Character.AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat

Character.AI announced on Tuesday that it’s launching “Stories,” a new format that allows users to create interactive fiction that features their favorite characters. The feature comes as an alternative to the company’s chatbots, which are no longer accessible to users under 18 as of this week. The change follows growing concerns about the mental health…

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US Bancorp selects Stellar chain for stablecoin pilot

Key Takeaways US Bancorp is piloting its own stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain. Stellar was chosen for its strong compliance-oriented features like asset freezing and transaction management. Share this article US Bancorp, a Minneapolis-based financial institution, is testing its own stablecoin on Stellar, a public blockchain focused on facilitating financial transactions and asset tokenization with…

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DOGE Launches Lazarus Signal, Rebukes Disbandment Reports

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is still operating and recently rebuked a report that claimed it “did not exist.” DOGE’s latest social media post, on November 23, said it had terminated several “wasteful” contracts, yielding $335 million in savings. DOGE Has Not Been Terminated, Continues Fighting ‘Waste, Fraud, and Abuse’ The Facts The Department…

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Falcon Finance Expands Collateral Set With $1B Centrifuge JAAA RWA Token

Falcon Finance has integrated Centrifuge’s $1B JAAA token as collateral to mint USDf, marking a major step in DeFi by enabling investment‑grade structured credit and expanding real‑world asset utility onchain. Real-World Credit Becomes Active Collateral Falcon Finance has announced a major expansion of its collateral universe by integrating the tokenized asset platform Centrifuge’s JAAA token….

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