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Ethereum Foundation Launches zkAPI, Enabling AI-Managed Payments with Treasury Controls
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Ethereum Foundation Launches zkAPI, Enabling AI-Managed Payments with Treasury Controls

The Ethereum Foundation’s release of zkAPI on mainnet introduces an AI-driven payment system inspired by Vitalik Buterin, capable of redirecting expired deposits to a treasury.

AI Trading Agents Favor Ripple USD Over XRP Amid BlackRock’s Market Forecast
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AI Trading Agents Favor Ripple USD Over XRP Amid BlackRock’s Market Forecast

Automated AI investment agents increasingly choose Ripple’s USD-pegged asset over XRP tokens, while BlackRock issues a striking new market prediction.

Vitalik Buterin Highlights Advancements in Local AI and Privacy Protection for Crypto Wallets
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Vitalik Buterin Highlights Advancements in Local AI and Privacy Protection for Crypto Wallets

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explains how emerging local AI technologies promise privacy improvements but warns crypto wallets remain unprepared to rely solely on AI for asset control.

Bitcoin Miners Abandon Hashing Operations Amid Rising AI Energy Demand
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Bitcoin Miners Abandon Hashing Operations Amid Rising AI Energy Demand

An increasing number of Bitcoin miners have ceased their cryptocurrency hashing activities to redirect electricity resources toward more lucrative AI-related power uses.

Philippines Strengthens Regulations on Virtual Asset Service Providers Amid Digital Innovation Drive
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Philippines Strengthens Regulations on Virtual Asset Service Providers Amid Digital Innovation Drive

The Philippines introduces tighter controls on virtual asset service providers alongside new measures promoting artificial intelligence and digital transformation in the financial sector.

Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 Amid AI Concerns and Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting
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Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 Amid AI Concerns and Upcoming Federal Reserve Meeting

Bitcoin's decline below $77,000 adds pressure on tech markets as AI industry warnings and a crucial Federal Reserve meeting raise uncertainty for investors.

Ripple Treasury Expands GSmart AI Toolkit to Boost Corporate Treasury Efficiency
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Ripple Treasury Expands GSmart AI Toolkit to Boost Corporate Treasury Efficiency

Ripple Treasury rolled out advanced AI-powered features in GSmart, enhancing automation and analytics across forecasting, liquidity, risk management, reconciliation, and reporting for corporate treasuries.

Coinbase Explores Financial Accounts Tailored for AI Applications, CEO Indicates
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Coinbase Explores Financial Accounts Tailored for AI Applications, CEO Indicates

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals the company is developing a financial account specifically designed for artificial intelligence, hinting at innovation in crypto fintech.

Bitcoin Miners Halt All Sales Amid $30 Billion Shift Toward AI Investments
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Bitcoin Miners Halt All Sales Amid $30 Billion Shift Toward AI Investments

In response to a massive $30 billion investment in artificial intelligence, Bitcoin miners have suspended all BTC sales, signaling a strategic shift in asset management.

MoonPay Introduces PayBox to Enable Crypto Payments within Grok AI Chats
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MoonPay Introduces PayBox to Enable Crypto Payments within Grok AI Chats

MoonPay has unveiled PayBox, a new feature allowing users to send and receive cryptocurrency payments directly through conversations in Grok AI chatbots.

Bitcoin Hashrate Remains Suppressed Amid AI Mining Shift, Prolonging Recovery Challenges
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Bitcoin Hashrate Remains Suppressed Amid AI Mining Shift, Prolonging Recovery Challenges

Bitcoin’s network hashrate has stayed below its all-time high for over 300 days as mining power increasingly flows to AI applications, complicating the path to a swift rebound.

ONE Store Expands Globally, Launching AI and Blockchain Game Distribution in Over 120 Countries
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ONE Store Expands Globally, Launching AI and Blockchain Game Distribution in Over 120 Countries

ONE Store has launched its app marketplace and direct-to-consumer payment platform across 122 countries, focusing on distributing AI and blockchain-based games.