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Investors in Eric Trump’s Mining Firm Lost $500 Million American Bitcoin, a mining company tied to Eric Trump, listed with a valuation of $13.2 billion despite limited Bitcoin reserves. Share decline and investor losses …

Caladan: 93% of Web3 Games Are Effectively Dead Research firm Caladan reports that 93% of Web3 games are effectively dead, while most usage metrics fell by over 90% . Overview of the sector collapse According to Caladan,…

Federal Reserve to Announce Interest Rate Decision Today According to CME FedWatch , markets fully price a pause in the federal funds rate, with a 100% probability for the 350–375 b.p. range. Timing and official communic…

AI agents fail to autonomously exploit DeFi systems a16z crypto ran experiments to assess whether autonomous AI agents could execute attacks against decentralized finance protocols in simulated environments. The study fo…

Anthropic joins Blender Development Fund to deepen collaboration Anthropic has joined the Blender Development Fund, a move that typically increases project resources and integration options. Implications for the Blender …

KelpDAO Hack, Mythos Leak and Laundering Scheme This weekly summary covers major developments in crypto and AI, including a KelpDAO exploit, an Anthropic model leak, and a laundering investigation. KelpDAO exploit and Aa…

White House Preparing Major Announcement on Bitcoin Reserve The White House under the administration of Donald Trump is reportedly preparing a significant announcement on establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Patrick…

Solana prepares to address post-quantum cryptography risks Solana has outlined a plan to transition its network cryptography toward post-quantum algorithms while treating immediate risks as currently remote. Planned migr…

Microsoft loses exclusivity on OpenAI models Microsoft and OpenAI have revised their agreement so that Microsoft's license remains in force until 2032 but is no longer exclusive. Under the new terms, OpenAI can host its …

SEC and CFTC Relaunch U.S. Crypto Regulation Framework U.S. regulators SEC and CFTC agreed to coordinate on a renewed regulatory framework for the crypto market, officials said. Coordinated regulatory approach The agenci…

How Algorithms and Insiders Dominate Prediction Markets on Polymarket More than 85% of wallets on Polymarket are currently unprofitable, which suggests many retail traders act as exit liquidity. Algorithmic wallets and l…

Google to Invest up to $40 Billion in Anthropic Google has agreed to provide financial and technical support to Anthropic, with commitments contingent on performance targets. Deal terms Under the agreement, Google will i…

PRL lists on South Korean exchanges PRL token expands its exchange presence with listings on two major South Korean platforms, increasing available trading venues for investors. Listing particulars The project was added …

Quantum threat to cryptography approaches faster than expected The scale of quantum attacks against elliptic curve cryptography is increasing, and hardware requirements are falling significantly. Researcher demonstration…

Few traders capture most profits on Polymarket Approximately 3% of Polymarket traders earn more than 30% of total profits, while the majority loses money on the platform. Study findings Researchers report that 67% of pla…

KelpDAO Hack, Mythos Leak and Laundering Scheme Explained This digest summarizes major developments in the crypto sector over the week, focusing on security incidents, data leaks and enforcement actions. Coverage highlig…

AI-driven tools reshape value of professional skills Rapid advances in AI have sharply reduced the cost of producing digital products, prompting renewed debate about disruption across creative and technical professions. …

Security incident near Donald Trump leaves one guard wounded A security incident occurred involving Donald Trump; neither he, his spouse, nor the vice president were injured, officials reported. What happened One protect…

Trump says cryptocurrency has become a mainstream industry Donald Trump said cryptocurrency is a "big industry" that has become mainstream , and he stated he is obliged to ensure it prospers. Statement Trump framed the s…

Curated Guides to AI Tools for Practical Use AI has moved beyond simple chatbots into a set of tools for productivity, design, and everyday workflows across industries and teams. This curated collection highlights recent…
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