ChatGPT has launched a new “shopping research” mode that guides users through product choices and comparisons during the busy retail season. The tool pulls data from online stores to create buyer guides, with plans to add in-app checkout soon.
WeatherlyA U.S. lawsuit accuses Binance and its founder of allowing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency to be sent to Hamas and other terrorist groups before the October 7 attacks. The complaint claims the exchange failed to monitor transactions properly, letting banned organisations move funds undetected.
AnaisMeta is talking with Google about using its TPUs in AI data centres and possibly renting them next year, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs. The news caused Nvidia shares to fall and could boost Google’s TPUs as a serious alternative in AI hardware.
AnaisJPMorgan closed a ShapeShift employee’s business account and warned their personal account could be next. This has sparked new concerns about banks cutting off crypto users and businesses.
WeatherlyMoonPay has received a New York trust charter, allowing it to offer regulated crypto custody and over-the-counter trading. The approval, combined with its existing licences, strengthens MoonPay’s position with institutional clients and expands its regulated services in the US.
AnaisTSMC has sued a former senior executive, claiming he took trade secrets and shared them with Intel after moving there. The case has drawn government attention in Taiwan and caused a stir in the markets.
WeatherlyJapan is moving cryptocurrencies under stricter securities rules, giving regulators more control and protection for investors. Exchanges and token issuers will face new requirements like reserves, disclosures, and oversight to prevent hacks and unauthorised activity.
AnaisSpain plans to sharply raise taxes on cryptocurrency gains, with rates reaching up to 47% for individuals and 30% for corporate profits. The proposal also includes stricter rules for crypto platforms, such as a risk “traffic light” system and making all digital assets seizable, sparking strong criticism from industry experts.
WeatherlyThailand has shut down World’s operations in the country and ordered the deletion of 1.2 million iris scans. Authorities acted after finding the project broke data protection laws and raised wider concerns about unregulated crypto activity.
AnaisScammers are taking advantage of the holiday season, targeting online shoppers and crypto users with faster and more convincing tricks. Most attacks happen on social platforms, using fake profiles and urgent messages to steal money, and victims need to act quickly to protect their assets.
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