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View More NewsIn brief BNB Chain plans to launch a new layer-1 blockchain focused on high-frequency trading and AI-driven transactions. The developers say the network will target more than 100,000 transactions per second, sub-second finality, and a testnet launch by late 2026. Planned upgrades include AI agent tools, privacy features, and research into quantum-resistant security. AI agents may be ready to trade crypto—but BNB Chain says today’s blockchains aren’t ready for them.On Wednesday, BNB Chain unveiled plans for a new layer-1 blockchain built to handle high-frequency trading, automated payments, and AI-driven transactions at speeds closer to traditional financial markets. The new network…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall 2-5% after US strikes at Iran ending ceasefire; BTC at $62k Vanguard is hiring a head of digital assets as it capitulates into crypto SEC plans to introduce its crypto rules as soon as this month Zcash jumped 10% on Tachyon Upgrade progress shows it will be free of…
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