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Sal Ternullo: Near achieves product market fit with AI-driven transactions, cross-chain capabilities enhance user experience, and the token is undervalued based on fundamentals | Bankless

Near's integration of AI and blockchain aims to revolutionize self-sovereign transactions and unlock new market potential.

MAY 28, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jordi Visser: Bitcoin is set to break higher, the crypto winter will be the mildest ever, and AI will disrupt traditional value storage | Bankless

Bitcoin's anticipated rise amid AI-driven economic shifts positions it as a key hedge against inflation.

MAY 13, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jasmine Sun: AI populism is reshaping US politics, its economic impact far exceeds that of crypto, and 50% of entry-level jobs could vanish by 2030 | Bankless

AI's growing influence in politics could reshape the 2028 election and redefine economic priorities.

MAY 13, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Michael Nadeau: Crypto’s correlation with the Nasdaq is at an all-time high, the AI boom is driving current price trends, and understanding market bubbles is crucial for investors | Bankless

Crypto's strong ties to the Nasdaq highlight the influence of tech trends like the AI boom on market dynamics.

MAY 12, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest from Bankless

Ari Redbord: North Korea’s cybercrime generates a billion dollars annually, social engineering tactics are evolving, and state-sponsored hacking poses global finance risks | Bankless

May. 11, 2026

Ari Redbord: North Korea’s cybercrime generates a billion dollars annually, social engineering tactics are evolving, and state-sponsored hacking poses global finance risks | Bankless

North Korea's billion-dollar cybercrime operations reveal a strategic shift towards social engineering in the crypto world.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Rory Johnston: AI optimism drives equity markets, geopolitical instability threatens oil supply, and the logistics of Canadian oil trade impact pricing | Bankless

Apr. 29, 2026

Rory Johnston: AI optimism drives equity markets, geopolitical instability threatens oil supply, and the logistics of Canadian oil trade impact pricing | Bankless

AI optimism boosts equity markets while potential Middle East crises threaten global oil supply stability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Austen Allred: Autonomous AI agents are revolutionizing crypto, US laws hinder AI corporate formation, and traditional finance’s shift signals new opportunities | Bankless

Apr. 20, 2026

Austen Allred: Autonomous AI agents are revolutionizing crypto, US laws hinder AI corporate formation, and traditional finance’s shift signals new opportunities | Bankless

AI-driven software development could revolutionize the crypto industry by automating app creation and market analysis.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Barry Eichengreen: The US dollar shows early signs of decline, central banks are diversifying away from Treasuries, and DeFi yields lag behind institutional returns | Bankless

Apr. 16, 2026

Barry Eichengreen: The US dollar shows early signs of decline, central banks are diversifying away from Treasuries, and DeFi yields lag behind institutional returns | Bankless

Central banks shift reserves away from US Treasuries, signaling potential decline of the dollar's global dominance.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Michael Nadeau: Wealth destruction phase is reshaping crypto markets, investor sentiment suggests optimism, and understanding cycles is key to strategic investing | Bankless

Apr. 14, 2026

Michael Nadeau: Wealth destruction phase is reshaping crypto markets, investor sentiment suggests optimism, and understanding cycles is key to strategic investing | Bankless

Crypto's current cycle phase suggests a potential market bottom amid significant wealth destruction and investor optimism.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin could reach $20 million, institutional adoption is key for stability, and rehypothecation practices are suppressing prices | Bankless

Apr. 13, 2026

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin could reach $20 million, institutional adoption is key for stability, and rehypothecation practices are suppressing prices | Bankless

Bitcoin's potential to reach $21 million per coin could revolutionize global financial systems and investment strategies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Michael Nadeau: Ethereum’s performance signals a new normal, the L2 roadmap’s impact on value capture, and the challenges of bridging solutions | Bankless

Apr. 10, 2026

Michael Nadeau: Ethereum’s performance signals a new normal, the L2 roadmap’s impact on value capture, and the challenges of bridging solutions | Bankless

Ethereum's evolving roadmap raises questions about its future cycles and valuation challenges amid market uncertainty.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Vlad Tenev: Gen Z is the most retirement-savvy generation, the great wealth transfer will reshape financial strategies, and 24/7 trading of tokenized assets is on the horizon | Bankless

Apr. 10, 2026

Vlad Tenev: Gen Z is the most retirement-savvy generation, the great wealth transfer will reshape financial strategies, and 24/7 trading of tokenized assets is on the horizon | Bankless

