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The first 100 days of the administration of US President Donald Trump have deeply impacted the crypto industry, starting with his own memecoin and culminating in a Bitcoin reserve and a spate of blockchain policymaking. Trump’s trade war with the entire world has had the largest short-term impact on crypto markets, as crypto prices have wavered amid macroeconomic worry and uncertainty. Higher prices on electronics mean Bitcoin (BTC) miners are finding it harder to break even, and de-dollarization concerns abound. Still, crypto markets have shown some resilience and cause for optimism in the administration’s crypto-friendly policies. A number of pro-crypto leaders have…
Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in Ethiopia.According to an April 29 announcement, with this latest addition, Phoenix’s Bitcoin mining capacity in Ethiopia reaches 132 MW. The firm’s global capacity now reportedly exceeds 500 MW.Phoenix’s co-founder and CEO, Munaf Ali, said the firm’s strategy relies on “securing prime locations with abundant, low-cost energy.”“Initiatives like our latest expansion in Ethiopia are pivotal steps, not only creating significant value today but also solidifying our position,” he said.Related: Arkansas city rejects crypto mining proposal after community pushbackBuilding on previous agreementsThe…
Coinbase Asset Management is launching a new investment product for institutional investors to earn passive income on their bitcoin. The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF) goes live on May 1, 2025 and will pay 4% to 8% annual net returns in bitcoin. This product is available to non-U.S. institutional investors only. Investors will subscribe and redeem by depositing and withdrawing bitcoin each month. Unlike some altcoins which allow holders to earn passive income through staking, Bitcoin doesn’t have a native yield-generating mechanism. As Coinbase wrote in its blog post: “Bitcoin yield funds have emerged to address this limitation, but these…
On Tuesday, Meta is hosting LlamaCon, its first-ever AI developer event. It’ll center around the company’s Llama family of open AI models, and we’re expecting some big updates for developers. Also on the agenda: keynotes from Meta executives and fireside chats with Big Tech CEOs and Meta’s chief, Mark Zuckerberg. Meta is hosting a small number of developers and journalists at its Menlo Park, California, headquarters. The company is also livestreaming the big keynotes and firesides for people around the world to tune in. LlamaCon will stream on the Meta for Developers Facebook Page and on the Meta Developers YouTube…
Yelp said on Tuesday that it’s working on deploying AI-powered “voice agents” to help service providers and restaurants handle calls, answer basic questions, and accomplish tasks like adding a customer to a restaurant waitlist. Yelp says its agents don’t require a complicated setup or API integrations, and can draw from existing metadata along with data from businesses, such as pronunciation guides, customized voice greetings, and call forwarding rules. In the case of a restaurant, for example, Yelp’s agents can connect to the restaurant’s management software to send reservation details to a customer post-call. Yelp’s agents can also handle things like…
CNN — A suspect has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder after a car plowed into a crowd at a street festival celebrating Filipino heritage in Vancouver on Saturday night killing at least 11 people in what police are calling “the darkest day” in the city’s history. Some of those attending the festival helped chase down and detain the suspect, who police identified as Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, a Vancouver resident arrested at the scene who had a history of mental health-related interactions with authorities. He has appeared in court and remains in custody, Vancouver police said in…
Svenska Spel has officially closed its last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm, after updated ownership directives were issued following the Swedish Parliament’s decision to phase out land-based casino gaming. The closure was confirmed on 25 April, shortly after the company received new instructions from the government the previous day.Casino Cosmopol’s closure marks the end of an era for Svenska Spel, which had operated the venue under a state-sanctioned monopoly. Although the new law does not require the full cessation of physical casino operations until 1 January 2026, Svenska Spel opted to shut down the Stockholm location ahead of schedule.Casino…
Storied Silicon Valley VC firm Andreessen Horowitz is backing a fledgling U.K. startup that’s setting out to “redefine” how AI is used to match companies with talent. Dex, as the startup is called, targets candidates and companies with various AI-powered recruitment smarts, including matchmaking and coaching, with a view toward improving retention in the long run. The startup is the handiwork of CTO Harry Uglow and CEO Paddy Lambros (pictured above), who recently left their positions as software engineer and head of talent, respectively, at European VC firm Atomico. While they say that Dex has already lured some two dozen…
Summary Isekai anime protagonists embark on redemption arcs by confronting past images and proving themselves as more than villains. Characters in these anime rewrite destinies through love, compassion, and courage, reshaping lives and avoiding tragic endings. Redemption arcs showcase personal growth, transformation, and selflessness as characters strive for a better life in fantastical worlds. Isekai anime brings characters into fantastical worlds full of magic, monsters, and second chances. Whether burdened by regret, haunted by failure, or simply having lived a boring life in their previous lives, these protagonists are given a rare opportunity to make things right. Related Best Anime…
What is the Paws Telegram Mini App? Paws is a Telegram-based Mini App created by the same team behind other projects, such as Notcoin and Dogs. If you’ve been cruising around Telegram lately, chances are you’ve stumbled upon Paws, the viral crypto Mini App that’s got everyone tapping, clicking and inviting their friends like it’s 2010 FarmVille all over again. Originally launched in October 2024 on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, Paws exploded in popularity with its ultra-simple tap-to-earn concept. Think of it as a gamified rewards engine embedded directly in Telegram, where users rack up points by completing tasks, referring others…