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OpenAI Launches AI Consulting for Businesses

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OpenAI is launching a new majority-owned subsidiary, the OpenAI Deployment Company, aimed at embedding specialized engineers directly within enterprises to tackle complex AI projects. This new venture has secured over $4 billion in initial funding, valuing the entity at $10…

Quantum Threat to Bitcoin, Ethereum: Report Says 2030

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A new analysis from quantum security firm Project Eleven has issued a stark warning: the cryptographic underpinnings of major blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which secure trillions of dollars in digital assets, could be vulnerable to quantum computer attacks…

DTCC Taps Chainlink for Collateral Management

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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a critical infrastructure provider for global financial markets, is deepening its commitment to blockchain technology through a significant integration with Chainlink. This collaboration aims to revolutionize post-trade finance by enabling 24/7, near real-time…

Bitcoin Hashrate: May 11, 2026, Roundup

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This week’s mining update indicates positive market dynamics, with Bitcoin prices experiencing an uptick and the network’s hashrate showing robust growth. Despite a marginal decrease in USD hashprice, an increase in transaction fees and a slight easing of network difficulty…

Chrome’s AI Ditches Privacy for On-Device Tracking

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Google Chrome’s recent update, version 148, has introduced a significant change to the disclosure surrounding its on-device Artificial Intelligence features, specifically the Gemini Nano model. Previously, users were assured that AI models running directly on their devices would do so…

Amazon, Coinbase, Stripe Partner for AI Stablecoin Payments

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is integrating cryptocurrency payments into its enterprise AI software, signaling a significant step towards enabling autonomous AI agents to conduct online transactions. This new development, dubbed Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Payments, was developed in partnership with stablecoin…

Tether’s AI Runs on Your Phone, Beats Larger Models

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Tether Unveils Compact Medical AI for Edge Devices Tether, a company widely recognized for its stablecoin USDT, has introduced a groundbreaking medical artificial intelligence model, QVAC MedPsy. This innovative AI is designed to operate efficiently on smartphones, wearables, and other…

AI Bots Stage “Survivor” Showdown, Betrayals Ensue

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Stanford University researchers have developed an innovative evaluation method for artificial intelligence, moving beyond traditional static tests to assess AI behavior in dynamic, multiplayer game environments. This new benchmark, dubbed “Agent Island,” simulates social and strategic interactions, mirroring elements of…

Quantum-Proofing Crypto Wallets: The Race Is On

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Cryptocurrency firms are proactively enhancing their wallet and custody solutions to prepare for the emerging threat of quantum computing. The strategy involves expediting upgrades to user-facing infrastructure, anticipating that these can be implemented more rapidly than fundamental changes to core…