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Brian Armstrong Says AI Agents Could Fuel Crypto’s Next Growth Wave

Key highlights: Brian Armstrong says leaving crypto to build in AI is scarcity thinking, predicting a symbiotic relationship for both concepts. The Coinbase CEO argues that AI agents will require crypto to make payments over traditional finance systems.  Already, AI agents are using stablecoins for programmable payments, foreshadowing Armstrong’s prediction.  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has […]

Brazilian Police Bust Crypto-Linked Drug Ring in $1B Money Laundering Probe

Key highlights: Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Commodity, targeting a transnational drug trafficking and cryptocurrency money laundering network. Authorities arrested nine suspects and froze assets worth up to R$1 billion (about $180 million). Investigators allege the criminal organization trafficked 6.5 tons of cocaine to Europe while laundering proceeds through cryptocurrencies, shell companies, luxury goods, and […]