New York has sued Coinbase and Gemini, saying their prediction markets are unlicensed gambling and allowed underage users to take part. The state wants fines and profit returns, while the firms argue only federal regulators should oversee the industry.
AnaisFlorida authorities have opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI after claims that ChatGPT gave advice to a gunman involved in a deadly Florida State University shooting. OpenAI denies responsibility, saying the chatbot only gave general information and did not encourage or support the attack.
WeatherlyDonald Trump said a deal with Anthropic for military AI use is still “possible” after recent White House talks. He said the company is “shaping up” and could be useful, softening his earlier stance.
AnaisGoogle has upgraded Ads Advisor with AI that flags policy issues in real time, monitors account security, and helps manage fixes and certifications. It also adds passkeys for safer logins and AI call tracking to identify real leads.
WeatherlyAvenir’s trading team linked to the Huobi founder is being moved into Bitfire, which is acquiring it for US$1.6 million. Bitfire plans to use it to launch a regulated Bitcoin product targeting up to 10,000 BTC from investors in Hong Kong.
AnaisCoinbase has listed tGBP, the first pound-backed stablecoin approved under UK regulator registration, allowing users to trade and transfer sterling digitally on its platform.
WeatherlyThailand has proposed letting crypto firms offer derivatives like futures under existing licences without creating new companies. The plan also adds stricter rules and is open for feedback until 20 May 2026.
AnaisTesla will sharply increase spending to fund AI, robotaxis and robotics, with higher costs expected to hit cash flow. It reported a surprise cash surplus in the first quarter, but investor sentiment weakened after the outlook.
WeatherlyRussia has passed the first reading of a bill to regulate crypto under strict state control, allowing trading only through licensed platforms and banning everyday use. It sets tight limits for retail investors and approved tokens, with criminal penalties still under review.
AnaisPornhub has replaced USDT with USDC for creator payouts, asking users to update payment details by June 2026. The platform says the change is to improve reliability and meet stricter regulatory requirements, as USDC is seen as more compliant than USDT.
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