Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto tax risks undermining its fintech leadership, potentially driving startups and talent abroad and slowing Africa’s digital integration.
CatherineA crypto CEO living in New York has been accused of secretly moving over $530 million into the U.S. for sanctioned Russian banks and helping them get American tech. He now faces serious charges including fraud, money laundering, and violating sanctions.
WeatherlyAmazon is investing $20 billion in Pennsylvania to boost AI development and an additional $10 billion in North Carolina to expand data centers—advancing its strategy to scale AI and cloud services across key US regions.
KikyoTelegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France in August 2024 over claims the app enabled criminal activity and ignored legal requests. He denies the charges, calling them political and says French authorities misunderstood or misrepresented Telegram’s cooperation.
AnaisBitcoin adoption is transforming financial access in Kibera, providing residents with greater economic independence and enhanced transaction security in a cash-based economy.
CatherineSociété Générale's crypto arm has launched a new US dollar stablecoin, USDCV, on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, with BNY Mellon safeguarding its reserves. This strategic move expands their digital asset offerings beyond Europe and aims to support instant settlements and liquidity access for institutional and retail investors.
WeatherlyTether will release its Bitcoin Mining Operating System (MOS) as open-source software by late 2025, allowing smaller miners to join without relying on expensive third-party tools. This aims to make Bitcoin mining more accessible and competitive, giving new players better control and efficiency.
AnaisOpenAI faced a five-hour global outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora, and its APIs, disrupting user access to key tools. As services return to normal, the incident prompts a pressing question: are we becoming too reliant on AI systems we do not fully control?
CatherineSouth Korean lawmaker Min Byeong-deok has proposed a bill to expand digital asset regulations, building on the Virtual Asset Investor Protection Act with a focus on stablecoin oversight. The move reflects growing global momentum, echoing efforts like the GENIUS and STABLE Acts.
KikyoThe SEC has asked Solana ETF issuers to quickly update their filings, speeding up the approval process with decisions possible within weeks. This includes allowing staking features, which could boost investor interest and confidence in Solana.
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