Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use about as much water as producing one California almond, but researchers say the figure is difficult to verify and conflicts with his earlier estimate.
WeatherlyTaiwan plans to introduce nine new crypto regulations, including detailed stablecoin rules, as early as Q1 2027 under its new Virtual Asset Service Act. The rules will require crypto firms and stablecoin issuers to meet stricter licensing, reserve, audit and disclosure requirements, while banks and businesses explore stablecoins for cross-border payments and trade.
AnaisBerlin’s state government refused to pay a €2 million ($2.3 million) ransom after Rhysida hackers stole sensitive data from two departments. The group later published around 5.8 terabytes of data on the dark web, with authorities now investigating what information was exposed.
AnaisUkrainian authorities shut down a Kyiv-based network of fake crypto investment platforms that allegedly used wallet-draining code to steal funds, with 62 victims identified across more than 20 countries and turnover reaching up to $1 million a month.
WeatherlyRouter Protocol will shut down all operations by 30 September 2026 after failing to find a sustainable business model amid lower fees, weaker Web3 activity and rising costs. The project will also delist ROUTE from exchanges and burn 303,333,198 tokens from its treasury, with holders urged to check individual exchange deadlines.
AnaisThe IMF confirmed that Bitcoin added to El Salvador’s reserve after June 2025 came from private donations, with no public funds used. The country also agreed to limit further Bitcoin accumulation as part of its $1.4 billion IMF programme, while restructuring its Chivo wallet separately from its sovereign Bitcoin reserve.
WeatherlyOrionx has begun permanently shutting down after a forensic audit found more than $7 million in customer crypto missing from company-controlled wallets.
AnaisLiquid Network recovered 3,400 BTC worth about $269.2 million after hackers exploited a vulnerability and drained 4,000 BTC. The attackers kept around 598.5 BTC worth about $47 million, leaving Liquid’s services paused and questions over the remaining funds.
AnaisKuCoin launched KCUSD, offering up to 4% APR on USDT, USDC and USDG, with promotional rates of up to 6% for eligible new funds. Returns are credited daily, with plans to add collateral and trading functions.
WeatherlyAUSTRAC took action against 45 crypto and remittance businesses over compliance and financial crime risks. It also cancelled GetCoins’ registration and suspended Cryptolink’s 96 crypto ATMs for three months.
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