Peek-a-boo, Big Tech sees you: Expert warns just 20 cloud images can make an AI deepfake video of your child

Parents love capturing their kids’ big moments, from first steps to birthday candles.  But a new study out of the U.K. shows many of those treasured images may be scanned, analyzed and turned into data by cloud storage services, and nearly half of parents don’t even realize it. A survey of 2,019 U.K. parents, conducted…

SEC Chair Grilled Over Trump Meme Coin and Justin Sun’s $75M Ties – Is Crypto Regulation About to Shift?

Key Takeaways: Lawmakers questioned SEC Chair Paul Atkins over the agency’s decision to pause its case against crypto figure Justin Sun and his involvement with a Trump-associated meme coin. The inquiry came during a congressional hearing focused on federal oversight and funding, with concerns raised about possible conflicts of interest. Atkins confirmed the SEC’s case…

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How Amorim, Man United made it to the Europa League final in spite of themselves

The pressure is on at Manchester United. Wednesday’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao, Spain, will be a £100 million lottery for Ruben Amorim and his players. It is a reality that explains why Amorim, sources tell ESPN, has been working 14-hour days at United’s Carrington training ground in recent weeks, arriving at…

Bancor Launches Historic Patent War Against Uniswap – Could This $40B DEX Battle Redefine DeFi IP Rights?

Key Takeaways: Bancor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Uniswap Labs and the Uniswap Foundation over the origin of automated market maker (AMM) technology. The lawsuit raises fundamental questions about how intellectual property rights apply in a sector traditionally grounded in open-source development. If the court sides with Bancor, it could set a major…

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Ripple CEO Slams Sen. Lummis After Canceled Talks – $5B Circle Bid Looms

Key Takeaways: Garlinghouse’s criticism of Lummis comes as Ripple attempts to expand its influence in Washington while pursuing a $4–5 billion bid to acquire USDC issuer Circle. Circle rejected Ripple’s offer and is still in talks with both Ripple and Coinbase while targeting a $5 billion IPO valuation. Coinbase is viewed as a stronger suitor…