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Great op-ed by Katie Biber and Dominique Little in CoinDesk, with a solid kicker: “If crypto doesn’t police itself, regulators will do it for us -- and paint us all with the same brush.” In many ways that sums up the moment the industry is in. Crypto’s stronger than it’s been in years: institutional adoption is solidifying, infrastructure is maturing, and U.S. policymakers are taking it seriously. But growth brings scrutiny, and credibility now matters as much as innovation. As the authors note, cleaning up the crypto ATM space isn’t anti-crypto; it’s a reminder that accountability has to start within the industry -- or it will be imposed from outside. https://lnkd.in/eRERpSrf

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Impact Partners is pleased to share this timely perspective from our client, Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber (NASDAQ: CWD), featured in Forbes As the digital-asset market reflects on record token failures in 2025, this article underscores a critical takeaway: long-term value is driven by real utility, governance, and infrastructure—not hype. Caliber continues to play an important role in helping institutional investors, issuers, and platforms bring rigor, transparency, and compliance to an evolving asset class—especially as the market matures and expectations rise. A smart, necessary read for anyone focused on where digital assets are actually headed. https://lnkd.in/etUafdGH

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After the Alaska DMV awarded Thales a contract for secure driver’s license and ID card production in 2024, the State of #Alaska is now taking the next step. Introducing the Alaska Mobile ID: 👉 Seamlessly combining interoperability with advanced security 👉 Giving citizens a fast, secure way to digitally verify their #identity while safeguarding personal information This easy-to-use yet highly secure solution marks a groundbreaking advancement in #DigitalIdentity.

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Organizations are increasingly using autonomous AI agents, but many lack visibility into what those agents can access. Token Security has released a free tool helps teams assess AI agent risk by analyzing the privileges and permissions agents request before or even after they’re deployed. By identifying overly broad access early, teams can reduce potential attack surface and enforce least-privilege controls more consistently. #AISecurity #AIAgents #IdentitySecurity #LeastPrivilege https://lnkd.in/e8y6sbYV

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$540M Series E. $6B valuation. But that’s not the headline. The real story is what this signals: Data and AI are the new frontier in cybersecurity. Data is no longer a byproduct of business, because IT IS the business. And AI is changing how fast it grows, where it moves, and how vulnerable it becomes. That’s why Cyera exists. From the beginning, Yotam and Tamar focused on building a data security platform that’s not an add-on, but a foundation. One that gives enterprises the visibility, intelligence, and control they need to move fast and stay secure. This raise isn’t about scale for scale’s sake. It reflects a broader shift: data and AI are reshaping the entire security paradigm. And Cyera is building the platform that meets that future. Proud to share this moment with the extraordinary team building behind the scenes, the customers shaping the product, and the investors who believe in the mission. 📖 Read more in the The Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/dpE-xvUQ

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Today our Securitize tech team lead by Jorge Serna released a thoughtful new whitepaper in partnership with our friends at RedStone Oracles. The TSSO whitepaper introduces a new model for securely verifying data on-chain and will push the industry forward. On one of those days the whole timeline is talking about tokenizing {{literally everything even if it doesn't make sense}} by {{insert cryptic timeline with no actual date}}, our team is committed to sharing good practices that everyone can benefit from to make the tokenization space as secure and trusted as possible. Learn more by reading Margaux Nijkerk's report this morning in CoinDesk:

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Are crypto rules changing your business or wallet? You’re not alone. This week on The Malbrue Minute, we’re breaking down what happens now that crypto is classified as a commodity. For businesses, this clarity could mean more innovation, but it also brings higher compliance costs. For consumers, new protections are a win, but taxes might have you thinking twice. Want to learn how these changes impact YOU? Watch our latest reel and stay ahead of the game. 🚀 #businessstrategy #cryptoregulations #blockchaininnovation #techpolicy #businessgrowth #federalcompliance #cryptolegislation #economicinsights #cryptobusinesses #policyupdates #innovationstrategy #digitaleconomy

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Founders may be going direct, but discovery no longer begins (or ends) with Google. Today, people ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or Grok “what games they should play or what tokens they should invest in?”. That’s not just true for crypto. It matters for gaming, AI, consumer apps - any industry where visibility drives influence and markets. Crypto just gives us the clearest proof point, because we can directly tie discovery back to token price movements. The best part? You can reverse engineer LLM pickup through smart PR. By mapping the queries you want to win, identifying the sources models cite most, and building the right mix of earned coverage + thought leadership, you can shape how AI presents your brand. We’ve done this ourselves, within a month, High Vibe PR ranks #1 in ChatGPT and Gemini for “Web3 gaming PR agency”, and we’re on track to do the same for “gaming PR agency.” Read the full article👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/dZtf7JSC

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