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US Prosecutors Warn of Crypto-Linked Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day
US Prosecutors Warn of Crypto-Linked Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day Many of the cases now intersect with “pig-butchering” schemes, long-form scams blending emotional grooming with fake crypto platforms. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Microsoft AI Chief Sets Two-Year Timeline for AI to Automate Most White Collar Jobs
Microsoft AI Chief Sets Two-Year Timeline for AI to Automate Most White Collar Jobs The prediction sharpens a debate inside boardrooms over how fast AI could upend high-paid office work and whether companies are prepared. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Services Jump 85% in 2025: Chainalysis
Crypto Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Services Jump 85% in 2025: Chainalysis Suspected trafficking-related crypto flows reached hundreds of millions, Chainalysis reported, with one CSAM site topping $530,000. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase Launches Wallet for AI Agents With Built-In Guardrails
Coinbase Launches Wallet for AI Agents With Built-In Guardrails The company says its sandboxed, self-custodial design keeps private keys isolated as the autonomous bot boom continues. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Thailand’s SEC Clears Path for Crypto-Linked Derivatives
Thailand’s SEC Clears Path for Crypto-Linked Derivatives Thailand will allow digital assets to back regulated derivatives, deepening crypto’s role in its capital markets. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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What to Expect for Bitcoin and Crypto Ahead of This Week’s Inflation Data
What to Expect for Bitcoin and Crypto Ahead of This Week’s Inflation Data Investors are focused on January’s CPI release after stronger-than-expected jobs data forced a repricing of rate expectations. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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US Banks Urge Regulator to Slow Crypto-Linked Charters Amid Rule Overhaul
US Banks Urge Regulator to Slow Crypto-Linked Charters Amid Rule Overhaul The warning comes as crypto firms push for deeper access to the U.S. banking system, heightening tensions over unresolved regulatory gaps. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away
AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away Senior researchers are leaving Elon Musk’s xAI as Anthropic discloses new safety findings and AI insiders issue unusually blunt warnings. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Robinhood’s Ethereum Layer-2 Network Enters Public Testnet Phase
Robinhood’s Ethereum Layer-2 Network Enters Public Testnet Phase Robinhood said developers will begin experimenting with applications on its Ethereum layer-2 network, while providing key technical feedback. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Citadel Securities Teams Up With LayerZero on New Blockchain Push
Citadel Securities Teams Up With LayerZero on New Blockchain Push The new permissionless chain aims to fix scale and coordination limits that have kept other institutional efforts constrained. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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OpenAI Adds Custom ChatGPT to Pentagon Platform as Expert Warns of Risks
OpenAI Adds Custom ChatGPT to Pentagon Platform as Expert Warns of Risks The Defense Department will use a custom version of ChatGPT for unclassified work, even as technology advocates warn about human error. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Sees AI Driving a Prolonged CapEx Boom—Here’s Why
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Sees AI Driving a Prolonged CapEx Boom—Here’s Why ARK says Massive AI CapEx from Google and Amazon is just the beginning, with recent breakthroughs signaling a years-long investment wave. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder Puts Burden on Users as Legal Case Favors Civil Recovery
Bithumb’s Bitcoin Blunder Puts Burden on Users as Legal Case Favors Civil Recovery Legal experts say civil claims offer Bithumb the clearest route to recovering Bitcoin mistakenly distributed in a $43 billion error. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Vitalik Buterin Calls for Ethereum-Led Alternative to the ‘Race for AGI’
Vitalik Buterin Calls for Ethereum-Led Alternative to the ‘Race for AGI’ The Ethereum co-founder has outlined a four-quadrant Ethereum-AI buildout spanning private AI use, agent markets, and governance. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It’s Created a New Kind of Burnout
AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It’s Created a New Kind of Burnout UC-Berkeley and Yale researchers found that AI tools don’t reduce work; they intensify it by creating workload creep and widespread burnout. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Fintechs Back Fed Payments Account That Could Open Rails to Crypto Firms
Fintechs Back Fed Payments Account That Could Open Rails to Crypto Firms Fintech groups are pressing the Fed to loosen payment access for non-banks, setting up a clash with banks over risk and crypto exposure. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Is Bitcoin’s Sell-Off Finally Running Out of Steam?
