๐ฐ "Trump Media" backs away from deals related to cryptocurrencies
Reports indicate that "Trump Media and Technology Group" (TMTG) has decided to back out of two deals that were under consideration in the cryptocurrency sector. The decision is attributed to the companyโs efforts to focus on other business initiatives and to review its strategy regarding digital assets, according to media reports.
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๐ฐ ProCap Financial Company sells 50 bitcoins to repurchase its shares
ProCap Financial announced the sale of 50 units of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency in order to repurchase its shares. This move is part of the companyโs strategy to enhance shareholder value by taking advantage of discounted stock prices.
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Dash (DASH) coin topped the list of most-searched coins on CoinGecko for the day. This data indicates growing user interest in the coin ranked 87th by current market value.
๐ค Crusoe AI company is valued at $30 billion after a funding round
Reports from Bloomberg News indicate that Crusoe, which specializes in AI data centers, raised more than $3 billion in a recent funding round, bringing its valuation to about $30 billion. The company began operations in 2018 as a business related to cryptocurrency before expanding into the field of artificial intelligence.
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๐ Shares of cryptocurrency mining companies witness a synchronized rebound alongside Bitcoinโs stability
Shares of data-center operating companies linked to the cryptocurrency mining sector recorded notable gains today. This rise coincided with Bitcoinโs price stabilizing near its recent levels. This move reflects the link between the performance of the leading digital currency and the stocks of companies operating within its infrastructure.
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๐จ New Malware Discovery Targeting Windows Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered details of an advanced malicious software framework based on the Python language, called "BraZetsu". This malware targets Windows devices and turns them into part of a clandestine criminal market for selling access to compromised systems. Reports indicate that this malware operates differently from traditional information-stealing programs.
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๐ EDGE Markets platform launches instant funding for accounts in stablecoins
EDGE Markets platform announced its collaboration with Zerohash to enable clients to fund their accounts using stablecoins and other digital assets. This step aims to provide a payment mechanism that aligns with the continuous nature of the markets it operates in 24/7, including prediction markets and gaming.
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โ๏ธ Businessman sues Meta again in Ireland over fraudulent ads
Irish businessman Denis OโBrien has filed a new legal case against Metaโs European headquarters in Dublin. This comes after a previous lawsuit against the company relating to fraudulent ads impersonating him on the Facebook and Instagram platforms.
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โ๏ธ Kalshi seeks CFTC approval for perpetual futures contracts tied to oil
The Kalshi platform has submitted an application to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to obtain approval to launch perpetual futures contracts linked to oil prices. The product aims to provide investors with a new way to gain exposure to oil price movements, and could represent a development in derivatives markets.
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๐ฎ๐ณ India: challenges in transitioning to a digital economy despite the spread of cash payments
Cash payments continue to play a prominent role in India, especially in rural areas and for high-value transactions, despite the governmentโs efforts to promote digital payments such as UPI and the digital rupee. This comes amid growing concerns about cyber fraud related to electronic payments, highlighting the complexities in the countryโs digital transformation journey.
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๐ค Prominent AI figures support an advertising campaign amid opposition to data centers
A report reveals that influential figures in the field of artificial intelligence, such as Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and Greg Brockman from OpenAI, are backing a political action committee that funds an advertising campaign. This comes as opposition to data centers intensifies, with the rejection rate reaching 61%.
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๐ข๏ธ Kalshi platform seeks U.S. approval for perpetual WTI crude oil futures
The Kalshi trading platform has filed for approval from U.S. regulators to launch perpetual futures contracts based on the prices of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. This move aims to expand the range of trading instruments available in commodity markets, which may affect how oil derivatives are traded.
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๐ฆ๐ช Abu Dhabi Investment Authority appoints new investment head for private equity
The Board of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, an Emirati sovereign wealth fund managing assets of $160 billion, has appointed Laurie Hall-Kim as the head of investment for its private equity activities. This appointment comes as part of efforts to strengthen the fundโs leadership team.
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New startups are emerging that seek to harness processing power in gaming PCs during their idle periods. These companies aim to build a decentralized network for processing AI tasks, potentially opening up a viable economic model for device owners.
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๐จ Fixing severe security vulnerabilities in GeoNetwork
GeoNetwork announced that it has patched two critical security vulnerabilities that allow the execution of remote code (RCE) without authentication. These vulnerabilities affect the open-source geographic data indexing system used in many government geographic data portals and various agencies, highlighting the importance of immediate updating to protect the affected systems.
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๐จ Halting the activity of the malicious robot network 'Sality' after 23 years of operation
International law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with cybersecurity companies, succeeded in dismantling the malicious botnet 'Sality'. This botnet, which operated on a peer-to-peer (P2P) basis, was active for 23 years and infected more than 15,000 devices worldwide. This dismantling represents a major achievement in combating cybercrime.
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๐จ Dismantling the infrastructure of the Sality botnet in a joint global operation
International law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with private-sector partners, succeeded in dismantling the infrastructure of the Sality botnet. The joint operation targeted disabling and removing this harmful peer-to-peer (P2P) network, which was being used for criminal purposes.
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๐ธ Increase in interest expenses for CoreWeave to $640 million
AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave reported $640 million in interest expenses. This rise is 2.4 times higher than last year, highlighting the financial pressures associated with the companyโs rapid expansion in the AI market.
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๐ US Dollar benefits from escalating geopolitical tensions and rising oil
The US dollar rose in global markets, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and higher oil prices. Increased yields on US Treasury bonds also helped bolster the currency, indicating market expectations regarding the potential monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.
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๐จ X platform responds after reports of password reset message spam
X (formerly Twitter) said it is investigating reports from users who received a flood of unwanted password reset messages. The company confirmed there is no evidence of a breach of its systems so far, but it is looking into these attempts that are triggered by usernames.
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