AI Chatbots Sway 70% of Voters
New research from Cornell University finds AI chatbots can shift voter preferences by up to 15%, with bias concerns noted. Younger conservatives show more trust in AI’s role in governance. AI
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US Tech Titans Challenge China’s AI Lead
Major tech firms, including @AnthropicAI, @OpenAI, and @Block, form the Agentic AI Foundation under Linux Foundation for open AI standards; backed by AWS, Google, Microsoft. #Update #Tech
Zcash Surges as Founder Joins Treasury
Cypherpunk Technologies appoints Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox as advisor, boosting its stock by 40% amid a ZEC price surge. #Update #Crypto
SEC Crypto Bill Stalls Without Democrats
Sen. Cory Booker warns the crypto market structure bill may fail without Democrat appointments to the SEC and CFTC, amid Supreme Court concerns over presidential powers. #Update #Legal
CBDC Loophole Claims by Greene in GENIUS Act
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes the GENIUS Act for allegedly allowing CBDCs, despite legal experts refuting her claims as political commentary rather than legal analysis. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Forecast Slashed to $100K
Standard Chartered cuts its 2025 Bitcoin forecast to $100,000, citing reduced demand and slower ETF adoption; long-term target moved to 2030. #Update #Crypto $BTC
ASIC Expands Stablecoin Relief for Intermediaries
Australia’s ASIC expands license exemptions for intermediaries distributing stablecoins and wrapped tokens, easing regulations to boost digital asset innovation. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Scheme: Ninth Defendant Pleads Guilty
A 22-year-old Californian pleads guilty in a $263M Bitcoin theft, part of a RICO-designated crypto-theft ring; three new defendants charged. Legal
Circle Secures ADGM License Expands Middle East
Circle secures Abu Dhabi Global Market license, appoints regional veteran for MENA operations, advancing UAE’s position as a regulated digital finance hub. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Scam Exposed: $1M Pig-Butchering
A San Jose widow lost nearly $1 million in a crypto scam exposed by ChatGPT, highlighting the rise of relationship-based frauds. Regulators warn recovery is rare. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Ethereum USDC: CFTC Launches Tokenized Collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission launches a pilot program allowing $BTC, $ETH, and $USDC as margin collateral in U.S. derivatives markets under new regulatory guidance. Crypto
Tether Invests in Italian Robotics Startup
Tether invests €70M in Generative Bionics for humanoid robotics development, joining tech giants in the field. Deployment expected by 2026. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Ethereum Death Cross Amid Green Surge
Bitcoin and Ethereum trade under death cross conditions, signaling potential crypto winter despite market cap above $3 trillion; Fed rate cut decision looms. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Staking ETF Launches by BlackRock
BlackRock filed an S-1 for a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, aiming to track ETH returns and staking rewards. This follows previous SEC delays on similar proposals. #Update #Crypto $ETH