In response to Tether freezing wallets linked to Russian users, a Finance Ministry official proposed a ruble-backed stablecoin to reduce reliance on dollar-pegged tokens like USDT and USDC, granting Russia more financial autonomy.
CatherineG-Dragon sent his song "Home Sweet Home" and an AI-generated image of his eye into space as part of a collaboration with KAIST and Galaxy Corporation. This marks the first time a K-pop artist has transmitted music from Earth to space using ground-based technology.
JoyQuantum researchers are offering 1 Bitcoin to anyone who can crack the largest "toy version" of a Bitcoin key using Shor's algorithm. This challenge explores quantum computing's potential in cryptography and its application to Bitcoin's encryption.
KikyoGary 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.
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