Elon Musk’s xAI Now Valued at $50 Billion Following Fresh Capital Injection
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Elon Musk’s xAI Now Valued at $50 Billion Following Fresh Capital Injection

Grok developer xAI has raised $5 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $50 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The latest funding round, which was first announced on Friday, adds to the billions raised in May. Valor Equity Partners, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz were reportedly part of the raise, while Qatar’s sovereign wealth…

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Chinese Court Orders Refund in Controversial Crypto Contract Dispute
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Chinese Court Orders Refund in Controversial Crypto Contract Dispute

A Shanghai court ordered a partial refund after ruling a token fundraising contract illegal, citing violations of Chinese financial regulations. Token Fundraising Faces a Major Setback in a Shanghai Court Judgment The Shanghai High Court published details on Wechat Monday about a crypto-related case highlighting the legal complexities of virtual currency activities in China. The […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/chinese-court-orders-refund-in-controversial-crypto-contract-dispute/

This Week in Coins: Sparse News Extends Streak of Underwhelming Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices
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Dogecoin Slows Following Monster Gains—What Happened?

Dogecoin is slowing down—at least for now—following a week of enormous gains.  While other long-standing canine coins are down, there’s a new dog-themed token that’s picking up where DOGE left off, catapulting up the charts this week. The seventh biggest cryptocurrency by market cap is now trading for $0.38 per coin, CoinGecko data shows. That’s a 0.5% drop over 24…

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Apple rushes out patch fixing zero-day attacks on macOS systems

The vulnerabilities caught the attention of the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao who advised users to update their operating system immediately. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/apple-rushes-out-patch-fixing-zero-day-attacks-macos-systems?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin Surpasses $95,000: A Milestone in Cryptocurrency Markets
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Bitcoin Surpasses $95,000: A Milestone in Cryptocurrency Markets

Bitcoin (BTC) reached an all-time high of $95,023 on Bitstamp today, gaining 4% against the U.S. dollar in the past 24 hours and 5.2% over the past week. With a market capitalization of $1.87 trillion, bitcoin now ranks as the seventh most valuable global asset, trailing Amazon. Bitcoin Hits $95,000, Bolstering $1.87 Trillion Market Cap […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-surpasses-95000-a-milestone-in-cryptocurrency-markets/

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Bitwise registers Solana ETF in US state Delaware

Bitwise would be competing with fellow asset managers VanEck and Canary Capital for an SEC-approved spot Solana ETF. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitwise-registers-solana-etf-delaware?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Trump’s White House Considers a Landmark Role for Crypto Policy
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Trump’s White House Considers a Landmark Role for Crypto Policy

Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering a “crypto czar” role to oversee crypto policy, signaling sweeping changes in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation and innovation strategy. Crypto Czar Role Looms as Trump White House Eyes Bold Policy Overhaul President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration is reportedly considering a new White House role focused solely on cryptocurrency policy, according […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trumps-white-house-considers-a-landmark-role-for-crypto-policy/

Lawmaker Demands Overhaul Amid Regulatory Failures: ‘The Era of Post-Financial Crisis Regulation Is Over’
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Lawmaker Demands Overhaul Amid Regulatory Failures: ‘The Era of Post-Financial Crisis Regulation Is Over’

“Post-financial crisis regulation is over,” a top U.S. lawmaker has declared, calling for urgent reforms to digital asset oversight, regulatory transparency, and leadership accountability at federal agencies. Lawmaker’s Warning Signals Major Shake-up for Financial Oversight Agencies House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry criticized federal regulators during a Wednesday hearing, calling for updated financial oversight […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/lawmaker-demands-overhaul-amid-regulatory-failures-the-era-of-post-financial-crisis-regulation-is-over/

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Bitcoin reserve won’t solve US debt crisis: Think tank co-founder

Avik Roy, the president of a nonprofit think tank, said Senator Cynthia Lummis’ idea that Bitcoin could eliminate federal debt is an “overselling” of what Bitcoin can do. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-cannot-solve-americas-debt-problem-on-its-own?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound