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Update, May 5, 7:12 am UTC: This article has been updated with comments from Kyrylo Khomiakov, Binance’s regional head for Central and Eastern Europe.Binance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kyrgyzstan’s National Agency for Investments to introduce crypto payment infrastructure and blockchain education in the country.The MoU was formalized during the inaugural meeting of the Council for the Development of Digital Assets, attended by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, the exchange said in a May 4 press release.As part of the agreement, Binance will introduce Binance Pay to Kyrgyzstan, enabling crypto-based transactions for visitors and residents.The partnership also focuses on educational…
Editor’s Note: A new episode of “The Whole Story: “Saving Venice,” a city threatened by rising sea levels and the millions of tourists desperate to visit while they still can, airs Sunday, May 11 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN. Venice, Italy CNN — It’s the “floating city” but also the sinking city. In the past century, Venice has subsided by around 25 centimeters, or nearly 10 inches. Meanwhile, the average sea level in Venice has risen nearly a foot since 1900. It’s a tortuous pairing that means one thing: Not just regular flooding, but an inexorable slump of this most…
A group of US Senate Democrats known for supporting the crypto industry have said they would oppose a Republican-led stablecoin bill if it moves forward in its current form.The move threatens to stall legislation that could establish the first US regulatory framework for stablecoins, according to a May 3 report from Politico.Per the report, nine Senate Democrats said in a joint statement that the bill “still has numerous issues that must be addressed.” They warned they would not support a procedural vote to advance the legislation unless changes are made.Among the signatories were Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner, Lisa Blunt…
A group of US Senate Democrats known for supporting the crypto industry have said they would oppose a Republican-led stablecoin bill if it moves forward in its current form.The move threatens to stall legislation that could establish the first US regulatory framework for stablecoins, according to a May 3 report from Politico.Per the report, nine Senate Democrats said in a joint statement that the bill “still has numerous issues that must be addressed.” They warned they would not support a procedural vote to advance the legislation unless changes are made.Among the signatories were Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner, Lisa Blunt…
New York AP — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin. Trump’s action drew rebukes from a group representing Catholic bishops in New York and among Italians. The image, shared Friday night on Trump’s Truth Social site and later reposted by the White House on its official X account, raised eyebrows on social media and at the Vatican, which is still in the period of nine days of official mourning following Francis’ death…
Bitcoiners and United States government officials have criticized Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’ decision to veto a bill that would have allowed the state to hold Bitcoin as part of its official reserves.“This will age poorly,” Casa co-founder and cypherpunk Jameson Lopp said in a May 3 X post. Bitcoin (BTC) entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano said, “Imagine the ignorance of a politician to believe they can make investment decisions.”Call for government officials who understand Bitcoin is “the future”“If she can’t outperform Bitcoin, she must buy it,” Pompliano said. Crypto lawyer Andrew Gordon said, “We need more elected officials who understand that Bitcoin…
Summary Biggs & Wedge are legendary recurring characters in Final Fantasy, with a deep bond that fans love to see on-screen. Laguna Loire in Final Fantasy 8 is Squall’s charismatic father, making their interactions joyous despite Squall never knowing the truth. Aranea Highwind in Final Fantasy 15 is an iconic femme fatale with a sudden, impactful presence, joining Noctis’ crew in the game. Final Fantasy is one of the most popular video game series around that is full to the brim with a bevy of memorable characters. The protagonists are easy to remember and iconic in their own right, but…
OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has publicly defended the crypto exchange after Tron founder Justin Sun accused it of failing to act on a law enforcement request to freeze stolen funds following a recent hack of Tron’s official X account.“OKX also has consumers protection policy according to law, we can’t freeze a customer’s funds according to your personal X post or an oral communication. I think you should understand it as the CEO of HTX,” Xu said in an X post.OKX says there is no communication in the spam box, eitherXu said that the crypto exchange had not received…
OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has publicly defended the crypto exchange after Tron founder Justin Sun accused it of failing to act on a law enforcement request to freeze stolen funds following a recent hack of Tron’s official X account.“OKX also has consumers protection policy according to law, we can’t freeze a customer’s funds according to your personal X post or an oral communication. I think you should understand it as the CEO of HTX,” Xu said in an X post.OKX says there is no communication in the spam box, eitherXu said that the crypto exchange had not received…
Summary Not all horror games rely on jump scares; some focus on atmosphere and storytelling, creating creeping unease. Games like Little Nightmares and Alan Wake prioritize tension, atmosphere, and narrative over cheap scares. Darkwood and SOMA offer immersive experiences by building fear through atmosphere, story, and psychological horror. Horror games do have somewhat of a history — and at times one could say a rather dark and twisted one at that. To most, it’s just the distaste for being exposed to sudden jump scares or sounds (often too loud). But here is the thing: Not all horror games are designed…