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TD Cowen Analysts Doubt US Crypto Market Bill’s PassageTD Cowen doubts the crypto market bill will pass this year.

Investment bank TD Cowen has downgraded its forecast for the passage of the crypto market structure bill. Analysts deem it unlikely that the document will be approved this year.

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The number of DuckDuckGo app installations in the United States increased after Google unveiled a major search update focused on AI.

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Kelp Restores Full Collateral for rsETH TokenKelp protocol restores rsETH collateral five weeks post-hack with final tranche.

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Altman Questions AI-Induced Job ApocalypseOpenAI CEO doubts AI will cause a global job apocalypse.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed skepticism that the advancement of artificial intelligence will lead to a global "job apocalypse."

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Strategy Repurchases $1.5 Billion of Its Own BondsStrategy repurchased $1.5 billion of its 2029 bonds at an 8% discount.

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Constructor Group Establishes Quantum Hub in Singapore

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Oil Prices Decline Amid Anticipated Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump Abandons AI Safety Order Under Pressure from Tech Leaders

According to Semafor and The Washington Post, Donald Trump abandoned an AI safety order at the last minute following pressure from Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and David Sacks. The draft proposed the voluntary submission of advanced models to authorities for review 90 days before release. However, the White House deemed it a threat to development pace and competitive edge against China.

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Trump Links Iran Deal to Expansion of Abraham Accords

Donald Trump stated that Saudi Arabia and Qatar must necessarily join the Abraham Accords if they wish to be part of a future deal with Iran. Following this, he suggested that other countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan, should also join. He described refusal as a sign of "bad intentions," reports Reuters. The US President also noted progress in negotiations with Tehran.

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Between May 18 and 22, cryptocurrency-based investment funds recorded an outflow of $1.47 billion.

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US Senate Federal Credit Union Adopts Thought Machine’s Centralized PlatformUSSFCU transitions to Thought Machine's centralized platform.

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Bitcoin Spot Volumes Hit 2023 LowsBitcoin's spot volumes have hit 2023 lows amid market caution.

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Stablecoin Market Capitalization Surpasses Reserves of 95 CountriesStablecoin market cap hits $323 billion, surpassing reserves of 95 countries.

The combined market capitalization of stablecoins has reached a new all-time high, hitting $323 billion. This figure exceeds the official currency reserves of 95 countries.

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Second IQM Quantum Computer Launched in PolandPUT commissioned the IQM Radiance R1 quantum computer, the second in Poland.

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Fake Uniswap Ad on Google Nets Scammers $400,000Scammers used fake Uniswap ads on Google to steal $400,000 in cryptocurrency.

Unknown individuals placed malicious advertisements on Google search results, mimicking the interface of DEX Uniswap. Analysts report that the perpetrators have stolen at least $400,000 in cryptocurrency.

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AI Spurs Surge in Demand for Cybersecurity ExpertsAI drives demand for cybersecurity experts amid tech layoffs.

The advancement of generative artificial intelligence has led to a sharp increase in demand for cybersecurity specialists amidst widespread layoffs in the tech sector.

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Ali Martinez Predicts Ethereum Could Drop to $1000Ethereum shows weakness amid Vitalik Buterin's strategic shift statements.

The price of Ethereum continues to show weakness amid statements from co-founder Vitalik Buterin about EF's strategic shift.

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Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Platform Over Gambling ConcernsIndonesia blocks Polymarket platform over gambling concerns.

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology has blocked access to the Polymarket platform. Officials equated the service to an online casino.

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Squid Denies Involvement in $3 Million Contract BreachSquid denies involvement in $3M contract breach, citing third-party module vulnerability.

The developers of the cross-chain bridge Squid have denied any involvement with the SquidRouterModule contract, which was breached for approximately $3 million.

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Developers Propose Integrating Private Transactions into EthereumFacet co-founder Tom Lehman proposes EIP-8182 for Ethereum's Hegota update, enhancing private transactions.

Facet co-founder Tom Lehman has proposed the inclusion of the EIP-8182 standard in the upcoming Ethereum update. This initiative will introduce a secure pool for private transfers.

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London Mayor Blocks Palantir’s Deal with PoliceLondon Mayor blocks Palantir's £50 million police contract.

Louis Mosley, head of Palantir's UK division, criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a nearly £50 million contract with the Metropolitan Police.

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