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Artificial intelligence, a lack of awareness of data privacy, and regulatory pressures are among the biggest threats to the future of private messaging, says Alex Linton and Chris McCabe, executives from the decentralized messaging app Session. The EU’s efforts to mandate the scanning of private messages through its Chat Control legislation have been heavily criticized by privacy advocates, but Linton, president of the Session Technology Foundation, told Cointelegraph that AI is another front that needs to be pushed back.  AI’s capacity to analyze information on a device and store that data creates “huge privacy issues, huge security issues,” and the ability…

Korbit, the South Korean crypto exchange in talks to be bought by Mirae Asset, was fined 2.73 billion won ($1.9 million) by the country’s regulator for multiple anti money-laundering and customer verification breaches.The Financial Intelligence Unit said the exchange violated key provisions of the country’s Special Financial Transactions Act, including lapses in customer due-diligence and transaction restrictions. In addition to the fine, it imposed an institutional warning and issued personal disciplinary measures against senior Korbit executives, it said Wednesday.The enforcement action comes as Mirae Asset, a Seoul-based financial group with no prior involvement in crypto-related businesses, holds talks to acquire…

The market for cryptocurrencies has consistently proven that early positioning can attract unusually high returns. The historical rise of Cardano during 2020-2021 is one obvious example of how investors who entered during the right time stood to gain unusually high returns. Currently, investors are looking for a new cryptocurrency that will replicate this kind of rise, but this time in a vastly different market setting. As Mutuum Finance continues into the latter stages of presale and adoption rates pick up speed, comparisons are being drawn on the possible upside relative to past cycle leaders. For those researching the best cryptocurrency…

The key policy maker who oversaw the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the US has returned as the Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s chief of staff after a six-year hiatus. In a Wednesday announcement, the CFTC welcomed back Amir Zaidi with chairman Michael Selig emphasizing the wealth of experience Zaidi will bring. “I’m grateful for his willingness to return as chief of staff and for his continued dedication and service to both the CFTC and our stakeholders. Amir was instrumental in the historic launch of CFTC-regulated bitcoin futures contracts during President Trump’s first term,” Selig said.“With Congress poised to send digital asset…

The Senate Banking Committee is looking to schedule a January 15 markup for the long‑discussed CLARITY Act, reviving a comprehensive digital asset bill that stalled in 2025 due to fights over DeFi, token classification, and stablecoin yields, according to senior staff briefings and the committee’s draft agenda shared with lobbyists this week. BREAKING NEWS:U.S. LAWMAKERS ARE TARGETING JANUARY 15 FOR A MARKUP OF THE LONG-AWAITED MARKET STRUCTURE LEGISLATION, THE ‘CLARITY ACT!’ JANUARY 2026 WILL BE BIG FOR #XRP AND CRYPTO! https://t.co/XCpHivF3lC pic.twitter.com/7wCSGRExHk— 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) December 31, 2025 Traders are already positioning around a renewed regulatory push. ETH is trading near…

Following the 2024 elections, in which an estimated 270 lawmakers with favorable views on digital assets won seats in the US Congress, many cryptocurrency-affiliated organizations and political action committees show no signs of slowing their progress in the next significant election, the 2026 midterms.Likely boosted by advocacy work from organizations — such as the Coinbase-affiliated Stand With Crypto group and whose campaigns were supported by media buys from political action committees (PACs) — a majority of lawmakers in the 119th session of the US Congress took office in January having already expressed views signaling that they would support pro-crypto legislation…

US Representative Warren Davidson warns the US is drifting toward a permissioned and heavily surveilled financial system, arguing that recent crypto legislation undermines the industry’s original promise of permissionless, private money.In a post on X on Wednesday, Davidson criticized the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act, arguing that, by design, it enables a wholesale version of a US dollar central bank digital currency (CBDC) which could be used for “surveillance, coercion, and control.”He also fears a digital ID system will be rolled out that forces Americans to get government permission to use their own money.“Do not be deceived,” Davidson said.“We need to reject…

Leveraging the Cronos blockchain, known for its speed, scalability, and interoperability, the move represents a unique approach. It combines shareholder rewards with blockchain technology. Each eligible shareholder is expected to receive one token per whole share of DJT. It will be with periodic rewards tied to Trump Media products throughout the year. Token Rewards and Shareholder Benefits The upcoming token distribution is designed to provide tangible benefits to shareholders. Rewards may include discounts or access to services on Truth Social, premium content on Truth+, and features on Truth Predict. While these tokens do not confer ownership in Trump Media, they…

With an intraday loss of 0.85%, the Bitcoin price shows another rejection from the $90,000 mark, signaling a risk of continued correction.  Over the last week, $450M in fresh Bitcoin leverage entered the market, lifting weekly OI by roughly 2%. BTC fear and greed index at 23% indicate an intense fear among crypto participants. The pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin recorded a sharp volatility on Monday, December 29th as its price got rejected from $90,000 level again. A long-wick rejection candle showcased an intact overhead supply that keeps the Bitcoin price consolidating in a narrow range. Market Analysts suggest that recent moves…

Key takeawaysA recently divorced Bitcoin investor lost his entire retirement fund, one full Bitcoin, to an AI-powered romance scam orchestrated by a sophisticated criminal using deepfakes.Pig butchering scams are relationship-based frauds that rely on emotional manipulation and AI-generated deepfakes to build trust before extracting maximum financial value from victims.The scammer used AI to create synthetic portraits and conduct real-time deepfake video calls, making the fabricated relationship virtually indistinguishable from reality.Once cryptocurrency is transferred via a blockchain, recovery is nearly impossible. Unlike bank transfers, there are no chargebacks, reversals or consumer protections available to victims.When a recently divorced Bitcoin (BTC) investor…