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Canary XRP ETF Likely to Start Trading This Week After SEC Filing
Canary XRP ETF Likely to Start Trading This Week After SEC Filing The fund could begin trading as early as Thursday. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Why Bitcoin Traders Are Eyeing This Week’s Upcoming US Inflation Print
Why Bitcoin Traders Are Eyeing This Week’s Upcoming US Inflation Print Bitcoin traders are bracing for fresh U.S. inflation data that could steer Federal Reserve policy and dictate the market’s next major move. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Is Running for Senate in Massachusetts—Again
Pro-XRP Lawyer John Deaton Is Running for Senate in Massachusetts—Again Crypto-focused lawyer John Deaton is taking on Democrat Ed Markey after losing by 20 points to industry foil Elizabeth Warren last year. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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User Revolt Erupts on X as Character AI Quit Posts Go Viral
User Revolt Erupts on X as Character AI Quit Posts Go Viral User defections from Character.AI surged after a viral screenshot highlighted the app’s emotionally charged account-deletion prompt. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Institutional Investors Shift From Speculation to Diversification: Sygnum
Institutional Investors Shift From Speculation to Diversification: Sygnum Portfolio diversification now outweighs short-term profit as the main driver of institutional crypto investment, according to a new report. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Uniswap Token Soars Amid Fee Switch Proposal to ‘Align Incentives’
Uniswap Token Soars Amid Fee Switch Proposal to ‘Align Incentives’ Uniswap’s token spike follows the protocol’s unveiling of a sweeping overhaul, including fee activation and a perpetual token burn to boost liquidity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Gemini Shares Drop in After-Hours Trading as First Earnings Since IPO Reveal Rising Costs
Gemini Shares Drop in After-Hours Trading as First Earnings Since IPO Reveal Rising Costs It wasn’t all bad news, with the exchange reporting its strongest user-acquisition quarter in years, powered by surging credit-card activity. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Senate Agriculture Leaders Push to Put Crypto Spot Trading Under CFTC Watch
Senate Agriculture Leaders Push to Put Crypto Spot Trading Under CFTC Watch The bipartisan discussion draft mandates exchange oversight and wallet protections while deferring decisions on DeFi regulation. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Ethereum Spot Order Activity Hints at Institutional Re-Entry, Analysts Claim
Ethereum Spot Order Activity Hints at Institutional Re-Entry, Analysts Claim On-chain data shows Ethereum whales are accumulating, signaling a potential local bottom as the Fusaka upgrade nears. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Jump as End to US Government Shutdown Appears Imminent
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Jump as End to US Government Shutdown Appears Imminent Bitcoin rose over $106,000 for the first time in almost a week. Ethereum was up more than 7% over the past 24 hours. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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The 5 Hottest AI-Powered Side Hustles That Actually Seem Plausible
The 5 Hottest AI-Powered Side Hustles That Actually Seem Plausible From “faceless” YouTube channels to AI-generated product demos, 2025’s hottest “hour-a-day” hustles promise easy money—but success still takes testing, luck, and a lot of automation. Josh Quittner Go to decrypt.co
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What is the Fusaka Upgrade? Ethereum’s Biggest Scaling Bet Yet
What is the Fusaka Upgrade? Ethereum’s Biggest Scaling Bet Yet The December 2025 upgrade promises to increase Ethereum’s data capacity eightfold, adding tougher defenses, and new developer tools. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Next Wave of Stablecoin Boom May Seem Invisible, Says Transak CEO
Next Wave of Stablecoin Boom May Seem Invisible, Says Transak CEO Transak co-founder and CEO Sami Start said stablecoin adoption will feel increasingly invisible as they are folded into consumer applications. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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The ‘Big Short’ Guy Just Bet $1.1 Billion Against AI Giants—And Markets Are Still Absorbing It
