7-Eleven in South Korea will accept CBDC payments as part of a government pilot programme, offering a 10% discount on purchases made with digital currency between April and June 2025. The CBDC trial, launched by the Bank of Korea, involves 100,000 participants and aims to test digital currency use in everyday transactions.
AnaisTrump’s “Liberation Day” policy enacts sweeping tariffs, starting at 10%, with steep levies on China (34%), the EU (20%), Taiwan (32%), and Israel (17%). Markets have reacted sharply, wiping out Bitcoin’s recent gains. Is a global trade war imminent?
CatherineDemocratic lawmakers have raised concerns over President Trump’s ties to cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial, questioning whether his administration is influencing SEC regulations to benefit his family’s business. Senators have requested records on Trump’s involvement, while the SEC’s handling of crypto-related cases has come under scrutiny.
WeatherlyChatGPT’s ban came just weeks after the renowned white-hat hacker announced plans to scale back his AI security testing. This timing raises questions about the broader implications for ethical hacking and AI system oversight.
KikyoChris Mair, ex-CEO of Sublime Butter, seeks Nouns DAO’s support to revive MOOØNBEANS, a failed baked beans venture that raised 135 ETH. However, Sublime’s director, Tony Ho, denies approving the funding and cites Mair’s dismissal for erratic behaviour.
CatherineTradingView launched a mini app within Telegram, allowing users to track market trends, share charts, and analyse data directly through the messaging platform. The app, which integrates TON Blockchain for crypto market data, offers enhanced access to decentralised exchange data and expanded market insights.
AnaisCircle, the USDC stablecoin issuer, has filed for an IPO with the SEC amidst tech market turbulence and Nasdaq’s worst quarter since 2022. It faces stiff competition and economic challenges, including fluctuating interest rates.
KikyoZoop, co-founded by OnlyFans' Tim Stokely, has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations with support from the HBAR Foundation. The U.S. government is reviewing multiple offers ahead of the 5 April deadline, with concerns over national security and ByteDance’s control remaining key issues.
WeatherlyNorth Korean hackers are expanding their operations to target European companies, using fake identities to infiltrate businesses, including blockchain projects. Law enforcement has taken action, but the hackers continue to earn significant amounts while posing a growing threat to cybersecurity worldwide.
WeatherlyGoogle may be creating a kid-friendly Gemini, but how safe will it be? Will it offer a secure and age-appropriate interaction, or will risks still persist beneath the surface?
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