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Point72 Exec Leaves the Firm to Launch Crypto Hedge Fund in October
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CFTC commissioner calls for crypto regulatory pilot program
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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report
Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning.