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Call of Duty lawsuit: Activision denies grooming allegations in Uvalde tragedy
Activision has responded legally against allegations that Call of Duty influenced the Uvalde school shooter. The game developer based its defense on the protections issued by the First Amendment and cited California’s anti-SLAPP laws to have the charges taken down.Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Sony develops technology that allows PlayStation players to smell in-game scents in real-life
At CES 2025, Sony unveiled its latest leap in immersive gaming technology: the ability for players to experience in-game scents in real life. Dubbed Sony’s “Future Immersive Entertainment Concept” (FIEC), the system was demonstrated using the popular title The Last of Us, captivating attendees with its sensory-forward approach to gaming. The CES showcase featured a […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Crypto In The Himalayas: Bhutan’s Strategic Reserve Gets A Boost
Bhutan continues to leverage new technologies, particularly Bitcoin and the blockchain, to boost its economy. According to multiple reports, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is ready to integrate digital assets like Bitcoin, BNB, and Ethereum into its strategic reserve. Related Reading: Tim Draper Cal...Bitcoinist
Jan 9, 2025
Dubai developer DAMAC signs $1 bln deal with blockchain platform MANTRA
DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - MANTRA, a blockchain platform focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has signed a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Group to tokenise assets in the Middle East worth at least $1 billion, the two firms said on Thursday.Asset tokenisation allows rights to, or ownership of assets, ...Reuters
Jan 9, 2025
AI collaboration deepens between SK Hynix and Nvidia
A meeting between the heads of SK Hynix’s parent company and Nvidia on Wednesday indicated the two will forge closer ties in AI hardware. Chey Tae Won, speaking during Nvidia’s CES press conference in Las Vegas, said SK Hynix is ramping up its chip development to meet Nvidia’s growing demands. According to reports, Nvidia’s co-founder […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Top 5 Crypto Presales to Keep an Eye on in January 2025
A new year, a new batch of red-hot crypto presales. Which ones are winners? Is the next 5x, 10x, or even 100x crypto lurking just around the corner? To help you find the next big crypto presale, here are five we’re keeping a close eye on. 1. Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE): A Frog Goes To […]Bitcoinist
Jan 9, 2025
China’s renminbi goes up against Wall Street bets
Trump’s re-election has significantly impacted China’s currency. Trump’s threat of tariffs and China’s weak economy has led Wall Street to increase its bets against the renminbi. However, this is to be supported by China’s largest sale of offshore bills. Today, the People’s Bank of China announced that it would sell Rmb60B($8.2B) of bills in Hong […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Surprising Forecast: Dogecoin May Beat Bitcoin In The Next 6 Months
Dogecoin (DOGE) is gaining much attention as experts speculate it will surpass industry titans like Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. During bull markets, Dogecoin has shown remarkable performance, and because of Elon Musk’s influence on the market, this token may see a drastic change in its course in th...NewsBTC
Jan 9, 2025
Elon Musk says his D.O.G.E will ‘probably’ be a failure
Elon Musk has admitted that his latest gig as the leader of Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency—a project humorously titled D.O.G.E—might not deliver on its ambitious promises. Elon, who initially said he could slash $2 trillion from the federal budget, called the figure a “best-case outcome” during an interview on X, formerly Twitter. The […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Cartesi Price Prediction 2025-2031: Is CTSI a Good Investment?
Key takeaways Developers can now write code for dApps and create complex and straightforward smart contracts using Linux architecture on Cartesi. This feature inducts conventional programmers into the blockchain ecosystem to code smart contracts using Ruby, Python, REST, MongoDB, Eigen, MySQL, Nginx, Libsnark, and Linux. Cartesi’s real-world use cases make it appealing to potential investors. […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Polkadot parachain Phala network launches Ethereum layer-2 network
Polkadot-based parachain Phala has launched its Ethereum layer-2 network to expand its reach. The move continues the trend of new rollup networks on Ethereum and marks an advancement in rollup infrastructure. According to its announcement, Phala collaborated with zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs infrastructure provider Succinct Labs and rollup-as-a-service platform Conduit on the launch. Through the partnership, […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
XRP ETF Expected To Come ‘Very Soon’, Says Ripple President
In a recent interview with Bloomberg Crypto, Ripple President Monica Long expressed strong optimism about the imminent approval of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. Long also provided insights into the expansion of Ripple’s new RLUSD stablecoin, which she believes will...
Bitcoin Adoption By Nation-States, Government Treasuries To Spur Crypto Expansion In 2025: Fidelity
According to a report by Fidelity Digital Assets, the rising nation-state and government adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) will be one of the major factors driving the premier cryptocurrency’s growth in 2025. The report notes that 2025 will be a pivotal year for BTC adoption. Nation-State Adoption To Make B...Bitcoinist
Jan 9, 2025
Trump has limited powers to fight an economic cold war
Donald Trump is set to assume presidential duties on January 20. Economists expect the fragile geopolitical relationship between the US and China, managed under Joe Biden’s leadership, to crumble further. The president-elect’s second term could mark the start of an economic cold war: a sharp decoupling of the world’s two largest economies. Will he prevail? […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Shiba Inu (SHIB) And Pepe (PEPE) Holders Tire From Volatility; Many Are Seeking 100x Gains With The ‘New XRP’ Remittix
Disillusioned by limited gains, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and PEPE holders are exploring innovative opportunities like Remittix. Given the volatility of the Shiba Inu price and the uncertainty of PEPE price predictions, investors are turning to Remittix for its transformative utilities. Offering seamless crypto-to-fiat transfers and low transaction fees, Remittix presents a promising alternative for those […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Bitcoin May Rally In Q1 2025 Driven By US Fed’s Money Printing, Predicts Arthur Hayes
In a recent blog post, serial crypto entrepreneur and commentator Arthur Hayes predicted that fresh liquidity injections into the US economy following President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration could spur a Bitcoin (BTC) rally in Q1 2025.
Microsoft is reverting its Bing AI image generator due to quality complaints
Due to quality complaints, Microsoft announced that it would return its Bing AI image generator to its previous state. The company made the decision after users complained that Bing Image Creator got noticeably worse after a December update.Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Mastercard launches crypto solution for traders in UAE and Kazakhstan
Mastercard has launched Crypto Credential in the UAE and Kazakhstan to allow crypto exchange users to send and receive cryptocurrencies using simple aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses. The solution is making its debut in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. The solution is facilitated through Mastercard’s partnerships with key exchanges and providers in the […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 9, 2025
Crypto Liquidations Near $690 Million As Bitcoin, Ethereum Crash
Data shows the cryptocurrency derivatives market has suffered a high amount of liquidations in the past day as Bitcoin and other assets have crashed. Bitcoin, Ethereum Saw Notable Plunges During Past Day The last 24 hours have been red for digital assets, with a bulk of the market observing a drawdo...NewsBTC
Jan 9, 2025
