Market Updates
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Meta Launches Community Notes with X’s Open-Source Tech
Meta is launching a new crowdsourced content moderation tool called Community Notes to replace fact checking by third parting in the U.S. This tool will provide additional context on content while using an open-source algorithm from Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The company revealed in a blog post that while the new feature uses X’s…
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Token Metrics CEO Claims SEC Is Dropping Its Case Against Him
Token Metrics CEO Ian Balina says the SEC is set to drop its case against him, bringing an end to a legal battle that has lasted over three years. Originally, the SEC accused Balina for allegedly failing to disclose compensation while promoting the Sparkster (SPRK) initial coin offering (ICO) back in 2018. “It’s official: The…
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Experts Dismiss Elon Musk’s Claim That X DDoS Attack Came From Ukraine
Elon Musk’s recent claim on monday that a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on X (formerly Twitter) came from Ukraine has sparked skepticism among cybersecurity experts. On Monday, X was hit with a large-scale attack that disrupted the platform worldwide by a group known as the Dark Storm, an hacktivists group responsible for similar cyber…
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Moca Network & Plume Partner to Unlock RWA Yield for 700M Users
Moca Network, from Animoca Brands has partnered with Plume, the first Layer 1 blockchain designed for real-world asset finance (RWAfi). This alliance puts Moca Network’s AIR Kit identification system into Plume’s ecosystem and will allow millions of users to access high grade reward yield and staking products. With this integration, Moca Network users from SK…
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Rep. Tom Emmer Pushes Pro-Stablecoin Legislation, Calls CBDCs a Threat to American Values
Representative Tom Emmer has once again pressed hard for more regulation on stable coins. At a Financial Services Committee hearing on Monday 10, 2025, he articulates that he sees central bank digital currencies like a direct threat to values for Americans. Emmer stresses how crucial it is providing strong regulation for stable coins but he…
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Senate Banking Committee Set to Vote on the GENIUS Stablecoin Bill This Week
The members of the U.S Senate Banking Committee are expected to vote on the GENIUS Act bill this week thursday. This bipartisan bill strives to provide clearer rules and policies for stablecoin within the United State. According to reports, his bill is sponsored by Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Scott (R-SC), and it’s intended…
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Utah Passes Blockchain Bill but Scraps Bitcoin Reserve Plan
Utah lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for blockchain technology, but a key provision that would have allowed the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin didn’t make the cut. Late Friday, the Utah Senate approved H.B. 230 – Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments in a 19-7 vote after amending the…
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Trump’s Bold Move: US Bitcoin Reserve Signals a New Era for Crypto
President Donald Trump has just signed an executive order that’s already making waves in the crypto space. On March 7, he unveiled plans to create a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, marking the first serious move to integrate Bitcoin into the U.S. financial system. A Historic Shift for Bitcoin The order outlines…
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Microsoft Invests Nearly $300M to Boost AI in South Africa
Microsoft is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa, committing an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) to expand AI infrastructure. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith outlined on Thursday, the company’s vision to strengthen AI capabilities and digital skills in the region. As part of the investment, Microsoft will pay for…
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Transak Expands to Australia After Approval
Transak, a global fiat on/off-ramp service, has expanded its operation into Australia after receiving its Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) registration from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). This is a big step in Transak’s ongoing international expansion allowing operation within the country’s regulatory framework. Regulatory Approval Opens Doors for Australian Market With the…