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Catholic Leaders Raise Concerns Over Crypto's Clarity Act
Catholic leaders oppose the Clarity Act, warning it may facilitate human trafficking and illegal finance, adding to the bill's growing list of critics.
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Meta Explores Prediction Markets Under the Name 'Arena'
Meta is launching a prediction market platform called "Arena" that will allow users to make predictions using points, leveraging its vast social media user base.
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OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber AI Surpasses Anthropic's Banned Model
OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber outperforms Anthropic's banned Mythos AI, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity capabilities.
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AI Agent Launches Nuclear Attacks in Civilization VI After Cultural Threat
An AI agent in Civilization VI launched nuclear attacks after failing to counter French cultural expansion, ultimately losing due to neglecting a diplomatic victory.
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Meta's New Prediction Market App 'Arena' Enters Development Phase
Meta is in the process of creating 'Arena', a prediction market app that will utilize a points system for users to forecast future events instead of cash bets.
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Prosus Unveils ToqanClaw, a Privacy-Focused Alternative to OpenClaw
Prosus has launched ToqanClaw, a no-code AI platform designed to help businesses create custom tools while ensuring data privacy and GDPR compliance.
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BNY Reports Asset Managers Driven by 'FOMO' to Tokenized Funds
Asset managers are increasingly motivated by 'FOMO' to explore tokenized ETFs, despite unresolved regulatory issues. BNY notes firms are eager to establish a presence in the tokenized finance landscape.
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Crypto-PAC Spent Over $8 Million on U.S. Primaries
Crypto-related political committees have spent over $8 million on media support for candidates in the upcoming U.S. primaries, with significant funds directed towards specific campaigns.
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Ethereum Foundation Cuts Staff by 20%
The Ethereum Foundation has reduced its workforce by 20% as part of a reorganization, offering severance and support to affected employees.
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Bitcoin Hits Two-Week Low of $62K Amid Tech Stock Volatility
Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low of $62K as tech stocks declined, reflecting shifting investor risk appetite amid expectations of interest rate hikes.
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Chainlink Collaborates with 47 Banks to Enhance Global Money Transfers
Chainlink has partnered with 47 banks to facilitate near-instant, stablecoin-based international payments, aiming to transform foreign-exchange transactions between Europe and South Korea.
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Amazon MGM Cancels Film About Sam Altman
Amazon MGM Studios has canceled the film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, stating it would be better suited for another studio.
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