The rapid rise of autonomous artificial intelligence agents is expected to reshape global payment systems. Industry leaders predict that within the next three to five years, AI agents operating without direct human control will require a native, programmable financial infrastructure to conduct everyday economic activity. Stablecoins are increasingly viewed as the most viable solution. According to recent statements made at the World Economic Forum, future AI agents will need a borderless, always-on payment system to function at scale. Traditional banking rails, card networks, and manual approvals are incompatible with machines that transact continuously and autonomously.Stablecoins offer price stability, instant settlement,…
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Bitcoin recent sideways price movement has reignited debate over whether quantum computing poses an imminent threat to the network. While some market participants point to technological fears as a reason for stalled momentum, many Bitcoin supporters argue the explanation lies elsewhere. Analysts note that selling pressure from long-term holders has played a larger role than speculative concerns about future computing advances. According to on-chain data observers, Bitcoin experienced unusually heavy distribution from long-term investors during 2025 — a level of sell-side activity that would have severely impacted previous bull markets. Glassnode lead analyst James Check said in an X post on Thursday;…
Ethereum’s main blockchain has seen a sharp resurgence in activity, with daily active addresses now exceeding those of all major layer-2 networks. This shift comes amid significantly reduced gas fees, making transactions on the mainnet more accessible than in recent years. Ethereum Network Activity Trends Daily active addresses on Ethereum surged to approximately 1.3 million in mid-January before stabilizing near 945,000 addresses per day. This level of activity places the mainnet ahead of popular scaling networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. The increase followed a recent protocol upgrade that lowered transaction costs, encouraging renewed on-chain participation. Token Terminal said on Thursday;…
The fourth quarter of 2025 may have marked a potential bottom in the crypto bear market, according to recent analysis from Bitwise. Despite a poor performance in prices, the sector displayed strong underlying fundamentals, echoing the early 2023 rebound following the FTX collapse. Crypto assets like Bitcoin saw significant recoveries during similar periods, rising from lows in 2023 to record highs by 2025. Analysts note a divergence between price action and market fundamentals, often characteristic of the end of bear markets. In the report shared on Wednesday, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said ; Several positive trends emerged in Q4 2025: Ethereum…