alt="Chainalysis claims stablecoin volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035" class="type:primaryImage">Two macro catalysts — wealth transfer and payment rail disruption — could push stablecoin usage far beyond baseline growth forecasts, analysts say.

Fed minutes open door to further rate cuts amid Iran war

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzA3M2MtNzUwZC03YmU4LTg2ZDUtMmQ2NDcyZjRlNzAzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Fed minutes open door to further rate cuts amid Iran war" class="type:primaryImage">Some officials cautiously eyed a year-end rate cut, but others warned that upward adjustments might be needed if inflation remains above target levels.

Visa unveils commerce platform enabling autonomous AI shopping

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDA0MTYtMzIxOS03NmY4LTk2YWUtODcwNzVmY2JlMzY0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Visa unveils commerce platform enabling autonomous AI shopping" class="type:primaryImage">Visa is rolling out a platform that helps merchants make their product inventories discoverable and purchasable by AI agents.

Counterhacker exposes DPRK unit that made $1M a month working IT jobs

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2U0YjktZDY4Yy03NDNjLWEyOTMtZTgwYjBlMTlmNjc4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Counterhacker exposes DPRK unit that made $1M a month working IT jobs" class="type:primaryImage">The North Korean IT workers coordinated crypto payments through a server using a shared, easy-to-guess password “123456.”

Bitcoin tops $72K after $280M liquidation targets bears: Will the ‘fragile truce’ hold?

Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.

S&P 500 smashes back above two key moving averages, in a rare display of strength. Here’s what history shows happens next.

What a difference a day makes.

US SEC taps new enforcement chief amid questions over predecessor's exit

David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping lawsuits against Justin Sun and several crypto companies.

‘They essentially have a blackmail card up their sleeve’: A look at Iran’s plan to charge tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s plans to impose tolls on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz is turning the key waterway into a financial battlefield.

How the ‘TACO’ trade went from a light-hearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, nine of the 10 top days for the S&P 500 have been spurred by de-escalation either involving tariffs or Iran.

Corona brewer says shoppers are going for cheaper beer and wine, as it grows more cautious on demand

Constellation Brands pulled its longer-term outlook, after executives last year said concerns about ICE raids and higher prices were keeping Hispanic consumers from going out.

Intel’s stock soars to a five-year high. This is what’s driving its massive momentum.

Intel was the second-best performer in the S&P 500 on Wednesday.

Bonds may be the real winner now that the world economy has sidestepped a historic oil crisis

The Iran crisis threatened “the largest geopolitical oil supply disruption in history,” the Dallas Fed warned.

Bitcoin has 3–5 years to prepare for quantum risk, says Bernstein

Bitcoin faces a future quantum threat, but Bernstein analysts say risks are concentrated in older wallets and exposed keys, and unlikely to cause existential disruption.

Google’s AI lead is growing in this key area. That’s good news for Alphabet’s stock.

Custom chips give Google more compute power to deploy, an analyst notes.

Retail and travel stocks rally after Iran cease-fire — but it could take months for consumers to see lower prices

The cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran triggered a relief rally in shares of travel and retail giants Wednesday, on hopes that a break from surging fuel prices would help businesses manage costs and calm anxious consumers.

US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance

The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.