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According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is seeking to reach new agreements with publishers to use their content to develop the artificial intelligence voice assistant Siri.

AI personal assistant startup Pally announced the completion of a $5.2 million financing round, led by Cyber Fund and Y Combinator, with participation from Pioneer Fund, Founders Inc, 468 Capital, and angel investors. The company is valued at $30 million, and its main business is providing AI personal assistant services through a messaging interface.Pally was launched in 2025, with the latest version going live in June, capable of syncing with platforms like Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Granola, and Notion. After user authorization, Pally can book flights, manage inboxes, reply to messages, and make restaurant reservations. Pally utilizes Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's ChatGPT, as well as open-source models like Kimi K3 and GLM 5.2. Co-founder Haz Hubble stated that the company will not sell user data and will not use related data to train models.

The Ethereum Foundation has released a job posting for a Protocol Security Researcher, part of the protocol security team, responsible for identifying security vulnerabilities in various aspects such as the execution layer, consensus layer, network layer, specifications, and client implementations. The work includes AI-assisted security research and automated vulnerability discovery, hard fork reviews, fuzz testing tool development, manual audits of protocol changes, and coordinating vulnerability disclosures.The team requires candidates to have deep experience with the Ethereum protocol, with a preference for engineers who have actively participated in protocol development and are familiar with the specifications of the execution layer or consensus layer. Common programming languages include Go, Rust, Java, C#, Nim, and Python. Remote work is available, and the position is open to candidates in Europe and globally.

According to official news, the Ethereum Foundation's "Trillion Dollar Security" (1TS) has announced a special grant to the Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) to support the ongoing development of the open-source tool WEBCAT, aimed at addressing the long-standing front-end code verification security gap in Ethereum wallets and decentralized applications (DApps).WEBCAT (Web-based Code Assurance and Transparency) is an open-source tool designed to help browsers verify whether the code loaded by a website matches the version publicly released by the developer.This funding will promote the expansion of WEBCAT to Ethereum wallets and application scenarios, enabling users to verify whether the front-end pages they access have been tampered with.The Ethereum Foundation stated that while HTTPS can verify the website a user is connected to and encrypt communication, it cannot prove that the front-end code actually running on the website is the same version released by the developer. If an attacker controls the website's front-end code, they may modify the transaction receiving address without the user's knowledge or induce the user to sign transactions that do not match the content displayed on the page.The Ethereum Foundation noted that front-end attacks have become a significant security risk for blockchain infrastructure, with malicious modifications to web interfaces potentially leading to supply chain attacks, DNS hijacking subsequent attacks, and user interface deception.WEBCAT was initially developed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to enhance the code credibility of secure communication systems like SecureDrop.With this expansion into the Ethereum ecosystem, it will complement security measures such as "Clear Signing" in the 1TS program: the former helps wallets confirm that the application front-end has not been tampered with, while the latter helps users understand the transaction content they are approving.

Boltzhq has indefinitely suspended its exchange service following reports of an increase in AI-assisted attacks and multiple controlled exploitations.Due to its non-custodial design, user funds have never been at risk, but wallets relying on Boltz for Lightning Network exchanges, including AquaBitcoin and BULLBITCOIN, experienced service interruptions during the deployment of alternative infrastructure.

According to Jinshi News, Qianwen Assistant has undergone extensive testing within Tesla's vehicle system and is expected to be integrated soon. Insiders reveal that Qianwen has completed a large number of tests in the real vehicle environment of Tesla, possessing the capabilities of "listening and responding, controlling the car, navigating, and handling tasks."In the future, the functions of Qianwen on Tesla's vehicle system may exceed the traditional definition of a "voice assistant." Currently, Alibaba Cloud and Tesla China have not made any official response to this.

