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Gmail now feeds user data to Gemini AI by default, raising privacy concerns as it automatically analyzes emails, calendars, and attachments without explicit opt-in. Users must manually disable Smart Features in settings to protect personal information from Google’s generative AI model. Automatic Activation: Google’s Smart Features enable Gemini to access Workspace data like emails and […]

The Kraken ETF, filed by LeverageShares, seeks to offer investors 2x leveraged exposure to the daily performance of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, marking the first such product for a private crypto platform ahead of its potential IPO. This ETF aims to amplify Kraken’s market movements while carrying high risks typical of leveraged instruments. LeverageShares files […]

Citi and Swift have successfully trialed a Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) workflow that synchronizes settlement between fiat currencies and stablecoins, bridging traditional banking rails with blockchain networks for more efficient cross-border transactions. Citi and Swift tested a Payment-versus-Payment workflow synchronizing fiat and digital token settlements. The trial integrated Swift’s network with blockchain tools like escrow and orchestrators […]

Indonesian authorities arrested a hacker who exploited weak backend validation in Markets.com’s deposit system, stealing $398,000 in cryptocurrency by manipulating USDT balances across fake accounts. The suspect faces up to 15 years in prison under cybercrime and anti-money laundering laws. Exploitation Method: The hacker used anomalous input in the platform’s system to generate fake USDT […]

Berlin has captured 73.2% of Germany’s blockchain funding in early 2025, totaling $32.7 million across 13 deals, as investors prioritize project quality in a maturing ecosystem amid a global surge in regulated crypto investments. Berlin dominates with $32.7 million in funding, highlighting its role as Germany’s blockchain hub. Germany’s blockchain sector raised $44.7 million in […]

Memecoins and NFTs have plunged to their lowest valuations in 2025, with the memecoin market cap dropping to $39.4 billion—a 66% decline from January highs—while NFTs hit $2.78 billion, down 43% in a month, amid broader crypto market losses totaling $800 billion. Memecoin Sector Decline: The combined market capitalization of memecoins fell to $39.4 billion […]

ChatGPT group chat expands globally, enabling up to 20 users to collaborate in real-time with AI assistance for tasks like trip planning and document co-authoring. This feature, rolling out to Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, enhances productivity without pulling from personal chat histories, ensuring privacy in shared discussions. OpenAI’s phased launch started in select […]

Bitcoin volatility in 2025 aligns with major asset classes like stocks and commodities, driven by broader market deleveraging rather than crypto-specific issues. Binance CEO Richard Teng notes this as normal cyclical behavior, with Bitcoin trading over double its 2024 levels despite recent declines, signaling healthy consolidation. Bitcoin’s current volatility reflects risk-off trends across global markets, […]

The OpenAI Foxconn partnership focuses on developing advanced AI infrastructure and hardware in the United States. This collaboration grants OpenAI early access to Foxconn’s innovations for evaluation and potential purchase, aiming to bolster U.S. leadership in AI without disclosing financial details. OpenAI and Foxconn are jointly designing AI servers and components like power systems, cooling, […]