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BRICS+ Nations Poised for $1.4T Boost as AI Powers New Frontiers

[today 6:30 AM] The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is forecasted to significantly boost the economies of BRICS+ countries, potentially generating up to $600 billion by 2030, as per Yakov and Partners’ analysis. The consulting firm’s…

Nigeria Approves First Dedicated AI University in Africa

[yesterday 3:00 AM] Nigeria is set to launch Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) university, Wini Institution, in Epe, Lagos. This ambitious project aims to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge AI skills, fostering a thriving tech ecosystem…

Major Swiss Bank Expands Crypto Offerings With Ethereum Staking

[Jan 18 1:00 AM] Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon. Post Finance, which started…

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam Resigns Amid Anti-Crypto Exodus

[Jan 7 8:05 PM] Rostin Behnam, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced his resignation on Tuesday, just a day after Michael Barr, Federal Reserve Board governor and vice chair for supervision, stepped down from his supervisory…

Solana Achieved Its Best Year Ever, and the Numbers Back It Up

[Jan 6 7:30 AM] Solana was one of the networks that experienced explosive growth in 2024, both in technical and economic aspects. In December, Solana registered $304 million in inflows from other blockchains, only bested by Base and Hyperliquid. On the technical…

Do Kwon Extradited to US to Face Crypto Fraud Charges

[Dec 31, 2025 9:36 PM] Do Kwon, the South Korean founder of Terraform Labs, has been extradited to the United States. Authorities in the country accused Do Kwon of orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto fraud following the collapse of his company’s Terrausd…

Slinky Launches Airdrop to 27.7 Million Wallets on Solana

[Dec 31, 2025 8:30 AM] Slinky, a blockchain project that uses ZK compression, has launched an airdrop to distribute 10% of its total supply to 27.7 million wallets on Solana. The project utilizes ZK-compressed token accounts, a storage mechanism that allows launching a…

IRS Doubles Down on Immediate Staking Rewards Tax Stance

[Dec 28, 2024 5:30 AM] The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reaffirmed its stance on the immediate taxability of staking rewards, doubling down on a position assumed in 2023 as part of internal guidelines. In a recent filing related to an ongoing lawsuit, the…