Is Bitcoin’s Sell-Off Finally Running Out of Steam? Bitcoin’s sell-off shows signs of easing as large buyers step in, though analysts say any rebound still depends on institutional demand. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam
US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam The sentence was handed down in absentia after prosecutors said the defendant cut off an ankle monitor and fled supervision. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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FDIC Agrees to Pay Fees, Drop FOIA Fight Over Crypto ‘Pause Letters’
FDIC Agrees to Pay Fees, Drop FOIA Fight Over Crypto ‘Pause Letters’ The banking regulator will revise transparency policies to settle Coinbase’s “Operation Choke Point 2.0” lawsuit. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Pudgy Penguins Hit New York City With Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Event
Pudgy Penguins Hit New York City With Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Event Crypto-native brand Pudgy Penguins is hosting a pop-up Valentine’s Day event in New York City, complete with a plush bouquet. Erika Lee Go to decrypt.co
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Why Quantum Computing Isn’t a Serious Risk for Bitcoin Yet: CoinShares
Why Quantum Computing Isn’t a Serious Risk for Bitcoin Yet: CoinShares New research says today’s quantum computers are far too weak to threaten Bitcoin’s cryptography, leaving the network years to prepare. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Recovers as Coinbase Premium Turns Higher
Bitcoin Recovers as Coinbase Premium Turns Higher Analysts maintain a cautious stance even after Bitcoin’s 12% relief rally clawed back recent losses amid a surging Coinbase Premium. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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French Police Arrest Six After Magistrate Kidnapped in Crypto Ransom Case
French Police Arrest Six After Magistrate Kidnapped in Crypto Ransom Case Authorities in France launched the manhunt after a magistrate and her mother were abducted overnight and found injured. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Japan’s Crypto Industry Faces Critical Test Ahead of Snap Election
Japan’s Crypto Industry Faces Critical Test Ahead of Snap Election Japan heads to polls as crypto industry watches tax reform, stablecoin rules, and legal reclassification timelines. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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South Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Gave Away $43 Billion in Bitcoin
South Korean Crypto Exchange Accidentally Gave Away $43 Billion in Bitcoin The error was quickly corrected, Bithumb said, but not before some users sold off their Bitcoin, temporarily crashing its listed price. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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The Most Surprising Bitcoin and Crypto Stories in the Epstein Files
The Most Surprising Bitcoin and Crypto Stories in the Epstein Files The Justice Department’s release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has unearthed some wild Bitcoin and crypto stories. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase’s Crypto-Backed Loans Notch Record Liquidations Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum Plunge
Coinbase’s Crypto-Backed Loans Notch Record Liquidations Amid Bitcoin, Ethereum Plunge Coinbase customers faced losses in fresh ways through the exchange’s crypto-backed lending product as Bitcoin and Ethereum tumbled this week. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Bitfarms Stock Pumps as It Dumps Bitcoin Mining for AI With Name Change, Move to US
Bitfarms Stock Pumps as It Dumps Bitcoin Mining for AI With Name Change, Move to US Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Bitfarms is planning a move to the United States and a name change as it transitions from crypto to AI compute. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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President Trump Launches TrumpRx, Promising Lower Drug Prices: Is It Legit?
President Trump Launches TrumpRx, Promising Lower Drug Prices: Is It Legit? The White House is betting that a new cash-pay platform—built around blockbuster GLP-1 drugs—can pressure Big Pharma and bypass the middlemen who keep U.S. prices high. Josh Quittner Go to decrypt.co
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Justin Bieber Paid $1.3 Million for a Bored Ape NFT. It’s Now Worth $12K
Justin Bieber Paid $1.3 Million for a Bored Ape NFT. It’s Now Worth $12K Back when NFTs were hot, Justin Bieber dropped $1.3 million to join the Bored Ape Yacht Club. The Ethereum NFTs now start at just $12K. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Strategy, BitMine, Coinbase Shares Chart Major Rebound as Bitcoin Stabilizes
Strategy, BitMine, Coinbase Shares Chart Major Rebound as Bitcoin Stabilizes Strategy (MSTR), BitMine (BMNR), and Coinbase (COIN) helped lead the crypto stock rebound as Bitcoin bounced back from a dip near $60K. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Does Bitcoin’s Retreat Signal a New Bear Market for Crypto?
