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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Memecoins have long been misunderstood, and amongst their great utility, there is an emerging perception that memecoins are simply conduits for celebrity-driven pump-and-dump schemes designed to rip the masses off. Despite this perception, and whilst some memecoins have certainly channelled a lot of capital into a small number of hands, this is far from the norm. Many memecoins can, and do, offer utility to users—from fractionalisation to predictive markets. You might also like:The memecoin phenomenon: When jokes print money | Opinion The focus must be on utility More must be done to shift this negative and overriding perception—if this misleading narrative is left to fester and grow, it could risk causing industry-wide damage. The memecoin industry must collectively do more to highlight the unique innovation behind memecoins and their utility for not just the crypto market but broader society, too. To develop projects that demonstrate this, AI is the best co-pilot. The role of AI AI agents are finely tuned to perform specialised tasks and make decisions with minimal or no human intervention, and they are deservedly having their moment in the spotlight. They supersede their less able genAI predecessors thanks to superior flexibility and intelligence, and in recent years, they have entered a transitional phase away from hype, speculation, and experimental novelties towards powerful real-world tools.  They have transformed the tech space and are now an everyday tool for many businesses and consumers, applied to all forms of tech from user-facing technologies in self-driving cars to fraud detection technology. Yet the memecoin industry is still to capitalise on the benefits AI agents can offer—developers should harness the potential of AI in the development of their projects. If AI agents are applied in the right way, they offer a smart way to draw out the utility of memecoins and the broader application of AI agents across financial practices. This can be through integrating AI agents into the tokens directly or deploying AI agents to complement memecoin activity. Sophisticated trading tools A key example is the benefit AI agents can bring to memecoin trading tools. AI agents are capable of autonomously monitoring market trends and processing an incredibly high amount of data in a very quick time frame. They can provide real-time market sentiment analysis, adjust investment strategies, and identify market opportunities as the data is shifting, well before other market analysis tools.  Applying this to memecoin markets is a no-brainer—this would allow market participants greater transparency amid the huge amount of complex data. There are thousands of memecoins, which cannot be thoroughly analysed by a single human or even a team. Instead, AI can very quickly process information around all memecoins and autonomously allocate accordingly. AROK, the AI-led venture agent, does precisely this—the autonomous trading tool conducts sentiment analysis, which is then used to automatically allocate assets to corresponding memecoins. Security guarantees  Going hand in hand with an AI-led trading tool is AI agents’ ability to contribute to security and compliance related to memecoins. Lurking behind the flashy, eye-catching names of some memecoins is a malicious developer planning a rug pull. AI agents can prevent these—they could conduct smart contract auditing, AI-based code reviews, automated fraud detection, and regulatory compliance monitoring. They could conduct real-time risk assessments to identify and respond to emerging anomalies and risky memecoins, key to identifying genuine and viable investment opportunities and preventing pump-and-dumps and scams. Many industries are already using AI agents for detecting financial fraud; the memecoin industry must now take a similar approach. Driving community engagement  Memecoins live and die by communities. So, perhaps the most significant benefit AI can bring