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TREE NEWS reports: A tracking device placed in a rare book order led to a Las Vegas facility where Amazon strips bindings to scan pages for AI training data. The books are then destroyed, raising concerns about the use of copyrighted material without permission.

TREE NEWS update: The US SEC has proposed new rules that would offer companies a safe harbor from tokens being classified as investment contracts, along with certain exemptions for token issuance. This move comes as the CLARITY Act remains unpassed, signaling a regulatory shift toward clearer crypto guidelines.

TREE NEWS update: Researchers found that arguing with people on X may trigger the algorithm to feed users more content that clashes with their values, creating a feedback loop. The effect is stronger among Democrats, according to the study.

TREE NEWS reports: BitBox, a Swiss hardware wallet maker, disclosed severe vulnerabilities in its firmware that could have allowed attackers to compromise devices. The company has fixed the issues and assures users no funds were stolen, but strongly recommends careful firmware upgrades.

TREE NEWS update: South Korea’s communications regulator has ordered internet providers to block access to Polymarket, ruling that its peer-to-peer settlement model does not exempt the prediction market from local gambling laws. This marks a significant regulatory setback for decentralized prediction platforms in Asia.

TREE NEWS reports: Visa is exploring new settlement and over-the-counter partners with crypto exchange licenses across four countries, following Mastercard’s acquisition of BVNK, a payments firm Visa had been working with. The move highlights the growing competition in stablecoin settlement infrastructure.

TREE NEWS reports: Cash App has integrated MoonPay checkout, enabling users to purchase Ether, Solana, XRP, and other tokens directly. This move expands Cash App’s crypto offerings without listing the assets itself, and allows balances to fund external wallets like MetaMask and Ledger.

TREE NEWS update: A political action committee funded by Ripple and Coinbase has spent $2 million in a Florida congressional race, with little mention of crypto in its ads. The expenditure follows a Republican incumbent’s vote against crypto-related bills and his endorsement of a Democratic candidate.

TREE NEWS reports: The SEC is moving forward with its own regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies despite the Clarity Act being stalled in Congress. This indicates a proactive regulatory approach that could shape the future of digital asset oversight in the US.

TREE NEWS reports: Cypherpunk Holdings has launched a Zcash mining fleet that now controls 18% of the network’s hashrate, backed by a $33.3 million investment from Winklevoss Capital. The firm aims to acquire 5% of Zcash’s circulating supply, signaling growing institutional interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.

TREE NEWS update: Derivatives markets suggest OpenAI’s next frontier AI model could launch within weeks, despite the company’s recent caution. The news highlights market speculation but lacks confirmed details.

TREE NEWS reports: WorldClaw, a crypto firm linked to the Trump family, is accepting World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin while offering AI models from Chinese companies that the US government has deemed national security risks. This raises concerns about potential regulatory and security implications.

TREE NEWS reports: Data shows that if Ethereum drops below $1,821, cumulative long liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $735 million. This highlights significant downside risk in the crypto market.