Does Bitcoin’s Retreat Signal a New Bear Market for Crypto? A single-day 14% drop and a drawdown of more than 50% have pushed Bitcoin into territory typically associated with bear markets. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Miners IREN and CleanSpark Slide After Earnings Misses Deepen Sector Pressure
Bitcoin Miners IREN and CleanSpark Slide After Earnings Misses Deepen Sector Pressure Shares fell after both companies reported quarterly revenue below Wall Street expectations as Bitcoin dropped sharply. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Senator Lummis Urges Banks to ‘Embrace’ Stablecoins Amid CLARITY Act Stalemate
Senator Lummis Urges Banks to ‘Embrace’ Stablecoins Amid CLARITY Act Stalemate The Wyoming Senator said stablecoins give banks an “entirely new financial product” as the crypto market structure bill faces a delay. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Sentiment Sinks to Lowest Level in 3.5 Years
Crypto Sentiment Sinks to Lowest Level in 3.5 Years Investor fear in crypto has sunk to levels last seen during the year of Terra’s collapse as macro pressures intensify. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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OpenAI and Anthropic Roll Out Rival AI Models as Competition for Enterprise Heats Up
OpenAI and Anthropic Roll Out Rival AI Models as Competition for Enterprise Heats Up OpenAI and Anthropic released new flagship AI models within hours of each other on Thursday, with benchmark results suggesting they’re optimized for different strengths. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Extends Selloff as Macro Pressures and Leverage Unwind
Bitcoin Extends Selloff as Macro Pressures and Leverage Unwind The latest decline reflects a broader unwind in leverage, with investors reassessing Bitcoin’s short-term role as an inflation hedge. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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FCC Opens Review of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plan for Orbital AI Data Centers
FCC Opens Review of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plan for Orbital AI Data Centers The filing follows approval of Starlink’s Gen2 expansion and Elon Musk’s push to move AI infrastructure into orbit. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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UNICEF Calls on Governments to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
UNICEF Calls on Governments to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Material UNICEF has pressed governments to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material, warning deepfakes are exposing children to serious harm beyond existing laws. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Brock Pierce’s Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Went Deeper Than Anyone Knew
Brock Pierce’s Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Went Deeper Than Anyone Knew Convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was involved in Tether co-founder Brock Pierce’s love life, among other things. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Anthropic’s AI Tools Rattle Software Stocks, Prompt Rethink of Sector Valuations
Anthropic’s AI Tools Rattle Software Stocks, Prompt Rethink of Sector Valuations A selloff in professional-services stocks followed fresh concerns that AI agents could disrupt traditional software pricing. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Operator of Crypto-Fueled Dark Web Drug Market Sentenced to 30 Years
Operator of Crypto-Fueled Dark Web Drug Market Sentenced to 30 Years The Incognito Market operator extorted vendors by threatening to publish their transaction histories and crypto addresses. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Alleged Bitcoin Ransom Note Sent to TMZ in Case Involving ‘Today’ Show Host’s Missing Mother
Alleged Bitcoin Ransom Note Sent to TMZ in Case Involving ‘Today’ Show Host’s Missing Mother Authorities say they are reviewing reports of a Bitcoin ransom note tied to the case of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Risks Further Slide as Momentum Weakens Below Key Support
Bitcoin Risks Further Slide as Momentum Weakens Below Key Support Fragile momentum and macro uncertainty are keeping Bitcoin and the broader crypto market at risk of further declines, analysts say. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Nevada Moves to Bar Coinbase’s Prediction Markets Without State Gaming License
Nevada Moves to Bar Coinbase’s Prediction Markets Without State Gaming License Nevada’s enforcement action comes after Coinbase filed federal lawsuits challenging three other states over prediction market jurisdiction. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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‘We Need a New Path’: Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Rips Up L2-Focused Roadmap
‘We Need a New Path’: Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Rips Up L2-Focused Roadmap Some layer-2 networks have made concessions when it comes to decentralization, Buterin said, and shouldn’t be “branded” as extensions of Ethereum. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Arizona Attorney General Issues Warning as Crypto ATM Scams Hit Older Adults
Arizona Attorney General Issues Warning as Crypto ATM Scams Hit Older Adults Arizona has launched a fraud reporting tool as crypto ATM scams surge and losses mount, especially among older consumers. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin’s Sell-Off May Carry a Silver Lining
Bitcoin’s Sell-Off May Carry a Silver Lining Bitcoin’s latest sell-off has revived debate over whether the move reflects short-term liquidity stress or something deeper. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Will GameStop Dump Its Bitcoin? CEO Says ‘Way More Compelling’ Move Ahead
Will GameStop Dump Its Bitcoin? CEO Says ‘Way More Compelling’ Move Ahead GameStop moved its entire Bitcoin stash to an institutional exchange as CEO Ryan Cohen signals M&A now outranks crypto. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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OpenClaw Opens the Gates for AI Agents—Here’s What’s Real and What’s Not
OpenClaw Opens the Gates for AI Agents—Here’s What’s Real and What’s Not OpenClaw hit 147,000 GitHub stars in a matter of weeks and spawned an entire ecosystem of AI agents. But just how much is revolutionary tech? Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Musk Folds xAI Into SpaceX, Cites Limits on Earth-Based AI Infrastructure
