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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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Billions remain locked out of global markets. Tokenization and platforms like Mavryk aim to expand access to investing beyond traditional brokerage systems.
KuCoin debuts immersive activations at Tomorrowland Winter 2026 in the French Alps, blending music, culture, and digital innovation. From the 12 KuCoin Guardians to alpine DJ sessions and interactive installations, the festival experience showcases trust and community at the heart of the global crypto platform.
Aster expands its partnership with WLFI, launching USD1-denominated perpetual markets with zero maker fees, WLFI rewards, and USD1 collateral support—building liquidity ahead of the Aster Chain Layer 1 launch.
Maestro launches Mezzamine, the first Bitcoin-native institutional credit market, letting BTC holders earn yield directly from renewable mining operations.
World launches AgentKit beta with Coinbase x402 integration, enabling AI agents to prove they’re backed by real humans via World ID—bringing trust and accountability to the agentic web.
Iran conflict escalation drives energy prices higher, creating near-term inflation pressure but also potential liquidity concerns as Gulf states may need to fund defense spending
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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