SmartOSC and Avalanche have launched Vietnam's first blockchain-based loyalty program with a major coffee chain, aiming to improve customer engagement. The partnership seeks to drive broader blockchain adoption across industries in Vietnam.
WeatherlyIn 2025, Thailand will launch a Bitcoin payment pilot in Phuket to simplify transactions, enhance visitor convenience, and boost tourism and local businesses.
CatherineChina plans to build a blockchain-powered national data infrastructure by 2029, focusing on secure data exchange and privacy protection. The initiative includes pilot projects, blockchain-based data markets, and advanced security measures, with significant investment expected over the next five years.
AnaisDonald Trump’s "Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards" features 160 unique NFTs on Bitcoin, with 200 cards in total and exclusive buyer incentives. Available on Magic Eden.
KikyoVasil Tuchkov's immersive novel "It Remains" blends art, technology, and social impact by creating a post-apocalyptic world that combines a book, video game, mobile app, and blockchain. The project raises awareness about plastic pollution and homelessness while inviting the audience to engage and shape the experience.
WeatherlyThe Biden administration is set to tighten AI chip export controls before leaving office, with new regulations expected as early as Friday to restrict global semiconductor trade.
CatherineKazakhstan shut down 36 illegal crypto exchanges, seizing $4.8 million in assets, as part of a larger effort to combat financial crime. The government is also tightening regulations to prevent crypto-related money laundering and pyramid schemes.
AnaisSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission is easing restrictions on institutional crypto trading, starting with non-profit organizations, after the Virtual Asset User Protection Act passed in 2024. The country is also planning to introduce a 20% crypto tax in 2025 and explore crypto ETFs and security tokens to boost market participation.
WeatherlyPolymarket 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?
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