Musk Folds xAI Into SpaceX, Cites Limits on Earth-Based AI Infrastructure Elon Musk says power and cooling constraints on Earth are pushing AI compute into orbit, with Starship central to the plan. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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UAE Royal’s Alleged Stake in Trump Crypto Venture Raises Ethical Concerns
UAE Royal’s Alleged Stake in Trump Crypto Venture Raises Ethical Concerns A foreign investment in a Trump crypto firm reportedly preceded a reversal in U.S. AI chip restrictions, prompting corruption allegations. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Derivatives Signal Elevated Stress Following Market Rout
Bitcoin Derivatives Signal Elevated Stress Following Market Rout Bitcoin’s weekend plunge opened a rare CME futures gap, as macro and geopolitical pressures drove a broad deleveraging. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Nevada Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Polymarket
Nevada Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Polymarket Nevada’s court ruling against Polymarket comes as prediction markets face global regulatory pressure and bans across multiple jurisdictions. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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CrossCurve Threatens Legal Action After $3M Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit
CrossCurve Threatens Legal Action After $3M Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit The protocol warned it may pursue criminal and civil action after identifying addresses tied to a hack of its token transfer system. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Will Artificial Intelligence Save Humanity—Or End It?
Will Artificial Intelligence Save Humanity—Or End It? A debate featuring prominent transhumanists and futurists revealed deep divides over whether AGI can be made safe, or will inevitably threaten human survival. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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India Faces Pressure to Rethink Crypto Taxes Ahead of Union Budget as Trading Shifts Offshore
India Faces Pressure to Rethink Crypto Taxes Ahead of Union Budget as Trading Shifts Offshore Industry leaders are pushing for tax reform as traders flee offshore, draining domestic exchanges and undermining regulatory oversight. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Crash: Liquidations Top $2.5 Billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Plummet
Crypto Crash: Liquidations Top $2.5 Billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Plummet The crypto market’s recent decline only accelerated Saturday, with Bitcoin falling to nearly $77,000 as liquidations piled up. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Price Holds Steady as Gold Falls and Silver Craters
Bitcoin Price Holds Steady as Gold Falls and Silver Craters Bitcoin stays resilient while gold and silver see historic crashes amid Fed chair nomination fears and shifting rate expectations. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Experts Warn Data Center Backlash Could Slow AI Infrastructure Growth
Experts Warn Data Center Backlash Could Slow AI Infrastructure Growth A new Brookings report says binding community benefit agreements are increasingly necessary as local opposition mounts over AI data centers. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Gold Is the Real Bubble, Says Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood—Not AI
Gold Is the Real Bubble, Says Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood—Not AI Tech investor Cathie Wood isn’t worried about an AI bubble, instead singling out gold as the real ongoing asset bubble. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Mining Profits Hit 14-Month Low After Winter Storm Rocks Miners: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin Mining Profits Hit 14-Month Low After Winter Storm Rocks Miners: CryptoQuant Bitcoin miners are “extremely underpaid” given the price of Bitcoin and current BTC mining conditions, according to a CryptoQuant report. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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AI Agents Launched a Social Network and Spawned a Digital Religion Overnight
AI Agents Launched a Social Network and Spawned a Digital Religion Overnight Autonomous agents on an AI-centric social network spontaneously founded “Crustafarianism”—complete with scripture, prophets, and theology. Josh Quittner Go to decrypt.co
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Tech Giants Circle OpenAI in Funding Round That Could Top $100 Billion
Tech Giants Circle OpenAI in Funding Round That Could Top $100 Billion Amazon’s talks could make it one of OpenAI’s biggest backers as the AI company continues to forge ahead with plans for an IPO this year. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Slips to $82K as Liquidations Spike to $1.7B
Bitcoin Slips to $82K as Liquidations Spike to $1.7B Bitcoin has hit a nine-month low of $82,134 amid escalating policy shifts, including President Trump’s Friday Fed Chair announcement. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Democrats Press DOJ Deputy Over Crypto Holdings, Enforcement Retreat
Democrats Press DOJ Deputy Over Crypto Holdings, Enforcement Retreat A group of Democratic senators is pressing the Justice Department over ethics questions tied to a rollback in crypto enforcement. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Strategy, BitMine Stock Prices Dive as Bitcoin and Ethereum Sink
Strategy, BitMine Stock Prices Dive as Bitcoin and Ethereum Sink Leading crypto treasury firms BitMine and Strategy both saw their stocks plunge nearly 10% amid broader market uncertainty, as a possible U.S. government shutdown looms. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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US Finalizes Forfeiture of $400 Million Tied to Helix Darknet Mixer
US Finalizes Forfeiture of $400 Million Tied to Helix Darknet Mixer The mixer processed hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin that prosecutors say were tied to illicit activity on the dark web. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Brave Bets on Social Heist Puzzles to Pull Players Into Its Gaming Push
