open-source security researchers

Coinbase, Block, and 30+ other crypto companies say frontier AI safety guardrails hinder legitimate security work while attackers use stronger tools (Shaurya Malwa/CoinDesk)

Over 35 crypto firms—including Coinbase and Block—have jointly urged major AI labs to grant open-source security researchers early access to frontier AI models, arguing current safety guardrails impede legitimate red-teaming and vulnerability discovery while malicious actors leverage more capable tools.