to memecoins is productive community management. AI agents can accelerate meaningful community growth across an ecosystem through automated community management and the ability to personalise user interactions. AI-driven memecoin ecosystems can autonomously identify and build on trends generated amongst their community, and can also make decisions on behalf of coin holders. Terminal of Truths has successfully done so, capturing attention and driving its on-chain user activity, amassing over 200,000 followers. Memecoins have the power to transform society. But to ensure the industry continues growing, developers must focus on their next iteration to demonstrate genuine utility and overturn negative perceptions drawn from a handful of pump-and-dump schemes. AI agents offer a pragmatic way to do so. The next phase of memecoins shouldn’t be defined by celebrity-manufactured momentum—it should be driven by AI. Read more:Building the next-gen creator economy with AI agents | Opinion Jonathan Bixby Jonathan Bixbyis a serial crypto entrepreneur, an active angel investor, a board member, and a speaker. He is the founder of Argo Blockchain and the executive director of Tiger Royalties and Investment. Tiger is an investment vehicle focused on incubating technology projects, providing incubation services, and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs in the digital asset space.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Monday morning, offering a wide-ranging update on trade negotiations, global capital flows, and the administration’s economic strategy amid intensifying tariff discussions with China. Bessent reiterated on CNBC that while various branches of the U.S. government remain in contact with Chinese officials, it is ultimately up to China to take steps toward a trade de-escalation. He said that while China sells “five times more to us than we sell to them,” Bessent emphasized that the current 125%–145% tariffs are “unsustainable.” As such, the imbalance gives China a greater incentive to seek compromise. While President Trump’s tough tariff stance has stirred debate among investors, Bessent noted that the U.S. is working with a standardized trade negotiation framework for other key countries. With 15 to 18 major trading relationships under review, Bessent said multiple Asian nations have already offered significant proposals to lower tariffs and non-tariff barriers. His comments appear to have at least stabilized markets with equities edging higher and Bitcoin (BTC) holding on to the $94,000 level. U.S. will remain the premier global investment hub Addressing concerns about the U.S. losing its edge as the premier global capital home, Bessent highlighted the administration’s commitment to tax certainty, deregulation, and fairer trade as key pillars of keeping the U.S. “the best place in the world for capital to arrive.” He contrasted this with Europe’s slower growth and heavy regulation, warning that Europe’s high tariffs on goods and services were damaging its competitiveness. This is evident in the Euro Stoxx 50 index delivering a 1.86% annualized return over the past 20 years compared to over 10% for the S&P 500 index. Bessent also predicted that the European Central Bank would soon cut rates to weaken the euro. Meanwhile, the U.S. remains committed to a strong dollar policy. Public comments the same as private When asked about market reactions to earlier comments regarding a possible “near-term de-escalation” in trade tensions, Bessent clarified that he had said nothing privately at a JPMorgan investor meeting that he hadn’t already shared publicly in interviews just days earlier. He noted that while markets temporarily rallied following the meeting, the moves were likely based on misinterpretation rather than new information. Bessent stressed that the broader U.S.-China economic relationship remains complicated, but he believes that structural realities will ultimately force change. China’s economic model is heavily reliant on subsidized exports to the U.S. which is no longer sustainable in today’s environment of heightened tariffs and growing scrutiny. “We believe what is unsustainable will not be sustained,” Bessent stated.

