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Renç Korzay, CEO of Giza, emphasizes that ethical considerations in AI agent development must be “architecturally enforced.” He advocates for built-in user control and “security-by-design” to minimize regulatory burdens. ‘Architecturally Enforced’ User Security The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has led to the development of increasingly sophisticated AI agents, capable of performing complex tasks across various sectors. However, as these agents become more powerful and autonomous, concerns about ethical considerations and potential risks have emerged. To address these concerns, Renç Korzay, CEO of Giza and an industry veteran, advocates prioritizing user security and sovereignty, which he said must be “non-negotiable”…

Shibarium, the Ethereum-based Layer-2 scaling solution for Shiba Inu, has pushed its daily average transaction up a notch. According to data from Shibariumscan, the protocol now averages 4.77 million transactions. It is just 300,000 transactions away from a 5.0 million average. Shibarium record-breaking growth Meanwhile, the total transactions on Shibarium now stand at 735,432,733. This figure is over 35 million, more than the 700 million mark that U.Today projected in an earlier report. Interestingly, Shibarium hit the 700 million mark on Christmas Day. The milestone achievement supports the strong user engagement of members of the community. The increased transactions also…

The SEC is pausing lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, sparking speculation on whether Ripple could be next—potentially signaling a shift toward clearer crypto regulations. Crypto Crackdown Unraveling? SEC Pauses Cases—But What About Ripple? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is prioritizing cryptocurrency cases with imminent court deadlines while pausing others, Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett reported on Feb. 19. She shared on social media platform X: “I’m told by multiple legal sources that the SEC has been prioritizing cases with imminent court deadlines, which is one explanation for why we haven’t seen pause requests in the Ripple and Kraken…

History will remember 2024 as the year bitcoin transformed from a niche investment to a mainstream asset. With its dollar exchange rate breaking the symbolic $100,000 mark, and the largest financial firms in the world embracing a bitcoin strategy, the orange coin can no longer be dismissed. You can still think whatever you want about bitcoin, you just can’t ignore it. The new year promises many exciting possibilities such as adoption at the highest levels of government, expansion of bitcoin’s use as an institutional treasury asset, an overhaul of regulation to make the U.S. more friendly to financial innovation, and…

Aspis has entered into a strategic partnership with Zebec which operates as a leader in decentralized payment streaming solutions. The partnership combines AI asset management systems with real-time financial flow capabilities to create new decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Aspis Protocol x Zebec Network – Pioneering the Future of DeFAI🤝We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Zebec_HQ, a leader in decentralized payment streaming, to merge AI-driven asset management with real-time financial flows for the next evolution of DeFi.By… pic.twitter.com/PnxiCvvGJV — Aspis (@AspisProtocol) February 22, 2025 Zebec’s continuous settlement protocol enables Aspis users to receive payment streams that occur quickly. Aspis achieves…

Aspis has entered into a strategic partnership with Zebec which operates as a leader in decentralized payment streaming solutions. The partnership combines AI asset management systems with real-time financial flow capabilities to create new decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Aspis Protocol x Zebec Network – Pioneering the Future of DeFAI🤝We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Zebec_HQ, a leader in decentralized payment streaming, to merge AI-driven asset management with real-time financial flows for the next evolution of DeFi.By… pic.twitter.com/PnxiCvvGJV — Aspis (@AspisProtocol) February 22, 2025 Zebec’s continuous settlement protocol enables Aspis users to receive payment streams that occur quickly. Aspis achieves…

As the new year begins, XRP enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation over what 2025 could hold for Ripple and XRP. Renowned XRP community commentator Mickle has shared a list of bold predictions that could shape the future of both Ripple and the broader crypto ecosystem. XRP ETF Launch and BlackRock’s Involvement One of the most intriguing predictions is the potential launch of XRP ETFs. Multiple applications for XRP ETFs are currently under review by the SEC. Asset managers seeking XRP ETFs include WisdomTree, Bitwise, Canary Capital, and 21Shares. Meanwhile, Mickle speculated that asset management giant BlackRock could also file to…

The U.S. seeks to forfeit millions in crypto from a Binance account, alleging wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fraudulent investment scheme. US Government Moves to Forfeit Crypto Seized from Binance Account The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action against cryptocurrency holdings seized from a Binance account, alleging their involvement in wire fraud and money laundering. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Feb. 19, involves digital assets that were confiscated in October last year. The complaint lists several cryptocurrencies, collectively referred to as the Defendant Property: 7.23918814 BTC,…

The new market data raises concerns about the short-term price progress of Bitcoin ($BTC). As per the data from a CryptoQuant analyst, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index shows rising selling pressure from the investors in the U.S. The analyst took to social media to reflect on the present market conditions surrounding Bitcoin and their likely implications. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index shows selling pressure from US investors and a lack of demand by institutional investors.What is the Coinbase Premium Index? 👇The percent difference between Coinbase Pro price (USD pair) and Binance price (USDT pair). pic.twitter.com/Kgzyq09WNj — IT Tech (@IT_Tech_PL) December 28,…

The Ripple-affiliated XRP cryptocurrency has started the new year in the green. According to data provided by CoinGecko, it is up by 1.8% over the past 24 hours, currently changing hands at $2.17. Notably, it is the only top 10 cryptocurrency that is currently in the green. Other major altcoins have had a rather underwhelming start this year. Ethereum (ETH) and archrival Solana (SOL) are down 2.6% and 3.3%, respectively. XRP is also among the most traded cryptocurrencies over the past 24 hours, generating nearly $4 billion in trading volume. This comes after the controversial token stole the spotlight in…