Bitcoin hits new all-time high above US$109K ahead of Trump inauguration

Bitcoin reached a historic milestone early Monday, briefly surpassing US$109,000 just hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.
Metropolis protocol to enable AI agents to create custom blockchain networks

A new protocol called Metropolis is poised to revolutionize the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.
Nigeria to launch first AI-focused university in Lagos

A consortium of Boston and Nigerian technology leaders has received initial approval to establish Wini University — Nigeria’s first artificial intelligence-focused higher education institution — in Epe, Lagos.
L’Oréal works on AI model with IBM to create sustainable cosmetics

L’Oréal and IBM have announced a partnership to develop an AI foundation model designed to revolutionize cosmetics formulation.
TikTok restores US service as Trump pushes for partial US ownership

Could AI-powered search engine Perplexity fully save TikTok in the United States?
Perplexity acquires professional network Read.cv, platform to wind down in May

AI search company Perplexity has acquired Read.cv, a LinkedIn competitor focused on professional networking, as the US$9 billion startup continues expanding its enterprise offerings.
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor urges France to boost Bitcoin adoption

Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, is advocating for increased Bitcoin adoption in France after meeting with European parliamentarian Sarah Knafo to discuss cryptocurrency and energy policy.
Trump family’s move into crypto markets sparks trading surge

Donald and Melania Trump’s cryptocurrency launches over the weekend added fresh momentum to the digital asset space, ahead of the former’s presidential inauguration.