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Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal

At first, the winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize for 2026 enjoyed the envy of their peers. But since their works of fiction earned this distinction, these authors have found themselves facing harsh scrutiny from the literary community, with several accused of enlisting generative artificial intelligence to write for them. The allegations have…

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Vitalik Buterin Says AI Could Strengthen Crypto Security

Instead of relying solely on human auditors, developers may increasingly use AI to mathematically prove code behaves correctly. Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has responded to increasing concerns that AI-based bug hunting will overwhelm developers and create non-stop exploitation opportunities on blockchains. According to him, in the near future, the use of this…

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Trump Executive Order Pushes Digital Assets Toward Fed Payment Access

Key Takeaways Trump’s executive order requires regulators to review fintech and digital asset oversight rules. Federal agencies must identify barriers limiting fintech partnerships, charter reviews, licensing, and other federal authorizations for eligible firms. Regulatory changes could affect charter approvals, licensing reviews, and Federal Reserve payment system access. Trump Order Targets Digital Asset Access to Payment…

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JPMorgan says ether needs activity to catch BTC

JPMorgan ether and altcoin analysts said the tokens won’t catch bitcoin without a major lift in network activity. Summary JPMorgan said ether and altcoins will keep lagging bitcoin without meaningful improvement in DeFi and real-world use cases. Bitcoin spot ETFs have recovered two-thirds of recent outflows, while ether ETFs have recovered only one-third. The bank…

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Interview: Coins.ph’ Amira Alawi on Making Crypto as Simple as Your Lola Can Use It

Amira Alawi, the Global Marketing Director of Coins.ph, discussed the platform’s plans regarding stablecoin utility and local crypto adoption. The interview took place during the Coins.ph Merchant Crawl in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), an experiential event showcasing the Philippines’ stablecoin-to-QRPh integration by allowing participants to buy lunch, coffee, and dessert using USDT and USDC. (Initial…

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Trump Just Ordered Troops to Prepare a Full Assault on Iran, And Bitcoin Is Clinging to $76,000

Bitcoin price held a razor-thin range between $76,000 and $77,000 on Monday, recording just a -0.05% change at $76,797.74 while the broader crypto market buckled under iran geopolitical pressure. Over $300 million in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, according to data from Coinglass, with long traders absorbing the bulk of those losses. The…

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