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Former Google Engineers Unveil AI for Robots with ‘Untrained’ SkillsPhysical Intelligence unveils π0.7 model, claiming a leap in AI's skill generalization.

A startup, Physical Intelligence, has unveiled the π0.7 model. Developers claim a "qualitative leap" in AI's ability to generalize skills and perform tasks.

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UK to Integrate Stablecoins into Payment SystemBank of Korea to speed up digital won transformation

The UK Treasury has unveiled a strategy for reforming the payment sector. Authorities plan to unify the regulation of traditional services, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits into a single legal framework.

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Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World RecordAn Honor humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50 minutes, breaking the men's world record.

An Honor company humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds—six minutes faster than the men's world record. Humanoid robots hit the ground running in the Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon on Sunday, competing in both autonomous navigation and remote-controlled categories. #marathon #Beijing #HumanoidRobot pic.twitter.com/dxacB1BzH2 — China Xinhua News (@XHNews) April 19, […]

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Study Reveals 97% of Listeners Cannot Distinguish AI Music from Human CreationsAI tracks make up 44% of new uploads on Deezer, but few are listened to.

AI tracks now account for 44% of all new daily uploads on Deezer. Approximately 75,000 such compositions are added daily—over 2 million per month.

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No safe harbours left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and KelpAave and Kelp show how little safety remains in DeFi.

What is happening to a protocol once seen as a safe harbour in decentralised finance.

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How the “Ethereum Killers” Got KilledFrom grand ambitions to meme-coin casinos

What Ethereum’s main challengers promised—and what they delivered over ten years.

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‘Good’ or ‘nothing’? How DAOs are faring in 2026DAOs in 2026 face apathy, centralisation and reinvention. The experiment continues.

Cases of DAO suspensions and freezes are mounting. Is this human nature meeting economics, or a crisis before evolutionary change?

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Capitulation or evolution: why bitcoin miners are betting on AIBitcoin miners pivot to AI as margins collapse, selling treasuries and refitting data centres.

What future awaits bitcoin if hashing becomes only a low-margin by-product of renting racks to neural networks?

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European Banks Announce Launch of Euro StablecoinEuropean banks to launch euro stablecoin with Fireblocks by 2026.

A consortium of 12 European banks led by Qivalis has chosen Fireblocks to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin.

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US Proposal for ‘AI Dividends’ to CitizensAlex Bores proposed an 'AI Dividends' program for direct payments if automation causes layoffs.

Alex Bores proposed an 'AI Dividends' program. The initiative suggests direct payments to citizens if automation leads to mass layoffs.

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New Bitcoin Extortion Scheme for Safe Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz UncoveredUnknown individuals offer ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for Bitcoin or USDT.

Unknown individuals are impersonating Iranian authorities, offering ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for payment in Bitcoin or USDT, reports Reuters.

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Coin Center Advocates for Code as a Form of Free SpeechProgramming code is a form of free speech protected by the U.S. Constitution, says Coin Center.

Programming code is a form of free speech that should be protected by the U.S. Constitution, according to Peter Van Valkenburgh and Lisandro Piper of Coin Center.

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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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The funding rate: how it helps anticipate price reversals in bitcoin and EthereumHow funding rates flag reversals in bitcoin and Ethereum before price moves.

Learn how the futures-balancing mechanism flags market capitulation or euphoria before the price moves.

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What is zkEVM?A zkEVM brings ZK proofs to the EVM for faster, cheaper, secure Ethereum scaling.

A zkEVM is a smart-contract runtime that supports zero-knowledge proofs and is fully compatible with Ethereum.

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What Is Game Theory and How Is It Used in Cryptocurrencies?How game theory underpins incentives and security in crypto.

How Nash equilibrium and other concepts from game theory are applied in the crypto industry, boosting its efficiency.

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Uzbekistan to Establish Cryptocurrency Mining ZoneUzbekistan to establish Besqala Mining Valley for cryptocurrency mining.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree to establish the Besqala Mining Valley, a special zone for cryptocurrency mining, in Karakalpakstan.

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NSA Utilizes Anthropic’s Mythos Model Amid Pentagon DisputeNSA uses Anthropic's Mythos model amid Pentagon dispute.

The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is employing the much-discussed Mythos model from Anthropic, despite the startup's conflict with the Pentagon.

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Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $100,000 by 2026Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by 2026, says analyst.

The first cryptocurrency is expected to reach a new all-time high within 12 months, according to Michaël van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading.

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Arbitrum freezes 30,766 ETH amid probe into Kelp hackArbitrum freezes 30,766 ETH tied to the Kelp hack, stoking a decentralisation debate.

Arbitrum’s Security Council took “emergency measures” and froze 30,766 ETH (~$71.2m) stolen from the Kelp protocol.

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x402 Launches Marketplace for AI Agent Servicesx402 launches a marketplace to enhance AI agents' utility.

The developers of the Coinbase-backed x402 payment standard have launched a marketplace for applications and services aimed at enhancing the utility of AI agents.

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Reabold Resources Confirms Interest in Bitcoin Mining Amid CriticismReabold Resources confirms interest in bitcoin mining amid criticism.

The UK-based investment firm Reabold Resources, known for its oil and gas project development, confirmed its interest in exploring bitcoin mining at a new site.

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Deutsche Bank CEO: No Panic Over MythosDeutsche Bank CEO says no panic over Anthropic's AI model Mythos.

The German banking sector does not view Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, as an existential threat, despite concerns about its cyber capabilities. This was stated by Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing in an interview with Bloomberg.

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BIS Chief Likens Stablecoins to SecuritiesBIS calls for global regulation of stablecoins, likening them to investment tools.

BIS has reiterated the need for global regulation of "stablecoins." According to the organization, these assets resemble investment instruments.

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No safe harbours left in DeFi? Lessons from Aave and KelpAave and Kelp show how little safety remains in DeFi.

What is happening to a protocol once seen as a safe harbour in decentralised finance.

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Strategy Acquires 34,164 BTC for $2.54 BillionBitMine increased its Ethereum holdings to 4.12% of the supply.

Between April 13 and 19, Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion. The average purchase price was $74,395, marking the firm's largest weekly transaction since November 2024.

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Bitcoin holds at $75,000 after US–Iran ceasefire collapsesBitcoin holds near $75,000 as US–Iran tensions flare over the Strait of Hormuz.

As of April 20, bitcoin traded around $75,000. Over the weekend the US seized an Iranian vessel, and Tehran reasserted control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Crypto Funds Attract $1.4 Billion in a WeekCrypto funds attracted $1.4 billion in a week, marking the best result since January.

Between April 13 and 17, cryptocurrency-based investment products attracted $1.4 billion. This marks the best result since January and the third consecutive week of growth.

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