OpenAI's user base has skyrocketed to 800 million, driven by viral features like Ghibli-style image generation, with one million new users joining in just one hour. The company is now valued at $300 billion and is exploring ways to compensate artists for AI-generated content.

Albert Saniger, founder of the Nate app, falsely claimed it used AI to automate e-commerce transactions, raising over $40 million from investors. In reality, human workers in the Philippines handled most tasks, leading to fraud charges against Saniger.

Japan’s government is discussing cash handouts of ¥30,000–¥50,000 per person to ease the impact of rising living costs and new US tariffs. The move comes as inflation and a weak yen put pressure on households, while a 24% US tariff on Japanese goods adds to economic concerns.

WFP USA is now accepting over 80 cryptocurrencies for donations to support its Emergency Hunger Relief Fund, targeting $25 million to aid 58 million people facing starvation. This move aims to modernise fundraising, reduce transaction fees, and speed up donations to tackle the global hunger crisis.

Strategy may be forced to sell some of its Bitcoin if prices drop further, despite Michael Saylor’s long-time promise to never sell. A new SEC filing revealed financial pressure from debt and falling markets could break the company’s “HODL” stance.

Janover, a commercial real estate platform, raised $42 million through convertible notes and warrants, with backing from Pantera Capital, Kraken, and Arrington Capital. The company plans to invest heavily in Solana (SOL) and integrate blockchain into real estate finance under new leadership from former Kraken executives.

Solana has launched ‘Confidential Balances’ on its mainnet, allowing token transfers, balances, and supply data to be hidden using zero-knowledge proofs. The system supports privacy while offering optional oversight for regulators, aiming to attract institutional use.

Galaxy Digital has received SEC approval to list on Nasdaq under the ticker GLXY, with the transition expected by mid-May after a shareholder vote. The firm also plans to move its legal domicile to Delaware to align with U.S. regulations, despite recent legal and market challenges.

ICHILLIN is competing in "A-IDOL," a new K-pop survival show where an AI called LODIA-I judges talent and provides feedback on performance. The show, blending real and virtual elements, has generated global excitement, with AI playing a key role in the creative process.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved licensed crypto platforms to offer staking services, with strict regulations for security and transparency. This move is part of Hong Kong's broader strategy to strengthen its position as a global crypto hub while ensuring investor protection.