Google

Google Launches AI-Powered Safety Charter to Combat Digital Fraud in India

Google has introduced its new Safety Charter in India, aiming to bolster AI-led efforts to detect fraud and combat scams in the country—its largest market outside the U.S. This move comes as digital fraud continues to surge, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-related fraud growing 85% year-over-year to ₹11 billion ($127 million), according to government data….

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AI

AI Fashion Startup Alta Raises $11M to Transform Personal Styling with Virtual Avatars

AI stylist and personal shopping platform Alta just closed an $11 million seed round led by Menlo Ventures, signaling growing investor appetite for AI-powered consumer experiences in fashion. Founded by tech veteran Jenny Wang, 28, Alta offers an AI-driven personal stylist that recommends outfits based on users’ budgets, lifestyles, weather, and calendar. The platform also…

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Bitcoin (BTC)

Japanese Firm Metaplanet Buys 1,112 BTC, Tops 10,000 Bitcoin to Surpass Coinbase

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has cemented its position among the top corporate Bitcoin holders after acquiring 1,112 BTC worth ¥16.88 billion ($117 million) on Monday. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 10,000 BTC, surpassing Coinbase’s 9,267 BTC, according to data from Bitbo. This move propels Metaplanet into the seventh position among…

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Dogecoin (DOGE)

Dogecoin [DOGE] Eyes $0.17 Support Amid Bearish Pressure

Dogecoin [DOGE] continued to bleed as the broader cryptocurrency market sought footing following last week’s volatility. Bitcoin [BTC], which has shaped a familiar price rhythm since May 23—plunging sharply on Thursdays or Fridays, ranging through the weekend, and recovering on Mondays—once again hinted at a potential rebound. Yet, at press time, DOGE’s technical and on-chain…

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AAVE

AAVE Breaks Above $280 Resistance: Bullish Momentum Builds Despite Market Volatility

Aave [AAVE], a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol token, broke past the critical $280 resistance level earlier this week, defying bearish predictions and igniting bullish hopes. However, its breakout was short-lived as it retraced toward lower support zones following broader market turbulence, particularly Bitcoin’s [BTC] rejection at $110,000. Despite the price fluctuation, analysts believe AAVE’s…

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China

China’s May Retail Sales Surge 6.4%, Fastest Growth Since Dec 2023, Beating Forecasts

China’s retail sales surged in May, growing at the fastest pace since December 2023, fueled by government subsidies and strong online shopping demand. Official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed retail sales rose 6.4% year-on-year, beating economists’ forecast of 5% and marking a sharp acceleration from April’s 5.1%. This…

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Tether (USDT)

Tether Blocks $12.3M in Suspicious Tron Transactions—Part of $126M Crackdown

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDt, has frozen more than $12.3 million worth of USDT on the Tron Network, continuing its aggressive effort to curb illicit financial activity across the cryptocurrency landscape. Blockchain data from Tronscan confirms the freeze occurred at 9:15 am UTC on Sunday, although Tether has yet to release…

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Aspora

Aspora Jumps to $500M Valuation After 6x Remittance Growth, Eyes U.S. Launch

India’s position as a global remittance leader is growing stronger, with inflows rising from $55.6 billion in 2010–11 to $118.7 billion in 2023–24, according to the Reserve Bank of India. With projections placing remittances at $160 billion by 2029, the demand for seamless, digital financial services for non-resident Indians (NRIs) is rapidly accelerating. Enter Aspora—formerly…

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