Decrypt - 2026-07-29 ​
5 items collected.
1. Microsoft Quietly Adds New Windows App That Wants to Scan Your Face ​
Author: Jason Nelson
Published: 7/29/2026, 10:31:03 PM
Categories: Technology
A new OneDrive Photos app is appearing on some Windows 11 PCs through OneDrive and Windows updates, adding AI-powered search and an optional facial grouping feature.
2. Robinhood Posts Best Quarter Ever as Prediction Market and Robinhood Chain Take Off ​
Author: Jose Antonio Lanz
Published: 7/29/2026, 10:01:24 PM
Categories: Business
Robinhood posted a record $1.31 billion in revenue in Q2. Prediction markets are now doing the work crypto used to for the company.
3. Flock Cameras Face Growing Backlash as Privacy Concerns Reach Capitol Hill ​
Author: Jason Nelson
Published: 7/29/2026, 8:46:03 PM
Categories: Technology
Growing opposition across America to Flock cameras has reached Capitol Hill, where Rep. Thomas Massie plans legislation to block federal funding for the technology.
4. There's a New Way to Protect Bitcoin From Future Quantum Attacks, Researchers Say ​
Author: Jason Nelson
Published: 7/29/2026, 8:01:03 PM
Categories: , Technology
New research outlines a cryptographic approach that could allow Bitcoin and other blockchain wallets to remain compatible with existing addresses in a post-quantum future.
5. MoonPay's PayBox Puts a Crypto Wallet Inside Claude and ChatGPT—And Lets It Pay for Things ​
Author: Jose Antonio Lanz
Published: 7/29/2026, 7:31:03 PM
Categories: Business
The company wants your AI to move money autonomously while you stay in control. Here's how it actually works.