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A paper published in Science is raising serious questions about the internet's fundamental design and its effects on democratic systems. Researchers argue that the architecture itself, not just the content, creates structural vulnerabilities that can undermine informed civic participation. It's a reminder that the pipes matter as much as what flows through them.
Shifting to artificial intelligence, TechCrunch is flagging what it's calling the Tokenpocalypse, a wave of price increases from major AI companies as they position themselves for public offerings. The argument is straightforward: these firms built audiences on subsidized access, and now investors want returns. Users and businesses relying on those tools may soon feel that pressure directly.
And on Capitol Hill, the House Ways and Means Committee is advancing a sweeping tax package that includes significant provisions around cryptocurrency. The proposals could reshape how digital assets are taxed at scale, touching everything from trading gains to business transactions. For an industry that's spent years seeking regulatory clarity, this may be the most consequential legislative moment yet.
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