The ‘Big Short’ Guy Just Bet $1.1 Billion Against AI Giants—And Markets Are Still Absorbing It Renowned hedge fund manager Michael Burry disclosed massive bearish positions on AI darlings after warning of market bubbles. The CEO of Palantir was not pleased. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Cardsmiths’ New Currency Cards Include Over $500K in Real Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum
Cardsmiths’ New Currency Cards Include Over $500K in Real Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum You could win a full Bitcoin from a pack of trading cards, thanks to Cardsmiths’ latest set of Currency collectibles—with Dogecoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin too. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Bitwise Solana ETF Sees Steady Demand as Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds Shed Assets
Bitwise Solana ETF Sees Steady Demand as Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds Shed Assets Including seed investments, the fund has generated more than $545 million in net inflows. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Brothers’ American Bitcoin Boosts BTC Holdings to $415 Million–Stock Seesaws
Trump Brothers’ American Bitcoin Boosts BTC Holdings to $415 Million–Stock Seesaws The Nasdaq-listed BTC miner is now the 25th largest Bitcoin treasury. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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‘Final Fantasy’ Maker Square Enix Confirms Layoffs as AI Takes Over Game Development
‘Final Fantasy’ Maker Square Enix Confirms Layoffs as AI Takes Over Game Development Square Enix says it plans to have generative AI handle 70% of QA and debugging work, slashing more jobs as it embraces automation. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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A Quarter of Polymarket Volume May Be Wash Trading, Columbia Study Finds
A Quarter of Polymarket Volume May Be Wash Trading, Columbia Study Finds Researchers say a quarter of trades on the prediction platform show signs of artificial activity. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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OpenAI Sought Government Loan Guarantees Days Before Sam Altman’s Denial
OpenAI Sought Government Loan Guarantees Days Before Sam Altman’s Denial OpenAI’s letter to the White House requested federal loan guarantees for AI infrastructure, contradicting CEO Sam Altman’s claim that the company doesn’t want government support. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Privacy Coin Zcash Continues Historic Surge, Nearing 8-Year High Price
Privacy Coin Zcash Continues Historic Surge, Nearing 8-Year High Price Over $51 million worth of Zcash short positions were liquidated Friday due to the price surge, with the privacy coin up 74% this week alone. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Seoul Considers Sanctions on North Korea Following US Crypto Crackdown
Seoul Considers Sanctions on North Korea Following US Crypto Crackdown Vice Foreign Minister Kim Ji-na says South Korea could adjust its sanctions posture if needed, citing threats from North Korean crypto theft. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Microsoft Apologizes to Australian 365 Users on AI Pricing, Offers Refund
Microsoft Apologizes to Australian 365 Users on AI Pricing, Offers Refund The apology arrives 10 days after Australia’s competition watchdog sued the tech giant for allegedly concealing cheaper alternatives. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Can Bitcoin End Q4 on a Positive Note? Here’s What the Experts Think
Can Bitcoin End Q4 on a Positive Note? Here’s What the Experts Think Bitcoin’s sideways drift has deepened concerns about year-end performance as macro risks weigh on sentiment and liquidity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Google Threat Report Links AI-powered Malware to DPRK Crypto Theft
Google Threat Report Links AI-powered Malware to DPRK Crypto Theft New research from Google’s threat unit shows hackers are using LLMs to mutate malware and study how to steal from crypto wallets. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Man Clones Best Friend: Tom Brady’s New Pup Is a Copy of the Original
Man Clones Best Friend: Tom Brady’s New Pup Is a Copy of the Original Colossal Bioscience has cloned former NFL star Tom Brady’s dog, drawing the ire from some who are calling for a moratorium on pet cloning. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Appeals Court Rejects Prisoner’s Lawsuit Over Alleged $354M Bitcoin Loss
Appeals Court Rejects Prisoner’s Lawsuit Over Alleged $354M Bitcoin Loss The court said the man had waited too long to reclaim his Bitcoin fortune, which he says was on a now-destroyed hard drive. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin’s Relief Rally Lifts Spirits: Is it Time to Buy the Dip?
