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Challenges Mount for Clarity Act as Ethical Concerns and Time Constraints Loom
The Clarity Act, crucial for U.S. crypto markets, faces significant challenges as ethical concerns and time constraints threaten its passage before the August recess.
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Researchers Report Barriers to Social Media Data in the EU
European researchers are struggling to access social media data due to barriers imposed by platforms under the EU's Digital Services Act.
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Opinion: Quantum Cybersecurity Will Become a Scarce Profession
Quantum cybersecurity is poised to become a highly sought-after profession, driven by the transition to post-quantum cryptography in the U.S. and EU.
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Brazilian Farmers Utilize Tokenization of Dairy Cows for Loans
Farmers in Brazil have become pioneers in livestock tokenization, successfully securing loans backed by dairy cows on the B3 stock exchange.
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RWA Trading Volume Surpasses 50% on Hyperliquid for the First Time
RWA trading on Hyperliquid has surpassed 50% of total volume for the first time, marking a significant shift in the DeFi landscape.
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Public Companies Are Abandoning Bitcoin Accumulation Strategies
Public companies are increasingly selling off Bitcoin holdings due to market pressures, with significant liquidations reported across various firms.
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Institutional Investment in Crypto Diminishes Memecoin Popularity
The rise of institutional investment in crypto has led to a decline in the popularity and market cap of memecoins like DOGE and SHIB.
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India Demands GitHub Remove Bitchat Repositories
India's Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has ordered GitHub to restrict access to Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app repositories, citing concerns over anonymous communication.
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Opinion: Companies Struggle to Manage AI Agents
George Sivulka argues that companies are struggling to manage AI agents effectively, leading to increased costs and a management crisis rather than a technological one.
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India Reaches Out to GitHub for Removal of Dorsey’s Bitchat App
India's cybercrime agency has ordered the removal of Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app from GitHub, citing concerns over its use by protesters during internet shutdowns.
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Is the Bug Bounty Era Over?
The bug bounty landscape is shifting dramatically as AI-generated reports flood the market, leading to a crisis in cybersecurity and prompting major platforms to rethink their strategies.
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Bitcoin Pool Poolin Files for Bankruptcy
Poolin, a major Bitcoin mining pool, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to sell its Texas assets and cease operations following financial struggles.
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