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This episode covers various updates on Bitcoin and economic news, including warnings from Christine Lagarde and concerns about AI's impact on financial security.

  Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover Christine Lagarde’s warning on euro-denominated stablecoins, the IMF’s concern that AI could increase cyber risk in the financial system, AI agents as possible crypto users, Block’s bitcoin-related quarterly loss, stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, Stratum V2 mining adoption, GameStop’s eBay bid, and the rise in crypto wrench attacks. This one touches bitcoin technology, financial news, macro news, and the very strange place where AI, payments, and crime all start sharing a conference room.  Topics for today:   Lagarde warns on euro stablecoins   IMF flags AI cyber risk   AI agents and crypto payments   Block raises guidance after Q1   U.S. jobs beat expectations   Stratum V2 mining push   Canvas breach and data risk   GameStop’s eBay credit wall   Bitcoin and corporate strategy   Europe’s crypto wrench attacks  Today's Articles covering bitcoin news, economic news, AI, and financial security: &nbsp…

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