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North Korea Dismisses Accusations of Cryptocurrency Hacks as ‘Absurd Slander’North Korea's Foreign Ministry rejects cryptocurrency theft allegations as "absurd slander."

North Korea's Foreign Ministry has rejected allegations of the country's involvement in cryptocurrency thefts. A ministry representative described media reports as a "political tool" of the United States.

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Galaxy Proposes Strategy to Shield Bitcoin from Quantum AttacksAlex Thorn from Galaxy shared insights on quantum computing's impact on Bitcoin.

Alex Thorn from Galaxy shared insights on the impact of quantum computing on the premier cryptocurrency. A consensus has emerged on two key issues.

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Hyperliquid Launches Prediction MarketsHyperliquid activates HIP-4 on HyperEVM, introducing prediction markets.

Developers of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid have activated the HIP-4 protocol on the HyperEVM mainnet. The primary innovation introduced is the prediction markets.

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When intelligence isn’t enoughConstruction of more than half of US data centres is on hold.

Power and chips were only the beginning; the human factor is what the AI industry was not ready for.

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The Wisdom of WhalesHow prediction markets became corporate barbershops

Two recent incidents that expose outcome manipulation on Polymarket.

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$2.15 Instead of 2–3% of Turnover: How goodPayments Crypto Processing Works

goodPayments is a non-custodial crypto payment processor for accepting USDT and TRX on the TRON network. The service forwards funds directly to the merchant's wallet and charges a flat fee of 6.5/13 TRX ($2.15/$4.30) with no percentage of turnover. Here's how the product works — and at what turnover the flat-rate model pays off.

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Mycelium, not hierarchyHow thinking shifts in an age of instability

Anna Kholodnaya’s essay on how a fungal philosophy reframes life in the age of AI.

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Reuters: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Linked to Ayatollah Khamenei’s RelativesIran's largest crypto exchange Nobitex linked to influential Kharrazi clan.

Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is linked to the influential Kharrazi clan, which has been part of the country's leadership circle for decades.

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China Bans AI-Driven LayoffsChinese court bans AI-driven layoffs.

A Chinese court ruled that companies are not permitted to dismiss employees solely due to their replacement by artificial intelligence.

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Week in review: record hacks and rising activity on EthereumBitcoin holds near $78k; Ethereum activity hits highs; $500m loss at American Bitcoin.

Bitcoin held around $78,000; Ethereum activity hit peak levels; investors’ losses at American Bitcoin were put at $500m; and more from the week.

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New York Court Bars Arbitrum from Unfreezing 30,000 Stolen ETHThe assets are claimed by plaintiffs linked to another case against North Korea.

The Arbitrum Security Council has been prohibited from interacting with 30,000 ETH frozen after a hacker attack on Kelp.

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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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AI-Generated Actors and Scripts Banned from OscarsOscars ban AI-generated actors and scripts in new rules.

The organization behind the Oscars ceremony has released updated rules that include several points regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence.

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CLARITY Act Finalizes Stablecoin Yield ProvisionsSenators reach stablecoin yield compromise in CLARITY Act.

Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have reached a compromise regarding the yield of stablecoins in the CLARITY Act, a bill on regulating the US crypto market.

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 2.3%Bitcoin mining difficulty fell by 2.3% to 132.47 T after the latest adjustment.

On May 2, following the latest adjustment, the mining difficulty of the leading cryptocurrency fell by 2.3%, reaching 132.47 T.

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AI Dictatorship Versus New Crypto HubsIn "Deconstruction," we discuss Uzbekistan's crypto initiatives and OpenAI's challenges.

In the latest "Deconstruction" episode, we discuss Uzbekistan's crypto initiatives and OpenAI's challenges.

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Ethereum Foundation Sells Another 10,000 ETH to BitMineEthereum Foundation sells 10,000 ETH to BitMine at $2,292 each.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed its third over-the-counter sale of ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies. Tom Lee's firm acquired 10,000 ETH at an average price of $2,292 ($22.9 million).

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Arrests of Roblox account thieves near Lviv, a hack of a Chinese task scheduler for mining, and other cybersecurity developmentsThis week’s key cybersecurity developments.

A round-up of the week’s most important cybersecurity news.

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CoinGecko: Quarterly Trading Volume of Tokenized Gold Reaches $90.7 BillionTokenized gold trading volume hit $90.7 billion in Q1, exceeding 2025's total.

In the first quarter, the spot trading volume of tokenized gold reached $90.7 billion, surpassing the total for 2025 ($84.64 billion), according to CoinGecko.

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Tether Reports $1.04 Billion Profit for the QuarterTether reports $1.04 billion profit for Q1 2026, audited by BDO.

Tether has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2026, audited by BDO. The net profit of the stablecoin issuer amounted to $1.04 billion.

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Pentagon Secures AI Contracts with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS Following Anthropic DisputePentagon secures AI contracts with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS after Anthropic dispute.

The Pentagon has entered into agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy advanced AI tools in classified military environments.

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Analysts Warn of Potential Cascade Liquidations in Ethereum PositionsAnalysts from CryptoQuant and Arkham have observed unusual metrics in Ethereum derivatives.

Analysts from CryptoQuant and Arkham have observed unusual metrics in derivatives of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

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Humanoid Robots to Handle Luggage and Cleaning at Tokyo AirportJapan Airlines and GMO AI & Robotics test humanoid robots at Haneda Airport.

Japan Airlines, in collaboration with GMO AI & Robotics, has initiated trials of humanoid robots for ground operations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.

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MARA to Invest $1.5 Billion in Energy Company TransformationMARA Holdings to acquire Long Ridge Energy & Power for $1.5 billion.

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has entered into an agreement to purchase the Long Ridge Energy & Power gas power plant from FTAI Infrastructure for $1.5 billion.

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