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Boltz suspends service as AI-driven hacking attempts spread

Non-custodial Bitcoin swap service Boltz has suspended its service until further notice after an increase in AI-based hacking attempts in recent months. Cointelegraph reported that Boltz said automated AI reconnaissance targeting its infrastructure has steadily risen this year. Boltz said it decided not to resume Boltz Swap after reviewing recent security check results, citing active targeting by multiple groups and limits of its small development team.

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NYSE-listed AI firm Vida Global pays part of salaries in bitcoin, keeps books in dollars

Vida Global, an AI operating system company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has introduced a system that lets employees receive part of their salaries in bitcoin. The company does not hold bitcoin and keeps its accounting in dollars. It pays wages in dollars, while Voltage converts the amount into bitcoin and delivers it to employees. Vida Global then settles with Voltage in dollars at month-end.

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Strike founder Jack Mallers steps down as Twenty One CEO, merger plan halted

Jack Mallers (잭 말러스) has stepped down as chief executive of Twenty One Capital to focus on bitcoin payments firm Strike, which he founded and runs. His departure also halted a merger plan being reviewed by Twenty One and Strike, CryptoSlate reported. Board member Rafael Zagury will succeed him, and Tether said the handover is being carried out in an orderly way. Twenty One held 43,514 bitcoin valued at about $2.95 billion as of March 31.