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Spotify and Universal Introduce AI Remix Feature for Fans
Spotify and Universal Music Group have launched an AI remix tool for fans, allowing them to create legal remixes and covers of songs from participating artists.
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DeepSeek Develops Agentic Coding Tool to Compete with Claude Code
DeepSeek is establishing a new team in Beijing to develop a coding tool that will rival Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex.
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Study Reveals Young Adults Conceal AI Romance Use from Partners
A new study reveals that 15% of young adults in relationships use AI romantic companions, with 69% concealing their usage from partners.
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NHL Partners with CFTC to Enhance Prediction Market Integrity
The NHL has signed a memorandum of understanding with the CFTC to share data, enhancing the integrity of prediction markets related to hockey events.
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Mark Cuban Reveals He Has Sold Most of His Bitcoin Holdings
Mark Cuban has revealed that he sold most of his Bitcoin holdings, expressing disappointment in its performance as a hedge against inflation.
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New ARMA Bill Seeks to Establish Bitcoin Reserve Legally
The American Reserve Modernization Act aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve under U.S. law, managed for at least 20 years, as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
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Trump Delays AI Executive Order Citing Potential Risks to US Leadership Over China
President Trump has delayed an AI executive order over concerns it might hinder U.S. leadership in AI technology compared to China.
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Fantasy Top, the Ethereum-Based Crypto Influencer Game, to Shut Down
Fantasy Top, a unique blend of fantasy sports and NFT trading cards featuring crypto influencers, will shut down at the end of June after two years of operation.
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Bank of America Maintains Buy Rating on Nvidia, Raises Target Price
Bank of America maintains a buy rating on Nvidia and raises its price target to $350 after the company reports record quarterly revenue.
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US Government Allocates $2 Billion to Quantum Computing Amid Bitcoin Threat
The U.S. government is investing over $2 billion in quantum computing to address potential threats to encryption, particularly concerning Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Kraken Obtains VARA License to Operate in Dubai
Kraken has received regulatory approval from VARA to operate in Dubai, offering services like trading and staking to UAE clients.
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Attempted Kidnapping of The Sandbox Co-Founder's Wife Reported
The wife of Sébastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, was targeted in a kidnapping attempt at their home in France, with two teenagers arrested and four suspects still at large.
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