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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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Zug, Switzerland — Apex Fusion, a multi-layer Web3 ecosystem built to unify Cardano, Ethereum, and Solana liquidity, has officially gone omnichain with the live integration of LayerZero on its NEXUS chain. The upgrade connects NEXUS to more than 145 LayerZero-supported blockchains, including EVM networks, Solana, and Base, while establishing a direct conduit for Cardano’s UTxO liquidity through Apex Fusion’s VECTOR chain.
MetaMask just lit up the Web3 world with a $30 million onchain rewards initiative, and it’s got more to it than meets the eye. Beyond being a loyalty campaign, this could be the prototype for crypto-based payroll — one that rewards participation, engagement, and contribution directly onchain
Walmart’s fintech arm is taking its biggest leap into digital assets yet. OnePay, the financial technology firm majority-owned by the retail giant, is preparing to launch cryptocurrency trading and custody on its mobile app, according to CNBC.
Geneva, Switzerland — TRON DAO, the community-driven organization behind one of the world’s most active blockchains, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity to celebrate its eighth anniversary. The announcement was paired with a letter from TRON founder Justin Sun, who reflected on the network’s growth since 2017 and outlined its long-term vision.
Singapore — The Tezos ecosystem is gearing up for a major presence at TOKEN2049 Singapore, showcasing its vision for scaling Web3 adoption through a week-long lineup of panels, workshops, and community events. Anchoring the program will be Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman, who joins the TOKEN2049 main stage
Singapore — 0G Labs has flipped the switch on its Aristotle Mainnet and Token Generation Event (TGE), marking the beginning of what the team calls the world’s first AI-native blockchain economy
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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