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Memecoin.Fun raises $3.5M as Robinhood Chain launchpad race grows

Robinhood Chain token launch platform Memecoin.Fun has raised $3.5 million in strategic funding as the network’s decentralized exchanges approach $9 billion in cumulative trading volume. Summary Memecoin.Fun raised $3.5 million in strategic financing led by Becker Ventures. Funding will support launchpad infrastructure, cross-chain bridges, and a multichain memecoin platform. Robinhood Chain’s growing activity is increasing…

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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X Account Hacked to Shill Fake ‘Vladhood’ Token

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s verified X account was briefly compromised on Thursday, allowing attackers to promote a fraudulent meme coin called Vladhood (VLAD) in the latest high-profile social media hack targeting the cryptocurrency industry. The fake post, which was quickly deleted after Robinhood regained control of the account, falsely presented Vladhood as the “official mascot…

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Coinbase Rolls Out AI Agents Payment for Businesses in USDC, Calls it a ‘High-Conviction Bet’

Key Takeaways Coinbase enabled USDC payments from AI agents for 5,000+ Coinbase Business customers. Coinbase Business processed about $1B, pushing stablecoins into APIs and cloud services. Coinbase’s x402 tools could expand autonomous commerce, supported by 3.35% USDC rewards. Coinbase Lets AI Agents Pay Businesses in USDC as Machine Commerce Expands Coinbase is rolling out support…

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I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

OpenAI launched its first piece of hardware last week — a fancy little keypad built to pair with ChatGPT. Micro, which was developed in collaboration with specialty keyboard designer Work Louder, is essentially an artisanal workplace novelty that many tech enthusiasts will love and that may leave everyone else a little puzzled. OpenAI’s entrance into…

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382,000-Member Police Group Supports Revised Crypto CLARITY Act

Key Takeaways The 382,000-member Fraternal Order of Police now supports the revised CLARITY Act. Other law enforcement organizations have endorsed, opposed, or softened their positions. Seven Democratic senators said the latest Republican draft still falls short. Nation’s Largest Police Labor Group Reverses Course The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has endorsed the latest version…

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