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Take It Down Act Claims Its First Conviction

Ether open interest sees 26% increase as markets rally: Are traders into ETH again?

Will Maine Governor Janet Mills Sign Nation's First AI Data Center Ban Into Law?

Maine is poised to pass the nation's first AI data center moratorium, which would suspend new facility construction for over a year. Governor Janet Mills faces political pressure during a competitive Senate primary, making her decision to sign the bill uncertain despite its potential passage through the legislature.

Don't let the bot play doctor! AI gets early diagnoses wrong 80% of the time

A new study reveals that AI diagnostic systems achieve early disease detection accuracy rates of only 20%, getting diagnoses wrong 80% of the time. This significant limitation raises serious concerns about the reliability and safety of deploying AI in critical healthcare applications without substantial improvements.

Bitcoin breaks $75k on Gate as bulls eye key resistance

Bitcoin surged to $75,000 on Gate's BTC/USDT market on April 15, testing a key resistance level after bouncing from the $68,000 support that has consistently defined the cycle's floor. The move reflects ongoing price discovery as bulls attempt to break through familiar resistance bands.

Mow: Strategy's Purchasing Price to Be New BTC Floor

An analyst claims that MicroStrategy's $75,577 average Bitcoin purchase price will establish a new permanent price floor for BTC. This assertion reflects confidence in institutional adoption and suggests psychological support levels based on major corporate holdings.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $75,000 amid Geopolitical Fog and Tax-Day Selling

Bitcoin has stalled below $75,000 as geopolitical uncertainties and tax-related selling pressure weigh on market sentiment. Meanwhile, Ethereum, Solana, and other major altcoins show modest gains, suggesting selective strength across the broader crypto market.

Tether backs Stablecoin Development Corporation’s $134 million private placement used to acquire SKY tokens

Tether has backed the Stablecoin Development Corporation's $134 million private placement to acquire SKY tokens, with the holding company now maintaining approximately 2.15 billion SKY tokens in its treasury. This strategic investment signals confidence in SKY token adoption and strengthens the capital position of the publicly-traded entity.

You Switched to Claude Over Surveillance Fears. Now It Wants Your Passport

Anthropic has implemented government ID and selfie verification for Claude users, marking the first major AI chatbot to adopt such measures. This move contradicts the company's recent privacy-focused positioning that attracted users fleeing ChatGPT, raising questions about the tension between identity verification and user privacy.

Paris Blockchain Week opens with privacy, composability and tokenized gold in focus

Paris Blockchain Week 2026 opened with institutional investors focusing on three emerging trends: privacy solutions, composability protocols, and tokenized gold assets. The event signals growing institutional interest in these specific blockchain use cases as core investment priorities.

World Liberty Wants WLFI Locked Beyond Trump's Second Term—Investors Aren't Thrilled

World Liberty Financial, a Trump-backed cryptocurrency venture, implemented a four-year vesting schedule for WLFI tokens that extends beyond Trump's second term, sparking investor discontent. Early supporters expressed frustration over the extended lock-up period, raising concerns about token liquidity and ROI timelines.

Ethereum DEX aggregator market grows more competitive as Kyber, CowSwap rise

Ethereum's DEX aggregator market is experiencing significant competitive shifts, with Kyber maintaining leadership at 30% market share while CowSwap rapidly gains ground at 22%. This fragmentation reflects evolving user preferences for different aggregation strategies and execution models in the decentralized exchange landscape.

Emil Michael: AI enhances military precision through improved threat detection, the Maven Smart System revolutionizes decision-making, and Palantir’s orchestration layer is crucial for data-driven operations | Big Technology

Emil Michael discusses how AI integration in military operations enhances threat detection precision and decision-making capabilities, with emphasis on Palantir's orchestration layer and the Maven Smart System as transformative technologies for data-driven military strategy.

