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Barclays' fintech classification of Strategy may drive institutional interest, signaling Bitcoin's growing integration into mainstream finance. The post Barclays slaps a buy rating on Strategy, calls it a fintech company alongside Visa and Mastercard appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post BNB Chain New Blockchain Targets High-Speed Finance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. AI agents may be ready to trade crypto — but the blockchains underneath them are not. That is the problem BNB Chain is betting its next architecture on solving. The project has unveiled plans for a BNB Chain new blockchain, a dedicated layer-1 network engineered from the ground up to handle the demands of AI-driven finance, high-frequency trading, and a future where quantum computers could render today’s cryptography obsolete. Key takeaways BNB Chain plans a new layer-1 blockchain targeting over 100,000 transactions per second and sub-50 millisecond confirmations, separate from the existing chain. Testnet launch is expected by the end of 2026, with mainnet planned for early 2027. A new system called TxStream removes the public mempool, sending transactions directly to block leaders to cut latency and front-running risks. BNB Smart Chain already doubled throughput from roughly 2,800 to 5,20

Animoca Brands completed a live pilot with Visa that lets Minds AI agents find card rewards and complete purchases at selected Hong Kong merchants. The post Animoca Brands brings Visa powered shopping to AI agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post BNB Chain Plans New Layer-1 for AI Agents and Quantum Future appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In 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 will run alongside the existing BNB Chain blockchain, not replace it, according to its developers. Detailed in its H2 2026 technical roadmap, the new network is expected to launch on testnet by the end

The round, led by Radical Ventures, values the two-year old startup at $1 billion.

The network’s 2026 roadmap targets faster transactions, AI-powered apps, and infrastructure aimed at competing with traditional financial systems, while preparing for a quantum future.

BNB Chain's new L1 removes the mempool and targets sub-50ms preconfirmation, built for AI agents as chains race for agent trading tools.

The post BNB Chain Teases New L1 Blockchain for AI Agents Amid Bullish H1 2026 Figures appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key highlights: BNB Chain will roll out a new layer-1 chain for AI agents The chain, scheduled for public rollout in early 2027, will be interoperable with BNB Chain BNB declined over 2% amid heavy macroeconomic pressure BNB Chain has confirmed that a new layer 1 blockchain is in development, positioning the network for high-frequency trading and agentic AI utility. Building on a stellar H1 2026, BNB Chain is nursing ambitious plans to pursue quantum readiness while doubling network throughput. BNB Chain to roll out L1 Blockchain The team disclosed that the next-gen L1 architecture will support a range of use cases beyond BNB Chain. Per an official disclosure, the incoming blockchain is tailored for AI agents and high-frequency trading, given its advanced capabilities. Beyond BSC, BNB Chain is also designing a next-generation L1 architecture: • 100K+ TPS• Sub-50 m