Tech Threats Demand IAEA-Style Oversight
Bill Gates warns rapid AI deployment threatens jobs and security, advocating for an IAEA-style watchdog and a compute “token tax” to mitigate risks. #Update #Legal
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
OpenAI Launches $1 Billion Cyber Defense Initiative
@OpenAI invests $1 billion in cybersecurity, subsidizing its Daybreak platform after revealing that its AI, Astra, can discover zero-day vulnerabilities and exploit them. #Update #Crypto
AMC CEO Slams Robinhood Over Synthetic Shares
AMC CEO @AdamAron criticized Robinhood for its tokenized shares, highlighting concerns over synthetic stocks and their on-chain representation. #Update #Crypto $AMC
ECB Advances Digital Euro Preparation Phase
The European Central Bank’s report on the digital euro preparation phase highlights offline functionality, privacy mechanisms, and holding limits but lacks final issuance approval. #Update #Crypto
VPNs Banned Utah Leads Age Verification
Utah’s SB 73 mandates age verification for adult content websites, targeting VPN usage to bypass checks, with fines up to $2,500 per violation. #Update #Legal
AI Development Ban Bernie Sanders Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar propose banning artificial superintelligence and pausing advanced AI development, while @OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra, potentially qualifying as AGI. #Breaking #AI
USDC Backing Surpasses Circulating Supply
Circle’s latest USDC reserve attestation by Deloitte shows reserves at $34.5B, exceeding circulating supply, backed by U.S. Treasury bills and repo agreements. #Update #Crypto $USDC
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra Nears AGI
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, marking a “generational leap” towards AGI with advanced autonomous cybersecurity capabilities. It scored 100% on ExploitBench and found zero-day vulnerabilities. #Update #Tech
PONS Token Surges 360% Amid Robinhood Boom
The @Pons launchpad generated a record $5.95 million in fees and saw PONS rise over 360% in a week, with trading volume hitting $400 million. #Update #Crypto $PONS
Michigan Authorities Block Kalshi Ahead of Supreme Court Fight
Michigan’s attorney general secures a preliminary injunction against @Kalshi, blocking its prediction markets for residents, citing illegal sports betting practices. Violations could result in fines up to $500K daily. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin CLARITY Act Launches Wyoming’s Digital Asset Framework
Senator Cynthia Lummis advocates for the CLARITY Act, aiming to extend Wyoming’s digital asset regulations nationwide, clarifying federal rules for crypto firms. #Update #Crypto $BTC
AI Outages Disrupt 95% User Workflows
OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI resolved outages affecting ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok by Thursday afternoon after morning disruptions impacted users’ work. #Update #Tech
Revolut Secures OCC Approval for US Charter
@Revolut has received conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank charter, aiming for a 2027 launch. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Sony Rejects $508M PS5 Tariff Refund
Sony seeks dismissal of a class action over $508M tariff refunds for PS5 buyers, citing speculative claims; Microsoft and Nintendo file similar motions. #Update #Legal