AI vending agent ‘Valerie’ runs San Francisco vending machine with OpenClaw

AI agent ‘Valerie’ now runs a San Francisco vending machine on OpenClaw, testing how far people will trust code with pricing, marketing and real‑world cash. Summary AI agent “Valerie” runs a physical vending machine in San Francisco using the OpenClaw framework, setting prices, naming products, and managing cash flow. Built by developer Chris van der

Allbirds stock moons 800% as it swaps sneakers for AI cloud

Allbirds (BIRD) shares took off more than 800% on Wednesday following news that it will sell its footwear business and pivot into AI infrastructure backed by a $50 million financing facility. The company is advancing on its previously announced sale of its footwear and brand assets to American Exchange Group, according to a new statement.

US-Iran War Impact on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin

The US-Iran war continues to affect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices, with volatility at high levels. However, risk-on sentiment also appears to be returning, with open interest rising as BTC rises to a new multi-month high.  How The US-Iran War Affects The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Prices In an X post , crypto analyst Michaël

Fireblocks Launches Earn for Institutional Stablecoin Lending

Enterprise digital asset infrastructure platform Fireblocks said Wednesday it launched Earn, a feature that lets institutional clients route stablecoin balances into onchain lending strategies through Aave and Morpho-powered products. The product launches with a Sentora-curated vault on Morpho and direct access to Aave’s stablecoin lending markets, according to Fireblocks. The company said Earn is available

Virginia Updates Crypto Custody Law, Mandates In-Kind Holding

Virginia signed a law bringing digital assets into unclaimed property rules, requiring in-kind transfer and limiting how quickly the state can sell them. The US state of Virginia has approved changes to its unclaimed property framework, bringing digital assets under state custody rules while limiting how soon those assets can be sold. On Monday, Governor

Pakistan Allows Banks to Serve Licensed Crypto Firms

Pakistan’s central bank has allowed banks to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and their customers, replacing an eight-year-old prohibition on dealing in virtual currencies. In a circular dated April 14, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said regulated entities may open bank accounts for entities licensed by the Pakistan Virtual Assets

EU Adviser Says MiCA 2 Likely as Crypto Market Matures

A European Commission adviser said the European Union’s landmark MiCA crypto regime is likely to evolve as digital asset markets develop beyond the conditions the law was originally designed to address. Speaking at the Paris Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026, Peter Kerstens, an adviser on technological innovation, digital transformation and cybersecurity at the European Commission’s financial

OKX Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe

OKX said Wednesday it is rolling out a Europe-specific crypto derivatives product called X-Perps, extending its regulated offering across the European Economic Area (EEA) through its Malta-based MiFID business. The company said the new derivatives product is available to retail and institutional traders across all 30 EEA countries. OKX said the platform is purpose-built in

eToro Acquires Zengo in Self-Custody Push, CEO Predicts $250K Bitcoin

EToro is set to acquire self-custodial wallet provider Zengo, and the trading platform’s CEO predicted a Bitcoin rally above $250,000 after another quarter of crypto market downside. EToro said Wednesday it agreed to acquire self-custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo, deepening the trading platform’s push into onchain products as digital assets remain central to its business.

Ripple Teams with Korean Insurer for Blockchain-Based Bond Settlement

Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea’s largest life insurers, to pilot blockchain-based settlement of government bonds, as Seoul moves to formalize rules for tokenized securities. Ripple Custody, Ripple’s digital asset custody solution, will support the issuance, storage and settlement of tokenized government bonds, the company said in a Wednesday announcement.
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