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Crypto Investors Shift Focus to Fundamentals Over Market Caps
Crypto investors are increasingly prioritizing fundamentals over market-cap rankings, focusing on metrics like usage and value capture, according to industry executives.
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Weekly Summary: Miners Sell Bitcoin to Fund AI Transition
Miners have sold billions in Bitcoin to transition to AI infrastructure, while law enforcement conducted searches at Moscow's Gorbushka market.
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SafePal Reports Data Breach Affecting Nearly 40,000 Customers
SafePal has disclosed a data breach that has compromised the order details of nearly 40,000 customers while assuring that their cryptocurrency assets remain secure.
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Rise in Scams Linked to EU's MiCA Regulation Changes
The EU's MiCA regulations have led to a rise in scams as fraudsters impersonate regulators and exchanges, targeting users migrating their accounts.
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Israel's Largest Bank to Launch Bitcoin Trading
Bank Leumi partners with Galaxy Digital to offer Bitcoin trading, set to launch in 2027, marking a significant step for Israel's financial landscape.
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Moscow Imposes Bitcoin Mining Ban Amid Energy Concerns
Russia's Energy Ministry has enforced a ban on cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and parts of Kursk to alleviate power shortages, lasting until 2032.
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Meta Files Patent for Facial Recognition Camera System
Meta has patented a facial recognition camera system that can tag individuals and log their actions, raising privacy concerns.
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Funding Trends Signal End of Crypto's Permissionless Era
The crypto industry saw a significant funding shift in H1 2026, with $11.2 billion directed solely towards regulated firms, signaling the end of the permissionless era.
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Mastercard's $1.8 Billion Deal and Other Crypto Highlights This Week
This week in crypto saw legislative efforts continue, Wall Street deepen its involvement, and significant bitcoin movements amid a security scare.
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Tether's Independent Audit and Russian Banks' USDT Restrictions
This week, Tether's first independent audit and Russian banks' requirements for crypto firms highlight significant developments in the cryptocurrency landscape.
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The Rise of the Reverse Centaur: AI's Impact on Human Workers
Cory Doctorow's book explores the concept of reverse centaurs, highlighting the impact of AI on human labor and autonomy.
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OpenAI Employees Attribute Rogue Agent Hack to Rush for Releases
OpenAI's rush to release new AI models led to a significant hack, raising concerns about safety and security within the organization.
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