Bitcoin’s Relief Rally Lifts Spirits: Is it Time to Buy the Dip? Bitcoin’s rebound above $100,000 has revived hopes of a recovery, but analysts warn the bounce may be more technical than fundamental. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Circle Updates Terms of Service to Allow ‘Legal’ Firearm Purchases With USDC
Circle Updates Terms of Service to Allow ‘Legal’ Firearm Purchases With USDC The USDC policy reversal on firearm purchases suggests that “stablecoins are at the whims of politicians,” an industry expert told Decrypt. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $2.6 Billion in Assets Over the Past Week
Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $2.6 Billion in Assets Over the Past Week Bearish investors cashing out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has helped depress crypto market prices. One analyst told Decrypt it was nothing to worry about. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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You Could’ve Made a 100x Prediction Market Bet on Last Night’s Elections
You Could’ve Made a 100x Prediction Market Bet on Last Night’s Elections A Polymarket wager on the margin of Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the New Jersey governor’s race severely undervalued the correct outcome. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Former Australian Rugby Star Arrested Over Alleged Crypto Theft
Former Australian Rugby Star Arrested Over Alleged Crypto Theft Police have raided the former NRL star’s home, seizing devices for forensic examination in connection to an alleged $91,000 crypto theft. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Inside the Deposition That Showed How OpenAI Nearly Destroyed Itself
Inside the Deposition That Showed How OpenAI Nearly Destroyed Itself A 10-hour sworn testimony from OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever paints a picture of panic, unverified allegations, and governance failures. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Gemini Moves Toward Prediction Markets in Bid to Broaden Its Business: Report
Gemini Moves Toward Prediction Markets in Bid to Broaden Its Business: Report The firm’s filing seeks approval to operate “Gemini Titan,” a designated contract market offering federally regulated event contracts. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor’s Race: Here’s What the Crypto Predictions Markets Foretold
Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor’s Race: Here’s What the Crypto Predictions Markets Foretold With just over half the votes, Mamdani becomes NYC’s next mayor after prediction markets and progressive groups rallied behind his campaign Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto, Stocks Fall as Traders Pivot: How Low Can Bitcoin Go?
Crypto, Stocks Fall as Traders Pivot: How Low Can Bitcoin Go? Analysts identify key Bitcoin support levels from $98,000 to $85,000 after a 21% market drop driven by dollar strength and tight liquidity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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FTSE Russell Takes First Step Toward On-Chain Benchmark Data With Chainlink
FTSE Russell Takes First Step Toward On-Chain Benchmark Data With Chainlink The collab brings FTSE Russell’s benchmark indices to blockchain for the first time, linking regulated market data with on-chain finance. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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US Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence for Samourai Wallet Developers
US Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence for Samourai Wallet Developers Prosecutors allege the developers weren’t “mere bystanders,” but were instead actively soliciting criminals, while earning millions. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Hollywood.com Reveals Crypto-Powered Prediction Market for Movies, TV and More
Hollywood.com Reveals Crypto-Powered Prediction Market for Movies, TV and More Fresh off its Trump Media deal for Truth Predict, Crypto.com reveals plans for entertainment prediction markets via Hollywood.com. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co
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Physics vs. Code: Why Google’s ‘Quantum Money’ Could Make Blockchain Obsolete
Physics vs. Code: Why Google’s ‘Quantum Money’ Could Make Blockchain Obsolete Google Quantum AI’s new research revisits a 1960s idea for unforgeable “quantum money,” exploring how physics, not code, could secure finance. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Price Outlook: What’s Next After Red October?