Brave Bets on Social Heist Puzzles to Pull Players Into Its Gaming Push The privacy-focused browser developer is testing whether gamified competition can pull new users into Web3 gaming. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Australia Fines Qoin Wallet Operator $14 Million for Unlicensed Activity
Australia Fines Qoin Wallet Operator $14 Million for Unlicensed Activity The ruling marks one of the largest court-imposed penalties yet tied to crypto marketing practices in Australia. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Robinhood CEO Says GameStop Incident Was a Wake-Up Call for Tokenization
Robinhood CEO Says GameStop Incident Was a Wake-Up Call for Tokenization Robinhood is once again blaming the GameStop crisis on infrastructure, but experts point to undercapitalization. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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OpenAI Rolls Out Free Science Platform Prism as Experts Warn of Privacy Concerns
OpenAI Rolls Out Free Science Platform Prism as Experts Warn of Privacy Concerns Prism aims to move ChatGPT into scientific writing as OpenAI signals plans to share in future profits. Some are warning against its pitfalls. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second
SEC Says Tokenized Assets Are Securities First, Technology Second The SEC said Wednesday blockchain-based recordkeeping does not alter investor protections, while leaving unresolved how crypto-native products fit into existing law. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitwise Registers Uniswap ETF Trust in Early Step Toward Potential Filing
Bitwise Registers Uniswap ETF Trust in Early Step Toward Potential Filing The filing comes after regulators closed their probe into Uniswap Labs, shifting attention from enforcement toward questions over liquidity. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase Shares Extend Losses as It Expands Into New Metal Futures
Coinbase Shares Extend Losses as It Expands Into New Metal Futures Experts say the metals expansion builds infrastructure, not a near-term volatility hedge, as Coinbase stock falls 46% from its peak. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Chinese National Gets 46 Months in Prison for $37 Million Crypto Scam Targeting Americans
Chinese National Gets 46 Months in Prison for $37 Million Crypto Scam Targeting Americans A Chinese national was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in a $37 million crypto scam that claimed American victims. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers
WhatsApp Lawsuit Draws Skepticism From Cryptographers, Privacy Lawyers A proposed class action accusing Meta of accessing WhatsApp messages is drawing early skepticism from experts, claiming it lacks evidence. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Seen Entering a More Stable Phase, Coinbase and Glassnode Say
Bitcoin Seen Entering a More Stable Phase, Coinbase and Glassnode Say New analysis points to steadier market conditions for Bitcoin as liquidity support holds and investors shift toward hedging over leverage. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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EU Investigates X Over Alleged Failures to Curb Illegal Grok AI Content
EU Investigates X Over Alleged Failures to Curb Illegal Grok AI Content The probe will examine whether the platform adequately assessed risks tied to Grok’s rollout and complied with its obligations under EU law. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Australia Puts Crypto Oversight Gaps on 2026 Risk List
Australia Puts Crypto Oversight Gaps on 2026 Risk List The warning comes as Canberra moves to close digital-asset regulatory gaps through long-awaited licensing legislation. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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TikTok Backlash Fuels Sudden Surge in Little-Known Australian Social App
TikTok Backlash Fuels Sudden Surge in Little-Known Australian Social App Upscrolled surged into the top 10 free apps after users accused TikTok of suppressing political content, straining UpScrolled’s servers. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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North Korea–Linked Hackers Use Deepfake Video Calls to Target Crypto Workers
North Korea–Linked Hackers Use Deepfake Video Calls to Target Crypto Workers Hackers are using AI-generated video calls to impersonate trusted contacts and trick crypto workers into installing malware. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Stablecoin Outflows Signal Capital Exit as Bitcoin Trades Flat
Stablecoin Outflows Signal Capital Exit as Bitcoin Trades Flat Top stablecoins have shed $2.2 billion in 10 days, in a sign investors are cashing out to fiat instead of waiting to buy the dip. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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MoonPay Inks 8-Figure Title Sponsorship Deal for Upcoming X Games League
MoonPay Inks 8-Figure Title Sponsorship Deal for Upcoming X Games League X Games will share a title with MoonPay as part of an eight-figure deal, as the action sports spectacle adopts a league-based format. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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How SharpLink Aims to Be the Most ‘Focused, Disciplined’ Ethereum Treasury in 2026
How SharpLink Aims to Be the Most ‘Focused, Disciplined’ Ethereum Treasury in 2026 Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming hopes to stand apart from the pack by focusing on the long-term—with shareholders top of mind. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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AI ‘Swarms’ Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation, Researchers Warn
AI ‘Swarms’ Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation, Researchers Warn A new academic paper examines how autonomous AI agents could make influence campaigns harder to detect and more effective at scale. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Foundation Forms Post-Quantum Team as Security Concerns Mount
Ethereum Foundation Forms Post-Quantum Team as Security Concerns Mount Ethereum researcher Justin Drake said the ecosystem is moving from research to execution as the threat from quantum computing draws closer. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Can Stablecoins Break Free From the US Dollar?
