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Swiss tech firm launches AI made of human brain cells rental service

The organoids only live about 100 days, then, ostensibly, the AI dies.

Former BAYC creative director Jeff Nicholas joins Meta’s Reality Labs

Nicholas joins Meta as an executive mixed reality producer for entertainment experiences.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI ‘should have crypto wallets’

Armstrong’s statements come as Coinbase launches a $15K bot accelerator.

Why is Solana's Dogwifhat (WIF) memecoin crashing?

WIF price risks declining by another 48% due to the formation of a classic bearish reversal setup.

WazirX restores balances post-hack, withdrawal timeline unclear

The delay in withdrawals has impacted individual investors and raised concerns about the overall security and reliability of cryptocurrency exchanges.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract investor interest despite August outflows

The positive inflows into ETFs from major players like Fidelity and BlackRock highlight the growing confidence in the investment vehicles.

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund Bitcoin exposure not ‘intentional’

If the fund was aiming to increase its Bitcoin exposure, there would be more “evidence of direct exposure initiatives,” according to an analyst.

US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says lawyer

The lawyer’s claims spark questions about market stability amid the potential sale of Silk Road Bitcoin by the US Marshals.

Bitcoin $59K price may swing 'drastically’ amid election year parallels

If Bitcoin follows the same pattern as previous election years, August will be "nothing crazy," but a breakout may occur within a month or two, according to a crypto analyst.

Advisor holdings in Bitcoin ETFs rise, hedge fund stakes dip — Coinbase

Investment advisors are expanding their spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, but Coinbase warns that "large inflows" might not be seen immediately due to the slow summer period in the United States.

Crypto mixer founder argues 30-year prison sentence is ‘unwarranted’

In March, a jury convicted Bitcoin Fog founder Roman Sterlingov of four counts related to money laundering through the operations of the crypto mixing service.

Dark DAOs: Vitalik Buterin explores ways to mitigate bribery threats

Proof of Complete Knowledge (PoCK) aims to prevent bribery attacks by ensuring real control over voting keys.

Styx Stealer malware exploits Windows vulnerability to ‘clip’ crypto

Styx Stealer steals data and can reroute crypto transactions coming from an infected computer to the bad actor’s wallet.

Franklin Templeton files S-1 for new crypto index ETF

Issuers are lining up for the next wave of cryptocurrency exchange-trade funds.

Tron network leads in stablecoin market share amid growing monthly transfer volume

Tron’s share of the stablecoin market continues to grow as the network’s adjusted transfer volume in USDT hit $384 billion in July.

Crypto Biz: Riot increases Bitfarms stake in takeover strategy

This week’s Crypto Biz examines Bitdeer’s earnings boost, Hamster Kombat’s rejection of venture capital offers, Grayscale’s new crypto fund and a Solana exchange-traded fund in Brazil.

California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns

The law appears more corporate-friendly, but the implications for consumers are a bit murkier.

Lower interest rates could be the key to DeFi summer: HashKey CEO

Declining interest rates — along with rising investment in Bitcoin — could provide the fuel the DeFi market needs to experience a long-awaited resurgence.

AI researchers want to solve bot problem by requiring ID to use internet

The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community.

Crypto VC funding hits $2.7B in Q2, Tron may be ‘most profitable blockchain’ — Finance Redefined

Crypto startup funding rose over 2.5% in Q2, and Tron could be on track to become the most profitable blockchain in terms of revenue, according to Justin Sun.

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