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In brief PayPal will launch a platform this fall linking domestic wallets like UPI and WeChat Pay to its global merchant network. The service mirrors stablecoin functionality but runs on traditional fiat rails, without blockchain infrastructure. It comes as PayPal continues to support and integrate its stablecoin, PYUSD, into its broader product suite. U.S. payments…
In brief The White House unveiled a national AI strategy centered on growth, infrastructure, and global dominance. Critics say it overlooks risks and weakens existing safeguards. The plan promotes deregulation, open-source models, and export controls. The White House on Wednesday unveiled a national strategy to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence—drawing criticism from civil rights…
July 23, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that RAIIN is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading RAIIN trading is live as of July 23, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens…
In brief Dating app Flirtini launched “Flirty Mood,” an AI chatbot sex coach, to curb the deluge of unsolicited nudes and help men learn respectful sexting. 78% of women report receiving unwanted nude photos; nearly half of men are open to practicing with AI before messaging real matches. Half of women say AI coaching could…
In brief Canadian Bitcoin miner Bitfarms has announced a stock buyback program. The company’s stock price jumped on the news, rising by nearly 14% as of this writing. Bitfarms snapped up Stronghold Digital Mining in March as a part of a venture into the AI world. Bitcoin miner Bitfarms’ stock surged Tuesday after the Canadian…
In brief BitMine Immersion shares have soared about 800% over the past month. The firm, which previously focused on Bitcoin mining, added $500 million of Ethereum last week. Investment management giant ARK Invest purchased more than 4.7 million shares of the BMNR on Monday. BitMine Immersion shares were up slightly in Tuesday trading, a day…
In brief Sahara AI launched a platform that pays users in crypto to label AI training data. It uses a bounty model with $450K+ in token rewards at launch. Sahara emphasizes quality control and shared data ownership. Looking for a way to earn crypto without writing code or trading tokens? Try labeling data for AI.Los…
In brief Thousands of Ring users reported suspicious May 28 logins, raising fears of a widespread hack. Amazon said the issue was caused by a backend bug that incorrectly displayed login dates and device names. Users remain skeptical, especially as Ring recently reintroduced law enforcement access through a new Axon partnership. Amazon’s Ring cameras went…
July 21, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that RAIIN will be available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading RAIIN trading will be live as of July 23, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit…
In brief Streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it used generative AI for a VFX sequence in its show “The Eternaut.” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called generative AI “an incredible opportunity to make films and series better, not just cheaper.” There is widespread concern among film industry professionals over the threat posed by AI to…
