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Coinbase appoints veteran engineer Rob Witoff as CTO, CEO calls him key to AI shift

Coinbase has appointed long-serving engineer Rob Witoff as chief technology officer, the company said. CEO Brian Armstrong said Witoff has contributed to the company’s growth and played a key role in making Coinbase one of the world’s most active users of artificial intelligence. Witoff said he has formally begun his duties. The move comes as Coinbase accelerates an AI-first shift, following layoffs and organisational changes in 2026.

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Apple to launch three smart home devices featuring Siri AI, possibly as early as October

Apple is believed to be preparing to launch three smart home devices, including a new Apple TV, an updated HomePod mini and a smart home hub. Most of the products are in the final stages of preparation, with two expected to reach the market within months. The Apple TV and HomePod mini are expected to keep similar designs but gain new chips to support Siri AI. The new hub could be unveiled between October and early next year.

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U.S. Senator Lummis says Clarity Act could cut off North Korean Lazarus funding

U.S. Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis (신시아 루미스) said provisions in the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency market structure bill, could help block crypto activity by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. She pointed to sanctions and transaction-freeze clauses, including sections expanding anti-money laundering duties to crypto firms and granting the Treasury new sanctions authority. The bill’s prospects are uncertain, with hurdles to reaching the Senate floor and securing 60 votes to end debate.