Bitcoin Price Outlook: What’s Next After Red October? Bitcoin’s “Red October” is a healthy correction that could fuel a bullish November, targeting up to $150K by year-end, Decrypt was told. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Downplays Knowledge of Binance Chief After Pardon Linked to Family’s Crypto Dealings
Trump Downplays Knowledge of Binance Chief After Pardon Linked to Family’s Crypto Dealings In a rare interview, Trump said he was told Changpeng Zhao was the victim of the Biden administration’s “witch hunt” against crypto. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to MCP: Giving Your AI Web Superpowers
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to MCP: Giving Your AI Web Superpowers Tired of feeding data to OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic? A few open-source tools and the Model Context Protocol let you give any lightweight model real-time browsing powers. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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The Biggest Games Releasing in November 2025
The Biggest Games Releasing in November 2025 It’s a big month for gaming, thanks to the impending release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Kirby Air Riders, and a new Zelda game on Switch 2. Eric Frederiksen Go to decrypt.co
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South Australia Rounds Up Another 55 Suspects After High Court Backs Encrypted-App Sting
South Australia Rounds Up Another 55 Suspects After High Court Backs Encrypted-App Sting Authorities moved to the third phase of Operation Ironside, using AN0M intelligence to expand drug, weapons and laundering cases. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Prices Slip Ahead of US Jobs Data as Bessent Flags Rate Risks
Crypto Prices Slip Ahead of US Jobs Data as Bessent Flags Rate Risks Crypto slipped in thin weekend trade as investors prepared for U.S. jobs data and weighed comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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Public Keys: Coinbase Cashes In, IBIT Slips, and REX Spins Volatility Into Gold
Public Keys: Coinbase Cashes In, IBIT Slips, and REX Spins Volatility Into Gold Coinbase soars past Q3 targets while Bitcoin ETFs face turbulence—plus a new fund betting on crypto stock volatility for income. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Criminal Crypto Use Is Becoming ‘Increasingly Sophisticated’, Says Europol
Criminal Crypto Use Is Becoming ‘Increasingly Sophisticated’, Says Europol EU law enforcement has pledged deeper cooperation and investment as criminals refine blockchain abuse tactics. Callan Quinn Go to decrypt.co
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Romanian Regulator Blacklists Polymarket as ‘Gambling That Must Be Licensed’
Romanian Regulator Blacklists Polymarket as ‘Gambling That Must Be Licensed’ The Romanian National Office for Gambling said that it would “not allow the transformation of blockchain into a screen for illegal betting.” Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Red Uptober: Why Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst October in Years
Red Uptober: Why Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst October in Years Analysts spoke to Decrypt about why October—dubbed “Uptober” for its historically strong returns—ended up being a downer for Bitcoin. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Leverage Trading a ‘Major Problem’, Says Former FTX US President
Crypto Leverage Trading a ‘Major Problem’, Says Former FTX US President The former FTX US exec is launching a perpetual futures exchange for traditional assets, and wants to avoid the risks present in crypto. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Court Denies Crypto Bank Custodia’s Bid to Pry Master Account From Unwilling Fed
Court Denies Crypto Bank Custodia’s Bid to Pry Master Account From Unwilling Fed Custodia said it may request a rehearing on the matter, after a panel of judges ruled 2-1 to affirm a district court’s prior ruling denying the crypto bank Fed access. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase CEO Garners Praise, Pushback for Prediction Market Shoutouts in Earnings Call
Coinbase CEO Garners Praise, Pushback for Prediction Market Shoutouts in Earnings Call Brian Armstrong used Coinbase’s Q3 earnings call to drop a few terms that prediction market users had bet on. The remarks got mixed reviews. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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‘We Fucked Up’: MEXC Exec Promises Changes After Blowup Over Frozen Crypto Millions
‘We Fucked Up’: MEXC Exec Promises Changes After Blowup Over Frozen Crypto Millions Crypto exchange MEXC says it’s changing processes after an influencer’s crusade to unlock his $3 million account. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Elon Musk Tells Joe Rogan the Next Tesla Roadster Will Fly—And AI Is Coming for Everyone
Elon Musk Tells Joe Rogan the Next Tesla Roadster Will Fly—And AI Is Coming for Everyone Elon Musk covered AI bias, superintelligence, government waste, social media, and flying cars in marathon Joe Rogan interview. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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European Central Bank to ‘Accelerate’ CBDC Plans, Eyeing 2029 Digital Euro Rollout
European Central Bank to ‘Accelerate’ CBDC Plans, Eyeing 2029 Digital Euro Rollout Europe could see the digital euro issued continent-wide as early as 2029, after a potential CBDC pilot in mid-2027. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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New York Court Extends Asset Freeze to Aid Singapore’s Multichain Liquidation
New York Court Extends Asset Freeze to Aid Singapore’s Multichain Liquidation A U.S. court is now handling claims tied to $63 million in frozen Multichain USDC as New York and Singapore coordinate. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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SBF’s X Account Says FTX Was Never Insolvent—And FTT Would Be $22 Billion Today
SBF’s X Account Says FTX Was Never Insolvent—And FTT Would Be $22 Billion Today A document posted to the disgraced crypto mogul’s X account has reprised arguments from his trial, arguing FTX was never insolvent. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co
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Palantir Sues Ex-Engineers Over Plans to Launch ‘Copycat’ AI Startup
Palantir Sues Ex-Engineers Over Plans to Launch ‘Copycat’ AI Startup Palantir’s lawsuit alleges the defendants downloaded sensitive client data days after resignation, then kept new roles secret for months. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Braces for Fed Balance-Sheet Shift as Liquidity Cycle Turns
Bitcoin Braces for Fed Balance-Sheet Shift as Liquidity Cycle Turns Analysts say the Fed’s pivot from quantitative tightening could propel Bitcoin to $200,000, citing key differences from 2019. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Advanced AI is Reviving Fears of Demon Possession
Advanced AI is Reviving Fears of Demon Possession Religious thinkers and technologists are debating AI’s spiritual risks as the technology becomes more ubiquitous. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitchat Tops Jamaica App Charts as Hurricane Melissa Cuts Connectivity
Bitchat Tops Jamaica App Charts as Hurricane Melissa Cuts Connectivity Bitchat uses Bluetooth mesh networking for offline communication, turning each phone into a node that relays messages to nearby devices. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Gold on a Steady Decline, Is it Bitcoin’s Time to Shine?
