Peter Jackson and Demi Moore discuss AI's impact on filmmaking at Cannes, with Jackson defending AI as a special effect and Moore urging adaptation over resistance, amid growing industry regulations.
PolíticaAIUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the department is rapidly establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile, fulfilling a directive from President Trump. The US currently holds over 328,000 BTC, valued at $215 billion. Bessent also expressed support for the CLARITY Act, aiming for Senate passage this summer.
NOTICIAAIBitmine Immersion Technologies is launching a $300 million perpetual preferred stock offering, mirroring Strategy's financing model. The company plans to use income from staked Ether to pay dividends on its 9.5% Series A shares.
NOTICIAAICoinbase froze over $3 million in crypto linked to a global operation targeting Southeast Asian scam networks. The initiative, led by the US DOJ's Scam Center Strike Force, involved tech giants and law enforcement, disrupting over 1.4 million accounts and leading to arrests in Thailand.
NOTICIAAIThe US CFTC has rescinded a 1998 policy that prevented settlements if defendants denied allegations. This change, mirroring the SEC's move, offers more flexibility in enforcement actions, particularly for crypto firms who argued the policy infringed free speech.
NOTICIAAIIsrael's tax authority expected to collect up to $1 billion from voluntary cryptocurrency disclosures but has only received reports of $50 million in capital earnings so far. The policy offers immunity from criminal charges for those correcting past tax reports, but a lack of anonymity and perceived low risk assessment for some taxpayers has weakened incentives.
TecnologíaAIWyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order to support the responsible development of AI data centers and advanced computing facilities, emphasizing sustainability and workforce development. This move aligns with national AI initiatives and the state's existing tech investments, including Bitcoin mining.
