Iran is cracking down on illegal crypto mining as unlicensed operations consume massive amounts of electricity, threatening the national grid. The government is offering rewards to informants, but cheap power and high profits continue to fuel widespread unauthorised mining.
AnaisOpenAI has launched its Sora app in Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan, letting creators make AI-generated videos using local languages. The app includes features like Cameos and Character Cameos while keeping safety controls and content moderation in place.
WeatherlyMeta has been sued by two adult film studios that claim the company illegally downloaded thousands of their videos to train its AI systems. Meta denied the accusations, saying the claims are based on guesswork and that any downloads may have come from individuals using its network for personal use.
AnaisHong Kong is allowing licensed crypto platforms to connect local clients with international liquidity pools for the first time. This change could attract global players and let exchanges list new tokens and stablecoins while keeping investor protections in place.
WeatherlyA crypto trader known as The White Whale had $3 million frozen by MEXC over alleged automated trading, which he denied. The exchange apologised and released the funds after public pressure and scrutiny highlighted issues with its account and withdrawal processes.
AnaisElon Musk posted “It’s time” on X, sparking new excitement among Dogecoin fans and speculation about its future. The post reminded many of his 2021 tweets that once sent the meme coin’s price soaring, though DOGE has not seen a similar jump this time.
WeatherlyOpenAI has signed a seven-year, $38 billion deal with Amazon to use AWS and hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs for its AI projects. This move gives OpenAI more computing power and independence from Microsoft as it expands its global AI infrastructure.
AnaisHollywood.com and Crypto.com have launched a platform where fans can trade predictions on movies, music, TV shows, and awards. The service is fully regulated in the US, letting users buy and sell contracts based on entertainment events in real time.
JoyStream Finance has paused all deposits and withdrawals after an external fund manager caused a $93 million loss. Its stablecoin XUSD dropped sharply below $1, and the platform has hired legal experts to investigate and recover remaining assets.
AnaisBrazil is proposing a new tax that would charge 30% on previously undeclared cryptocurrencies to bring hidden assets into the legal system. The law, approved by the lower house, now awaits a Senate vote and could give investors legal protection if they declare their holdings.
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