Artificial Intelligence

How to Use Google’s Nano Banana AI to Transform Your Selfies Into Digital Figurines

In brief The free Gemini 2.5 Flash Image tool turns selfies into hyperrealistic 1/7-scale figurines, sparking explosive demand. Users simply upload a full-body photo, paste a detailed prompt, and receive toy-store-ready results in seconds. Politicians and influencers are adopting the trend, while advanced users tweak materials, poses, and props for personalized dolls. Google’s latest AI…

Markets

Cboe to Debut Continuous Bitcoin, Ethereum Futures for US Customers

In brief Derivatives exchange Cboe plans to introduce continuous Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. customers. If approved by regulators, the products will be available in November. Currently, U.S.-based traders have access to futures that expire. Derivatives exchange Cboe plans to introduce continuous Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for U.S. customers in November, pending regulatory approval,…

Coins

Senate Democrats Want Seats at SEC, CFTC to Support Crypto Bill

In brief The conditions were outlined in a letter published Tuesday by Sen. Ruben Gallego, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Digital Assets.  The letter underscored the willingness of the group to pass crypto legislation so long as it was meaningfully bipartisan. The letter also requests numerous additions to the Senate…