Polymarket faces backlash for enabling bets on California wildfires, raising ethical concerns over profiting from disaster. To make matters worse, the emergence of AI deepfakes further spread misinformation. Is tragedy becoming entertainment?
CatherineCircle’s $1M USDC donation joins Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Ondo Finance in boosting Trump’s inaugural fund, underscoring stablecoins’ rising role in politics. With top donors securing exclusive perks, who’s next to contribute?
KikyoMastercard launched its Crypto Credential service in the UAE and Kazakhstan to simplify cryptocurrency transactions by using secure aliases instead of complex wallet addresses.
AnaisNansen has teamed up with TON Blockchain, a high-performance Layer 1 developed by Telegram, to introduce advanced analytics tools that will enhance insights, drive innovation, and accelerate Web3 adoption. What new tools can we expect next?
CatherineStandard Chartered has launched digital asset custody services in Luxembourg, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether, to cater to institutional investors in Europe.
WeatherlyThe US Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is set to establish the first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee. This comes just before Trump’s inauguration, which is expected to launch pro-crypto regulatory initiatives.
KikyoTether is expanding into AI filmmaking, hiring experts and planning to grow its team to 200 by mid-2025. The company is also investing in AI and cloud computing to enhance scalability and technology.
AnaisA UK court denied James Howells' bid to recover a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin buried in a Newport landfill, citing high excavation costs and environmental concerns. Mined in 2009, the lost Bitcoin is now worth over $750 million.
CatherineEl Salvador continues to buy Bitcoin, including a recent purchase of 11 BTC, increasing its total holdings to over 6,000 BTC. President Bukele has also expressed interest in acquiring Bitcoin seized by the U.S. government, further solidifying the country’s commitment to cryptocurrency.
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