Gold on a Steady Decline, Is it Bitcoin’s Time to Shine? As gold cools, experts see a potential Bitcoin catch-up trade, but warn a major capital rotation is unlikely due to different investor bases. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Chinese Man Arrested in Bangkok Over Alleged $14M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Chinese Man Arrested in Bangkok Over Alleged $14M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Thai police discovered an illegal firearm during the raid as they work to extradite the suspect back to China for trial. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Mastercard in Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Tech Firm Zerohash for Around $2 Billion: Fortune
Mastercard in Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Tech Firm Zerohash for Around $2 Billion: Fortune The potential deal follows reports earlier this month that the credit card giant and Coinbase were each in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co
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IBM’s Quantum ‘Cat’ Roars: 120-Qubit Breakthrough Pushes Bitcoin’s Encryption Risk Closer
IBM’s Quantum ‘Cat’ Roars: 120-Qubit Breakthrough Pushes Bitcoin’s Encryption Risk Closer IBM’s new 120-qubit experiment marks a leap forward, advancing technology that could one day crack Bitcoin’s encryption. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Bitwise’s Solana ETF Draws $69.5M on Debut, Outpacing Rival Fund’s Launch
Bitwise’s Solana ETF Draws $69.5M on Debut, Outpacing Rival Fund’s Launch The strong early inflows suggest institutions are favoring Bitwise’s direct staking model as Solana ETFs start gaining traction. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Microsoft Values $135 Billion Stake in OpenAI as Firms Face Legal Pressure
Microsoft Values $135 Billion Stake in OpenAI as Firms Face Legal Pressure The recapitalization gives OpenAI freedom to partner with competitors and release open-weight models, even as both firms face legal pressure. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Humanoid Race Heats Up as 1X Unveils Talking Home Robot Helper NEO
Humanoid Race Heats Up as 1X Unveils Talking Home Robot Helper NEO Analysts expect the humanoid and service-robot markets to exceed $300 billion within the next decade as companies continue to forge ahead. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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OpenAI Reveals Over 1 Million ChatGPT Users Discuss Suicide Weekly
OpenAI Reveals Over 1 Million ChatGPT Users Discuss Suicide Weekly OpenAI says it’s strengthening suicide crisis safeguards, but a former researcher says the fixes don’t go far enough. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co
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Australia’s Financial Regulator Flags Broader Oversight of Crypto Under Updated Guidance
Australia’s Financial Regulator Flags Broader Oversight of Crypto Under Updated Guidance The final guidance expands last year’s draft, adding new examples and custody rules as ASIC shifts from proposals to enforceable oversight. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co
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Kalshi Sues New York Regulators After Crypto.com’s Nevada Loss
Kalshi Sues New York Regulators After Crypto.com’s Nevada Loss By suing first, Kalshi controls the narrative to focus on federal preemption rather than contract legality, Decrypt was told. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Argentine Stablecoin Use Surged Ahead of President Milei’s Midterm Election Win
Argentine Stablecoin Use Surged Ahead of President Milei’s Midterm Election Win Argentines gambled by swapping pesos for dollar stablecoins this weekend as the local currency fluctuated in price. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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Gate Reinvents the Exchange Model: From Trading Platform to ‘Full Web3 Operating System’
Gate Reinvents the Exchange Model: From Trading Platform to ‘Full Web3 Operating System’ With beefed-up security, tokenized stocks, crypto travel bookings and a meme coin launchpad, Gate is offering users a more rounded experience. Decrypt Staff Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Leverage Nears $40 Billion Ahead of Key Fed Vote
Bitcoin Leverage Nears $40 Billion Ahead of Key Fed Vote Bitcoin’s climb to $116,000 has spurred a wave of leveraged bets ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision, as traders brace for another rate cut. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Democrat Seeks Crypto Trading Ban for Politicians Following Binance Founder’s Pardon
