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In brief Integrity Chain, built by BayaniChain, logs DPWH contracts and milestones as digital assets validated by independent civic groups. The launch follows protests on September 21, during which 130,000 people demanded accountability over $33 billion in alleged infrastructure corruption. The project aims to rebuild trust using cryptography and open validation systems. The Philippines has…
In brief Researchers built a “Swarm Oracle” of robots that collectively agreed on sensor data under adversarial attacks. The system uses a reputation token model to penalize faulty robots and reward accurate ones, enabling self-healing over time. Potential applications include disaster insurance, climate monitoring, and DePIN networks, though scalability remains a challenge. A swarm of…
In brief Researchers found that the Unitree G1 robot sends audio, video, and spatial data without notifying users. Proprietary encryption uses hardcoded keys, allowing offline data decryption. The report warned that the robot could potentially be used in covert surveillance or cyberattacks. In the escalating humanoid robotics race, the spotlight usually falls on Tesla’s Optimus…
In brief The UAE Ministry of Finance signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement under CARF on Sunday, following its November 2024 announcement. Implementation begins in 2027, with the first international tax information exchanges expected in 2028. An eight-week public consultation launched on September 15 invites all crypto stakeholders to weigh in on potential impacts and…
In brief Publicly traded firm Caliber has acquired $6.7 million worth of LINK as it builds out its Chainlink treasury. The firm intends to do more than accumulate LINK though, it will also integrate the Chainlink network into its daily business. Its next step is hiring the right fit with a history in real estate…
In brief A new paper argues that BTC-settled prediction markets could beat stablecoin-powered platforms by preserving Bitcoin exposure. It explores three liquidity bootstrapping methods and their risk profiles, favoring cross-market making. However, the author warns that volatility, hedging costs, and user risk perception remain major hurdles to adoption. Imagine placing a bet on whether a…
In brief Base is an Ethereum layer-2 network launched by crypto exchange Coinbase. The exchange wants Base to onboard “billions of users to the cryptoeconomy.” In September 2025, Coinbase revealed that it is “exploring” a token launch for Base. Leading American crypto exchange Coinbase ventured deeper into the on-chain economy with the launch of its…
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In brief ASIC has granted class relief for intermediaries distributing stablecoins issued under an AFS licence. An expert told Decrypt this “helps bridge regulatory friction while Treasury finalises its proposed stablecoin regime.” ASIC noted the relief could be extended to additional issuers as more look to secure AFS licences. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission…
In brief The standards bar leveraged and inverse trusts from using the generic path. Eligible assets must already be traded on regulated, surveilled markets or backed by an existing ETF. Solana and Litecoin ETFs could arrive within weeks, with Dogecoin and others in line, Decrypt was told. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission signed off…
