Author: Kryptonews

Key TakeawaysModel selection gets 90% of the attention during AI vendor pitches but accounts for only 22% of project outcome variance — data pipeline quality and integration architecture matter far moreAcross five AI development engagements we ran between 2023 and 2025, average actual cost exceeded signed contract value by 61% — almost entirely due to underscoped data preparation and iteration cyclesThe single most reliable predictor of a successful custom AI development engagement is how a vendor responds when early prototypes underperform expectations — not how confident they are during the pitchAI solutions development projects that define success metrics before writing…

Deloitte & Touche, one of the Big Four accounting firms, issued an independent attestation on the reserve report backing USAt, a new US-regulated stablecoin from Anchorage, which is issuing USAT with Tether’s support.In a letter dated Feb. 27, Deloitte said it examined Anchorage’s assertion that the USAt (USAT) Reserve Report was prepared in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 2025 criteria for asset-backed, fiat-pegged tokens. The report covers reserves as of Jan. 31, 2026.“In our opinion, management’s assertion that the USAt Reserve Report is prepared in accordance with the criteria set forth therein as of the Report…

The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea turned a routine enforcement victory into a historic operational failure this week, leaking private keys in a press release that resulted in the theft of $4.8 million in seized assets. The agency published unredacted high-resolution photos of hardware wallets containing a visible seed phrase leak, allowing opportunistic on-chain actors to drain 4 million PRTG Tokens remotely.It was a preventable catastrophe. Instead of securing the crypto seizure in new government-controlled wallets, authorities displayed the original recovery codes to the public eye. The funds were gone within hours. Key Takeaways: The Leak: The NTS…

Crypto-related stocks opened the Wednesday U.S. session with sizable gains as bitcoin BTC$71,150.61 surged above $72,000 for the first time in almost a month.Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) jumped above $200 to its strongest price since late January, up 12% in the first minutes of trading. Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate bitcoin holder, advanced nearly 9% to a one-month high.Galaxy Digital (GLXY), Robinhood (HOOD) and Ethereum treasury firm BitMine (BMNR) were up 6%-8%. Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) climbed another 6%, now up over 70% in the week since its fourth-quarter earnings report.Bitcoin miners, increasingly tied to the artificial intelligence data center…

The renowned trader, going by “Bonk Guy,” has become the center of attention due to the extreme portfolio losses. In this respect, the portfolio of Bonk Guy has reportedly plunged by $20M from the all-time high level thereof. As per the data from Arkham Intelligence, irrespective of this massive plunge, the trader is still positive and continues to keep the crypto holdings amid the increased market volatility. So, amid such a sharp decline has triggered a wider debate among the crypto community members over this unwavering strategy. BONK GUY – DOWN $20M ON-CHAIN, STILL HOLDINGBonk Guy’s holdings are down $20M…

Today, 4 March 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $71,000, after a massive $1.1 billion capital injection into US spot Bitcoin ETFs over the last week. Meanwhile, Strategy Chair Michael Saylor has authorized another strategic purchase, effectively absorbing 3,015 BTC from the supply. JUST IN: $71,000 Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/k6XYgf3MY3 — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 4, 2026 After a significant period of retrenchment, marked by a five-week streak of net outflows that dampened sentiment, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $1.1 billion in net inflows across recent trading sessions. This reversal signals that institutional allocators are positioning for a recovery. Institutional ETF Accumulation:…

Power Protocol’s POWER token has dropped over 90% over the past 24 hours, erasing all its February 2026 gains.The staggering loss has sparked debate about the project as a major token unlock approaches.Power Token Surges 900% in February, Then Faces 90% Loss For context, Power Protocol is a blockchain infrastructure platform focused on Web3 gaming and entertainment. It unifies games, consumer applications, studios, and digital IP under a shared economic layer powered by the POWER token. The altcoin is a relatively new market entrant, having launched on December 5, 2025. Following an initial rally, the token experienced volatility.Nonetheless, momentum picked…

Within the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies, characterized by its inherent volatility and relentless innovation, we are witnessing the dawn of what many industry insiders believe to be a fundamental transformation. At the forefront of this change is artificial intelligence (AI), a technological force with the potential to not only overhaul the operational mechanics of industries worldwide but also redefine the very principles of monetary policy. This development holds significant implications for Bitcoin investors, offering new avenues for growth and opportunity. In particular, the possibility that AI could pave the way for more lenient monetary policies poses intriguing prospects for…

The volume of Ether (ETH) withdrawn from centralized exchanges surged in February, with about 31.6 million ETH recorded in outflows — the highest monthly level since November.While the ETH price remained near $2,000, derivatives data shows a split between small buyers and larger sellers, raising the question of how the price may respond if demand becomes uniform across both retail and whale wallets. Ether exchange reserves signal supply squeezeCrypto analyst Arab Chain said that more than 31.6 million ETH left major exchanges in February, the highest monthly outflow since November. Binance led with roughly 14.45 million ETH withdrawn, nearly half of…

Bettors have long been able to speculate on the chance of a nuclear weapon detonating on Polymarket, but the current conflict with Iran – and scrutiny about insiders trading on war – has apparently caused the platform to remove the contracts.Polymarket has created a market that would monetize a nuclear attack amid increasing concerns that bets are happening among government insiders who can make military decisions. pic.twitter.com/r1CbWaLWcw— David Sirota (@davidsirota) March 3, 2026 The markets, which asked users to assign probabilities to whether a nuclear weapon would detonate by specific dates, have circulated on Polymarket for years and historically have…