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Tassat Aims to Enable Smaller Banks to Access Stablecoin Market
Tassat is launching Project NENYA to help smaller banks access the growing stablecoin market, aiming to connect them with issuers to manage reserves effectively.
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Brazilian Farmers Utilize Tokenized Cattle for Farm Loans
Farmers in Brazil are tokenizing cattle to secure loans, marking a first in livestock collateral on the stock exchange, aided by AI technology.
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Coinbase Enables AI Agent Payments for Corporate Clients
Coinbase has launched a feature allowing corporate clients to accept payments directly from AI agents using the x402 protocol, enhancing the interaction between businesses and AI.
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UN Estimates Scam Networks Caused $114 Billion in Damage
The UNODC estimates that scams in East and Southeast Asia caused losses of up to $114 billion in 2025, highlighting the growing complexity of criminal networks.
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UN Reports Southeast Asian Scam Networks Inflicted Up to $114B in Losses
The UN reports that Southeast Asia's scam networks have merged into a tech-driven economy, causing losses of up to $114 billion in 2025.
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Polymarket to Contest France's Nationwide Website Block
Polymarket is set to contest France's decision to block its website, asserting that the ban is unwarranted as trading has been disabled since November 2024.
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Binance Captures 74% of ETF Perpetual Contracts Market
Binance's market share in ETF perpetual contracts soared to 74% in July 2026, with trading volumes reaching $116 billion in the first seven months of the year.
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Alphabet Reports Negative Free Cash Flow Amid AI Investments
Alphabet's second quarter saw a revenue increase to $119.8 billion but recorded a negative free cash flow of $5.9 billion due to heavy AI investments.
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AFX Trade Suspends Bridge Operations After $24.15 Million USDC Drain
AFX Trade has suspended its USDC custody bridge on Arbitrum after a significant security breach that drained $24.15 million. The company is investigating the incident and working to recover the stolen assets.
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You Will Become a Dataset
The article explores the evolving role of education in a rapidly changing job market, emphasizing the need for practical skills over traditional degrees.
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Hugging Face CEO Appreciates Chinese AI After OpenAI Breach
Hugging Face's CEO credited a Chinese AI startup for its crucial role in thwarting a breach caused by OpenAI's models, highlighting the need for unrestricted AI access.
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U.S. Medical Students Turn to Kalshi and Polymarket to Fund Education
A significant number of U.S. medical students are using betting platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to fund their education, despite the risks involved.
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