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EU Crypto Rules Face Obsolescence as Stablecoins Reshape Global Finance
The EU's landmark crypto regulations took full effect on July 1, but fewer than 1 in 5 of Europe's 1,200 registered crypto firms secured a l
HAARP Conspiracy Theories Resurface After Venezuela Quakes: No Evidence of Seismic Control
Following twin earthquakes in Venezuela, conspiracy theories blaming the US HAARP project have resurfaced on social media. Scientists and fa
Digital Euro Will Complement Cash, Not Replace It, Lagarde Insists as EU Talks Advance
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has rejected claims that the digital euro is intended to replace cash or monitor payments.
US News Outlets Seek Sanctions Against OpenAI in Copyright Dispute
The New York Times and other US publishers are seeking sanctions against OpenAI, alleging it concealed evidence of using copyrighted article
AI for Good Summit in Geneva Sets Attendance Record Amid Global Governance Talks
The AI for Good summit in Geneva set a new attendance record with over 12,000 participants from 170 countries. The event coincides with the
SK hynix: From Near-Bankruptcy to a Trillion-Dollar Nasdaq Listing
SK hynix, the South Korean memory chip giant, lists on Nasdaq this week in a $28 billion share sale. The company, once near bankruptcy, now
Digital Euro Negotiations Enter Final Phase as EU Lawmakers and Governments Seek Consensus
EU lawmakers have confirmed their negotiating position on the digital euro. Talks with member states will center on compensation for banks a
Cerebras Pledges Multibillion-Dollar AI Data Centre Network Across Europe by 2027
Cerebras will bring its first European AI data centre online by end of 2026, with rapid expansion across France and the Nordics. The 200 MW
Meta's $9.1bn Canadian AI Data Centre to Run on Dedicated Gas Plant
Meta is building its largest AI data centre outside the US in Alberta, Canada, with a $9.1bn investment. The facility will be powered by a d
AI-Generated Erling Haaland Content Floods Social Media During World Cup
Erling Haaland's World Cup performance is matched by a surge of AI-generated content, including deepfakes and Viking-themed edits. Much of t
OpenAI, Meta, and SpaceXAI Launch New AI Models in a Week of Intense Competition
OpenAI is set to release GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna on Thursday, widening access after a limited rollout. SpaceXAI and Meta also launch ne
EU Court Upholds Apple's 'Gatekeeper' Status Under Digital Markets Act
The EU General Court dismissed Apple's legal challenge to its designation as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act. Apple must now comp