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Apple Unveils Siri AI and Expands Apple IntelligenceApple introduced Siri AI, a new assistant version powered by Apple Intelligence.

At WWDC 2026, Apple introduced Siri AI, a new version of its assistant powered by Apple Intelligence for its main line of gadgets. The English-language test solution will launch later in 2026.

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Expert Labels Bitcoin as the ‘Naked King’News and Analysis17.01.2026 19:12

CoinGecko Reports Record Token ‘Mortality’ in 2025News and Analysis16.01.2026 16:13

Buterin Advocates a Return to Ethereum’s Core ValuesNews and Analysis17.01.2026 10:05

Bitcoin Speculators Shift to Profit-Taking, Says ResearcherNews and Analysis16.01.2026 15:09

China’s AI Advances Narrow Gap with the WestNews and Analysis16.01.2026 17:54

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops to Four-Month LowNews and Analysis19.01.2026 10:55

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The Downward MoveWhy AI is a robot vacuum, not a superintelligence

On Timothy Morton and Dominic Boyer’s Hyposubjects.

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Humanity Protocol Token Plummets After $31 Million HackUnknown attackers compromised Humanity Protocol wallets, causing a $31 million loss.

On June 8, unknown attackers compromised wallets associated with the Humanity Protocol project, causing an estimated loss of $31 million.

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Electra AI and Naoris to Develop Post-Quantum Security for Energy SystemsElectra AI and Naoris partner on post-quantum cybersecurity for energy systems.

Electra AI and Naoris Quantum Protocol have announced a partnership to develop a post-quantum cybersecurity framework for AI monitoring of local energy infrastructure.

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Researchers Question Blockchain’s Role in AIThe integration of crypto technologies and AI is still in its early stages.

The meaningful integration of crypto technologies and artificial intelligence is still in its early stages, with many popular claims about blockchain's benefits for AI requiring further evidence.

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The Downward MoveWhy AI is a robot vacuum, not a superintelligence

On Timothy Morton and Dominic Boyer’s Hyposubjects.

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The Bitcoin Hayek Didn’t Ask ForAnd it was predicted by the monetarist Friedman

Does the first cryptocurrency really match the ideals of the Austrian school as commonly believed?

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‘Computer-Hitler’ Makes a Bid for PowerWhy the “digital gulag” evokes a deeply religious fear

How apocalyptic prophecies first morphed into “digital gulag” conspiracies, then into everyday speech.

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Cuba’s Postbank EconomyIs a crypto economy possible under sanctions and without power?

Cuba isn’t a hotbed of bitcoin volume, but it’s become a telling case of crypto use under sanctions and limited access to global payments. Much of the flow is shifting to P2P networks and messengers, forming elements of a postbank economy. ForkLog looks at how the island lives under financial isolation and why authorities began legalizing crypto for foreign trade.

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Singapore Tops Crypto-Friendly Cities Index for 2026

Singapore has claimed the top spot in the Crypto Friendly Cities Index 2026 by Multipolitan, which evaluates cities based on regulatory clarity, tax efficiency, institutional infrastructure, and actual use of digital assets. Other leading cities include Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, and Dubai.

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Amazon Employees Back Seattle Data Center Moratorium

Amazon employees are among dozens of residents and tech workers supporting a one-year moratorium on new data centers, which the Seattle City Council is set to consider. According to The Verge, over the past two months, five large facilities have been proposed in the city by four unnamed companies, with a combined maximum demand of 369 MW—about a third of Seattle's average daily energy consumption and roughly 10 times the usage of 30 existing data centers.

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Strategy to Distribute STRC Dividends Bi-Monthly

Shareholders of Strategy have approved a change in the dividend distribution schedule for STRC from a monthly to a bi-monthly basis. Payments will be made on the 15th and the last day of each month. The first payout under the new system is scheduled for June 15.

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Study Reveals Businesses Unprepared for Increasing AI Demands

Only 29% of large companies believe their infrastructure can scale to meet growing AI demands, according to a study by Tata Communications and Bloomberg Media Studios. The survey included 501 senior executives from firms with revenues of $500 million or more in North America, Europe, and Asia. Despite this, 77% of executives consider AI a board-level priority, while 65% of companies still rely on outdated or developing infrastructure.

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Zcash Developers Approve Ironwood UpdateZcash team agrees on Ironwood update to launch new pool and limit ZEC supply.

The Zcash team has agreed on consensus changes for the Ironwood update. The upgrade aims to launch a new shielded pool and limit the supply of ZEC following a recent vulnerability in Orchard, reported developer Sean Bowe.

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Circle Introduces Wrapped Bitcoin on Ethereum NetworkCircle launches wrapped Bitcoin, cirBTC, on Ethereum with 1:1 backing.

Circle has launched a wrapped Bitcoin, cirBTC, on the Ethereum network with a 1:1 backing.

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Singapore Launches ASPIRE 2B Supercomputer for AI and HPC ResearchSingapore launches ASPIRE 2B supercomputer for AI and HPC research.

