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The UK government announced a mandatory Digital ID scheme by 2029, sparking privacy concerns. Critics warn of security risks with biometric data; supporters argue for enhanced national security. #Update #Legal
OpenAI’s GDPval benchmark shows AI, including Claude and GPT-5, outperforming experts in 44 jobs like coding and law, indicating potential disruption in white-collar sectors. #Update #AI
$3.6 million was withdrawn from @HypervaultFi to Tornado Cash in an abnormal move; site and socials are down, raising rug pull concerns. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH
Regulators, including the SEC and FINRA, are investigating unusual trading activity in firms with crypto-treasury strategies, examining potential leaks or insider trading. [h3]Update[/h3] [h4]Legal[/h4]
Bitcoin faces a critical test as $17 billion in options expire, with $BTC trading at $109,100. A drop below $108,000 could trigger forced selling. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Authors Yudkowsky and Soares warn AI superintelligence could lead to human extinction, sparking debate among AI models on its implications. #Update #AI
Guido Reichstadter continues his hunger strike at @Anthropic’s San Francisco office, demanding acknowledgment of AI risks; similar protests by Michael Trazzi and Denys Sheremet at DeepMind have ended. #Update #AI
Nansen launched an AI assistant trained on 500M blockchain addresses, offering insights with future trade execution plans. Experts warn of financial AI vulnerabilities. #Update #Crypto
Circle considers enabling reversible $USDC transactions, potentially enhancing stablecoin integration in traditional finance but challenging blockchain immutability. #Update #Crypto $USDC
SharpLink Gaming will tokenize its SEC-registered common stock on Ethereum using Superstate’s platform, aligning with the SEC’s Project Crypto initiative. $ETH is trading at $3,968, down 5%. #Update #Crypto $ETH
South Korea’s @Naver is negotiating a share swap with Upbit operator Dunamu, exploring stablecoin projects; no terms finalized yet. Naver shares rose 11.4%. #Update #Crypto
Peaq, DualMint, and KanayaAI are developing a tokenized vertical robo-farm in Hong Kong, linking farm revenues to NFTs for returns based on food sales. #Update #Tech