AI music tool Suno is rapidly reshaping Nashville’s country songwriting process, with writers using it to turn simple voice memos into full-band demos in seconds, cutting traditional studio costs and speeding pitches to major artists.
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Bitcoin-focused firm Twenty One Capital is set to list on the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 9 under ticker XXI after its SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners. The company holds 43,514 BTC and aims to offer simple stock-market exposure to Bitcoin.
Privacy-focused provider Proton has launched Proton Sheets, a new encrypted online spreadsheet tool with real-time collaboration that works on phones and computers. Unlike many rivals, Proton says it will not use user data from Sheets to train AI systems.
Russia’s Kremlin economic aide Maxim Oreshkin has proposed that Bitcoin mining be officially counted as an export, noting Russian miners produced an estimated 55,000 BTC in 2023 and 35,000 BTC in 2024 and that these flows affect trade and currency statistics.
UK’s cyber agency says its new “Share and Defend” tool blocked nearly 1 billion attempts to open harmful websites in under a year, by sharing threat data with internet providers so they can stop access to fake shops, login pages, and malware links.
Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging a presidential pardon for Samourai wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill, arguing their conviction misapplies money-transmission law and could harm development of privacy tools for Bitcoin in the US.
Acer’s new Swift 16 AI laptop launches with Intel’s latest Core Ultra “Lunar Lake” chip, a 16-inch OLED screen, and battery life tested at nearly 18 hours of video playback, bringing long-lasting performance to a thinner, lighter 16-inch design.
Aqua Wallet has paused its Dolphin Card program due to an issue with its service provider. The wallet remains active for Bitcoin, but users cannot currently use the linked payment cards.
Google’s AI chatbot Gemini became the top trending global search on Google in 2025, reflecting a surge in public interest in AI tools. Another AI chatbot, DeepSeek, also ranked among the year’s top trending searches.
Bitcoin mining is turning unused power into electricity access in parts of Africa. Ethiopia, Kenya and others now sell surplus energy to BTC miners, helping fund new power lines, cut local bills, and bring first-time lighting to many rural communities.
Cloudflare says it has blocked the largest known DDoS attack, peaking at 29.7 terabits per second. The short, intense attack came from a-for-hire botnet called AISURU, which may control up to 4 million infected devices worldwide.
Bitcoin briefly topped $93,000 as major cryptocurrencies climbed, with traders watching if BTC can hold the $90,000–$91,000 range amid expected volatility. Institutional demand for Bitcoin remains firm, with ETF inflows favoring BTC during macro uncertainty.
Nomad cuts prices on tech accessories, offering up to 80% off items like iPhone and iPad cases, Apple Watch bands, and wireless chargers in its outlet section, with smaller discounts on newer iPhone 16 and 17 cases.
Analysts say Bitcoin may be entering a more stable phase after recent heavy selling and leverage shakeouts. BTC rebounded about 8% in a day after briefly dropping near $82,000 in late November, with some experts seeing room for further recovery.
Researchers released STRIDE, a framework that helps teams decide when to use simple AI models, guided assistants, or fully autonomous AI agents. In tests on 30 real-world tasks, it cut unnecessary autonomous agents by 45% and reduced costs by 37%.
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal has reopened an $80M lawsuit over about 1,000 stolen BTC, ruling Binance can be sued in the state. The case claims the exchange failed to freeze and recover the bitcoin after a 2022 theft.
Brevo, a Paris-based customer management software startup, raised $583M in new funding, valuing it above $1B and backing its plan to expand its AI-powered platform and challenge major firms like Salesforce and HubSpot in the U.S. and Europe.
Bitcoin traders are bracing for the Fed’s upcoming rate decision, with over $6B in long and short BTC bets at risk of liquidation. Data shows recent price gains driven mostly by short sellers closing positions, while regular buying remains weak.
Samsung will hold a “First Look” event on Jan 4, 2026 at CES, where it is expected to show the Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phone to a global audience and reveal its US price and launch window for early 2026.
CryptoQuant says Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury firm has shifted from big BTC buys to protecting its balance sheet, cutting average purchase size by over 60% and keeping more funds in USD as it prepares for a possible multi-month Bitcoin downturn.