Argentina Opens the Door to USD Wages as Central Bank Approves Dollar Salary Accounts
Key Takeaways Argentina’s Central Bank directed private banks to process US dollar wages, expanding financial options. The policy targets dollar-earning firms, allowing them to formalize previously informal foreign payments. Adoption of this measure relies heavily on worker trust in local…
Not Every Bitcoin Mine Is Ready for AI
This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. Across the EIF panels, generators,…
Why Mass Automated Outreach Is Burning Web3 Partnerships—and What to Do Instead
Key Takeaways Sean Assaf revealed how local-first AI brings CRM tasks directly into Telegram. Automating pre-deal tasks reduces 100% of tedious manual CRM logging without risking user conversation privacy. By 2026, Assaf foresees developers building team layers to transform Telegram…
Physicists Recreated the Way a Spinning Black Hole Leaks Energy, on a Tabletop
Key Takeaways CUNY ASRC achieved 7.8 dB wave gain in a stationary circuit, validating 1969 superradiance theory. Nature’s July 8, 2026, study could expand broadband amplification for quantum and wave technologies. Andrea Alù said DoD and NSF-backed research opens new…
8,000 Devices Infected, 80 Crypto Wallets Accessed by Video Game Malware
Key Takeaways Eight malware-laced games allegedly compromised approximately 8,000 devices. Attackers reportedly accessed about 80 cryptocurrency wallets and removed at least $220,000. A 21-year-old Florida man faces a federal charge of conspiracy to obtain computer information for private financial gain…
A Quantum Computer Could One Day Break Crypto Security — Coinbase Is Preparing Now
Key Takeaways Coinbase is building a quantum-resistant version of the system protecting about 99.9% of its custodial assets. The company will bring Bitcoin developers, cryptographers and researchers together at Stanford in August. The company is contributing funding and engineers to…
Antony Mlelwa Champions Responsible Crypto Adoption Across Africa
Antony Mlelwa is building a distinctly African case for blockchain adoption: technology should be understood before it is promoted, financial risk should be explained before opportunity is celebrated, and education must remain stronger than market hype. From community workshops in…
Kalshi Accuses Netflix of Defamation Over Trailer for New Prediction Markets Film
Key Takeaways Kalshi sent Netflix a cease and desist letter on July 24, 2026, over a disputed trade slip. Nevada requires Kalshi to finish geofencing by August 12, 2026, or pay $120,000 daily. Netflix had not pulled the trailer as…
Nine Top AI Models Predict XRP’s 2026 Finish, One Breaks Away
Key Takeaways A handful of today’s top artificial intelligence (AI) models set XRP targets from $1.32 to $3.75, while Pi AI declined to forecast. Claude Opus 5 and Kimi K3 flagged Ripple escrow and Ripplenet limits as 2026 risks for…
Polymarket Bettors Give Ethereum Just a 17% Shot at Reaching $3,000 in 2026
Key Takeaways Polymarket traders split nearly evenly on ethereum hitting $1,000 or $3,000 first by December 31, 2026. Blackrock and Fidelity ETFs pulled in $73 million in daily inflows as ethereum steadied near $1,860. Bitmine now holds 5.78 million ETH,…
