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China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest
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5 January, 2026

China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest

Starting January 1, 2026, China’s central bank will pay interest on digital yuan wallets, pushing adoption of e-CNY amid global...
China moves to rein in ‘anthropomorphic’ AI chatbots
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5 January, 2026

China moves to rein in ‘anthropomorphic’ AI chatbots

China’s CAC unveiled draft rules to curb humanlike AI, targeting personality simulation and emotional interaction in consumer-facing services.
Estonia, Ukraine deepen digital transformation partnership
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5 January, 2026

Estonia, Ukraine deepen digital transformation partnership

Estonia has been supporting Ukraine’s digital projects for years, and the two countries have reiterated this cooperation, extending now to...
The ‘reality anchor’ we need: Bitcoin’s Genesis Block turns 17
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3 January, 2026

The ‘reality anchor’ we need: Bitcoin’s Genesis Block turns 17

Bitcoin’s Genesis Block turns 17, reminding us why its immutable timestamp and iconic 2009 headline still anchor truth in an...
Coinbase exec: US could fall behind without stablecoin rewards
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2 January, 2026

Coinbase exec: US could fall behind without stablecoin rewards

Coinbase warns that restricting rewards on dollar stablecoins could hurt U.S. competitiveness as China plans interest on digital yuan wallets...
BTC miners see little light ahead at the end of 2025’s tunnel
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2 January, 2026

BTC miners see little light ahead at the end of 2025’s tunnel

Bitcoin miners ended 2025 squeezed by rising difficulty and falling margins, with little relief ahead unless cheaper power reshapes mining...