Anthropic has implemented a feature in its chatbots, Claude Opus 4 and 4.1, allowing them to end conversations in cases of harmful user interactions. This measure aims to enhance the AI's well-being and safety. The bots show a clear aversion to violence and exhibit stress when faced with harmful content.

In a dramatic police operation, Czech authorities arrested programmer Tomáš Jiřikovský, linked to a bitcoin bribery case involving his past as the founder of Sheep Marketplace. He faces charges of money laundering and is under investigation for his bitcoin donation to the Ministry of Justice, leading to a corruption scandal in the country.

Analysts predict Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, will face a significant revenue drop if the Fed cuts interest rates. A 100bps reduction could slash Circle's gross revenue by $618 million and profits by $303 million, increasing stock price while necessitating more USDC issuance. Circle plans to launch its blockchain and a new payment system to adapt to these changes.

Tajikistan lost more than $3 million due to illegal mining
In the first half of 2025, the damage from illegal cryptocurrency mining in Tajikistan exceeded $3.5 million. This was reported by the Attorney General Habibullo Vokhidzoda, local media write.
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The GoMining report forecasts a new wave of institutional investment in Bitcoin mining due to competition for cheap energy between miners and AI data centers. While AI centers offer higher prices for energy infrastructure, miners retain the advantage of flexibility in site location. Institutions are increasingly exploring mining "virgin" bitcoins as a way to acquire crypto at lower costs. Additionally, some mining firms are diversifying into AI-related ventures.

Analyst Nebraskangooner noted that Bitcoin's current price pattern mirrors that of November 2021, when it peaked at $69,000. Other analysts confirmed this, suggesting Bitcoin follows a post-halving cycle. However, some argue that current market fundamentals differ, impacting future price trends.

Jack Dorsey's company Block introduces the Proto Rig, a modular Bitcoin miner with a 10-year lifespan, aimed at reducing miner costs by 15-20%. It offers efficient cooling, easy repairs, and improved power usage, enhancing mining decentralization.

In Eastern Europe, 63% of cryptocurrency media experienced traffic declines in Q2, attributed to generative AI's impact. AI platforms like ChatGPT reduce audience visits by providing instant answers, prompting adaptations in content strategy among some outlets amid regulatory restrictions and a 18% overall traffic drop.

The inflow into the Ethereum-ETF exceeded the issuance of new coins after The Merge
Spot exchange-traded funds based on the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in the US attracted $2.45 billion in a month, which is equivalent to approximately 500,000 ETH. Since the update of The Merge, the network has issued 456,723 ETH.
Source: SoSoValue.Current