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Crypto cybersecurity firm Trugard and onchain trust protocol Webacy have developed an artificial intelligence-based system for detecting crypto wallet address poisoning. According to a May 21 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the new tool is part of Webacy’s crypto decisioning tools and “leverages a supervised machine learning model trained on live transaction data in conjunction with …
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Stablecoin adoption among institutions could surge as the United States Senate prepares to debate a key piece of legislation aimed at regulating the sector. After failing to gain support from key Democrats on May 8, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act passed the US Senate in a 66–32 procedural vote …
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Guatemala’s largest bank, Banco Industrial, has integrated crypto infrastructure provider SukuPay into its mobile banking app, allowing locals to more easily receive remittances powered by blockchain technology. SukuPay’s infrastructure has been fully embedded inside the Zigi payment app, allowing Guatemalans to receive funds from the United States instantly for a $0.99 flat fee, the company …
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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the Stablecoin Bill, paving the way for a regulated framework that could position the region as a global leader in digital assets and Web3 development. In a May 21 post on X, Legislative Council member Johnny Ng Kit-Chong said the bill passed its third reading, clearing the final hurdle …
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Yield-bearing stablecoins have soared to $11 billion in circulation, representing 4.5% of the total stablecoin market, a steep climb from just $1.5 billion and a 1% market share at the start of 2024. One of the biggest winners is Pendle, a decentralized protocol that enables users to lock in fixed yields or speculate on variable …
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Abu Dhabi-based Bold Technologies, a subsidiary of conglomerate Bold Holdings, has partnered with international artificial intelligence firm My Aion to launch a $2.5 billion smart city initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure through AI. The companies announced the development of a platform called Aion Sentia Cognitive City, which manages complex urban systems. The platform will …
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Bitcoin Suisse secured an in-principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a major step in the Swiss crypto firm’s expansion beyond the European Union. The Swiss crypto financial service provider received the in-principle approval through its subsidiary BTCS (Middle East), according to a May …
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Mobile-first crypto exchange and payment platform Crypto.com secured a license allowing it to offer cryptocurrency financial derivatives in the European Economic Area. According to a May 21 announcement, Crypto.com secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license. “We have already expanded our brand presence in Europe since receiving our MiCA licence and we now …
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Key points: Bitcoin tags $108,000 for the first time since the day of its current all-time highs in January. Traders and analysts mention support extending toward $90,000, but the probability of a retest is fading. Near-term upside targets include a “blow-off top” at $128,000. Bitcoin (BTC) spiked to more than $108,000 on May 21, marking …
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United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said many non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including those with mechanisms to pay creator royalties, likely fall outside the purview of federal securities laws. In a recent speech, Peirce said NFTs that allow artists to earn resale revenue do not automatically qualify as securities. Unlike stocks, NFTs …
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