According to Jinshi reports, the CEO of Meta Platforms stated that Meta is developing a new personal assistant, which will serve as the foundation for the next wave of products.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India dismantled the dark web drug network Team Kalki. Binance and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) provided blockchain analysis and wallet tracking to assist investigators in tracing cryptocurrency flows, identifying associated wallets, and freezing relevant crypto assets.Investigators stated that Team Kalki used the encrypted communication platform Session, the dark web forum Dread, and "dead drop" delivery methods to distribute drugs from international suppliers. Law enforcement seized thousands of drugs from domestic and international packages associated with the network. S.B. Seker, head of Binance Asia Pacific, stated that the transparent infrastructure of blockchain enables law enforcement to more effectively track and investigate illegal transactions. Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on X that Binance and DSCI are assisting the NCB in combating this dark web drug network by tracking on-chain fund flows.

Binance UAE has adopted a policy to transfer most requests from foreign law enforcement agencies to the UAE and judicial assistance treaty process, resulting in slower access to user data.European investigators and U.S. prosecutors have stated that the relevant changes make it more difficult to track down fraudsters, combat money laundering, and quickly freeze or seize assets. Binance will still respond directly to cases involving child sexual abuse, terrorism, or imminent threats to life.Binance stated that it has not reduced cooperation with regulatory and law enforcement agencies and defined the new process as a stronger safeguard that meets regulatory standards. The company's compliance operations continue to face ongoing scrutiny.

According to CoinDesk, Swiss crypto bank AMINA is collaborating with Wall Street firm Cantor to evaluate pathways to enter the capital markets. AMINA had considered a SPAC merger but is now more inclined to achieve a reverse merger through the acquisition of a Digital Asset Treasury company, although no final decision has been made.A company spokesperson stated that the current priority is to bring in strategic growth capital, with an IPO as a subsequent option, and that there are currently no discussions with any SPACs or DATs. AMINA, formerly known as SEBA Bank, is regulated by Swiss FINMA and offers crypto trading, custody, staking, and lending services. Its operations have expanded to Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, and India, with a Tier 1 capital of 74.6 million Swiss francs by the end of 2025 and total financing of approximately 245 million dollars.

According to the latest episode of the Gatecast podcast, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han shared his thoughts on the future of AI, Web3, and the cryptocurrency industry in an interview themed "The Future of AI, Web3, and the Cryptocurrency Industry."Dr. Han stated that the way users will interact with cryptocurrency products will undergo profound changes due to AI in the future. Currently, the cryptocurrency market has millions of assets and tens of thousands of DApps, and the high cost of choice and usage barriers limit user entry. However, AI is expected to become an important gateway connecting users with the Web3 ecosystem. When discussing the combination of AI and trading, Dr. Han mentioned that AI can help users efficiently acquire information, analyze market signals, and assist in decision-making, but it still cannot completely replace human judgment. "AI + human intelligence" will become a more effective approach in the future.Dr. Han also pointed out that Gate is continuously utilizing AI to optimize product experiences, reducing users' learning costs through intelligent tools, and encouraging more users to enter the Web3 world. Currently, Gate is building an AI product system around the Intelligent Web3 strategy, which includes Gate AI, GateClaw, and Gate for AI Agent, accelerating the integration of AI technology into the trading ecosystem. In the future, Gate will further lower the barriers to using Web3 through intelligent products and services, enhance user experience, and drive more users into an open and intelligent Web3 world.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the Polymarket event "Spain vs Argentina - Player Performance," the "Yes" option for the sub-market "Alex Baena: 3+ Goals + Assists" has experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 6% an hour ago to the current 49% (a fluctuation of 43%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to BLOCKMEDIA, the South Korean police are investigating a case of political interference in the competition of the cryptocurrency market. A former assistant to independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki is accused of pressuring the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) in February last year to force Upbit to terminate its fee waiver activities for $USDC and $USDT, in order to alleviate the financial pressure on its competitor Bithumb, which was suffering due to a zero-fee promotion.The suspicion arises from the fact that the assistant obtained an informal advisory position at Bithumb months after the interference, while at the same time, the lawmaker's son was also hired by the exchange as an intern. Bithumb denies any knowledge of political interference and insists that the fee adjustments were independent business decisions.