'Killing Satoshi': $70M Bitcoin Film Starring Casey Affleck Will Make Heavy Use of AI

A $70 million film titled 'Killing Satoshi' starring Casey Affleck will extensively use AI tools in its production to explore Bitcoin's origins and the mystery surrounding creator Satoshi Nakamoto. The project represents a significant intersection of entertainment, cryptocurrency culture, and AI-driven filmmaking at scale.

Pause AI and Stop AI: Meet the anti-AI groups facing questions after the attack on Sam Altman

Following an alleged attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, two similarly named anti-AI activist groups—Pause AI and Stop AI—have come under public scrutiny. The incident has intensified debate around AI safety activism and raises questions about how extremist rhetoric may translate into real-world violence.

Bitcoin Price Faces $75,000 Barrier, Eyes $85,000 Target

Bitcoin faced rejection at the $75,000 resistance level, closing at $74,164 despite reaching $76,100 intraday. The pullback follows a 15.8% recovery from $65,692, with $72,000 emerging as key support as the market consolidates before potential moves toward the $85,000 target.

BlackRock Reports $935M Crypto Inflows, $18.7B AUM Fall

BlackRock recorded $935 million in cryptocurrency inflows during Q1 2026 while experiencing an $18.7 billion decline in digital asset AUM due to market downturns, ending the quarter with $60.7 billion in crypto assets. Despite significant inflows, the firm's digital asset holdings represent less than 0.5% of its $13.9 trillion total AUM, indicating cryptocurrency remains a marginal allocation for the institutional giant.

Starbucks wants you to ask ChatGPT about what coffee to get, right as America boils over with AI backlash vibes

Starbucks is integrating ChatGPT to provide AI-powered coffee recommendations to customers, but the initiative arrives amid growing consumer skepticism toward AI adoption. The mismatch between AI's promise of simplified decision-making and human complexity in consumer behavior suggests the strategy may face resistance.

Ripple Tests Out XRP Cashtag

Ripple is leveraging its social media presence to test X's new financial features, specifically exploring the XRP cashtag functionality on the platform. This move represents Ripple's strategic effort to integrate XRP into X's evolving financial infrastructure as the social media platform develops payment and financial services capabilities.

Kalshi broadens 24/7 commodities offering with new agriculture, metals, and energy markets

Kalshi has launched a commodities hub featuring new 24/7 trading contracts in energy, metals, and agriculture markets. The expansion capitalizes on increased demand for round-the-clock macro trading as volatility drives investor interest in diversified commodity exposure.

Free Qwen Is Dead: Alibaba Shuts Down Qwen Code Free Tier

Alibaba has discontinued the free tier of its Qwen Code service, marking another reversal in Chinese AI companies' open-source commitments. This follows MiniMax's recent licensing changes, suggesting a broader pattern where Chinese AI labs are moving away from free-tier models despite their previous positioning as open-source advocates.

Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says

Analyst Michael Van de Poppe projects Bitcoin could reach $80,000–$85,000 before April ends, citing a recovering global market and strong technical momentum. The prediction hinges on Bitcoin breaking through $75,000 resistance with volume, with $72,000 serving as a key support floor that maintains the bullish thesis if tested.

Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI

Hightouch, a data activation platform, has reached $100M ARR by adding AI-powered agent tools for marketers, achieving a $70M revenue increase in just 20 months. The rapid growth demonstrates strong market demand for AI-enhanced marketing automation solutions.

LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet

LinkedIn reports a 20% hiring decline since 2022, attributing the slowdown primarily to elevated interest rates rather than AI-driven automation. The finding challenges the prevailing narrative that artificial intelligence is rapidly displacing workers, suggesting macroeconomic conditions are the dominant hiring factor.

AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment

Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has surpassed 13 million users and secured $22 million in Series A funding, demonstrating strong market demand for AI-driven educational technology. The funding round validates the company's growth trajectory and positions it to expand its product offerings and user base in the competitive edtech space.