自称“比特币亿万富翁”的凯文·西格尔 (Kevin Segal) 已被发出逮捕令，据称他在一位朋友支付了 5 万美元保释金后未能出庭受审。 检察官指控西格尔诈骗怀俄明州企业超过 212,000 美元。如果罪名成立，这位 30 岁的加州居民将面临最高 141 年的监禁。 据《每日邮报》报道，西格尔假扮为一名富商，试图在杰克逊霍尔地区购买价值数百万美元的房地产，同时在豪华度假村和企业留下一堆未付的账单。 由于西格尔缺席周三的庭审并且据称未能按要求上交护照，法官比尔·辛普森向全美 50 个州发出了逮捕令。 你可能还喜欢：Strategy 启动 210 亿美元股票发行，Coinbase 扩张，币安创始人驳斥特朗普的说法 | 每周回顾 为西格尔交保释金的杰森·欧文告诉《牛仔州报》，他刷爆了三张信用卡，以帮助他认为需要帮助的朋友。欧文声称，西格尔曾承诺以“相当于 50 万美元的比特币”作为交保释金的条件，但在 2 月 14 日出狱后就失踪了。 “他解释了情况，基本上否认了报纸上写的所有指控，”欧文说。“[他]说这是诽谤和中伤；他无意欺骗任何人。他被关在监狱里，[说]这就是他无法向任何人付款的原因。” 欧文感到自己遭到了背叛，于是给西格尔发了一条短信：“你欺骗了我，现在我真的再也不相信你说的任何话了。欧文现在正考虑因经济损失而破产。” 调查人员发现怀俄明州各地都存在欺诈行为。据报道，西格尔与他的母亲和一位朋友一起住在豪华的阿曼加尼度假村，据称有 2,725.76 美元的账单未付。 在 Spring Creek Ranch，他用来支付总额超过 22,000 美元账单的三张卡被报告为伪造卡。另外，据报道，他离开 Mangy Moose Saloon 时，有 3,055.28 美元的账单未付。 涉嫌诈骗的受害者还包括个人。检察官称，西格尔雇佣一名男子在科罗拉多州购买大疆无人机，并承诺会偿还费用，然后他开了一张 3,281.46 美元的支票，但支票未能兑现。 在另一个案例中，他派一名送货员开着一辆道奇车返回洛杉矶，并承诺支付据称从未购买的返程机票费用。这些人被困在路上，被迫自己买票回家，西格尔后来发送了一张伪造的电汇截图，以支付他们 3,101 美元的费用。 这并不是西格尔第一次陷入法律纠纷。《每日邮报》获得的法庭文件显示，他之前曾面临过一起民事诉讼，指控他谎称自己拥有价值超过 3.4 亿美元的股票，并成功与一家公司租赁了洛杉矶的一处房产。 一旦被抓，西格尔的保释金将大幅增加，达到 75 万美元现金保释金。 阅读更多：比特币反弹至 84,000 美元：随大流是一种失败的策略吗？

Telos 已与加密生态系统中的多个平台整合，希望释放跨链流动性和去中心化金融机会。 Telos 基金会通过 X 宣布了此次扩展，并指出 Telos 现在利用 Stargate、BitGo 和 Circle 的技术和解决方案来增强网络安全性、可访问性和流动性。 具体来说，Telos 正在利用基于 LayerZero 构建的跨链流动性协议 Stargate 来实现多链原生资产转移。此次整合将允许用户在 Telos 和其他 30 个网络之间桥接代币，为多链去中心化金融生态系统开辟新的机会。 其他集成包括与 Hydra（Stargate v2 的一部分）的集成，将包装的比特币（wBTC）、USDC（USDC）和 Tether（USDT）等资产带入 Telos。 Telos 基金会写道：“通过为 Telos 带来高价值、广泛使用的代币，Hydra 增强了流动性的可及性并促进了更深入的 DeFi 参与。” 你可能还喜欢：DeFi 协议 Stargate 集成 Circle 的 CCTP 以实现原生 USDC 转账 Telos 的 wBTC 和 USDC 集成是通过 BitGo 和 Circle 进行的，这两家公司均位列顶级生态系统提供商之列。与 BitGo 的合作不仅为 Telos 带来了 wBTC，而且还确保了这一点在提供商的支持下实现，该提供商可以为平台上的机构访问解锁流动性。 Circle 允许其 USDC 稳定币的桥接版本在 Telos 上线，这为在 Telos 主网上部署原生 USDC 提供了选项。 据 DeFiLlama 称，Telos 上 DeFi 协议锁定的总价值目前约为 1660 万美元。Telos TVL 分布在去中心化交易所、借贷协议、现实世界资产平台和流动性质押提供商等。 Telos 基金会在公告中表示，其获得的升级和集成对于 Telos 区块链的互操作性和在 DeFi 中的足迹至关重要。 其指出：“现在，大量流动性流入生态系统的道路已经畅通，这使得 Telos 成为 DeFi 用户和开发者的首选目的地。” 你可能还喜欢：DIA 推出 Lumina，终结对预言机的盲目信任

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto in the United States is entering a new era as policymakers across the federal and state levels consider strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserves and a legislative framework that brings clarity to the industry after years of uncertainty. You might also like:The focus is on strengthening US leadership in crypto tech | Opinion In the last weeks alone, President Trump announced the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve under executive action, while U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation proposing the creation of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve through Congress. If passed, it would reinforce Bitcoin’s significance in financial markets and create long-term confidence among miners and investors. For Bitcoin mining, this shift represents a crucial opportunity because clear and consistent regulations can support innovation, attract investment in the sector, and promote sustainable growth. By creating a framework that balances accountability with opportunity, the US can solidify its position as a global leader and ensure that both the Bitcoin mining and energy sectors thrive. During this regulatory renaissance, Bitcoin has remained central to the discussion because it’s the foundation of the crypto ecosystem. But as the only major asset that utilizes proof-of-work, Bitcoin’s mining infrastructure is what keeps the whole industry grounded. Supporting miners with regulatory clarity is essential for the long-term viability of the space. Historically, miners have operated under an unclear mix of state and federal regulations, but Washington is now taking a more deliberate approach and pivoting toward more structured oversight and collaboration. A bill modeled around the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) is already in the works, aiming to