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Ukraine unveils a White Paper on AI regulation, aligning with EU AI Act principles. A 2-3 year preparatory phase will establish a regulatory “sandbox” and industry-specific guidelines. This move aims to protect citizen rights and boost competitiveness. #AIRegulation #Update
? The UAE Central Bank (@CBUAE) approved new rules for stablecoins, allowing only Dirham-backed tokens for transactions. This may limit the crypto industry and affect the UAE’s digital economy goals. Current ban on crypto mining adds to concerns. #CryptoRegulations
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns that SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s actions, including threats to imprison crypto execs, could cost President Biden the election. Garlinghouse highlights Gensler’s ties to Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, urging balanced crypto regulations. #CryptoRegulation #Update
U.S. Bitcoin-ETF market sees $31.01M inflow after 8 days. @Fidelity’s FBTC led with $49M, while Bitwise’s BITB and VanEck gained $15M and $4M. Some funds like ARKB and $GBTC faced outflows. Analysts see rising investor confidence. #Update
USDT supply on @ton_blockchain has exceeded $500M, reaching $519.28M just 2 months after launch. TON’s TVL now over $600M, driven by Telegram integration and Web3 games. $TON ranks top 10 with a $18.37B market cap. #Update #CryptoNews #TON
Conduit raises $37M in Series A led by Haun Ventures & Paradigm to make on-chain computations as accessible as cloud services. Founder Andrew Huang aims to remove barriers for developers. Conduit’s TVL stands at $1.2B, with 287 solutions. #Blockchain #Update
? The official @Metallica account on X was hacked to promote a fake $METAL cryptocurrency token. False claims of partnerships with @Ticketmaster and @MoonPay were made. This scam mirrors a December 2022 incident. Stay vigilant! #Update #CryptoScam
On June 25, 2024, @RepMattGaetz introduced a bill to allow federal income tax payments in Bitcoin. This move, inspired by El Salvador’s success, aims to modernize the U.S. tax system. Approval from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is required. #CryptoTax #Update
VanEck has updated its SEC application for a spot Ethereum ETF, aiming to launch next week with no management fees until 2025 or $1.5B in assets. Analysts see a 76% approval chance by July 4. This move could influence $ETH network activity. #Update #CryptoETF
Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Prospective Projects confirms that Hamster Kombat is not banned. The game’s in-game tokens are not considered crypto assets under Uzbek law, allowing players to continue without legal concerns. #GamingNews #Update
Colosseum secures $60M from Bonk DAO to back early-stage projects in the Solana ecosystem. $250K each is already allocated to 11 hackathon winners. Focus areas: GameFi, DeFi, and DePIN. Co-founder Clay Robbins highlights the need for specialized crypto ventures. #Update
Solana Foundation (@Solana) introduces Blinks and Actions, enabling seamless blockchain transactions directly from websites. These tools simplify payments and donations, making blockchain tech more user-friendly and accessible. Head of Ecosystem Development John Wong highlights their potential for wider adoption. #Blockchain #Update
BNB Chain dedicates $900K to memecoin liquidity pools, adding to a previous $100K investment. This $1M initiative aims to boost memecoin innovation and growth, drawing from the successful Meme Innovation campaign that saw $507M in trading volume. #CryptoNews #Update
John Romero, co-creator of DOOM, critiques AI’s lack of originality. He argues AI can’t match human creativity, vital in game development. While useful for research, AI falls short in inventing new content, emphasizing the need for human ingenuity. #Update #GameDev
