Ctrl Alt Secures VARA License to Operate as Virtual Assets Service Provider in Dubai

Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially received its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP), becoming the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This license enables Ctrl Alt to offer Broker-Dealer and Issuer services, allowing the company to create, manage, and distribute … Read more

The AI arms race could destroy humanity as we know it

The AI arms race is moving too fast for safety, with companies pushing boundaries and governments lagging. AI-driven dehumanization and the unchecked proliferation of autonomous weapons require responsible leadership before it’s too late. Go to Source

Paper Bitcoin? Community Raises Concerns About Custody Providers Engaging in Bitcoin Fractional Reserve Practices

The current state of the bitcoin market, which has failed to maintain its upward trend despite recent announcements from many companies adopting it as a reserve asset, has prompted concerns about the existence of paper bitcoin in the hands of custodians. Paper Bitcoin Woes Arise Due to Lack of Price Action The concept of paper … Read more

Ethereum Foundation Reorganizes Under ‘Protocol’ Banner to Tackle Scaling and UX Goals

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is changing gears on how it handles core research and development. On June 2, 2025, the EF introduced a restructured unit simply named “Protocol,” marking a shift in how it approaches Ethereum’s long-standing scaling bottlenecks and usability issues. This piece is a guest post by blocmates, a media and research hub … Read more