Australia’s Monochrome registers Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs with Singapore regulator
Australian crypto firm Monochrome Group has registered Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with Singapore’s Monetary Authority, targeting institutional investors in Southeast Asian markets.
Bitcoin slumps below US$95,000 as Trump tariffs rattle markets
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies slumped over the weekend after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, fueling investor uncertainty and triggering a broader sell-off in risk assets.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says everyone should get an AI tutor now
Jensen Huang wants everyone to have a personal AI tutor—immediately.
UK to criminalize AI tools used to generate child abuse images
The UK government has announced new legislation to criminalize AI tools designed to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM), calling it a “world-leading” move to combat online exploitation.
Parents bet on Bitcoin over state-sponsored plans for college savings
The Bitcoin fever is so high in the United States that some parents have begun ditching traditional 529 plans – state-sponsored college investment plans – in favor of Bitcoin, convinced it will offer greater returns over time and cement their kids’ futures.
OpenAI launches o3-mini model and ‘deep research’ tool amid AI competition
OpenAI has released two major products: the o3-mini AI model, now freely available to all users, and “deep research,” a new research automation tool powered by its upcoming o3 model.
Utah best positioned toward becoming first US state to establish Bitcoin reserve
Utah is likely to become the first US state to create a Bitcoin reserve, according to Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter.
El Salvador scaled back its Bitcoin strategy for IMF, buys more anyway
El Salvador has acquired an additional 52 Bitcoin since January 2025, defying conditions of a US$1.4 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan agreement aimed at scaling back its crypto initiatives.
