AI x Crypto news we're keeping up with this week:

@Google Launches Open Source Gemini CLI for Developer Terminals

The agentic AI tool connects Gemini models directly to local codebases, enabling natural language requests for code explanation, feature writing, debugging, and command execution. It also supports video creation with Veo 3, research reports, and real-time Google Search integration.

@Monad_xyz Launches Founder Residency Program at Network School

The 3-week accelerator program targets founders with live products seeking growth, culminating in Demo Day presentations to 100+ VCs. Limited to 10 teams across any blockchain, the residency includes stay and food coverage by Monad Foundation. Notable attending investors include Paradigm, Electric Capital, Delphi Ventures, Dragonfly, and Castle Island VC, offering founders direct access to top-tier crypto venture capital.

@WhatsApp Introduces AI-Generated Message Summaries

WhatsApp rolls out AI summaries for private chats, allowing users to catch up on missed conversations through bulleted overviews generated by Meta AI. Available in English in the US with plans for global expansion, the optional feature uses Private Processing technology to maintain encryption and prevent third-party access to message content.

@Chainlink and @Mastercard Enable Crypto Purchases for 3 Billion Cardholders

The partnership bridges traditional payments with on-chain DeFi through secure fiat-to-crypto conversion, powered by Chainlink's interoperability infrastructure and Mastercard's global network. Collaborating with Zerohash, Swapper Finance, Shift4 Payments, and XSwap while leveraging the Uniswap protocol, the solution removes barriers to mainstream on-chain access.

@Algorand Foundation Partners with Paycode for Financial Inclusion

The strategic partnership aims to expand secure, offline-first digital payment infrastructure across underserved communities in Afghanistan, Ghana, Zambia, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

@AnthropicAI's Claude Enables App Creation for All Users

The enhanced Artifacts tool enters beta, allowing all Claude users to create AI-powered applications within the platform by describing their desired functionality. Users can interact with Claude's generated code outputs and view results directly in the app interface.

The verification layer for trustless systems continues to evolve as infrastructure bridges traditional finance with blockchain while expanding access to both AI development tools and DeFi services globally.