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OKX reports record inflows to centralized exchanges after the Coldcard exploit, citing $26.3M in scam-related losses prevented in H1 2026 and over $1.1B in assets protected, against a backdrop of regulatory moves (MiCA in Europe) and strategic investments (ICE valuation at $25B).

LAPD lets its contract with Flock Safety expire amid serious concerns about civil liberties and privacy, highlighting ongoing regulatory and public-safety scrutiny of large-scale surveillance networks.

WIRED interview with SF Mayor Daniel Lurie ties the city’s rebound to the AI boom, housing and zoning reforms, crime improvements, and strategic federal engagement, backed by notable hard data and regulatory moves.