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Nobitex restores wallet access after major hack
Users must avoid deposits to old wallet addresses to prevent permanent fund loss after Nobitex’s system migration.

Youth unrest set to drive Bitcoin’s rise
Growing frustration among young people with capitalism is expected to drive Bitcoin adoption and increase its price, says analyst Jordi Visser.

Text-to-image and beyond: Alibaba launches Qwen VLo AI model
Qwen VLo improves upon earlier versions by addressing semantic inconsistencies in object recognition.

Kazakhstan to create crypto reserve backed by mining and seized funds
National Bank officials say the crypto reserve will prioritise transparency, institutional soundness, and sustainability, following global sovereign fund standards.

Europol backs Spain in dismantling crypto crime ring
The criminal gang allegedly laundered €460 million through a network of fake companies and digital wallets.

Grok gets a boost: xAI secures $10 billion for AI expansion
Morgan Stanley-backed deal signals strong investor faith in xAI’s long-term mission.

AI rock band’s Spotify rise fuels calls for transparency
Spotify’s silence on AI song labelling frustrates listeners and artists alike.

Apple may use ChatGPT or Claude to power Siri
LLM Siri — Apple’s new project — continues, but delays have prompted discussions with OpenAI and Anthropic for a possible upgrade.

Meta’s Facebook uses phone photos for AI if users allow it
The new feature is part of Meta’s strategy to improve AI after criticism of its Llama 4 model.

Africa risks being left behind in global AI development
Oxford researchers reveal only 32 countries have the infrastructure to build advanced AI, leaving most of Africa sidelined in the race.
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