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GeneralBeginnerIn a major win for the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) space, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially repealed a Biden-era IRS crypto tax reporting rule that had been widely criticised across the digital asset industry. The decision, enacted through the Congressional Review Act,…
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GeneralAs debates around AI-generated art continue to intensify — recently reignited by the viral “Ghibli AI” trend — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has floated the idea of a revenue-sharing model that could give artists a cut when their styles are used by AI. Speaking at TED 2025 on April 11 in a conversation…
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GeneralBeginnerThe U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released two directives outlining policies and deadlines for deploying AI tools aimed at improving public services. These directives serve as a roadmap for implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order focused on securing U.S. “Dominance”…
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GeneralBeginnerSouth Korea’s 7-Eleven stores will accept payments in the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) until June as part of the retailer’s participation in the CBDC test phase. During this trial period, 7-Eleven will offer a 10% discount on all products purchased using CBDC. Moon Dae-woo, head…
#cbdc#crypto#south-korea
GeneralBeginnerTether’s USD₮0 stablecoin has expanded its reach, now launching on Optimism’s Superchain. This move significantly increases the accessibility of the widely used stablecoin within the Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem. The deployment aims to bolster the functionality and liquidity of decentralized finance…
#crypto#layer-2#stablecoins
GeneralBeginnerRobinhood is expanding its services significantly, introducing both on-demand cash delivery and AI-powered trading advice. The company’s financial arm, Robinhood Banking, is set to offer its “Gold” subscribers the option to have physical cash delivered, drawing comparisons to on-demand services…
#ai#banks#crypto
GeneralBeginnerCME Group and Google Cloud have announced a partnership to pilot asset tokenization and streamline wholesale payment processes, utilizing Google Cloud’s Universal Ledger (GCUL). This initiative marks a significant step towards modernizing financial market infrastructure. The companies have…
#financial-services#google#tokenization
GeneralBeginnerTrump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), through its fintech arm Truth.Fi, has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to develop and launch a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This collaboration aims to create ETFs that encompass both digital assets and traditional securities, with a focus on…
#crypto#etfs
GeneralBeginnerDWF Labs has announced the launch of a $250 million Liquid Fund, with the stated goal of accelerating mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency. The Dubai-based crypto market maker and investor aim to focus its investments on mid- and large-cap blockchain projects that demonstrate potential for…
#crypto#defi#dubai
GeneralBeginnerGoogle has announced a significant upgrade to Gmail’s search functionality, aimed at helping users find emails faster and more accurately. The update introduces advanced machine learning models that understand the user’s search intent more precisely, delivering results that are more relevant to…
#ai#google
GeneralBeginnerThe Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a pilot program for real estate tokenization, marking a significant step in integrating blockchain technology into the city’s property sector. This initiative aims to digitize property title deeds, enabling fractional ownership and increased liquidity…
#dubai#tokenization#uae
