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At TOKEN2049, Kenneth Shek talks to Blockster about AI’s usability problem, who controls customer data, Europe’s digital identity push and the permissions agents need to act.

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At TOKEN2049, Kenneth Shek talks to Blockster about AI’s usability problem, who controls customer data, Europe’s digital identity push and the permissions agents need to act.

AIR and Minds are partnering with Reap and Pivota to let agents use verified customer benefits and complete purchases within approved spending limits. The collaboration will begin with a single-merchant demonstration.
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Hong Kong — The Pharos ecosystem just crossed a major milestone: the official launch of the Pharos Foundation, the non-profit entity now responsible for stewarding RealFi and open-finance development across the Pharos Network.
The way we transact is changing fast. Everything from groceries to concert tickets could be settled in digital dollars known as stablecoins. The companies that make this transition seamless are the ones shaping the next chapter of finance.
For all its innovation, Web3 still runs on the same old equation: creators create, communities engage, and someone else profits from the attention.
Zagreb, Croatia — Solflare, one of the leading entry points into Solana’s digital economy, has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Solflare Card—the first true self-custody debit card on the Solana network.
New York — Axal, the fintech startup backed by a16z CSX and CMT Digital, is bringing onchain yield to the global mainstream with the launch of the Axal mobile app, available today. In partnership with MoonPay, Axal is making decentralized finance feel as simple—and safe—as opening a savings app.
GoMining CEO Mark Zalan talks Bitcoin mining, AI infrastructure and GoBTC Pay as the company expands into a broader Bitcoin ecosystem.
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