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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Digital authoritarianism is a new way governments are trying to control citizens using digital and information technology. It is a growing concern for advocacy groups and those interested in freedom and democracy. It is especially worrying for those who initially heralded digital and information technologies as liberating tools that would spread information more easily for citizens. I have studied the rise of digital authoritarianism in Africa over the last two decades. My most recent study focused on Nigeria, and its turn to digital tools for control after the 2020 #EndSARS Movement protests. I found that local…

AscendEX, a well-known digital asset trading entity, has announced its exclusive partnership with Timeless, a well-known prediction entity on BNB Chain. The partnership aims to start prediction trading via BNB Chain in real time. As mentioned in its official social media announcement shared by AscendEX on X, the development collaboration underscores a key move in offering cutting-edge trading opportunities across the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Thus, this could lead to wider consumer engagement while also boosting interactivity within the Web3 sector. AscendEX and Timeless Partner to Drive Real-Time Prediction Trading through BNB Chain The partnership between AscendEX and Timeless is focused…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, aka CZ, on Wednesday confirmed reports of defamation lawsuit plans against anti-crypto Senator Elizabeth Warren. This comes following false money laundering remarks against CZ by Senator Warren and leading Senate Democrats to condemn Donald Trump’s pardoning of the Binance founder. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Prepares to Sue Senator Elizabeth Warren On October 29, Binance founder CZ took on the X platform and shared a post about filing a defamation lawsuit against anti-crypto US Senator Elizabeth Warren if she does not retract her “false statements.” Source: X Elizabeth Warren, the lead Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, is…

Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) (“Circle”) announced a partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, producer and composer, Wyclef Jean, who joins as Circle’s Global Culture Advisor. This marks the beginning of a strategic partnership to spotlight communities around the world using stablecoin technology and bring Circle’s mission to life through storytelling and performance. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251028647630/en/ Wyclef Jean. Credit: Felix Glasmeyer Circle’s mission is to raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value. Wyclef’s journey – from his roots in Haiti to his cemented role as a cultural icon and…

Bitcoin’s market capitalization stands at approximately $2.3 trillion, underscoring its position as the undisputed king of crypto. Yet, the broader DeFi ecosystem where total value locked (TVL) hovers around $158 billion remains heavily skewed toward Ethereum and its derivatives, with Bitcoin’s direct participation barely registering on the radar (1). Despite Bitcoin’s dominance as a store of value, its integration with DeFi is still in its infancy, offering vast opportunities for yield generation, enhanced liquidity, and broader institutional adoption. We’ll examine the current landscape, persistent barriers, groundbreaking innovations, and a roadmap to unlocking Bitcoin’s programmable future all while grounding our analysis…

By 8:30 a.m. on a crisp morning in early October, a rooftop in Indiranagar, a leafy Bengaluru neighborhood that is home to some of India’s most prominent startups and venture firms, was already overflowing.More than 200 founders and developers packed into Lightspeed Venture Partners’ office for an early morning session with Anthropic executives Chloe Ho, Guillume Princen, and Daniel Delaney, who were being interviewed by Hemant Mohapatra, a partner at the firm. Some people watched on a screen from an overflow room nearby.When Mohapatra asked how many in the audience had used Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude, nearly every hand in the…

Disputes between shareholders and within family businesses are rarely just about money. At their heart, they are about fairness, trust, and relationships. Having mediated scores of these disputes over the years, I’ve seen how easily commercial disagreements can spiral into destructive litigation – and how much more constructively they can be resolved through mediation.

Australia’s corporate regulator has released updated guidance on digital assets, which blockchain executives have welcomed, while airing concerns on the speedy issuance of licenses.The Australian Securities and Investments Commission updated its Info Sheet 225 on Wednesday, announcing that companies offering crypto services classified as financial products will need to become a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and lodge for an Australian Financial Services License by June 30.Bitcoin not a financial productJohn Bassilios, a crypto lawyer and partner at Hall & Wilcox, told Cointelegraph that under the new guidance, tokens such as Bitcoin (BTC), gaming non-fungible tokens, and tokenized…

BitMart, a prominent digital asset exchange, has launched the exclusive “Beacon Trading Arena.” The launch of Beacon Trading Arena is set to evaluate the efficiency of the overall real-world and AI-led crypto market conditions to transform the cryptocurrency investment strategies. As revealed by BitMart in its official press release, the initiative will let consumers monitor AI-led trades in real time as well as replicate strategies. Hence, by merging transparency, independent trading mechanisms, and data-led insights, this project is set to broaden the span of intuitive crypto trading mechanisms. BitMart Strengthens Users with Live AI-Led Trading and Replication With the Beacon…

The stablecoin ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and Tether (USDT) remains at its centre. With usage spanning global payments, trading pairs, and everyday savings in emerging markets, its impact is tangible, from crypto exchanges settling trades to remittance corridors bypassing traditional bank rails. In the U.S., institutional desks rely on USDT liquidity for hedge and flow operations. Abroad, users hedge currency volatility by holding USDT as a digital dollar alternative. Read on to explore the latest statistics and what they reveal about Tether’s role in global finance. Editor’s Choice Circulating supply of USDT reported at about $182 billion as of mid-2025.…