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Crypto
When will bitcoin\'s real rally come? Key is Iran-U.S. 60-day talks
Bitcoin rebounded on news that the United States and Iran will restart talks, but markets are now watching the outcome of negotiations over the next 60 days. Oil prices fell as investors priced in lower risks of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and possible resumption of Iranian crude exports. Key issues, including nuclear limits, verification and sanctions relief, remain unresolved, and scepticism persists in the United States. The Fed kept rates at 3.50 to 3.75 percent.
Crypto
Jiang Xueqin calls bitcoin \'biggest scam\' and alleges U.S. military link
Chinese-Canadian history commentator Jiang Xueqin has drawn attention after alleging that bitcoin is not a grassroots technology but could be linked to U.S. military institutions. He called it “the biggest scam in existence” and said it was designed as an ultimate surveillance technology. Jiang cited Satoshi Nakamoto’s anonymity, past U.S. military research spin-offs, bitcoin’s public ledger and possible CIA use. Critics say the claims lack concrete evidence.
AI & Enterprise
Armadin founded by Kevin Mandia raises $189.9 million to build autonomous security agents
Kevin Mandia, who sold Mandiant to Google for $5.4 billion, has founded a new AI-based cybersecurity startup, Armadin, and raised funding. TechCrunch reported that the company secured $189.9 million in seed and Series A financing led by Accel, with participation from GV, Kleiner Perkins, Menlo Ventures, 8VC, Ballistic Ventures and In-Q-Tel. Armadin aims to build autonomous security agents that counter AI-driven attacks.