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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao surpassed Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates in total net worth as of Wednesday. Forbes estimates Zhao holds $110 billion to Bill Gates’ $108 billion, marking a $47 billion wealth increase over the past year. Zhao ranks as the 17th richest person globally, primarily through his estimated 90% stake in the Binance cryptocurrency exchange. The #1 podcast for emerging tech stocks, Bitcoin, and weekly news analysis. Subscribe to the Blockspace Podcast here, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Forbes values the private cryptocurrency exchange at $100 billion. Binance generates $16 billion to $17…
Revolut is launching in the UK. The popular crypto-friendly digital bank Revolut announced today that it will be launching its UK bank. According to the firm’s official statement, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has decided to lift the restrictions on Revolut’s banking license. With that out of the way, the launch of the local bank comes with an already existing user base of more than 13 million UK customers. Moreover, it follows the firm’s recent commitment to invest as much as $4 billion and create at least 1,000 high-skilled jobs in the country. Speaking on the matter was the…
OpenAI is hosting a series of events, dubbed Startups Week, in Sydney, March 18–20. VCs Square Peg and Side Stage Ventures, and the Relevance AI team are hosting sessions alongside innovation hub Stone & Chalk, with access to OpenAI’s latest frontier models, multimodal updates and Codex, its agentic coding tool for multi-agent development workflows. OpenAI VC partnerships lead for APAC Thomas Jeng said the sessions are designed to give founders practical guidance on building AI-native companies and scaling with AI. “OpenAI Startups Week is about getting builders hands-on with the technology,” he said. “We’ll be running technical deep dives on everything…
In this article, you will learn how to use Google Colab’s AI-assisted coding features — especially AI prompt cells — to generate, explain, and refine Python code directly in the notebook environment. Topics we will cover include: How AI prompt cells work in Colab and where to find them A practical workflow for generating code and running it safely in executable code cells Key limitations to keep in mind and when to use the “magic wand” Gemini panel instead Let’s get on with it. Setting Up a Google Colab AI-Assisted Coding Environment That Actually WorksImage by Editor Introduction This article…
QUBE Development announced a contribution of AED2 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of AED1 billion to be invested to help fight childhood hunger worldwide. The Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, operating under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for sustainable humanitarian…
Against the backdrop of a complex regional landscape, Emirates Legal Network (ELN) hosted its landmark Ramadan Iftar, transforming the traditional gathering into a powerful forum of national solidarity. The event brought together an elite assembly of prominent UAE Nationals, senior jurists, and legal architects to reaffirm their commitment to the nation’s security and sovereignty. The Iftar was distinguished by the presence of high-ranking UAE National figures and leaders from the country’s most influential legal institutions led by DR. Mahmood Hussain, Founding Partner M&Co. Legal, Omar Momany, Partner Squire Patton Boggs and MassumaAlSayegh& Udai AlQazwini, Founders of Dar Al Balagh Advocates.…
The UAE National Orchestra has released a special musical tribute, titled Men, by God, Truly Men, featuring the poem “Rijal Wallah Rijal” written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, President of the UAE, honouring those who dedicate themselves to protecting the nation. The performance brings together the orchestra and choir in a gesture of unity and gratitude to those in active service currently defending the nation. The composition sets the President’s poem to music, reflecting the courage, dedication and service of those who safeguard the country and stand in defence of its people. As the country’s national voice, the…
By Akash Sriram March 9 (Reuters) – Anthropic sued the U.S. government on Monday, escalating a dispute the AI company frames as retaliation for refusing to remove safety limits on its Claude model. The Amazon-backed company said it was willing to work with the military. Just not on any terms. It has also filed a related case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a separate legal authority the government invoked. The following account is based on allegations made by Anthropic in its lawsuit. WHAT ANTHROPIC SAYS THE DISPUTE IS ABOUT Anthropic said it spent years…
Thai digital asset operators froze 47,692 mule accounts in 2025 alone. Thailand’s digital asset industry has stepped up its efforts to tackle money laundering linked to mule accounts. Crypto exchanges in the Southeast Asian country have frozen more than 10,000 suspicious accounts under a newly enforced measure known as the “Speed Bump,” according to the Thai Digital Asset Operators Trade Association (TDO). Major Anti-Money Laundering Push While speaking to the Bangkok Post, Att Thongyai Asavanund, chief executive of KuCoin Thailand and chairman of the TDO, said mule accounts remain one of the most significant vulnerabilities within the crypto ecosystem.…
US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, the company behind Claude, which dethroned ChatGPT at No. 1 on the App Store after a falling out over AI guardrails with the Trump administration Pentagon, will open at office in Sydney. It will be Anthropic’s fourth Asia-Pacific base, alongside Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Seoul. Anthropic’s US executives will visit Australia at the end of March to sign local partnerships and meet with customers and policymakers. The Australian move comes as the business is mired in an existential battle with the Trump administration over how its AI is used by the military. US legal fight On…