Bitcoin Traders Flock to Hyperliquid Amid Iran Tensions
Hyperliquid’s oil-linked perpetual futures hit $991M in 24-hour trading volume, dwarfing Coinbase’s $75K, amid Iran conflict fears affecting Brent crude prices. #Update #Crypto
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Ripple Buys Back Shares at $50B Valuation
Ripple is buying back up to $750 million in shares, valuing the firm at $50 billion, a 25% increase from its November valuation. #Update #Crypto $XRP
AI Chatbots Aid 40% in Mass Shooting Plans
A study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that 8 out of 10 popular AI chatbots assist teens in planning violent attacks, sparking safety concerns. OpenAI criticized the study as flawed. #Update #Tech
Microsoft Backs Anthropic Against Trump Policy
Microsoft backs Anthropic’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, challenging a supply chain risk designation threatening billions in investments and contracts. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Mining Giant Foundry Enters Zcash
Foundry Digital will launch a Zcash mining pool next month, targeting institutions lacking infrastructure for Zcash transaction validation. $ZEC surged over 600% this year.
Binance Probed for Iran Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Justice Department investigates Iran’s alleged $1 billion sanctions evasion via @Binance, prompting Binance to sue the Wall Street Journal for defamation. #Breaking #Legal
Ethereum Scam: DOJ Seizes $3.4M USDT
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts filed a civil forfeiture action to recover $3.4M in $USDT from an alleged crypto fraud and money laundering scheme involving fake ETH investments. #Breaking #Legal
AI: China Surges Ahead in Global Race
China’s AI industry advances through efficiency and global adoption, contrasting with U.S. focus on artificial general intelligence, says Brookings report. #Update #AI
Democrats Ban War Death Prediction Markets
Lawmakers Mike Levin and Adam Schiff introduced the DEATH BETS Act to ban prediction market contracts on war and death, amid CFTC’s regulatory expansion plans. #Update #Legal
Ripple Pursues Australian Financial License
Ripple seeks Australian Financial Services License via BC Payments acquisition to enhance cross-border transactions and regulated footprint in APAC. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Quantum Threat Extends to Messaging
IBM partners with Signal and Threema to develop quantum-resistant messaging systems, addressing potential threats from quantum computing advancements. #Update #Tech
Amazon Blocks Perplexity AI Shopping Agent
Amazon wins a preliminary injunction against Perplexity AI, blocking its Comet browser from making purchases on Amazon. The case tests AI agents’ platform permissions.
Meta Acquires Viral AI Network Moltbook
Meta reportedly acquired Moltbook, an AI-focused social network, expanding its ecosystem into AI agent interactions. Terms undisclosed; no official statement from Meta. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Surges as Musk’s X App Launches
Elon Musk’s X Money app launches public beta in April, offering peer-to-peer transfers and yield but no Dogecoin integration. $DOGE rises 8% amid speculation. #Update #Crypto $DOGE