Gen Z's early retirement planning and tokenized stocks are reshaping the future of financial markets.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Kamran Bokhari: Information overload is crippling analysis, the US is shifting to burden sharing in the Middle East, and the Israel-Iran conflict is evolving | Bankless

Apr. 10, 2026

Kamran Bokhari: Information overload is crippling analysis, the US is shifting to burden sharing in the Middle East, and the Israel-Iran conflict is evolving | Bankless

US shifts strategy to share Middle East security burdens, impacting Iran relations and regional stability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Illia Polosukhin: Traditional AI services expose sensitive data, crypto simplifies global payments, and AI will redefine computing interfaces | Bankless

Apr. 10, 2026

Illia Polosukhin: Traditional AI services expose sensitive data, crypto simplifies global payments, and AI will redefine computing interfaces | Bankless

AI's transformation of computing interfaces may soon render traditional operating systems obsolete, with blockchain ensuring secure integration.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Podcast Notes

Sal Ternullo: Near achieves product market fit with AI-driven transactions, cross-chain capabilities enhance user experience, and the token is undervalued based on fundamentals | Bankless

Jordi Visser: Bitcoin is set to break higher, the crypto winter will be the mildest ever, and AI will disrupt traditional value storage | Bankless

Jasmine Sun: AI populism is reshaping US politics, its economic impact far exceeds that of crypto, and 50% of entry-level jobs could vanish by 2030 | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Crypto’s correlation with the Nasdaq is at an all-time high, the AI boom is driving current price trends, and understanding market bubbles is crucial for investors | Bankless

Latest from Bankless

Ari Redbord: North Korea’s cybercrime generates a billion dollars annually, social engineering tactics are evolving, and state-sponsored hacking poses global finance risks | Bankless

Ari Redbord: North Korea’s cybercrime generates a billion dollars annually, social engineering tactics are evolving, and state-sponsored hacking poses global finance risks | Bankless

Rory Johnston: AI optimism drives equity markets, geopolitical instability threatens oil supply, and the logistics of Canadian oil trade impact pricing | Bankless

Rory Johnston: AI optimism drives equity markets, geopolitical instability threatens oil supply, and the logistics of Canadian oil trade impact pricing | Bankless

Austen Allred: Autonomous AI agents are revolutionizing crypto, US laws hinder AI corporate formation, and traditional finance’s shift signals new opportunities | Bankless

Austen Allred: Autonomous AI agents are revolutionizing crypto, US laws hinder AI corporate formation, and traditional finance’s shift signals new opportunities | Bankless

Barry Eichengreen: The US dollar shows early signs of decline, central banks are diversifying away from Treasuries, and DeFi yields lag behind institutional returns | Bankless

Barry Eichengreen: The US dollar shows early signs of decline, central banks are diversifying away from Treasuries, and DeFi yields lag behind institutional returns | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Wealth destruction phase is reshaping crypto markets, investor sentiment suggests optimism, and understanding cycles is key to strategic investing | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Wealth destruction phase is reshaping crypto markets, investor sentiment suggests optimism, and understanding cycles is key to strategic investing | Bankless

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin could reach $20 million, institutional adoption is key for stability, and rehypothecation practices are suppressing prices | Bankless

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin could reach $20 million, institutional adoption is key for stability, and rehypothecation practices are suppressing prices | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Ethereum’s performance signals a new normal, the L2 roadmap’s impact on value capture, and the challenges of bridging solutions | Bankless

Michael Nadeau: Ethereum’s performance signals a new normal, the L2 roadmap’s impact on value capture, and the challenges of bridging solutions | Bankless

Vlad Tenev: Gen Z is the most retirement-savvy generation, the great wealth transfer will reshape financial strategies, and 24/7 trading of tokenized assets is on the horizon | Bankless

Vlad Tenev: Gen Z is the most retirement-savvy generation, the great wealth transfer will reshape financial strategies, and 24/7 trading of tokenized assets is on the horizon | Bankless

Kamran Bokhari: Information overload is crippling analysis, the US is shifting to burden sharing in the Middle East, and the Israel-Iran conflict is evolving | Bankless

Kamran Bokhari: Information overload is crippling analysis, the US is shifting to burden sharing in the Middle East, and the Israel-Iran conflict is evolving | Bankless

Illia Polosukhin: Traditional AI services expose sensitive data, crypto simplifies global payments, and AI will redefine computing interfaces | Bankless

Illia Polosukhin: Traditional AI services expose sensitive data, crypto simplifies global payments, and AI will redefine computing interfaces | Bankless

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