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Romance scammers are using AI-generated images of women to deceive attendees at the XRP Las Vegas conference, potentially targeting investors for crypto scams. The scammers aim to build trust through fake personas and then solicit donations or promote fraudulent investment platforms.
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Uniblock has secured $5.2 million in funding to support its "managed infrastructure layer" for over 300 blockchains, streamlining routing and failover processes. The platform offers access to 3,000 APIs and boasts customers like Plume Network and Apechain.

Decrypt
Google researchers have warned about the threat quantum computing poses to cryptographic systems, particularly elliptic curve cryptography used in blockchain networks. Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography is recommended to enhance security and stability before potential quantum attacks occur.

Coindesk
OpenFX, a fintech startup founded in 2024 by Prabhakar Reddy, raised $94 million in funding to expand the use of stablecoins in global payments. The company facilitates large money transfers using stablecoins, bridging traditional banking systems with digital assets for faster and cheaper FX conversions.

Coindesk
Keyrock, a digital asset services firm based in Brussels, has secured a Series C funding round led by SC Ventures and Ripple, with the potential to reach $100 million. The capital will be used to enhance services, expand offerings, and pursue acquisitions.

DL News
JPMorgan plans to double daily transaction values on its blockchain platform to $10 billion, with Mitsubishi being the latest firm to join Kinexys. The expansion of Kinexys reflects Wall Street's increasing adoption of crypto and blockchain technology.

Decrypt
A proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor aims to provide a safe harbor for 401(k) fiduciaries considering alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies. The rule, following a directive from President Trump, seeks to expand access to alternative assets in retirement plans.

Decrypt
Jonathan Spalletta, accused of a $53 million exploit on Uranium Finance, surrendered to U.S. authorities. The case highlights courts' scrutiny of smart contract exploits and money laundering in the crypto space.

Decrypt
The Ethereum Foundation has staked a total of 24,623 ETH, valued at around $50 million, as part of its staking initiative to enhance financial sustainability. This move is in line with its revamped treasury strategy unveiled last June, aiming to support decentralized finance protocols.

Protos
Archblock, TrustToken, and TrueCoin have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to fraud and failed deals. Techteryx's nonpayment and a criminal enterprise from Eastern Europe are cited as reasons for the financial downfall.

Decrypt
Block's Square payments platform has shifted to automatically enabling Bitcoin payments for eligible U.S. sellers, with the feature rolling out gradually to all merchants in the coming month. This strategic move aims to expand mainstream adoption of Bitcoin payments and comes with zero fees for accepting transactions.