Democrat Seeks Crypto Trading Ban for Politicians Following Binance Founder’s Pardon Democrat Ro Khanna called Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Zhao “blatant corruption” as he pushes to ban politicians from trading crypto. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin Reclaims $115,000 as US–China Trade Hopes Lift Markets
Bitcoin Reclaims $115,000 as US–China Trade Hopes Lift Markets Bitcoin climbed over the weekend as signs of progress in U.S.–China trade talks lifted risk appetite across global markets. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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WazirX Barred from Redistributing XRP as Indian Court Affirms Crypto as Property
WazirX Barred from Redistributing XRP as Indian Court Affirms Crypto as Property The ruling defines crypto as property with fiduciary protections, preventing WazirX from diluting user holdings after a $234 million hack. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Zcash Surpasses 2021 Peak as Traders Bet on Privacy Revival
Zcash Surpasses 2021 Peak as Traders Bet on Privacy Revival Zcash has returned to prominence as traders position ahead of its halving and a renewed appetite for privacy-focused assets. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Microsoft Sued in Australia Over 365 Price Hikes Tied to AI Copilot Rollout
Microsoft Sued in Australia Over 365 Price Hikes Tied to AI Copilot Rollout The lawsuit claims Microsoft hid cheaper subscription plans from 2.7 million users after bundling AI tools and raising prices by up to 45%. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Korean Public Company Bitplanet Kicks Off Treasury Plan, Buys Bitcoin as Market Rebounds
Korean Public Company Bitplanet Kicks Off Treasury Plan, Buys Bitcoin as Market Rebounds Bitplanet, a publicly-listed firm backed by Metaplanet’s Simon Gerovich and Sora Ventures, has begun its daily Bitcoin purchases. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Meet the Roaring Kitty of Beyond Meat: ‘I Would Feel Guilty Selling’
Meet the Roaring Kitty of Beyond Meat: ‘I Would Feel Guilty Selling’ Beyond Meat bull Dimitri “Capybara Stocks” Semenikhin helped pump the latest meme stock, but said he’ll feel relieved once the chaos cools. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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AI Biodefense Startup Valthos Launches With $30 Million, OpenAI Backing
AI Biodefense Startup Valthos Launches With $30 Million, OpenAI Backing New York-based startup Valthos is developing AI systems to identify and counter biological threats before they spread. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Trump Picks SEC Crypto Task Force’s Mike Selig to Run CFTC: Report
Trump Picks SEC Crypto Task Force’s Mike Selig to Run CFTC: Report Selig, chief counsel for the SEC’s pro-crypto task force, is the president’s latest choice to run the CFTC, according to a Bloomberg report. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Moves $133 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Moves $133 Million Worth of Bitcoin Elon Musk’s space exploration firm, SpaceX, moved $133 million worth of Bitcoin on Friday after transferring funds earlier this week. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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YouTube Rival Rumble Teams With Tether to Add Bitcoin Tipping for Creators
YouTube Rival Rumble Teams With Tether to Add Bitcoin Tipping for Creators Publicly traded video sharing and livestream platform Rumble is adding Bitcoin tipping for its creator base. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co
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Custodia, Vantage Expand Pilot Into Live Tokenized Deposit Network for US Banks
Custodia, Vantage Expand Pilot Into Live Tokenized Deposit Network for US Banks The two banks have moved from pilot to production with a platform that lets U.S. lenders issue interoperable tokenized deposits compliant with the GENIUS Act. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Public Keys: DraftKings Gets Predictable, Canaan Turns Around and Zelle Likes Stables
Public Keys: DraftKings Gets Predictable, Canaan Turns Around and Zelle Likes Stables DraftKings buys Railbird, Canaan rebounds from near-delisting, and Zelle embraces stablecoins in this week’s Public Keys. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co
