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AI agents spark startup frenzy at consensus miami hackathon
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Nearly 1,000 developers gathered in Miami Beach for the EasyA Hackathon at Consensus Miami 2026, building AI-native projects focused on autonomous payments, drones, and consumer apps. The event highlighted a shift toward practical AI and blockchain applications.
LayerZero has acknowledged it made a mistake by allowing its own verifier network to secure high-value assets in a vulnerable setup. The admission comes weeks after a $292 million hack on Kelp DAO that the company had initially blamed on the developer. The firm says its core protocol remained unaffected.
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Toncoin doubled in price after Telegram announced plans to lead the TON network. The move positions the messaging app as the chain's main driver and largest validator. Traders viewed the shift as Telegram integrating the blockchain into its operations.
Mastercard has unveiled a new Crypto Partner Program uniting more than 85 companies from the blockchain, fintech, and banking sectors to integrate digital assets into everyday payments. The initiative focuses on practical applications like cross-border transfers and business-to-business payments. Executives describe it as a bridge between on-chain innovation and traditional financial infrastructure.
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Nasdaq has announced a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to develop and distribute tokenized versions of public stocks. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into traditional markets, allowing investors to trade these digital assets while retaining standard shareholder rights. The platform is set to launch in early 2027, focusing initially on international markets outside the United States.
Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1042 into law last week, requiring Indiana's public defined contribution retirement plans to offer cryptocurrency investments via self-directed brokerage accounts by July 1, 2027. The legislation, targeting plans like Hoosier START, also prohibits most state agencies from restricting digital asset payments or mining, marking a pro-crypto push amid national trends.
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The Ethereum Foundation is positioning its blockchain as a coordination and verification layer for artificial intelligence systems. Davide Crapis, the foundation's AI lead, emphasizes ensuring decentralization, self-sovereignty, and privacy in an AI-dominated future. This strategy focuses on AI agent coordination and embedding Ethereum's core principles into AI applications.
Zcash plans quantum-recoverable wallets within a month
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Jumatatu, 4. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 20:29:50DTCC plans July pilot and October launch for tokenized securities
Jumapili, 3. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 12:06:51Figure achieves $1 billion in monthly loan originations
Jumapili, 3. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 03:30:58Consensus 2026 kicks off in Miami with policy sessions
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Jumamosi, 7. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 18:40:59Stablecoins could enable instant climate insurance for farmers
Jumamosi, 7. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 18:12:12Solana price hovers near $83 as buyers counter selling pressure
Jumamosi, 7. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 14:28:11Trump administration's cyber strategy backs security of cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Ijumaa, 6. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 13:34:06Bank of Canada completes first tokenized bond trial with major banks