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Argentina Proposes Sweeping Deregulation Bill to Modernize Capital Markets With Crypto and Blockchain

Key Takeaways An Argentine deregulation bill lets investment funds buy digital assets, unlocking billions in potential demand. The draft approves the full tokenization of negotiable securities to create faster and cheaper stock markets. Smart contracts gain full legal recognition, enabling automated payments and the use of crypto as collateral. Deregulation Bill Puts Digital Assets At…

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How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers

For months, AI giants have devised special vetted programs and strict guardrails to limit the use of their models by malicious hackers. But these limits are now hindering the work of legitimate network defenders, as well as that of offensive cybersecurity researchers.  In June, the U.S. government slapped export control restrictions on Anthropic’s much-hyped AI…

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BPI Pilots Stablecoin Settlement for Cross-Border Payments

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with global digital clearinghouse Meridian to pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system for cross-border payments, the bank announced Thursday. The trial will initially handle inbound payroll credits…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum-Linked Protocols Lose $35 Million in Coordinated Attacks Within Hours

Crypto’s bridges and cross-chain protocols endured a brutal 24 hours this week, with at least three separate exploits draining more than $35 million from decentralized platforms in roughly six hours. The cluster of attacks, detected by security firms Blockaid and PeckShield and tracked by Lookonchain, pushed July’s total hack losses well past June’s tally, underscoring…

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Goldman Sachs CEO Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Divides Over Crypto Bill

Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said the CLARITY Act would provide market stability and encourage regulated financial institutions to enter digital asset markets. Banking groups warn that stablecoin rewards could drain deposits from traditional banks and restrict lending. The latest Senate draft faces opposition over its stablecoin provisions and safeguards governing federal officials’…

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