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Google, Character.AI Agree to Settle US Lawsuit Over Teen’s Suicide

Google, Character.AI Agree to Settle US Lawsuit Over Teen’s Suicide

A significant legal development has occurred as Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged an AI chatbot played a role in a teenager's suicide. This…

1/8/2026 2 min read

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Iran Accepting Crypto Payments for Weapons—But This May Not Help It Evade Sanctions

Iran Accepting Crypto Payments for Weapons—But This May Not Help It Evade Sanctions

Iran has introduced a new payment method for military equipment through its Mindex website, allowing buyers to use cryptocurrency. This development raises questions about the…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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JPMorgan targets Canton Network for next phase of JPM Coin

JPMorgan targets Canton Network for next phase of JPM Coin

JPMorgan's Kinexys unit is set to expand the functionality of JPM Coin by launching a native US dollar deposit token on the Canton Network. This move represents a significant…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’

Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’

The developer of Bitchat, Calle, has expressed confidence in the face of Uganda's threat to block the messaging app ahead of the country's upcoming election. This situation…

1/7/2026 2 min read

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EU Calls Grok's Child Images 'Illegal' as Global Crackdown Intensifies

EU Calls Grok's Child Images 'Illegal' as Global Crackdown Intensifies

The European Commission has labeled Grok's AI-generated child images as "illegal" and "disgusting." This announcement comes amid a broader global effort to address concerns…

1/6/2026 3 min read

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MarketVector, Amplify roll out stablecoin, tokenization benchmark, ETFs

MarketVector, Amplify roll out stablecoin, tokenization benchmark, ETFs

MarketVector and Amplify have introduced new products aimed at providing indirect, regulated exposure to companies involved in the development of stablecoin and real-world asset…

1/6/2026 2 min read

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Elon Musk's xAI Refuses to Rein In Grok as Non-Consensual Deepfakes Run Wild

Elon Musk's xAI Refuses to Rein In Grok as Non-Consensual Deepfakes Run Wild

Elon Musk's AI platform, xAI, is facing controversy as users exploit its Grok feature to create non-consensual images of women. The platform's stance on this issue is that it…

1/6/2026 2 min read

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Rapper Drake Faces RICO Lawsuit for Promoting and Using Crypto Casino Stake

Rapper Drake Faces RICO Lawsuit for Promoting and Using Crypto Casino Stake

Rapper Drake has been named as one of the defendants in a new class-action lawsuit based on allegations related to his promotion and use of the crypto casino Stake. This legal…

1/6/2026 2 min read

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Starknet goes down for over 4 hours, team is ‘actively investigating’

Starknet goes down for over 4 hours, team is ‘actively investigating’

Starknet, a prominent layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, experienced significant downtime lasting over four hours. The team has confirmed that they are actively investigating…

1/5/2026 2 min read

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CME Group’s average crypto derivatives volume hit record $12 billion in 2025

CME Group’s average crypto derivatives volume hit record $12 billion in 2025

CME Group recently reported a significant milestone in its trading activity, with the average daily volume of crypto derivatives reaching a record. This achievement highlights…

1/5/2026 2 min read

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PwC leaned into crypto after US regulatory shift, CEO says

PwC leaned into crypto after US regulatory shift, CEO says

PwC, a leading accounting and professional services firm, has made significant strides in the cryptocurrency sector following a shift in regulatory conditions in the United…

1/5/2026 2 min read

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PwC ‘leans in’ to crypto as Donald Trump and lawmakers embrace sector

PwC ‘leans in’ to crypto as Donald Trump and lawmakers embrace sector

PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has made a strategic pivot towards digital assets, according to its U.S. leadership. This shift aligns with broader trends in the…

1/4/2026 3 min read

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