Former Ethereum Foundation leader warns of funding gap as governance shifts
A former Ethereum Foundation member says the network must quickly build new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back. Latest developments: Trent Van Epps says Ethereum’s long-term decentralization strategy is entering a critical transition phase. Van Epps said he left the Ethereum Foundation after it became clear the organization would accelerate its “subtraction” philosophy of
Anti-trafficking group says Clarity Act’s Section 604 could weaken accountability
An anti-human trafficking advocate said a Clarity Act provision could weaken accountability despite existing criminal laws. Updated Jun 26, 2026, 6:28 p.m. Published Jun 26, 2026, 6:24 p.m. Latest developments: The Alliance to End Human Trafficking is urging lawmakers to revisit Section 604 of the Clarity Act, arguing the provision could make it harder to
Virtuals’ Jansen Teng says AI agents are evolving into autonomous economic actors
The next phase of AI agents may be less about chat and more about earning, spending and coordinating. Latest developments: Teng says Virtuals has expanded beyond gaming-focused AI agents and is now building infrastructure for what it calls an “agent society.” The company began by creating autonomous agents for gaming before expanding into crypto influencers