end regulatory uncertainty and clearly define the roles of the SEC and CFTC. By replacing reactive regulation with a structured framework, FIT21 (or a future, updated version) has the potential to provide much-needed stability and will help the industry grow with confidence. Bills like the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act and Senator Hagerty’s GENIUS Act represent an important step toward integrating stablecoins into the financial system. This bill could increase liquidity in crypto markets, encourage institutional investment, and reinforce Bitcoin’s role as the reserve asset of the digital economy. You might also like:What happens on day one after the GENIUS Act passes? | Opinion However, it’s crucial that lawmakers differentiate Bitcoin from other digital assets—many of which lack its resilience and long-term viability. Thoughtful regulation should prioritize the foundational importance of Bitcoin and ensure that mining operations are given the clarity and incentives needed to continue strengthening the network. Similar to past emerging industries like ridesharing, states are leading the charge by example. While federal policies are still being developed, many individual states have already embraced Bitcoin mining as a driver of energy innovation and economic development. Fifteen US states, including Texas, Alabama, Arizona, and Florida, have introduced legislative proposals to create Bitcoin strategic reserves, recognizing its long-term potential as a financial asset. Not all of them will pass, but the activity is encouraging. In Arizona and Utah, legislation is already moving through approval channels, potentially setting a precedent for Bitcoin’s role in state financial strategies. Recognizing Bitcoin as a legitimate reserve asset alongside gold and other state-held reserves would be a significant moment for institutional adoption. Public-private partnerships are also playing a crucial role at the state level. In Texas, Bitcoin miners are working with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to stabilize the power grid, adjusting their energy consumption based on supply and demand. Collaborations like this show how mining can be an asset to the energy sector and contribute to energy resilience nationwide. In Arkansas, local governments are prohibited from treating Bitcoin miners differently from traditional data centers. Montana passed a similar bill to protect miners from government interference and explicitly said that the industry “provides positive economic value” to local communities. These efforts reflect a growing recognition of Bitcoin mining’s role in economic growth, encouraging further investment and long-term development. The economic benefits of Bitcoin mining are tangible in communities across the country. Thanks to mining operations, rural towns that have struggled with job creation are experiencing new investment and infrastructure development. With the right regulatory approach, this economic revitalization can continue, ensuring that mining remains a net positive for local communities while maintaining a responsible approach to energy use. The next few years will define the future of Bitcoin in the US. With a strong energy infrastructure, increasing regulatory clarity, and a commitment to sustainable growth, America has a generational opportunity to lead. Lawmakers now have the opportunity to craft policies that foster innovation rather than stifle it. By prioritizing Bitcoin’s foundational role and ensuring mining flourishes, the US will secure its place at the forefront of the global crypto economy. Read more:Rethinking energy storage with Bitcoin mining | Opinion Abdumalik Mirakhmedov Abdumalik Mirakhmedovis the co-founder and president of GDA. Abdumalik is a tech investor and seasoned manager with a focus on digital assets and tech industries. He has more than 15 years of management experience in public and private companies. Abdumalik combines his expertise and confidence in Bitcoin to build the most successful global Bitcoin mining company.