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Stablecoin yield fight threatens to sink CLARITY Act as Coinbase and White House clash

Zack Abrams / theblock - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the White House told him to go figure out a deal with the banks, or risk losing its support on the bill.

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Google Appeals Ruling in U.S. Antitrust Search Case

Paul Thurrott / thurrott - Google announced late Friday that it has appealed the ruling in U.S. v. Google (Search) and has asked to pause some of the imposed remedies.The post Google Appeals Ruling in U.S. Antitrust Search Case appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content

techxplore - YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing content that advertisers define as controversial, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.

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Musk's $134 Billion OpenAI Lawsuit Is About Control, Not Cash

Marcus Schuler / implicator - The world's richest man wants $134 billion from OpenAI for a $38 million donation. The math is absurd. That's the point. As trial approaches, unsealed documents reveal both sides have something to hide.

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Tired of Hunting for Prices at the Apple Store? So Is New Jersey

Jesse Hollington / idropnews - New Jersey hits Apple with a record $150K fine for hiding prices behind digital displays. See how the state is forcing more transparent pricing in stores.Read More...

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California AG sends Musk’s xAI a cease-and-desist order over sexual deepfakes

Lucas Ropek / techcrunch - The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and congressional officials alike.

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Tesla (TSLA) Stock: NHTSA Logs 62 Complaints as FSD Investigation Deadline Extended

Yasmin Werner / parameter - TLDR NHTSA extends Tesla’s deadline as Full Self-Driving complaints continue to grow Tesla faces deeper scrutiny as regulators review thousands of FSD safety records Expanding probe examines claims of traffic violations linked to Tesla’s FSD system Regula…

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Google Play to Ban Overseas Crypto Exchanges in South Korea

Ekemini / ventureburn - Starting January 28, 2026, Google Play will stop listing or updating overseas cryptocurrency exchange and wallet apps in South Korea’s Android app store. This isn’t just another rule change; it’sThe post Google Play to Ban Overseas Crypto Exchanges in Sou…

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Google is appealing a judge’s search monopoly ruling

Lauren Feiner / theverge - Google is appealing a federal court's decision ruling it an illegal online search monopolist. The company filed a notice to appeal on Friday, requesting a pause on the court-ordered remedies meant to restore competition to the online search market. "As we…

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Bitcoin forfeited as part of Samourai case was not sold and will stay in the strategic reserve, says top White House crypto advisor

Sarah Wynn / theblock - U.S. prosecutors did not liquidate digital assets forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers, according to the White House's top crypto advisor.

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EPA rules that xAI’s natural gas generators were illegally used

Tim De Chant / techcrunch - Elon Musk's AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.

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Under $35,000? What the New Canada-China EV Deal Means for Your Next Car Purchase

Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially reset Canada’s trade relationship with China, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford is already warning that the deal could be a death blow to the province’s auto sector. The new strategic partnership, signed in Beijing th…

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China drafts rules to restrict Nvidia H200 AI chip acquisitions

Aytun Çelebi / dataconomy - China is drafting rules to regulate purchases of Nvidia H200 AI chips by local firms, allowing limited sales from foreign makers like Nvidia rather than an outright ban, Nikkei Asia reported on January 15 citing two sources familiar with the matter. The C…

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Elon Musk's X to block AI chatbot Grok from making explicit images of real people

Huo Jingnan / npr - Elon Musk's social media company X says it will block its AI chatbot Grok from creating explicit images of real people after governments around the world launched investigations into the feature.

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TikTok is ready to roll out age checking in Europe

Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - Social media platforms are under global pressure to take care of younger users on their platforms, and this is very much the case in Europe. TikTok is about to start rolling out age checks in the region in a bid to keep regulators happy. TikTok’s owner, B…

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Italian regulators are investigating Activision Blizzard's monetization practices

Andre Revilla / engadget - The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened two investigations into Microsoft-owned game studio Activision Blizzard, centered around the mobile games Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty: Mobile. The AGCM alleges the free-to-play games use "misleading…

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US, Taiwan Sign $250B AI Chip Deal

eWEEK Staff / eweek - Taiwan has pledged at least $250 billion in direct U.S. investments for semiconductor, energy, and AI productionThe post US, Taiwan Sign $250B AI Chip Deal appeared first on eWEEK.

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Belarus Sets Rules for Cryptobanks and Token Oversight Under New Decree

Maxwell Mutuma / parameter - TLDR Belarus introduced a formal crypto bank framework after President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on January 16. The decree defines a cryptobank as a joint stock company combining token services with banking and payment activities. Crypto banks …

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