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Trump-linked token launch triggers rapid pump and crash
2049.news · 02.09.2026, 14:05:01

Trump-linked token launch triggers rapid pump and crash On 29.08.2024 an account using handle @realtrumpcoins1 posted a contract for Trump Digital Gold, claiming support from the Trump Foundation. Market reaction and on-…

Tether froze USDT without warrant or court order
2049.news · 02.09.2026, 12:00:03

Tether froze USDT without warrant or court order Tether froze funds identified as 42.4 million USDT across ten Ethereum addresses on 30.10.2025 , according to the complaint. Plaintiffs from Thailand allege the issuer imm…

Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5.1 with 3D Features
2049.news · 02.09.2026, 07:35:02

Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5.1 with 3D Features Anthropic has published Claude Fable 5.1, and early testers report the model can generate complete three-dimensional worlds, interactive games, and analytical tools fr…

Why cryptocurrency is no longer anonymous
2049.news · 01.09.2026, 10:05:03

Why cryptocurrency is no longer anonymous Your stablecoins and other tokens can be retroactively classified as illicit, even after long periods of inactivity on a wallet. How retroactive tainting happens Authorities or a…

Strategy resumes bitcoin purchases after share issuance
2049.news · 31.08.2026, 18:15:02

Strategy resumes bitcoin purchases after share issuance After ten weeks without disclosed buys, Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 4 603 BTC for $369,7 mln , averaging $80 318 per coin. Saylor announced the return with a…

Top 10 Most Profitable Tokens of Last Week
2049.news · 31.08.2026, 12:05:03

Top 10 Most Profitable Tokens of Last Week Several altcoins outperformed the broader market last week, delivering double-digit weekly gains while overall crypto activity eased modestly. Weekly performance The following l…

Pons token leads meme season on Robinhood Chain
2049.news · 31.08.2026, 10:05:03

Pons token leads meme season on Robinhood Chain The Pons launchpad and its token have become the focal point of a recent meme-driven rally on Robinhood Chain. Pons as the headline Pons is the largest launchpad on Robinho…

Why Michael Saylor Broke His 'Never Sell Bitcoin' Rule
2049.news · 31.08.2026, 08:05:03

Why Michael Saylor Broke His 'Never Sell Bitcoin' Rule Michael Saylor long advocated the principle of never selling bitcoin, but his company Strategy has recently executed sales of BTC . This article explains what change…

Users teach microduck robots to breakdance within a day
2049.news · 30.08.2026, 15:25:02

Users teach microduck robots to breakdance within a day A day after microduck’s public release, users already adapted the units to perform breakdance routines and acrobatic moves. High early demand has pushed estimated d…

Sber ready to lend against USDT if regulator allows trading
2049.news · 30.08.2026, 10:25:04

Sber ready to lend against USDT if regulator allows trading The bank announced plans to expand crypto-backed lending to include Bitcoin , Ether and the dollar peg stablecoin USDT . Conditions for collateral acceptance Sb…

Ancient Debt Relief Idea Reappears in U.S. Fiscal Debate
2049.news · 29.08.2026, 09:00:01

Ancient Debt Relief Idea Reappears in U.S. Fiscal Debate On 22 August the New York Times published a column proposing that the United States consider an ancient Mesopotamian debt relief mechanism. Current U.S. debt pictu…

Anthropic introduces MHS standard to control physical devices
2049.news · 28.08.2026, 17:05:03

Anthropic introduces MHS standard to control physical devices Anthropic introduced a new interoperable standard called MHS to enable AI agents to operate microscopes, manipulators, lasers and other hardware. In internal …

New crypto rules start, and how to avoid criminal liability
2049.news · 28.08.2026, 08:05:01

New crypto rules start, and how to avoid criminal liability Prepared in cooperation with Financial Karaulny , this note explains key legal changes starting 01.09 and the transition until 01.07.2027. Overview of the legal…

Bybit stopped $700 mln of potential user losses
2049.news · 27.08.2026, 16:15:02

Bybit stopped $700 mln of potential user losses Bybit reported that its security systems helped avert potential losses totaling $700 mln in the first half of 2026. The exchange published an overview of defensive measures…

Regional crypto publisher summarizes eight years of activity
2049.news · 26.08.2026, 17:45:04

Regional crypto publisher summarizes eight years of activity A regional crypto media outlet marked 8 years of operation and described its delivery formats, audience reach and community services. Editorial formats and pla…

Wall Street shifts to 23/5 as Binance trades 24/7
2049.news · 26.08.2026, 17:00:03

Wall Street shifts to 23/5 as Binance trades 24/7 Binance already offers continuous trading for tokenized equities, including weekends, while traditional venues move to extended hours slowly. Trading volumes during exten…

X to Add One-Click Crypto Trading Buttons in Posts
2049.news · 26.08.2026, 11:45:02

X to Add One-Click Crypto Trading Buttons in Posts X plans to introduce one-click crypto trading buttons next to coin charts in posts, according to company statements from product leadership. Product announcement and sco…

Magnit and MTS to Begin Accepting Digital Ruble
2049.news · 25.08.2026, 16:55:01

Magnit and MTS to Begin Accepting Digital Ruble From 01.09 the Magnit retail network and MTS will start accepting the digital ruble, the third legal-form of the national currency. Where and how payments will work Magnit …

New Barron Trump Account Sparks Memecoin Speculation
2049.news · 25.08.2026, 14:40:02

New Barron Trump Account Sparks Memecoin Speculation The appearance of an apparent Barron Trump account on X has prompted renewed speculation about a related memecoin launch among crypto communities. Account details and …

How Much of Your Life Is Stored in Telegram
2049.news · 25.08.2026, 10:05:01

How Much of Your Life Is Stored in Telegram Many users keep passwords, documents and wallet addresses in Telegram chats, creating a consolidated archive of sensitive personal and work data. What people keep in chats Save…

Insider Blogs

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Iuliia Moiseienko, Sustainable Fashion Strategist · 12.06.2026, 17:32:18
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AI in cybersecurity: The arms race nobody's winning
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AI agents in product development: What changed in twelve months
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Hybrid Intelligence: Why the future of software belongs to human-AI teams
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Tokenized AI models: Who profits from open source?
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AI content detection: Can blockchain prove what's real?
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Prediction markets meet AI: The future of forecasting
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GPU wars: How crypto miners became AI infrastructure
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AI-generated smart contracts: Can LLMs write secure code?
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Bitcoin Layer 2: Why 2025 is the year of scaling
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Decentralized AI: Who owns the models?
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Next-gen wallets: Account Abstraction explained
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RWA Tokenization: Real estate on the blockchain — Anna Volkova
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Synthetic data: Training AI on blockchain-verified datasets
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AI and KYC: Deepfakes are breaking identity verification
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