Anthropic Launches AnthroPAC Amid Trump Clash
Anthropic files with FEC to establish AnthroPAC amid ongoing dispute with Trump administration over AI military use, highlighting AI firms’ political engagement. #Update #Legal
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Anthropic Unveils Claude’s Emotion Vectors Impact
Anthropic researchers identify “emotion vectors” in AI model Claude Sonnet 4.5, influencing behavior without implying emotions, potentially aiding AI monitoring. #Update #AI
Ethereum Stakes $93M ETH Nears Target
The Ethereum Foundation staked 45,034 $ETH worth $93M, nearing its 70,000 ETH target; annual rewards could reach $5.4M. #Update #DeFi $ETH
Bitcoin Miner Riot Sells $250M BTC
Riot Platforms sold over $250M in Bitcoin during Q1, reducing holdings to 15,680 BTC, as it pivots towards AI. Shares rose 2.5% Thursday but are down 33% in six months. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin: Trump’s AG’s Mixed Crypto Legacy
President Trump appoints Todd Blanche as Acting Attorney General after firing Pam Bondi; implications for crypto remain unclear. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum-Based Dmail Crashes Amid Shutdown
Dmail Network will shut down on May 15 due to unsustainable costs and failed monetization; its token DMAIL fell 70%, hitting a new low.
US-Iran Tensions Spike After Fighter Jet Downed
U.S. military likely to enter Iran after fighter jet downed; Myriad traders foresee 90% chance of deployment this month amid oil price surge.
FIFA Launches World Cup Prediction Market
FIFA partners with ADI Predictstreet as the official prediction market for the 2026 World Cup, boosting $ADI to an all-time high of $4.54. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Ethereum Spot Trading Launches at Schwab
Charles Schwab plans to launch spot trading for $BTC and $ETH this quarter, starting with a limited rollout. U.S. residents, except New York and Louisiana, can access it. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Miner MARA Cuts 15% Workforce
Bitcoin miner @MARA cuts 15% of its workforce after selling $1.1 billion in Bitcoin, shifting focus to AI infrastructure. Shares rose 8% but down 53% over six months. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Hackers Exploit $285M North Korea Link
Drift, a Solana-based DEX, seeks negotiations with North Korea-linked hackers after $285M exploit; recovery chances are slim if state-sponsored. #Breaking #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Scammers Face Life in Cambodia
Cambodia’s National Assembly passed a draft law imposing severe penalties for cyber scams, including life sentences for scam bosses using crypto for fraud. #Breaking #Legal
Algorand Surges 20% on Google Citation
Algorand ($ALGO) surged 44% this week after Google cited its post-quantum protocols in a research paper, highlighting its quantum-resistant capabilities. #Update #Crypto $ALGO
Prediction Markets Boosted by Trump Lawsuits
The DOJ and CFTC sued Illinois, Arizona, and Connecticut to assert federal jurisdiction over prediction markets like @Kalshi and @Polymarket, challenging state gambling regulations. #Breaking #Legal