Criminal exposure doesn't disappear in an agentic trading world. It just gets much harder to prove.
And that's the problem—prison changes behavior. A fine a company can budget for is just the cost of doing business.
I call it accountability arbitrage. @RebeccaRettig1 and I dig in on The Policy Protocol. Check out the clip below and find full episodes on @CoinDesk ‘s YouTube channel or website.
Today I went to work on wild beach. So refreshing.
Do you know what is also refreshing?
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We know your VC and we know what you do well and where you got some problems.
We can recommend next stage vcs for your startups.
And tell you where to invest!
In just one month, stock trading on @binance has surpassed $1B in AUM.
@Shunyet, our Head of Exchange & Trading, joined @CNBC to discuss the growing demand for direct stock ownership and diversified market access.
Watch the interview 👇
https://t.co/c9a6Y1yVCv
NEW: Taiwan passes a sweeping crypto law requiring all exchanges to obtain licenses, maintain customer asset segregation, and hold 100% reserves for stablecoins.
I read headline after headline of brilliant people who despite market sentiment, still believe in somETHing, and so much so, they opt to double down on fully realizing Ethereum's potential as the world's most reliable, uncensorable trustware for global finance.
All blockspace is not equal.
Institutional investors know this.
Ethereum's reputation is 1 of 1. There is no second best.
And @ethereuminsti will onboard even bigger money via tokenization onto Ethereum.
Don't overthink it, anon 🫡
1/ Sentient Salon | Korea Edition
Builders, researchers, and VCs came through for unfiltered conversations on Open vs Closed AI, co-hosted by our friends at @lagrangedev and @OpenGradient.
Shoutout to @jiwoo_jun, @Ismael_H_R, @advait_jayant, @ecdsafu, and @Unia_io for joining our panel as well as everyone who stuck around for happy hour 🥂
An open note to @EffectvAltruism and @VitalikButerin.
First, respect where it is due.
@EffectvAltruism has consistently focused on one of the most difficult missions — reducing suffering at scale.
From supporting cage-free transitions for chickens,
to addressing extreme confinement in factory farming,
to improving conditions that lessen the suffering of pigs —
this work is serious, measurable, and impactful.
It is exactly this credibility that inspired the AWF community.
Following the ideas shared by @VitalikButerin, individuals came together — many for the first time — and collectively contributed 288 ETH.
This was not a casual decision.
It was an act of trust.
Today, that trust remains — but it is being tested by uncertainty.
There has been no clear public update regarding the status, allocation, or process surrounding these funds.
At the same time, on-chain records show activity, including a withdrawal of 8.9 ETH just 4 days ago.
There is no assumption being made here.
Only a gap between visibility of transactions and absence of communication.
And that gap is where questions naturally arise.
The AWF community does not seek to challenge the mission —
on the contrary, it supports it.
What is being asked is simple, and fully aligned with the principles EA represents:
Transparency.
Clarity.
Acknowledgment.
@VitalikButerin — your role in inspiring this community is undeniable.
Even a brief signal or guidance from you could help restore alignment and confidence.
A short update would go a long way.
Because when trust is built on shared values,
it is strengthened not only by action —
but by communication.
The community is still here.
Still supportive.
And still waiting.
@Lewis_Bollard@ethereumJoseph@MarioNawfal@elonmusk@cz_binance@AWF_ETHCTO@EffectvAltruism
Back in Vietnam with @shizudio from our shared team @MiraeVenture.
I’ve been here many times, but I never cease to be amazed by the unique blend of local culture, colorful streets, amazing food, and everyday moments that make Vietnam so extraordinary. 🇻🇳📸✨
#vn#SoutheastAsia #StartupEcosystem #MiraeVenture #travel
There’s something important that needs to be said clearly.
This community did not emerge out of nowhere. It exists because of an idea — an idea that capital can be used not just for profit, but for impact. That idea, championed and amplified by @VitalikButerin, is what brought people from over 100 countries together, forming a network of nearly 2,000 individuals who chose to act, not just observe.
And when action was needed, this community stepped forward — contributing over 280 ETH through a dedicated donation channel aligned with Effective Altruism.
Let’s pause here, because this matters.
Effective Altruism has done something few movements in the world have managed to do: it has taken the abstract concept of “doing good” and turned it into a disciplined, evidence-based practice. It asks difficult questions. It demands accountability. It prioritizes impact over optics. Whether it’s reducing animal suffering, improving global health, or allocating resources to the most effective causes, EA has consistently set a higher standard for what philanthropy should look like.
That is not easy work.
It requires rigor, patience, and often operating in areas where results are not immediately visible. It means making decisions that may not always be understood in the short term, but are aimed at maximizing long-term good. For that alone, EA deserves recognition and respect.
And this is exactly why the current silence feels so heavy.
Because when a community that was inspired by these very principles contributes meaningfully — not symbolically, but materially — it naturally expects alignment with those same values: transparency, communication, and clarity.
This is not an attack. It is not a rejection.
It is, in fact, the opposite.
It is a sign that people believe in what EA stands for. That they hold it to a higher standard precisely because of its mission. That they are willing to continue supporting it — but need to understand it.
Right now, questions remain unanswered:
Where are the funds allocated?
What mechanisms are in place?
How does this specific contribution translate into real-world impact?
These are not accusations. They are expectations shaped by the very philosophy EA has built its reputation on.
And perhaps this is where @VitalikButerin can once again play a role — not as a critic, but as a bridge.
A signal. A clarification. Even a small acknowledgment could go a long way in restoring confidence and reinforcing the connection between vision and execution.
Because this community is still here.
Still believing.
Still waiting.
Still willing to support something bigger than itself.
But belief, like capital, also needs direction.
And right now, direction is what people are asking for.
@Lewis_Bollard@AWF_ETHCTO@ethereumJoseph@EffectvAltruism
The most interesting opportunities today are emerging at the intersection of infrastructure, payments, and real-world utility.
Looking forward to connecting with founders building in this space
#mirae@MiraeVenture#capital#fund
Stablecoins are entering premium banking.
Karta raised a $15M Series A (Galaxy Digital, Illuminate Financial) for a US-issued credit card — limits up to $200K against your assets, no SSN.
Capital is getting selective. Premium finance is moving on-chain.
🪻Introducing the story of the Perenimals🪻
✨The title of our story is “Axa and the Perenimals” which will revolve around five characters: Axa, Fox, Moose, Mouse, and Birb
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💡 We're looking for the next big idea.
Not the most polished deck.
Not the loudest founder on CT.
Not the project that's already trending.
The next big idea.
The kind that sounds slightly crazy until it doesn't.
The kind that solves something real — something people have quietly accepted as broken for years.
The kind that only makes sense to the person who's been living inside the problem.
That's the one we want.
We've seen what happens when capital meets true conviction early.
The compounding isn't financial — it's foundational.
So if you're building something in Web3 that the world isn't ready to understand yet —
we might be exactly the people you need in your corner. 🤝
Grants are open.
The next big idea won't wait.
Drop it. Let's talk. 🔥
#Grants #Web3 #VentureCapital #DecentralizedCapital #BuildersWanted