May 2, 2026
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OpenAI GPT Image 2 vs Google Nano Banana 2: Which AI Image Generator Is Best?
Which state-of-the-art AI image generator is most effective at producing A+ results? We put GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana 2 to the test.
Canada wants to ban crypto ATMs as fraud fears turn Bitcoin access into a political target
The country that gave the world its first crypto ATMs is now preparing to eliminate them entirely. In April 2013, a Vancouver coffee shop installed what would become crypto's most recognizable retail footprint, a...
Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments
Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments
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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Oscars Ban AI Performances and Screenplays From Eligibility
New rules require human actors and writers for Oscar consideration.
Japan has moved to save the yen again, and Bitcoin traders may pay the price
Japan reportedly stepped into the currency market with roughly $35 billion of yen buying, sending the dollar down nearly 3% to 155.5. Bank of Japan (BOJ) money-market data imply that size is accurate. Once the Ministry...
Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup
Crypto industry backs CLARITY Act yield compromise, pushes Senate Banking for markup
A16z sides with CFTC against states seeking to ban prediction markets
Venture capital firm a16z argues that state crackdowns on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket conflict with federal law and hurt market access for ordinary users.
OpenClaw Put Apple Back in the AI Game—And Now They Can't Build Macs Fast Enough
The Mac mini went from a $599 desktop nobody cared about to the hottest piece of AI hardware on the planet. One open-source agent framework did it.
The crypto IPO wave has one big problem: Bitcoin is still in charge
After Circle and Bullish delivered blockbuster listings in 2025, crypto exchanges rushed toward public markets with a familiar promise: the industry is finally mature enough for Wall Street. However, the latest research...
Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc's eCash fork
Bitcoin's 'hazardous' airdrop: Why developers are warning against Paul Sztorc's eCash fork
Riot posts $167M in Q1 revenue as data center arm pulls in $33M in first quarter
Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining income fell.