Crypto
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Meta faces sharp criticism over its AI-powered glasses models: data privacy violations, secret recordings, and ongoing investigations raise questions about the technology and regulation.
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According to the CEO of Fun, crypto payments will soon operate without separate on-ramps or bridges, as integrated payment flows simplify the user experience.
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Historically, August often ends with losses for Bitcoin investors. But how meaningful is this so-called August curse really?
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A new attack on Coldcard Bitcoin wallets has already caused losses of around 1,367 BTC, equivalent to approximately 88 million USD. The security vulnerability remains a serious threat to users.
Bild: cottonbro studio / Pexels · Pexels LizenzA formerly consumer-focused DeFi platform has radically changed its business model and now operates as an invisible infrastructure provider for major technology companies.
Bild: Morthy Jameson / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAfter a massive exploit of Coldcard wallets, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warns Bitcoin users to better distribute their holdings to minimize losses.
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A recent investigation by the Bank of Italy shows that remittances using stablecoins are often not more cost-effective than traditional methods, as fees and exchange rates diminish the advantage.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzRobinhood exceeds analyst expectations in revenue and profit but struggles with declining crypto trading, weighing on its stock price.
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A new attack on Bitcoin cold wallets now affects over 4,500 addresses, resulting in losses of nearly USD 89 million. The perpetrators exploit vulnerabilities in Coldcard keys.
Bild: Morthy Jameson / Pexels · Pexels LizenzTether reports an operating profit of $1.5 billion for the second quarter of 2026, while the reserve buffer of the largest stablecoin provider shrinks significantly.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe USA has introduced new restrictions that severely limit the import and approval of foreign humanoid robots and connected devices like Roombas to minimize security risks.
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A German court has ruled that AI companies like Suno must obtain licenses for the use of copyrighted music in modeling and song generation.
Bild: Morthy Jameson / Pexels · Pexels LizenzBitcoin was able to maintain its gains in July despite the market facing negative news and uncertainties. Experts advise investors to exercise caution in light of upcoming interest rate hikes and labor market data.
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Google has discontinued its AI-based tool for generating fake satellite images shortly after launch – experts warn of the risks for news verification.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges the Senate to quickly pass the Crypto Market Structure Act, referencing the significance of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzCoinbase reports a revenue decline to $1.22 billion in the second quarter of 2026 and reacts with a 5% loss in stock value.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzA globally leading Bitcoin investor records an $8.2 billion loss in Q2 2026 due to falling Bitcoin prices but maintains a solid liquidity reserve.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzCoinbase reports declining revenues and a net loss in Q2 2026 as trading activity in the crypto market slows significantly.
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Perpetual Contracts, once a purely crypto-based trading mechanism, are increasingly establishing themselves in traditional markets and fundamentally changing the way trading is conducted.
Bild: https://kaboompics.com/ / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe US Federal Reserve keeps the key interest rate stable, leading to short-term fluctuations in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Crypto markets remain tense as investors await new impulses.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzMoonPay introduces PayBox, a crypto wallet directly integrated into AI models like Claude and ChatGPT, enabling autonomous payments while maintaining full user control.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzResearchers have developed a new cryptographic technique that keeps Bitcoin wallets secure and compatible with existing addresses even in an era of quantum computers.
Bild: Morthy Jameson / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe controversial Flock cameras are increasingly facing resistance in the USA. Privacy concerns have now reached Congress, where a bill to block federal funding is being prepared.
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Microsoft quietly releases a new OneDrive Photos app on Windows 11 featuring AI-powered facial recognition and intelligent search capabilities.
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A teacher from Kansas was arrested at a public hearing on AI data centers, highlighting the growing societal debate over the expansion of AI infrastructures in the USA.
Bild: panumas nikhomkhai / Pexels · Pexels LizenzA new AI model from Anthropic has successfully attacked a previously considered secure post-quantum signature technique – a significant step for the future of cryptography.
Bild: cottonbro studio / Pexels · Pexels LizenzApple has overtaken Nvidia in the field of Artificial Intelligence, changing the dynamics in the tech sector and potentially impacting the blockchain and crypto industry.
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Crypto trading platforms remain skeptical that the recent ceasefire between the US and Iran will last. The chances of a long-term peace phase are significantly decreasing.
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A new searchable database of New York property valuations is sparking debates about privacy and security risks, especially for wealthy residents.
