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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 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'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’
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
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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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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