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Microsoft takes up residence next to OpenAI, Oracle at Crusoe's 900 MW Texas datacenter expansion — theregister.com
New campus to include on-site power generation Bitcoin farmer turned bit barn builder Crusoe revealed plans to add 900 megawatts of capacity to its Abilene Texas datacenter campus on Friday to support Microsoft's AI ambitions.…
At what gold price does Tether’s USDT become balance-sheet insolvent? — ft.com
A bunch of liabilities, balanced on bullion and bitcoin
Microsoft is picking up a Texas data center project OpenAI didn’t want, in a telling sign of how far they’ve drifted apart — fortune.com
Microsoft is taking over a data center construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it, in a move that will make the two companies neighbors at one of the nation’s largest complexes for running artificial intelligence. Data center
Senator Asks About Bitmain-Related ‘National Security Concerns’ — bloomberg.com
A Democratic senator has asked the US Commerce Department for information about how it is addressing “potential national security concerns” created by a Chinese Bitcoin mining manufacturer, following a Bloomberg News report in November that the company has
‘Dubai will return as a holiday destination – because of influencer zeal’, says expert — independent.co.uk
Exclusive: ‘Those promoting the emirate have strong incentives to continue reinforcing that image. It's a bit like Bitcoin: you want it to keep going up’ – Ash Bhardwaj
This Asus Snapdragon laptop with 16GB RAM is $400 (today only) — pcworld.com
$350 OFF TODAY ONLY Asus Vivobook 14 Laptop View Deal Affordable laptops are getting harder to find, at least if you want something new that doesn’t have terrible specs. But today only, Best Buy is offering a new Asus laptop with a Snapdragon processor and
No § 230 Immunity for Meta's AI-Generated Ads — reason.com
From Tuesday's decision by Chief Judge Richard Seeborg (N.D. Cal.) in Bouck v. Meta Platforms, Inc.: This case is the latest installment in an expanding genre: suits against social media companies for participating in the creation and promotion of
Bitcoin Slumps With Options Showing Traders Turning Defensive — bloomberg.com
Bitcoin touched a more than two-week low with traders assuming a defensive posture following the largest expiry of option this year.
Crypto 'Insurance' Might Not Protect You From Theft — bloomberg.com
When Matthew Allan realized nearly $100,000 in Bitcoin was missing from his Coinbase account, he wasn’t too worried. He had signed up for Coinbase One, a $29.99 monthly subscription that promised up to $1 million of account protection.
10 defendants remanded in custody in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case — scmp.com
A Hong Kong court has remanded in custody another 10 people in connection with the HK$1.6 billion (US$205.8 million) in JPEX cryptocurrency scandal, bringing the number prosecuted in the city’s largest alleged financial fraud in recent years to 26. The
Rogue AI is already here — fortune.com
Three weeks ago, a software engineer rejected code that an AI agent had submitted to his project. The AI published a hit piece attacking him. Two weeks ago, a Meta AI safety director watched her own AI agent delete her emails in bulk — ignoring her
I was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘bosses’ tried to scam me — theguardian.com
Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role Five firms including Autotrader and Just Eat investigated over fake review failings The holiday flat near(ish) the Roman ruins of Pompeii was
Iranian regime, civilians turn to cryptocurrency for financial security amid war — timesofisrael.com
While some citizens are turning to digital currencies to protect their assets, experts say the sheer amount of money being transferred indicates regime actors are following suit The post Iranian regime, civilians turn to cryptocurrency for financial
ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Which VPN service is better? — salon.com
Choosing between a well-established VPN provider and a newcomer isn’t that hard. But choosing between two premium providers with glowing reputations can be challenging. We’ll compare ExpressVPN to NordVPN to see which, if any, has the more compelling
Surfshark vs NordVPN: Which VPN service is better? — salon.com
VPNs are no longer just for tech-savvy users—they’re essential tools for streaming, keeping data secure and everyday browsing. Whether choosing NordVPN or Surfshark, users must navigate a rapidly changing landscape of security features and performance
Why Gold Continues to Buck Trends and Outperform Stocks — thedailyeconomy.org
For over two decades, gold’s role as a staple investment has grown more pronounced in the global financial system. Since 2000, the commodity has outperformed all major US stock indices. It has preserved purchasing power, protected investors during crises,
Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war — the straits times
Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war The Straits Times
Trump names David Sacks co-chair of tech advisory council, expanding AI, crypto role — foxbusiness.com
White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks was appointed as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration. President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive
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