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YouTube’s new gambling policy sent ripples through the crypto gaming scene this week, as creators feared their videos on NFTs and blockchain games could be banned under the updated rules. But the platform has clarified that crypto-related content will remain unaffected — easing fears across the industry.

Denmark, the president of the EU, has just made the decisive decision to drop the "Chat Control" proposal, a plan that would have forced platforms like Telegram, Signal and Whatsapp to scan private messages before encryption.

Elon Musk posted “It’s time” on X, sparking new excitement among Dogecoin fans and speculation about its future. The post reminded many of his 2021 tweets that once sent the meme coin’s price soaring, though DOGE has not seen a similar jump this time.

A crypto trader known as The White Whale had $3 million frozen by MEXC over alleged automated trading, which he denied. The exchange apologised and released the funds after public pressure and scrutiny highlighted issues with its account and withdrawal processes.

Trump Media’s social media platform Truth Social is partnering with Crypto.com to release its own prediction feature called “Truth Predict.” This move positions Truth Social as the first publicly traded social media network to integrate event-based trading directly into its ecosystem.

X has launched a Handle Marketplace allowing Premium subscribers to claim inactive usernames, with Priority handles free but tied to a subscription and Rare handles costing from $2,500 to over $1 million. Critics warn the system may favour wealthier users and raise questions over fairness and control of digital identities.

Sam Bankman-Fried claims his 2022 arrest was politically motivated after he donated to Republicans, saying the SEC and DOJ targeted him. His allegations come as missing SEC messages from the period raise questions about record-keeping and possible interference in crypto enforcement.

FC Barcelona’s official Instagram account was hacked to promote a fake $FCB token on the Solana blockchain, misleading fans and causing potential financial losses. The token briefly surged to $3 million in value before crashing, highlighting risks of scams using popular brands and unverified cryptocurrencies.

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, a new AI system that creates realistic videos with accurate motion and sound. The accompanying Sora app lets users appear in AI-generated scenes using “cameos” and share videos in a TikTok-style feed.

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, revealed he survived a near-fatal poisoning in 2018 after a suspicious package was left at his home. The attack happened during a dispute with Russian authorities over encryption keys, leaving Durov seriously ill for weeks.