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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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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.
Jakarta — Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia’s oldest and largest public university, has taken a decisive step into the digital era. The institution announced it will use Space and Time, the blockchain for ZK-proven data, to store and verify course credentials for its 60,000 students.
New York — Moving money into DeFi just got as easy as a bank transfer. Mass, the fast-growing self-custodial crypto super-app, has partnered with MoonPay to enable instant bank-to-wallet transfers via Virtual Accounts — powered by Iron.
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.
Dubai — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of its BUIDL Apprenticeship Program. This initiative targets aspiring marketers eager to break into the crypto world, offering a platform for creativity and diversity to flourish in a dynamic industry.
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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