Mentioning 'bitcoin' or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw's Discord will get you banned

The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/02/22/mentioning-bitcoin-or-crypto-on-ai-agent-openclaw-s-discord-will-get-you-banned

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes AI 'stewards' to help reinvent DAO governance

The system would use zero-knowledge proofs and secure environments (MPC/TEEs) to protect voter identity and sensitive data while preventing coercion and bribery.

source https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2026/02/21/ethereum-s-vitalik-buterin-proposes-ai-stewards-to-help-reinvent-dao-governance

Bitcoin echoes 'late 2022' bear market bottom, K33 says

The current levels offer an attractive entry for long-term investors, even if their patience will be tested, Vetle Lunde said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/21/bitcoin-echoes-late-2022-bear-market-bottom-k33-says

Bitcoin shrugs off Trump's new tariffs, nears $68,000 as altcoins lead modest bounce

Crypto prices edged higher on Friday despite a splash of tariff turbulence after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump's levies illegal.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/bitcoin-shrugs-off-trump-s-new-tariffs-nears-usd68-000-as-altcoins-lead-modest-bounce

U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs may not rock crypto — yet

The more significant result from the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs may be political, which could sting the industry.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/02/20/u-s-supreme-court-s-decision-on-trump-s-tariffs-may-not-rock-crypto-yet

Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency

Simon Gerovich defends disclosure standards, options trading model, and hotel operations.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/20/metaplanet-ceo-rebuts-critics-over-bitcoin-strategy-and-transparency

Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move

Sources familiar with the talks on stablecoin yields say the White House urged bankers to get on board with a deal that lets the market structure bill advance.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/02/19/inside-the-meeting-white-house-favors-some-stablecoin-rewards-tells-banks-it-s-time-to-move