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Experts Warn of Accelerated Quantum Threat Due to AIAI accelerates quantum computing development, threatening cryptography sooner.

Artificial intelligence is accelerating the development of quantum computing and shortening the timeline in which modern cryptography may become vulnerable

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

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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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Bitcoin holds above $77,000 as oil slumpsBitcoin tops $77,000, up 0.5%, holding above the 50-day moving average at $76,940.

On May 25, bitcoin rose above $77,000, up 0.5%, holding above the 50-day moving average at $76,940.

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Socket Uncovers Supply Chain Attack on Cryptocurrency and AI DevelopersSocket reported a supply chain attack on cryptocurrency and AI developers.

Socket reported a supply chain attack targeting cryptocurrency and AI developers, aimed at stealing digital assets and data.

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Bitcoin Mining Launched at Idle Power Plant in BoliviaBitcoin mining project launched at idle power plant in Bolivia.

Alps Blockchain, in partnership with Qurubiqa, has launched a bitcoin mining project at an unused gas-fired thermal power plant in Bolivia's Cochabamba department.

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From zero to vibe-codingA guide to running open AI models from the depths of GitHub

An introduction to open AI models, their variety, pitfalls and workarounds.

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Crypto without the punkWhat remains of Web3’s original ideology

What remains of Web3’s original ideology

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Aschenbrenner’s picks and shovelsHow a former OpenAI staffer built one of the fastest-growing AI funds

How a former OpenAI staffer turned AI panic into profitable bets.

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The sensible person’s AIHow artificial intelligence is changing medicine

How AI already helps doctors and medical researchers.

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Software Companies’ Market Cap Drops 26% in Six Months

The market capitalization of the software sector has decreased by 26% over six months, reaching $1.3 trillion. Meanwhile, amid the AI rally, certain infrastructure players have surged: Bloom Energy's shares have gained over 240% in half a year, while Quanta Services and MasTec have seen increases of more than 300% since May 2023. The AI stock boom in the United States has continued since May 2023, when a strong report from Nvidia marked a turning point for the sector. During this period, the American semiconductor index rose by 423.9%, compared to 85.6% for the broader US market.

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Pope to Address Artificial Intelligence in First Encyclical

On May 25, the Vatican will release Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, dedicated to the protection of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. The same day will feature a presentation with the pontiff himself, Cardinals Victor Manuel Fernandez and Michael Czerny, and Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah.

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Bitcoin Poised to Outperform Stocks and Bonds

Bitcoin may enter a new phase of outperformance following its longest historical lag behind the S&P 500, according to Mark Connors, Chief Investment Officer at Risk Dimensions. He attributed the potential turnaround to persistent inflation, high oil prices, prolonged high interest rates, and a partial shift of interest from gold to the leading cryptocurrency.

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Tether and Georgia Collaborate on National Stablecoin Launch

Tether has announced plans to launch GEL₮, an official stablecoin pegged to the Georgian lari, in collaboration with the government of Georgia. The asset aims to reduce transfer costs, expedite settlements, and support cross-border trade, fintech, and digital payments. The project is based on a new Georgian regulatory framework for stablecoins, which Tether described as compatible with emerging US regulations, including the GENIUS Act.

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Anthropic Reveals 10,000 Critical Vulnerabilities in Project Glasswing’s Initial ReportAnthropic's initial report on Project Glasswing reveals over 10,000 critical vulnerabilities.

Anthropic has released the initial report on Project Glasswing, a vulnerability detection program using the Claude Mythos model.

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Quantum Company Shares Surge Following US Government Support AnnouncementQuantum company shares rose after US announced $2 billion support under CHIPS R&D program.

Shares of quantum companies rose following the announcement by the US Department of Commerce of a $2 billion allocation to American firms under the CHIPS R&D program.

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Keyrock Identifies Cryptocurrencies as Financial Base for AI AgentsCryptocurrency payments are becoming the settlement layer for AI agents.

Cryptocurrency payments are emerging as the settlement layer for AI agents, as the infrastructure of payment cards is ill-suited for microtransactions.

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Scientists Unveil AI System for Graphene Transistor AssemblyResearchers unveil Qumus, an AI system for quantum material experiments.

Researchers have introduced Qumus, an autonomous AI system for experiments with quantum materials.

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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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The week in crypto: SpaceX holds 18,712 BTC and Iran offers bitcoin insuranceSpaceX holds 18,712 BTC; Musk loses to OpenAI; Iran offers bitcoin ship insurance.

SpaceX disclosed 18,712 BTC; Musk lost his case against OpenAI; Iran rolled out bitcoin ship insurance; and more.

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William Mougayar Defends Ethereum Foundation Against Community CriticismWilliam Mougayar defends Ethereum Foundation, emphasizing its intended role.

Blockchain researcher and investor William Mougayar has defended the Ethereum Foundation (EF), stating that the organization is "doing exactly what it was created for."

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Why 37 European Banks Are Launching Their Own CryptocurrencyText version of the latest "Deconstruction."

Text version of the latest "Deconstruction."

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StablR’s EURR and USDR Stablecoins Lose Peg After $2.8 Million HackStablR's stablecoins EURR and USDR lost their peg after a $2.8 million hack.

The European issuer of stablecoins, StablR, has fallen victim to a hack resulting in the theft of at least $2.8 million. This was highlighted by Blockaid.

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New Bitcoin Reserve Bill Introduced in US CongressThe document proposes appointing the Treasury as the manager.

The US House of Representatives has introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA). The document proposes to formally establish a strategic bitcoin reserve under the management of the Treasury Department.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $75,000 Amid Market CorrectionsBitcoin fell below $75,000 as traditional markets tested highs.

Bitcoin fell below $75,000 on May 23, coinciding with traditional markets testing their highs.

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ECB Opposes Support for Euro StablecoinsECB warns euro stablecoins could reduce bank lending and complicate interest rate control.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned of the risks associated with issuing euro stablecoins, stating they could reduce bank lending and complicate interest rate control.

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Hack of thousands of GitHub repositories, Interpol’s shutdown of First VPN, and other cybersecurity storiesThis week: macOS malware, a GitHub breach, Interpol arrests, and a critical ChromaDB flaw.

We’ve compiled the week’s key cybersecurity news.

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SEC to Draft Exemptions for Tokenized SecuritiesSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged the crypto industry to temper expectations regarding the "innovation exemption".

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged the crypto industry to temper expectations regarding the "innovation exemption" for trading tokenized stocks.

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Starbucks Halts AI Inventory System After MalfunctionsStarbucks halts AI inventory system due to malfunctions.

Starbucks has ceased using its AI program for automating inventory operations due to malfunctioning.

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Polymarket Confirms Private Key CompromiseZachXBT suspected an attack on the Polymarket UMA CTF Adapter contract on Polygon.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT suspected an attack on the Polymarket UMA CTF Adapter contract on the Polygon network. The platform's team confirmed awareness of the incident.

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Proposal to Replace Ethereum Foundation with a $1 Billion Budget StructureDankrad Feist proposes a new $1 billion organization for Ethereum's ecosystem.

Former Ethereum Foundation (EF) researcher Dankrad Feist has proposed the creation of a new organization to support the Ethereum ecosystem. The structure is to receive initial funding of $1 billion.

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