Crypto Brief
NEAR AI Introduces Privacy-Focused Cloud and Encrypted Chat Tools
NEAR AI has launched a privacy-focused cloud service and encrypted chat tool using confidential computing and cryptographic proof.
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NEAR AI has launched a privacy-focused cloud service and encrypted chat tool using confidential computing and cryptographic proof.
KuCoin has launched KuCoin Feed, an AI-powered information platform designed to centralize real-time market insights, curated analysis, and educational content for its global user base.
Trust Wallet introduced Predictions, a wallet-native feature that allows users to trade and track outcomes of real-world events while maintaining full self-custody of their assets.
KuCoin Institutional has partnered with CryptoStruct to enhance its algorithmic trading infrastructure and offer institutional clients a low-latency environment for strategy development and execution.
Canaan partnered with SynVista Energy to launch a renewable-adaptive Bitcoin mining ecosystem integrating power generation, storage and hash-rate management within a distributed architecture.
German and Swiss authorities shut down Cryptomixer, a long-running Bitcoin mixing service tied to ransomware and darknet activity.
Trust Wallet’s Apple Pay integration is a significant step toward making crypto ownership accessible to a global, mobile-first audience.
Bybit has introduced a Split Bill feature in Bybit Pay that uses QR codes to simplify shared expenses for up to 100 users, enabling fast settlement using crypto assets.
South Korean tech giant Naver and Upbit operator Dunamu plan to invest 10 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) over five years to build a next-generation financial infrastructure leveraging AI and blockchain technology.