Singapore has launched the ASPIRE 2B supercomputer, designed to support advanced research in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The system is operated by the NSCC, reports TechNode Global.

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OpenAI Files Confidential IPO ApplicationOpenAI confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, timing yet to be decided.

OpenAI announced on June 8, 2026, the confidential filing of an S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a potential IPO. The company has not yet determined the timing of the listing...

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What Are Quantum Supremacy, Utility and Advantage?Explaining quantum supremacy, utility and advantage.

We break down three core quantum-computing concepts that are often conflated.

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What Are Quantum Computing and Quantum Computers?How quantum computers work and why they matter for cryptography.

How quantum computers work and how they tackle, among other things, cryptographic problems.

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Who is Kevin Warsh — the new Federal Reserve chairWho is Kevin Warsh, the new Fed chair, and what to expect from his tenure.

Who Kevin Warsh is and what is expected from the new chair of the US Federal Reserve. Answers, in brief.

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What is tokenised gold, and why are billions flowing into it?

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What Is Tokenized Gold and Why Are Billions Being Invested in It?Tokenised gold explained: how it works, its benefits, risks and the market’s leading projects.

An explainer on tokenised gold: how it works, its pros and pitfalls, and why investors are piling in.

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WiMi Explores Quantum Approach to Data ProcessingWiMi Hologram Cloud explores quantum data pooling technology.

WiMi Hologram Cloud is exploring multi-dimensional data pooling technology based on variational quantum algorithms. This is stated in the company's press release. The approach combines Quantu…

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MetaMask Unveils Wallet for the Era of AI AgentsMetaMask launches early access for Agent Wallet, automating DeFi with AI agents.

The MetaMask team has launched an early access program for the Agent Wallet, a non-custodial wallet capable of executing operations on behalf of the user. The solution automates interaction with decentralized applications by combining smart account technologies and AI agents.

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Strategy Acquires 1,550 BTC for $101 MillionStrategy buys 1,550 BTC for $101 million, financed by MSTR share sales.

Strategy has acquired an additional 1,550 BTC for $101.3 million. The purchase was financed through the sale of 1,409,600 MSTR shares under the ATM program.

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Yuga Labs Rescues $500,000 Worth of NFTsYuga Labs extracted 68 NFTs from vulnerable pools.

Yuga Labs specialists conducted an emergency extraction of 68 valuable NFTs from vulnerable Flooring Protocol pools.

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Bernstein Describes Current Bitcoin Cycle as ‘Boring’$2.6 billion outflow from bitcoin ETFs in 2026 doesn't undermine its store of value thesis.

The $2.6 billion outflow from spot bitcoin ETFs since the start of 2026 and the market's 'boring' performance do not undermine the thesis of the leading cryptocurrency as a store of value.

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TechCrunch: Token-Based Payments Reshape AI MarketGitHub Copilot's token-based payment model may prompt AI market pricing changes.

The shift of GitHub Copilot to token-based payments could signal a reevaluation of pricing and limits in the AI product market. This conclusion was drawn by TechCrunch following the Equity podcast.

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ZEC Surges 41.5% Following Critical Network VulnerabilityZEC surges 41.5% after critical network vulnerability fix.

Josh Swihart, founder of Zcash Open Development Lab, announced the resolution of a critical vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool.

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JPMorgan Suggests Strategy Boost Dollar ReservesStrategy needs to increase its dollar reserves to restore market confidence.

Strategy needs to increase its dollar reserves to restore market confidence in the company's financial model

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OpenAI to Transform ChatGPT into an AI Super AppOpenAI plans to transform ChatGPT into a super app to boost revenue before IPO.

OpenAI is preparing the largest transformation of ChatGPT since its launch in 2022. The company aims to turn the chatbot into a super app to accelerate revenue growth ahead of its IPO, reports FT.

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NYDIG Attributes Bitcoin’s Decline to Multiple FactorsBitcoin's decline is due to multiple macroeconomic and industry factors, says NYDIG.

The recent drop in Bitcoin's price cannot be attributed to a single cause, according to analysts at investment firm NYDIG. Market pressure has resulted from a combination of several macroeconomic and industry-specific factors, reports CoinDesk.

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Week in Review: Bitcoin Retests $60,000 as Bloomberg Hosts Warn of ‘Coldest’ Crypto WinterBitcoin retests $60k; Bloomberg warns of 'coldest' crypto winter; Buterin's new model.

Bitcoin pierced $60,000, Bloomberg hosts predicted the “coldest” crypto winter, Buterin proposed a model for resilient synthetic assets, and more from the week.

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Anthropic Advocates Zero Trust Approach for AI Agent SecurityAnthropic outlines Zero Trust principles for AI agent security in corporate environments.

The Anthropic team published a guide titled Zero Trust for AI agents on the Claude blog, focusing on the secure deployment of autonomous AI agents in corporate environments. The document outlines key risks associated with agent systems and a cybersecurity approach for businesses.

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