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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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Meta’s acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus isn’t just another big-tech AI deal. It’s a clear signal that the next phase of AI isn’t about better chatbots — it’s about agents that act, plan, and execute software on behalf of developers. (Cover photo: Manus team, Singapore Dec 2025)
KuCoin closed out 2025 by drawing a clear line under its next phase as a global crypto exchange—one defined less by speed and more by credibility.
Bitcoin slipped again this week, extending a stretch of subdued price action that has kept the market range-bound for weeks. On the surface, the move looks uneventful—another small dip in an already quiet market. But as Barron’s recently noted, this period of stagnation may be less about weakness and more about transition.
Consensus Hong Kong has built a reputation as one of the more serious global crypto conferences outside the US and Europe. It’s known less for spectacle and more for bringing together builders, investors, policymakers, and institutions who are actively involved in the region. Compared to other industry events, the focus has traditionally leaned toward infrastructure, regulation, and long-term strategy rather than short-term market narratives.
In 2026, U.S. accounting rules may take a meaningful step closer to the realities of digital assets. According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) plans to explore whether certain crypto assets—including some stablecoins—could qualify as cash equivalents, alongside broader guidance on how companies should account for crypto transfers across blockchains.
Crypto has always been driven by opinions. They spread on timelines long before capital ever moves. Influence lived in posts, not portfolios, and belief still required translation into action. Creator ETFs change that dynamic. Instead of following someone’s thinking and acting on it later, people can now invest directly in the worldview itself
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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