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From NFT gaming to mining simulators

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Play-to-earn gaming is evolving beyond crypto rewards as developers prioritize sustainable economies, stronger gameplay, and long-term player retention. Summary Play-to-earn games are shifting toward gameplay-first models as developers focus on long-term sustainability over rewards….

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No, You Probably Shouldn’t Lease Your iPhone

Apple has spent more than a decade tending to its thriving walled garden of products. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook’s core legacy at the company was turning it into a subscription service, where devices and services sync and communicate seamlessly, locking customers in. Apple Upgrade is the latest iteration of that vision. On Tuesday, Apple announced…

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Kospi Falls Below 5,600 in Record Back-to-Back Circuit Breaker as Bitcoin Rises Above $64,000

Key Takeaways Kospi and Kosdaq triggered circuit breakers on Wednesday, Korea’s first-ever back-to-back halt. SK Hynix fell sharply despite reporting a 557% jump in quarterly profit that still missed forecasts. Bitcoin rose about 1% toward $64,000, decoupling from Korea’s selloff for a second week straight. A Record Back-to-Back Circuit Breaker The Korea Exchange halted trading…

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Senate Shelves CLARITY Act as Russia Sanctions Bill Takes Priority

The U.S. Senate has temporarily shelved the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act as lawmakers prioritize a Russia sanctions package and a backlog of federal nominations, delaying one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most closely watched legislative efforts. The shift further reduces the time available for Congress to pass comprehensive crypto market structure legislation before lawmakers…

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Sam Altman is ready to decelerate

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that it may be time to “pace” AI development so the world will be ready for it. “We may have to pace the rate of AI development to give ourselves enough time for society to harden around some of these new capability levels,” he told Patrick O’Shaughnessy, the host of…

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SEC Issues VERITAS Guidelines for Blockchain-Based Corporate Filings

Weekly Crypto Roundup Get the weekly briefing for Philippine crypto insiders, from the country’s longest-standing crypto and blockchain news publication. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has promulgated guidelines governing the use of its blockchain-based document signing and verification platform, known as the Verification of Electronic Records and Information Trust and Authentication System (VERITAS). Under…

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How will the Beshkala Mining Valley operate?

Uzbekistan has established a special crypto mining zone across Karakalpakstan, introducing tax incentives, expanded power options, and a dedicated regulatory framework to attract licensed mining companies. Summary Uzbekistan has launched the Beshkala Mining Valley as a regulated crypto mining zone across Karakalpakstan Licensed miners can use grid power, renewable energy, and hydrogen while receiving tax…

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Coinbase Eyes Canada’s ‘Everything Exchange’ but Says Clearer Crypto Rules Must Come First

Coinbase is looking to transform its Canadian business from a cryptocurrency trading platform into a comprehensive digital finance hub, but the company says regulatory modernization will be essential before that vision can become reality. Rather than offering only crypto trading, Coinbase wants to build what it calls an “Everything Exchange”—a single platform where users can…

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