According to a report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the stablecoin issuer Circle has been criminally charged by the Wisconsin state prosecutor for refusing to comply with a court order to assist in recovering funds for fraud victims.A victim in Wisconsin was defrauded of approximately 381,000 USDC, and the court issued a warrant last December requiring Circle to transfer frozen assets to law enforcement wallets, but Circle refused to comply, citing "technical inability to destroy and reissue tokens."The New York state prosecutor had previously sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, accusing Circle of repeatedly refusing asset freeze requests without a warrant and questioning its motives—Circle currently holds at least 119 million frozen USDC, which can continuously earn interest.In response, Circle denied the allegations, stating that the Wisconsin court lacks jurisdiction, and indicated that it has reached a preliminary agreement with federal prosecutors regarding a compensation mechanism for victims. Cryptocurrency tracking experts pointed out that Circle could fully implement token destruction and reissuance by updating its code, casting doubt on its claim of technical incapacity.

According to official news, AI-assisted development of the Web3 infrastructure layer Canopy has completed a $8.5 million seed round financing, with participation from Arrington Capital, Fenbushi Capital, Borderless Capital, and SNZ Capital.The raised funds will be used to support its mainnet launch, expansion of the engineering team, and the development of native AI development tools.

Coinbase officially stated that it is cooperating with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office in New York, assisting in the investigation of a long-term impersonation fraud case targeting platform users and supporting victims in recovering funds.According to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, a Brooklyn man has been charged with long-term impersonation of Coinbase customer service, using social engineering techniques to mislead users into believing their accounts were compromised and requesting them to transfer funds to a "secure wallet," subsequently transferring and stealing the funds. The case involves approximately 100 victims, with the amount in question nearing $16 million, and over $600,000 has been recovered so far.Coinbase stated that such scams do not stem from platform security vulnerabilities but are social engineering attacks that exploit user trust and urgency, with common tactics including identity forgery, impersonating customer service, and creating account risk panic. The company claims to have cooperated with law enforcement to complete various investigative tasks, including identifying suspects, assisting victims in notifications, providing legal request data support, and on-chain fund tracking, emphasizing that blockchain traceability helps law enforcement track the flow of funds.Coinbase also reminds users that the platform will never ask users to transfer funds to a "secure wallet," nor will it request 2FA verification codes, recovery phrases, or password reset links, and advises users to contact customer service only through official in-app channels. The company will continue to strengthen anti-fraud mechanisms, user education, and cooperation with law enforcement to address the increasingly complex cryptocurrency asset fraud.

According to CriptoNoticias, Chilean judicial authorities have launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency platform Plusspay, accusing it of providing a money laundering channel for the multinational criminal organization Aragua Train.The investigation shows that the platform may have exchanged local fiat currency for Tether, USD stablecoins, and other stablecoins through multiple affiliated companies, and used the Chilean banking system to transfer funds, with the scale of related suspicious fund flows exceeding 84 million dollars.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, the probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "Josh Hart: Assists O/U 1.5" for the event "Spurs vs. Knicks" on the prediction market Polymarket has experienced significant fluctuations, rising from 67.5% an hour ago to the current 91% (a fluctuation of 23.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the prediction market Polymarket for the "Spurs vs. Knicks" event, the "is" option for the sub-market "Stephon Castle: Assists O/U 6.5" experienced a dramatic fluctuation in win probability, dropping from 55% an hour ago to the current 37.5% (a fluctuation of 17.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

BitRing announced the official launch of the red envelope feature. According to the introduction, this feature can directly connect to the red envelope activities of Binance Square and supports real-time reminders to users through wearable hardware devices such as Apple Watch and WHOOP.In addition, this product also integrates KIMI AI technology, aiming to automatically discover and filter high-value red envelope opportunities through AI algorithms, assisting users in obtaining rewards more efficiently. The official statement indicates that BitRing is committed to building a new on-chain lifestyle ecosystem that integrates health, AI, rewards, and community for Web3 digital nomads.