OpenAI Backlash: ChatGPT Uninstalls Surge
OpenAI’s Pentagon AI deal sparks backlash as ChatGPT uninstalls surge in the US, highlighting tensions between national security goals and user trust. Legal
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Mastercard Acquires BVNK for $1.8 Billion
@Mastercard has agreed to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm, for up to $1.8 billion, enhancing its digital asset support across 130+ countries. #Update #Crypto $USDC
PayPal Launches PYUSD in 70 Countries
@PayPal expands its stablecoin PYUSD to 68 new countries, totaling 70 markets. This move positions PYUSD as a global payments contender. #Update #Crypto
Vietnam Approves First Crypto Platforms
Vietnam plans to launch its first licensed crypto exchanges, reducing reliance on foreign platforms. Five companies passed initial qualifications for the pilot program. #Update #Crypto
Cboe Launches 24×5 U.S. Trading by 2026
Cboe Global Markets files with SEC to launch near 24×5 U.S. equities trading on Cboe EDGX by December 2026, pending approval. #Update #Finance
Crypto Heist Wife Steals $176M via CCTV
Justice Cotter indicated a high likelihood of success for a husband in a UK court case where his wife allegedly used CCTV to steal $176M in cryptocurrency. #Update #Legal
Circle Surges: USDC Demand Drives $136 Rally
Circle’s stock, trading as CRCL, rises to $123 after Clear Street upgrades it to “Buy” with a $136 target amid increased USDC adoption. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Polymarket Banned Amid Argentina Inflation Bets
Argentina blocks Polymarket nationwide after Judge Susana Parada’s ruling, citing unauthorized betting and insider activity concerns. ENACOM to enforce via ISPs. #Breaking #Legal
Polymarket Bettors Threaten Journalist Over Iran Report
Polymarket bettors allegedly threatened a journalist over an Iran missile report, prompting concerns about insider trading in prediction markets, leading to calls for regulation from lawmakers. #Update #Legal
Crypto Tokens Surge as Nvidia Promotes AI Future
Artificial intelligence-linked cryptocurrencies surged as @Nvidia’s Jensen Huang highlighted a $1 trillion chip demand backlog and praised agentic AI systems; $NEAR rose 10%, $FET climbed 20%, and $WLD increased 10%. #Update #Crypto $NEAR
ChatGPT Claims Dog Cancer Cure
OpenAI’s ChatGPT was credited in a viral story for aiding in a dog’s cancer treatment, but its role was limited to research assistance, not vaccine design. #Update #AI
OpenSea Delays SEA Token Amid Market Challenges
OpenSea delays SEA token launch due to challenging crypto market conditions, CEO Devin Finzer confirms. Current rewards campaign ends, and trading fees drop to zero for 60 days. #Update #Crypto
Meta Secures $27B AI Infrastructure Deal
@Nebius partners with @Meta to deliver AI computational power worth $12B by 2027, potentially rising to $27B. This deal underscores the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure. #Update #Crypto $MATIC
Circle Soars 100% in One Month
Circle’s stock surged 100% in a month, reaching $124.37, amid bullish analyst upgrades and growing demand for its USDC stablecoin, benefiting from macroeconomic trends. #Update #Crypto $USDC