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Wallets Tied to Melania Trump Meme Coin Airdropped $1.2 Million in Meteora Tokens
Wallets Tied to Melania Trump Meme Coin Airdropped $1.2 Million in Meteora Tokens Meteora’s co-founder resigned from his leadership role due to his part in the MELANIA launch. Now wallets linked to it just received an airdrop of $1.2 million in MET. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co
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RAND Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Chaos in New ‘Robot Insurgency’ Report
RAND Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Chaos in New ‘Robot Insurgency’ Report RAND Corporation’s simulation has shed light on how a rogue AI could cripple U.S. infrastructure before humans could react. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Woman Repeatedly Warned by Canadian Exchange Not to Transfer Crypto, Gets Scammed Anyway
Woman Repeatedly Warned by Canadian Exchange Not to Transfer Crypto, Gets Scammed Anyway Despite repeated warnings from crypto exchange NDAX Canada, the customer lost her life savings in Ethereum to a scam. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Bitcoin’s Large Bag Holders Remain Net Buyers as Leverage Unwinds
Bitcoin’s Large Bag Holders Remain Net Buyers as Leverage Unwinds Some see possibility for a renewed bullish setup for Bitcoin as key holders continue accumulating following the market’s historic wipeout. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Rep. Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Pardon of Binance Founder
Rep. Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Pardon of Binance Founder Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has ignited political outrage and renewed scrutiny of his ties to the crypto industry. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Coinbase Links AI to Crypto Payments With New Protocol for Autonomous Transactions
Coinbase Links AI to Crypto Payments With New Protocol for Autonomous Transactions The exchange’s new tool connects large language models to crypto wallets, marking another step toward machine-to-machine commerce. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Hyperliquid Token Defies Bitcoin Slump as Wall Street Fund Moves In
Hyperliquid Token Defies Bitcoin Slump as Wall Street Fund Moves In HYPE climbed after a Nasdaq biotech firm struck an $888 million deal to create a new company set to hold and buy more of the token. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co
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Paxos Co-Founder Calls ‘Transparency’ a Silver Lining Following $300T Stablecoin Snafu
Paxos Co-Founder Calls ‘Transparency’ a Silver Lining Following $300T Stablecoin Snafu The Paxos CEO attempted to reframe the minting incident as validation of blockchain technology’s transparency benefits. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co
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Stanford’s Light-Powered Eye Chip Brings Sight Back to the Blind
Stanford’s Light-Powered Eye Chip Brings Sight Back to the Blind In a medical first, Stanford scientists have restored functional vision to patients with advanced macular degeneration using a wireless implant that turns light into sight—allowing the blind to read, recognize faces, and see the world again. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co
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Crypto Adoption in Australia Stalls as Trust Drops Despite Labor’s Push for Regulation
Crypto Adoption in Australia Stalls as Trust Drops Despite Labor’s Push for Regulation Despite a year of sweeping reforms, Australia’s crypto market remains frozen as investors wait for new digital asset laws to take effect. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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Man Earns $5.8K in Ethereum, Gets Three Years’ Probation
Man Earns $5.8K in Ethereum, Gets Three Years’ Probation A former engineer has pled guilty to using his former employer’s cloud servers to mine crypto, costing the company over $45,000 in fees. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co
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‘Oh Fuck’: Solana Meme Coin Refunds Investors—A Year After Accidentally Burning $10 Million
‘Oh Fuck’: Solana Meme Coin Refunds Investors—A Year After Accidentally Burning $10 Million Solana meme coin investors have been refunded for the SOL they sent to the Slerf pre-sale wallet, which was mistakenly burned 19 months ago. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co