Can Stablecoins Break Free From the US Dollar? Nearly all stablecoins track the U.S. dollar. Experiments with baskets and commodities show how hard that grip is to loosen. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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BitGo Stock Plunges Below IPO Price on Second Day of Trading
BitGo Stock Plunges Below IPO Price on Second Day of Trading BitGo’s stock fell nearly 22% on day two of trading after the crypto custody firm’s IPO, diving below the offering price. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Binance Founder CZ Projects Bitcoin Supercycle for 2026, Denies Trump Relationship
Binance Founder CZ Projects Bitcoin Supercycle for 2026, Denies Trump Relationship Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao thinks that 2026 will bring a supercycle for Bitcoin, ending the asset’s previous four-year trend. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico
Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico Ryan James Wedding was accused of using stablecoin Tether to fuel a cocaine smuggling and murder operation in Latin America and the U.S. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Why Silver’s Surge Echoes Crypto Altcoin Season: Bitwise Exec
Why Silver’s Surge Echoes Crypto Altcoin Season: Bitwise Exec Investors appear to be rotating to silver from gold, right as both surge to new highs, in a trend that echoes past altcoin seasons. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Stuck in Neutral, But This Gaming Token Is Going Parabolic
Bitcoin Stuck in Neutral, But This Gaming Token Is Going Parabolic While Bitcoin treads water below the death cross, Axie Infinity is exploding this week as GameFi catches fire and whales pile in. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in ‘America First’ Push Against Fraud
DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in ‘America First’ Push Against Fraud The Justice Department ramps up crypto fraud enforcement as scams surge, losses hit record highs, and AI aids financial crime. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Elon Musk’s Grok Generated 23K Sexualized Images of Children, Says Watchdog
Elon Musk’s Grok Generated 23K Sexualized Images of Children, Says Watchdog The Center for Countering Digital Hate reports that Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok produced an estimated 23,338 sexualized images of children. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Capital One to Acquire Fintech Company Brex for $5.15 Billion
Capital One to Acquire Fintech Company Brex for $5.15 Billion The deal brings a startup-focused spend platform with artificial intelligence and stablecoin capabilities into a major U.S. bank. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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White House Says ‘Memes Will Continue’ After Allegedly Altering Woman’s Arrest Photo
White House Says ‘Memes Will Continue’ After Allegedly Altering Woman’s Arrest Photo The White House came under scrutiny for sharing a modified arrest image on X, as the administration pushes tougher limits on manipulated media. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Profit Cycle Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin Profit Cycle Turns Negative for First Time Since 2023: CryptoQuant Bitcoin’s slide below $90,000 has pushed on-chain realized profit metrics into negative territory, a level last seen before the previous bear market. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Market Bill Heads to Senate Agriculture Markup Amid Banking Committee Delays
Crypto Market Bill Heads to Senate Agriculture Markup Amid Banking Committee Delays The Agriculture Committee is moving ahead on crypto legislation despite a lack of bipartisan agreement, even as the Banking Committee slows its own work. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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New Bitcoin Whales Outpace Old Guard in $6B Supply Tug-of-War
New Bitcoin Whales Outpace Old Guard in $6B Supply Tug-of-War New Bitcoin whales now control more value than long-term holders, creating a $6 billion supply overhang that could keep prices choppy. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co