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Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts
The state of Tennessee has directed Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to halt their sports betting contracts. This decision impacts the operations of these federally regulated…
1/10/2026 2 min read
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Stablecoin card adoption will be a 'big theme' of 2026: Dragonfly exec
Crypto venture capitalists are predicting that the adoption of stablecoin cards will significantly increase in 2026. This optimism follows the recent funding success of fintech…
1/10/2026 2 min read
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Security expert Bruce Schneier ‘guarantees’ governments are bulk spying with AI
Security expert Bruce Schneier has raised concerns about the escalating capabilities of mass surveillance, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence. He suggests…
1/9/2026 2 min read
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Visa-linked stablecoin platform Rain raises $250M at $1.95B valuation
Rain, a stablecoin platform linked to Visa, has successfully raised $250 million in funding, resulting in a valuation of $1.95 billion. This significant capital injection is…
1/9/2026 2 min read
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Stablecoin Firm Rain Valued at $1.95 Billion After Funding Round
Stablecoin payments firm Rain has successfully raised $250 million in a recent funding round. This financial boost has resulted in a valuation of $1.95 billion for the company,…
1/9/2026 2 min read
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Australian Regulator Flags Grok in Rising AI Image Abuse Complaints
The Australian regulator has reported a significant increase in complaints related to non-consensual AI-generated sexual images. This rise in complaints, which has doubled since…
1/9/2026 2 min read
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Google Just Overhauled Gmail With Gemini 3, Turning It Into an AI Assistant
Google has recently integrated Gemini 3 into Gmail, significantly transforming the platform into an AI-driven assistant. This overhaul introduces features such as email…
1/8/2026 2 min read
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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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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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