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17:41

Anthropic's Claude Discovers Cryptographic Weaknesses in HAWK and AES, July 28

According to Anthropic, the company's Claude AI system discovered weaknesses in cryptographic algorithms today, including improved attacks against HAWK, a post-quantum encryption candidate, and a reduced version of AES, one of the world's most widely used encryption standards. Anthropic emphasized that the discoveries do not currently threaten production systems or widely deployed encryption methods. The findings demonstrate how AI is expanding its role in cryptographic research, helping experts
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Iran Demands Full Control of Hormuz Strait Shipping Lanes, Threatens Closure if Oman Rejects on July 29

According to Iranian state news agency Tasnim, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister on July 29 proposed negotiations with Oman over temporary shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran demands that incoming maritime traffic be entirely controlled by Iran, with Iranian control also extending to part of outgoing lanes. The official stated that Oman initially suggested a 50-50 split, which Iran rejected. If Oman does not accept Iran's proposal, the strait will remain closed and Iran has prepared for wa
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17:37

Morgan Stanley Launches Ethereum and Solana ETPs With 0.14% Fees on NYSE Arca

According to Bitcoin.com News, Morgan Stanley launched Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and Solana Trust (MSOL) on NYSE Arca on July 28, each charging an annual expense ratio of 0.14%, the lowest-priced products in their respective categories. The trusts will stake portions of their holdings to earn network rewards without retaining any share of returns. Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Trust accumulated over $400 million in cumulative net flows earlier in 2026, and the firm's 16,000 financial advisers provide dis
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17:31

Trump Meets Netanyahu at White House on July 28, Focus on Iran Nuclear Issue

On July 28, U.S. President Trump held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House, according to Israeli officials and White House statement. The discussion lasted approximately one hour and was described as "positive and constructive" by the White House. Iran's nuclear program emerged as the core agenda item, with both leaders reaffirming their shared commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The two sides also discussed strengthening bilateral alliance
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Trump Meets Netanyahu at White House on July 29 to Discuss Iran Nuclear Issue

According to Jin10 Data and Israeli officials, U.S. President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House on July 29. The meeting lasted approximately one hour, with the White House describing the talks as "positive and constructive." The Iran nuclear issue was the central focus of discussions. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to "prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons" and discussed strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance and expanding regional cooperat
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OpenAI and Anthropic Employees Urge U.S. to Monitor AI Development Speed on July 29

According to Jin10, employees from OpenAI and Anthropic have circulated a petition urging the U.S. government to establish mechanisms to monitor artificial intelligence development on July 29. The petition warns that AI development may accelerate beyond humanity's ability to understand or control, posing material risks. Signatories called for U.S. support of an international initiative to develop necessary technologies and governance frameworks to deliberately regulate advanced AI system progres
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Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians Surges 60% to 660 Incidents in First Half of 2026

According to Shin Bet data released on July 28, Israeli Jewish settlers carried out 660 violent attacks against Palestinians in the first half of 2026, up 60% from 405 incidents in the latter half of 2025. The data reveals an escalating trend over recent years: 316 incidents in the first half of 2024, 355 in the latter half, 440 in the first half of 2025, and 660 in the first half of 2026.
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Lighter Launches Quarterly Token Burning Program, 16M LIT Repurchased to Date

According to Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski, the decentralized perpetual futures exchange has officially launched a quarterly token burning program. The announcement, made on social media platform X, revealed that over 16 million LIT tokens have been repurchased to date. Novakovski stated that the buyback and regular burning mechanisms aim to reduce circulating supply and support long-term ecosystem sustainability. He also emphasized that no changes were made to the company's issuance struc
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GSK Plans £1.9B Annual Savings by 2029 to Accelerate R&D Investment

GSK announced plans to save £1.9 billion annually by 2029 to fund increased research and development investment, offsetting revenue losses from its HIV drug dolutegravir as it faces patent expiration. The company will double the number of late-stage clinical trials launched this year to more than 20, while relocating its UK research center from Stevenage to Cambridge. GSK aims to replace the HIV drug's revenue through new assets in HIV, oncology, and respiratory diseases.
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Visa Clarifies Stablecoins Complement PIX; $7B Settlement Pilot Expands to 140 Card Programs

According to Antônia Souza, Visa's Director of Digital Currencies for Latin America and the Caribbean, in a recent interview on BeInCrypto's Latam Desk podcast, stablecoins are designed to complement rather than rival PIX. Souza clarified that PIX serves real-time everyday payments, while stablecoins are intended for cross-border transactions such as remittances and dollar storage. She emphasized that Visa has developed the Visa Connector to facilitate PIX transactions, viewing the two systems a
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