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ECB Board Member Highlights Privacy Features of Digital Euro
Piero Cipollone of the ECB asserts that the digital euro will ensure maximum privacy for users, addressing concerns about surveillance in digital transactions.
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ECB Promises High Level of Privacy for Digital Euro
The ECB's Piero Cipollone announced that the digital euro will ensure higher privacy levels than traditional bank transfers, with user transactions remaining untraceable by the Eurosystem.
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Revolut Introduces Euro-Pegged EURR Stablecoin
Revolut has begun the phased rollout of its EURR stablecoin, pegged to the euro, to select customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.
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Bill Gates Advocates for Job Protection Against AI Automation
Bill Gates proposes protecting certain jobs from AI automation and suggests a tax on AI tokens and robots to fund retraining and social support.
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LayerZero Unveils ATLAS as Its New Trading and Settlement Engine
LayerZero has launched ATLAS, a new settlement engine designed to support exchanges, leading to a notable increase in the ZRO token value.
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Nvidia Doubles Performance of Jetson Computer for Robotics
Nvidia has launched the Jetson Orin Nano 2, doubling inference performance while maintaining a compact design, aimed at enhancing robotics and edge AI applications.
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Retrial of Roman Storm in Tornado Cash Case Delayed to April 2027
Roman Storm's retrial related to Tornado Cash has been postponed to April 2027, following a court decision to adjourn proceedings.
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Bitcoin Avoids Leverage Surge Amid Market Greed
Bitcoin's price has surged, yet open interest in futures has dropped, indicating a lack of leveraged trading. Meanwhile, XRP sees increased leverage after a significant price jump.
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Survey: 79% of Singaporean Companies Encountered AI Cyber Threats
A study shows that 79% of Singaporean companies faced AI-related cyber threats in the past year, with most incidents involving phishing and deepfakes.
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Bitget Launches $75,000 Warm-Up Challenge for KCGI 2026
Bitget has launched a $75,000 warm-up challenge ahead of the KCGI 2026, running from August 25 to September 9, 2026.
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Quantum Computers: Their Limitations and Potential
Quantum computers have significant limitations due to their sensitivity to environmental factors, affecting their potential to replace traditional computers.
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Japan to Test Blockchain for Real-Time Stock and Bond Settlements
Japan plans to implement a blockchain-based system for real-time stock and bond settlements, aiming for a project plan by 2027.
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