Updates

1 Jul 2025

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.

1 Jul 2025

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.

1 Jul 2025

Text-to-image and beyond: Alibaba launches Qwen VLo AI model

Qwen VLo improves upon earlier versions by addressing semantic inconsistencies in object recognition.

1 Jul 2025

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.

1 Jul 2025

Europol backs Spain in dismantling crypto crime ring

The criminal gang allegedly laundered €460 million through a network of fake companies and digital wallets.

1 Jul 2025

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.

1 Jul 2025

AI rock band’s Spotify rise fuels calls for transparency

Spotify’s silence on AI song labelling frustrates listeners and artists alike.

1 Jul 2025

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.

1 Jul 2025

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.

1 Jul 2025

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.