Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief ArXiv changed its policy after AI tools made it easy to mass-generate survey papers. Only peer-reviewed review or position papers will now be accepted in the Computer Science category. Researchers are divided, with some warning the rule hurts early-career authors while others call it necessary to stop AI spam. ArXiv, a free repository…
In brief The CBS segment was Trump’s first sit-down with 60 Minutes in five years, spanning the government shutdown, foreign policy, and crypto. Trump said he “didn’t know” CZ and had been “told” Zhao was wrongfully targeted by the Biden administration. O’Donnell pressed the president on Binance’s $2 billion transaction involving his family’s World Liberty…
In brief Senator Chris Murphy (D-CO) has alleged that Binance helped facilitate Trump’s “corrupt crypto coin” and UAE deals in exchange for a presidential pardon of founder Changpeng Zhao. Binance listed Trump’s USD1 stablecoin on Tuesday, one week after Zhao’s pardon, prompting Murphy to call the White House a “24/7 corruption machine.” Democrats, including Maxine…
In brief The New York court issued a provisional order under Section 1519 directing Circle to maintain the freeze on three Ethereum wallets. A related class action by U.S. investors seeking the same funds has been paused pending the Chapter 15 review. The case will determine whether Singapore’s liquidation of Multichain qualifies for formal recognition…
In brief Rivals like xAI and OpenAI are exploring flirty or adult AI, but Microsoft is drawing a hard line. The global sex-tech market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030. Mustafa Suleyman says AI should “serve humanity,” not simulate romance or desire. As rival AI firms chase intimacy and realism, Microsoft is swearing…
In brief Four altcoin-tracking ETFs are set to begin trading in the U.S. this week. Canary Capital’s Litecoin and Hedera funds will be listed, alongside Bitwise and Grayscale Solana funds. The debuts follow successful Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF rollouts in 2024. Four exchange-traded funds tracking separately Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) will…
In brief Alibaba upgraded Qwen Deep Research with one-click webpage and podcast generation. In testing, Qwen and Gemini tied for accuracy, both outperforming ChatGPT and Grok Overall, Qwen won for research depth and shareable web output, while Gemini led multimedia quality Qwen, the dedicated AI research group within the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, released a…
In brief Blockchain.com received its MiCA license in Malta, joining firms including Gate and Gemini. EU regulators have warned Malta over inconsistent supervision under the new crypto regime. The move comes as the island nation tightens restrictions on new crypto mining and licensing practices. Blockchain.com has secured a MiCA license in Malta, the latest in…
In brief The investor ignored four separate, escalating scam alerts and demanded the exchange release her funds so she could buy Ethereum. Judge Lindsay LeBlanc said NDAX’s warnings “could not have been clearer.” The ruling arrives as Canada intensifies scrutiny of crypto platforms and compliance failures. A British Columbia court has ruled that a crypto…
In brief OpenAI launched its ChatGPT Atlas browser Tuesday with an integrated AI assistant and memory features. Experts demonstrated prompt injection attacks capable of affecting the agent’s behavior. OpenAI Chief Security Officer Dane Stuckey admitted the threat “remains an unsolved problem” OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser, launched Tuesday, is facing backlash from experts who warn…
