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In brief Trump Jr. described his experience with mainstream media as “a disaster,” likening their exclusion from coverage to being debanked. He said independent outlets, podcasts, and long-form formats fill gaps left by traditional press. Observers told Decrypt that credibility depends on transparency and accountability, regardless of the outlet. Donald Trump Jr. told a jam-packed…
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In brief Ethereum NFT collection Doodles collaborated with Kellogg’s to put its characters on Froot Loops boxes. The brand sold out 500 custom boxes priced at $50 apiece in just a few hours. It previously collaborated with McDonald’s on holiday coffee cups, along with other brand team-ups. Ethereum NFT collection Doodles commenced its collaboration with…
In brief ChatGPT’s “instant checkout” with Shopify and Etsy draws scrutiny for turning AI into a retail gatekeeper. OpenAI’s new Sora app showcases endless AI-made videos, prompting criticism of “infinite slop” feeds. Data centers driving energy prices up 267% stoke unease over AI’s economic and environmental toll. OpenAI is facing mounting criticism after unveiling two…
In brief Turkey is reportedly drafting legislation to grant its financial intelligence unit Masak expanded powers to freeze bank and crypto accounts linked to suspected criminal activity. The bill would allegedly allow the watchdog to shut down accounts, limit transactions, and blacklist crypto wallet addresses across banks, payment firms, and exchanges. Experts warned the measures…
In brief Telegram founder Pavel Durov said French intelligence sought the removal of opposition channels ahead of Moldova’s 2024 election. His allegations come as Moldova’s pro-European party leads in a new parliamentary vote marked by claims of Russian interference. The dispute underscores rising state pressure on digital privacy platforms, from messaging apps to crypto networks.…
In brief Elon Musk’s Neuralink and the Sam Altman-backed Merge Labs are driving a new wave of billionaire-backed brain-computer interface ventures. Current BCI progress remains medical, with only five Neuralink patients implanted as of September 2025. Experts warn BCIs are far from “thought reading,” and billionaire ambitions risk overshadowing real therapeutic potential. Elon Musk already…
In brief The UK government has unveiled a mandatory Digital ID scheme, set to be introduced by 2029 at the latest. Some experts highlighted privacy and security risks, particularly if biometric data is included. Other ID and verification experts suggest that a nationwide scheme consolidates personal data, making it less exposed to potential hacks. The…
In brief South Korean actor Hwang Jung-eum received a suspended prison sentence for embezzling $3 million from her agency to invest in crypto. The Jeju District Court showed leniency after Hwang repaid the entire embezzled amount and was deemed a first-time offender. The scandal derailed her career, with TV shows editing her out and advertisers…
In brief KuCoin was assessed a penalty of $19.5 million CAD ($14M USD) for failing to comply with Canadian anti-money laundering policies. The exchange has appealed the decision in Canadian Federal Court. KuCoin pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the U.S. in January, paying $300 million in fines and forfeitures. Peken Global…
