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Viral ‘Stranger Things’ AI Videos Raise New Concerns Over Deepfakes

Viral ‘Stranger Things’ AI Videos Raise New Concerns Over Deepfakes

Recent viral videos featuring characters from the popular series "Stranger Things" created using Kling’s Motion Control AI have sparked significant discussions regarding the…

1/16/2026 2 min read

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Baidu's ERNIE 5 AI Model Rises Up the Rankings—A Math Wiz That Beats OpenAI's GPT 5.1

Baidu's ERNIE 5 AI Model Rises Up the Rankings—A Math Wiz That Beats OpenAI's GPT 5.1

Baidu's ERNIE-5.0-0110 has achieved a significant milestone by ranking #8 globally on LMArena. This development is noteworthy as it positions ERNIE-5 as the only Chinese AI model…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%

Kaito to sunset 'Yaps' as X cracks down on InfoFi apps, token falls 17%

Kaito, a crypto analytics firm, has announced the discontinuation of its reward-driven social product known as "Yaps." This decision comes in response to recent changes made by…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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MrBeast Nabs $200 Million Investment from Tom Lee’s Bitmine

MrBeast Nabs $200 Million Investment from Tom Lee’s Bitmine

Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc., recognized as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency Ether, has announced a significant investment. The company, which is chaired…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Stablecoins and self-custody are driving the rise of crypto neobanks

Stablecoins and self-custody are driving the rise of crypto neobanks

The cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing a notable shift as an increasing number of projects pivot from foundational blockchain development towards the provision of payment…

1/15/2026 3 min read

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DeFi quietly breaks up with Discord as scams overwhelm public channels

DeFi quietly breaks up with Discord as scams overwhelm public channels

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols are shifting away from traditional communication platforms like Discord, opting instead for ticketed help desks and live support systems.…

1/15/2026 3 min read

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Manhattan DA Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Crypto Enforcement Tools

Manhattan DA Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Crypto Enforcement Tools

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is advocating for enhanced enforcement measures against cryptocurrency scams. This call to action comes in response to incidents where…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Robinhood CEO Says AI Could Spark a ‘Job Singularity’

Robinhood CEO Says AI Could Spark a ‘Job Singularity’

Vlad Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood, has expressed his views on the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on job creation. Tenev argues that rather than merely displacing…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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AI, Impersonations Drove Crypto Scam Losses to Record $17 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis

AI, Impersonations Drove Crypto Scam Losses to Record $17 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis

A recent report from Chainalysis highlights a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency landscape: scams driven by artificial intelligence have reached unprecedented levels,…

1/15/2026 2 min read

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Don’t believe the banks lobbying against stablecoins

Don’t believe the banks lobbying against stablecoins

The ongoing debate surrounding stablecoins continues to capture the attention of financial institutions and regulators alike. A recent perspective suggests that issuers of…

1/14/2026 2 min read

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Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake

Big banks want to freeze innovation. History says that’s a mistake

The ongoing discourse surrounding stablecoin yield has sparked significant debate within the financial sector. According to Bill Hughes, who serves as Senior Counsel and Director…

1/14/2026 2 min read

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Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year

Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year

Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis has reported a significant rise in scams and fraud targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency space. The firm highlighted that impersonation…

1/14/2026 2 min read

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