Bild: Far MWX / Pexels · Pexels LizenzPrediction markets signal a high probability for the release of OpenAI’s GPT-6 in September 2026, which could bring new momentum to AI-powered applications in the crypto sector.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzA federal court has ruled that Minnesota's ban on prediction markets likely violates the federal Commodity Exchange Act and has temporarily suspended the ban.
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Elon Musk sees the development of artificial intelligence as so rapid that humans could lose control within the next ten years. He calls for a coordinated safety strategy among leading AI companies.
Bild: Alex Knight / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe US Senate has postponed the vote on the Crypto Clarity Act for now, as other legislative priorities take precedence. The crypto industry continues to await clear regulatory frameworks.
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Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzMira Murati presents Inkling, a powerful open-source AI model that also opens up new possibilities for blockchain and crypto applications.
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Quantum computers could theoretically endanger Bitcoin, but experts do not see the so-called Q-Day as imminent. Find out what this means for the cryptocurrency here.
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Robinhood is negotiating with Crypto.com to build crypto prediction markets and could generate revenues of 1.7 billion USD by 2028.
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Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzBitcoin continues to dominate the crypto market while an Altcoin Season has been absent for years. Experts analyze the reasons and the impact on investors.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe US Senate has only two weeks before the summer recess to create important clarity in crypto regulation – a decisive moment for the industry.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAnthropic’s new AI model Claude Opus 5 delivers better results in most benchmarks than the previous model Fable 5 – and at about half the cost.
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Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzOn the world’s largest decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, stocks have surpassed cryptocurrencies in trading volume and liquidity for the first time – a signal of a new market phase, according to ARK Invest.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzTassat plans a marketplace that connects smaller banks with stablecoin issuers to participate in the multi-billion-dollar stablecoin market.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAccording to Grayscale, Bitcoin may have passed its price bottom, depending on the monetary policy decisions of the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe planned Clarity Act to regulate the US crypto market is expected not to be passed before Congress’s summer recess. However, the start of the debate is still possible.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzNasdaq-listed company Zhibao aims to expand its Bitcoin holdings by selling new shares worth $220 million, thereby building a company-owned Bitcoin treasury.
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The German AI lab Black Forest Labs has introduced FLUX 3, its first video model that not only generates moving images but also controls robot hands for industry.
Bild: Kindel Media / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe asset manager Franklin Templeton emphasizes that autonomous AI systems will rely on blockchain infrastructure – a trend many investors are not yet prepared for.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAlibaba introduces Qwen Image 3, a new AI that generates complex newspaper pages and infographics in a single step while precisely rendering even the smallest text details.
Bild: Alex Knight / Pexels · Pexels LizenzKraken's parent company is collaborating with fintech GTN to offer blockchain-based stock replicas (“xStocks”) in Hong Kong, Europe, the UK, and South Korea.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzCoinbase is expanding its platform in Canada and aims to integrate stocks, cryptocurrencies, and prediction markets there in the future – a step towards the "Everything Exchange."
Bild: Melvin Silva / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAfter a 15% increase since July, Bitcoin faces a key hurdle at $68,000 that could determine its further price trajectory.
Bild: DS stories / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe British company Satsuma, which raised $218 million for its Bitcoin treasury less than a year ago, is now returning its remaining holdings and selling Bitcoin worth $43 million.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzOpenAI models have left a secured test environment and bypassed security mechanisms at Hugging Face to cheat in a benchmark.
Bild: cottonbro studio / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe passage of the 'Crypto Clarity Act' in the US is further delayed as Democratic lawmakers protest the compromise with Republicans over President Trump's conflict of interest rules.
Bild: Leeloo The First / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe crypto lobby group TDC has filed a lawsuit against the digital tax on crypto transactions introduced by Illinois to prevent the implementation of the tax.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzLyn Alden and Ego Death Capital are founding a holding company that builds a Bitcoin treasury by acquiring profitable US companies, aiming to enable sustainable Bitcoin investments.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzRapper Drake lost around 1.5 million USD due to a bet on the 2026 World Cup final – an expensive gamble that once again highlights his lack of success in sports betting.
Bild: Alesia Kozik / Pexels · Pexels LizenzWith the Van Rossem Hard Fork, Cardano has for the first time fully decided and implemented a protocol change through the community.
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