OpenAI founder Sam Altman has offered a notably specific estimate—but how does it compare to assessments from other experts in the field?

President Trump has issued a third extension for TikTok’s US sale, confident China will eventually approve the deal. The move reflects TikTok’s rising political influence among young voters ahead of 2024. Yet with legal and trade issues unresolved, the outcome remains uncertain.

The Trump Organisation will launch Trump Mobile in August, selling US-made phones at $499 with service on major networks and perks like telehealth and free international calls. But is the president prioritising profit over governance?

Bitget has partnered with UNICEF Luxembourg on a three-year initiative to boost blockchain literacy and STEM skills among girls in eight countries, empowering them to engage in the digital economy and shape the future of blockchain.

Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin to sidestep centralised institutions and government control. But Coinbase’s sponsorship of a military parade has sparked debate: Is crypto abandoning its anti-establishment roots for mainstream acceptance?

Binance now offers full access to Syrian users after the US lifted sanctions, removing Syria from its Prohibited Countries list. Syrians can trade over 300 tokens, joining 270 million users globally—a major shift for a region long cut off from global finance. Could this be a breakthrough for financial inclusion?

John Woeltz and William Duplessie pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment charges in a high-profile crypto extortion case. Their attorneys argue the alleged victim, Michael Carturan, was free to move during the time he claims he was held.

Just weeks after stalling over Trump-era concerns, the GENIUS Act has cleared a key Senate hurdle with a 68–30 cloture vote, setting up a final vote as early as Monday. With bipartisan momentum growing, is stablecoin oversight finally within reach?

OpenAI faced a five-hour global outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora, and its APIs, disrupting user access to key tools. As services return to normal, the incident prompts a pressing question: are we becoming too reliant on AI systems we do not fully control?

Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto tax risks undermining its fintech leadership, potentially driving startups and talent abroad and slowing Africa’s digital integration.