Gary Gensler criticised Trump’s tariffs as harmful to the U.S. economy and warned that trade tensions with China could worsen. He also said most cryptocurrencies, except Bitcoin, are risky and based on hype, not real value.
AnaisElon Musk reportedly asked crypto influencer Tiffany Fong to have his child, despite never meeting her, but she declined the offer. Afterward, Musk unfollowed her on X and cut her earnings from the platform, leading to controversy over privacy and ethics.
WeatherlyA viral trend turning people into AI-generated action figures is capturing attention—but also raising alarms. Artists warn the tech threatens creative work, while explicit deepfakes continue to disrupt schools, politics, and public figures.
CatherineFamily offices are investing more in Ethereum than Bitcoin through crypto ETPs, showing stronger interest in Ethereum among smaller investors. Larger institutions still dominate Bitcoin ETPs, but Ethereum is attracting a broader and more diverse range of players.
WeatherlyGoogle teamed up with K-pop group Le Sserafim to launch a global campaign showing how its AI tool Gemini can help with everyday tasks. The music video-style ad blends pop culture and tech, featuring real-life uses of Gemini on Android phones.
JoyBrazilian police dismantled a crime ring run from prisons that extorted small business owners and laundered money using cryptocurrency. The operation, named "Timeo," led to the seizure of $45,000 in cryptoassets and millions in bank accounts linked to the racket.
WeatherlyThree deaf K-pop artists from South Korea formed a group called Big Ocean and use AI to help them sing and perform. They debuted in 2024, gained fans worldwide, and show that hearing loss doesn’t stop people from making music.
WeatherlyHackers stole 500,000 ETH (about $1.4 billion) from Bybit using malware and laundered most of it through mixers, bridges, and decentralised platforms. Nearly 70% of the funds are still traceable, but a third has disappeared, with few signs of recovery so far.
AnaisA casual question on X about how politeness in AI interactions impacts electricity use revealed that OpenAI's politeness costs could run into tens of millions of dollars. Despite these costs, OpenAI remains focused on improving model efficiency and expects substantial revenue growth in the coming years.
AnaisPaul Atkins has been sworn in as the new Chair of the SEC, promising clearer rules for crypto and market oversight. He supports innovation and is expected to speed up decisions on crypto ETFs and regulations.
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