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TRM Labs Finds Minimal AI Agent Activity in Online Payments
TRM Labs reports that AI agents account for a minimal portion of payment activity on Coinbase's x402 protocol, with only 0.6% to 7.5% linked to them.
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Sam Altman Rules Out OpenAI IPO in 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the company will not pursue an IPO in 2026 due to safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence.
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Record Donations of $97 Million to Reform UK from Crypto Billionaires
Two crypto billionaires have donated a record £72 million to Reform UK, surpassing all political donations in the UK last year combined.
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Biden Token Plummets 99%: Who Really Profited from LAPTOP Meme Coin?
The LAPTOP token has seen a staggering 99% drop, affecting many retail investors, while the MENA region rapidly embraces alternative finance amid economic pressures.
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Cybersecurity Highlights: Token Theft, Phishing Techniques, and More
This week's cybersecurity news includes token theft incidents, phishing tactics using Unicode characters, and vulnerabilities in popular devices.
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Cyberattacks Targeting Law Firms Surge as Stolen Documents Appear Online
Cyberattacks on law firms are rising, with Greenberg Traurig reporting unauthorized access to documents that appeared on the dark web, amid other breaches in the industry.
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Regulating AI Agents: Argentina's New Corporate Law
Argentina is revamping its corporate laws to allow AI agents to operate autonomously while firms hold liability for their actions, raising important regulatory questions.
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Albuquerque Bans Cryptocurrency ATMs Due to Fraud Concerns
Albuquerque City Council has banned cryptocurrency ATMs due to fraud concerns, requiring operators to remove devices within 45 days.
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AI Agents Reduce Bitcoin Quantum Attack Costs by 86%
AI agents have successfully reduced the cost of executing quantum attacks on Bitcoin and Ethereum by 86%, raising concerns about cybersecurity in the crypto space.
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EU Regulator Flags Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority highlights insider trading issues in prediction markets, noting a lack of popularity in the EU due to regulatory constraints.
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Albuquerque Imposes Ban on Bitcoin ATMs, Operators Given 45 Days for Removal
Albuquerque has enacted a ban on Bitcoin ATMs, requiring operators to remove them within 45 days, citing concerns over fraud and misuse.
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ESMA Questions Legitimacy of Polymarket and Kalshi Operations in Europe
ESMA has expressed doubts over the legality of Polymarket and Kalshi's operations in Europe due to licensing issues, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
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