Saif Faiq pleaded guilty to helping organise the kidnapping of a crypto millionaire’s parents after they were targeted in a violent Lamborghini carjacking in Connecticut in 2024.
WeatherlyOpenAI has confidentially filed an S-1 with US regulators, starting the formal process for a possible IPO, though it has not set a timeline and says it may still stay private for now.
AnaisRon Baron plans to invest another US$1 billion in SpaceX ahead of its expected IPO, adding to a stake already worth around US$15 billion. The billionaire investor says he will not sell his shares and believes SpaceX could become one of the world's most valuable companies over the next decade.
WeatherlyAmazon has launched an AI tool in its shopping app that turns text prompts into custom designs for items like clothing and drinkware. It is free to use, runs on Merch on Demand, and puts Amazon in competition with print-on-demand platforms while expanding its AI shopping features.
AnaisCoinbase and Cardless launched a card that lets users use USDC stablecoins as collateral to get credit instead of traditional credit checks. It targets crypto holders who struggle to get approved for regular cards, with locked USDC still earning yield and a $49.99 fee.
AnaisMore than 10,000 Mississippi residents are seeking to join a lawsuit against xAI and SpaceX, claiming noise and vibrations from gas turbines powering AI data centres have damaged their quality of life and reduced property values.
AnaisSunkorich has expanded its cloud and AI infrastructure services to support businesses, startups and developers worldwide. The company offers cloud hosting, CDN services, GPU computing and digital infrastructure solutions to help organisations scale more efficiently.
AlexJapan’s three largest banks are preparing to jointly launch a yen-backed stablecoin for corporate payments after completing regulatory testing. The project will initially focus on business settlements, with plans to add a US dollar version later.
WeatherlyThe European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp’s business tools for rival AI chatbots while it investigates whether the company blocked competition unfairly. Meta must allow third-party AI assistants back onto the platform under previous terms within five working days, while it plans to appeal the decision.
AnaisAnthropic has released Claude Fable 5 with stronger performance but strict safety rules that route sensitive topics to an older model. Free access will be limited after 23 June, while a more powerful version is reserved for trusted users under a controlled programme.
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