New York AG warns CLARITY Act could weaken state crypto enforcement

New York Attorney General Letitia James said the federal crypto market structure bill could restrict state regulators and urged Congress to impose stronger consumer protections on digital asset platforms.

Cross River to enable P2P payments, banking services for X Money

The banking-as-a-service provider will power X Money’s peer-to-peer payments, FDIC-insured accounts and Visa debit cards as the platform expands its financial services.

Bitmine keeps buying Ether as ETH outperforms Bitcoin

The company added nearly 10,000 ETH over the past week, bringing its holdings to 5.79 million Ether, about 85% of which is staked through its validator operations.

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Securitize Capital becomes SEC-registered investment adviser

The registration expands Securitize’s regulated platform for tokenized assets, adding investment advisory services to its institutional offering.

Tether’s XAUt gold token receives Shariah certification to expand Islamic finance access

The certification could expand access to Tether’s gold-backed token among Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold.

Kraken parent Payward acquires Magic Labs’ wallet business

The deal brings wallet technology to Payward’s enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with.

Bitcoin price eyes $66K as US stocks rise on Iran-strike pause

Bitcoin copied US stocks as relief over end of US-Iran strikes spread to risk assets at the start of the US trading session.

Hong Kong crypto giant HashKey merges regional exchange into one

Hong Kong’s HashKey will unify its crypto exchange branches, with users from its Hong Kong, Global, Singapore and Middle East regions using the same platform.

Rate path still divides investors: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin traders prepared to navigate a slew of volatility catalysts as US inflation data and US-Iran war triggers keep risk-assets in an unpredictable state.

Binance disappears from Google Play in certain EU countries

Binance’s Android app is unavailable on Google Play in some EU markets amid scrutiny over MiCA compliance.

USDC issuer Circle to acquire nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents

IBM’s blockchain portfolio includes more than 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, with a particular focus in supply chain applications.

Strategy sells MSTR shares, buys back $25M in STRC preferred stock

Strategy raised $544.5 million through MSTR stock sales as it repurchased $25 million of STRC shares and expanded its US dollar reserve to $3.75 billion.

BNY Mellon unit joins MiCA register as ESMA adds 15 providers

BNY Mellon’s European subsidiary joined the MiCA register as ESMA added 15 CASPs, including banks and crypto platforms, in the third post-deadline update.

Brazilian police bust cocaine traffickers in crypto-linked transnational probe

Brazilian police suspect the group of shipping around 6.5 metric tons of cocaine and laundering billions in Brazilian reals through crypto-enabled illicit money brokers.

Coinbase CEO touts agentic finance as Base tops 100M AI payments

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says AI agents will expand crypto adoption, pointing to Base, USDC and x402 as key pieces of agentic finance.

Triple-A confirms treasury-wallet breach after losses reach $11.8M

The stablecoin payments company said client funds were unaffected and that the financial impact would be absorbed through its treasury reserves.

BitMart withdrawals appear to slow following wind-down announcement

Users reported withdrawal delays and freeze notices as wallets attributed to BitMart fell to about $69 million and its BMX token extended an 81.5% weekly decline.

Garden Finance disables app as Blockaid reports $450,000 exploit

Garden Finance said no user funds or smart contracts were affected after an attacker compromised an independent solver’s off-chain database and inserted fraudulent swap records.

Storj files for bankruptcy, explores equity path for tokenholders

The decentralized storage provider says its network will continue operating during Chapter 11 as it explores a court-approved ownership mechanism for STORJ holders.

France Records Its First-Ever Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud Amid Record-Smashing Fires

Extreme fire conditions on the ground have created unprecedented conditions in the atmosphere.

New Firefighting Technologies Could Help Battle Blazes Like Those in France and Spain

Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.

DHS Official Resigns, Citing ‘War on Immigrants’

The outgoing executive director of the Office of Homeland Security Statistics is one of very few federal officials to speak out against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results

The screwup shows how tricky it can be to stop web crawlers from making ostensibly private conversations with AI chatbots entirely too public.

Inside the Wild Rescue Mission That Took 4 Beluga Whales to Chicago

Beluga whales were in danger of getting euthanized after a Canadian theme park went bust. WIRED spoke with some of the scientists behind the groundbreaking rescue mission.

The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall

Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.

3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)

A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.

This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust

“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.

Best Laptops for College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond

Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.

Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed

As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.

Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls

I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.

It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel

Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)

Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.

All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier

Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.

The Solution to the Power Grid’s Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway

More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.

The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried

You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.

Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories

You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)

Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.