Ivanka Trump rejected the $IVANKA token as deceptive and exploitative, warning against fraudulent tokens. Meanwhile, crypto whales are cashing out profits from $TRUMP and $MELANIA, causing both tokens to slump amidst controversy.
KikyoTwo men in Japan were referred for prosecution for creating and selling AI-generated Evangelion artwork. They earned approximately $64,000 from October 2023 to March 2024.
WeatherlyRussian authorities have arrested ACA fighter Lamberd Akhiadov for allegedly murdering a traffic officer near Moscow’s Zaryadye Park. Officials claim he transferred cryptocurrency to relatives before the incident, prompting further scrutiny.
CatherineRoss Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, was granted a full pardon by President Trump after 11 years in prison. He expressed gratitude for his release and is now focused on reuniting with his family and rebuilding his life.
JoyIndian authorities froze ₹500 crore ($60 million) in payment gateways linked to a major cryptocurrency scam involving 10 Chinese nationals, who defrauded investors of over ₹2,200 crore ($264 million) through a fake mining app. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the case, with several fugitives identified and funds intercepted before being sent overseas.
Anais"Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver has appealed to Donald Trump for help in avoiding extradition to the U.S. after being charged with tax evasion linked to cryptocurrency transactions. Elon Musk initially hinted at a possible pardon but later reversed his stance, while Trump has yet to comment on the matter.
JoyDavid Sacks described NFTs and memecoins as collectibles, comparing them to items like baseball cards, and argued they should not be regulated as securities or commodities. He defended Trump's TRUMP memecoin amidst criticism, stating its value lies in commemoration, not financial investment.
AnaisPerplexity AI revised its TikTok merger proposal, offering the U.S. government a 50% stake in the new company to address security concerns while keeping ByteDance's partial involvement. The deal comes amid pressure from the Trump administration and U.S. law requiring TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent or face a ban.
WeatherlyDeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab founded in 2023, gained attention with its cost-effective DeepSeek-V2, sparking a price war among China’s tech giants. It is the first company to receive praise from the US tech industry for achieving performance levels comparable to top US models.
AnaisSingapore's first AI-driven comedy, I Want to Be Boss, creatively explores AI’s potential in modern life, blending humour with futuristic themes. While the film faces challenges in fully integrating AI into the storyline, it showcases how technology can enhance filmmaking and spark new creative possibilities.
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