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In brief XRP hit a new all-time high of $3.66 this week before retreating to $3.15 amid surging volumes and renewed market attention. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warned of scammers impersonating the firm on YouTube and other social sites. The cryptocurrency’s older retail base makes it especially vulnerable to social engineering, analysts told Decrypt. After…
In brief Trump has signed an executive order banning federal contracts with ‘Woke AI’ models. The order cites concerns about ideological bias, DEI alignment, as well as racial and gender distortions. U.S. officials are also scrutinising bias in Chinese AI systems. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning U.S. government agencies from…
In brief Crypto mogul Arthur Hayes previously predicted that Ethereum would hit $5,000 per coin this year. He now thinks it will soar to $10,000, following the coin’s recent surge. Hayes argues in a blog post that credit expansion in the U.S. will cause the digital coin’s surge. Ethereum has made a comeback, recently hitting…
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…
In brief Prometheum can custody a handful of tokens, but it’s now racing to support on-chain securities, founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan said. Kaplan testified on Capitol Hill in 2023 that the SEC had laid out a clear path to compliance for crypto firms. Some tokenized offerings resemble gambling, Kaplan argued. Tokenization could revolutionize finance,…
In brief Ethereum game Tokyo Beast on layer-2 network Immutable zkEVM will shut down in August. Producer Naoki Motohashi said in a blog post that the rapid closure is due to operational cost challenges. Tokyo Beast will compensate NFT owners and some TGT token holders amid the end of services. Numerous crypto games have shut…
In brief Denver pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn face 40 felony charges for allegedly defrauding Christian investors of $3.4 million through the INDXcoin crypto between January 2022 and July 2023. The couple are accused of pocketing at least $1.3 million for personal expenses, including luxury vacations, cosmetic dentistry, and home renovations they claimed…
In brief Tesla opened a retro-style diner in Hollywood with EV-only parking, rooftop dining, and massive LED screens playing movie clips. While an Optimus robot serves popcorn, the kitchen is still human-run. While Tesla fans praised the experience, some locals raised concerns about traffic, noise, and the diner’s impact on the neighborhood. Tesla’s long-awaited retro-style…
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 SpaceX has consolidated $153 million worth of Bitcoin into a single on-chain wallet, Arkham Intelligence data shows. The private company holds 8,285 Bitcoin, or $990 million worth of the token, on its balance sheet. -The movement comes as investors raise concerns about SpaceX, particularly following Elon Musk’s public feud with U.S. President Donald…
