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That Heartwarming Animal Clip in Your Feed? Assume It’s Fake [2026]
The proliferation of AI-generated images and deepfakes is making it increasingly difficult to discern real animal footage from fabricated content, leading to scams and eroding trust in legitimate animal welfare organizations. While new laws and AI features aim to identify machine-made content, current solutions are partial, leaving individuals like Mibbby Butler vulnerable to scams involving lost pets.
Gemini taps Apex to pipe crypto prediction markets into brokerages
Gemini has signed a letter of intent with Apex Fintech Solutions to distribute its regulated crypto prediction markets to brokerage firms. This partnership will make Gemini Titan the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts routed through Apex's futures commission merchant to its brokerage clients. The move aims to leverage Gemini's regulatory licenses and Apex's distribution network to expand the reach of prediction markets in the cryptocurrency space.
Bitcoin Tags $70,000 for the First Time Since June 2 — The Three Forces Behind the Break
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $70,000 for the first time since June 2, driven by political developments and a Treasury Department bond buyback operation. President Donald Trump's support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and a scheduled procedural vote in September are seen as positive catalysts, while increased liquidity from Treasury operations also contributed. However, concerns about potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and ongoing disagreements over crypto legislation could impact future price movements.
CFTC wants to reverse course on penalty against Winklevoss twins' crypto business
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly seeking to reverse a penalty against the Winklevoss twins' cryptocurrency business, Gemini. Gemini had previously paid a $5 million fine in connection with a lawsuit filed by the agency.
Steve Aoki Sells $30K in Crypto, Keeps Bored Apes Holdings
Music artist Steve Aoki has reportedly sold approximately $30,000 worth of SHIB and ETH cryptocurrencies to Gemini, while retaining his holdings of seven Bored Ape NFTs. These NFTs, initially purchased for over $800,000, are now valued at around $96,000, reflecting a significant downturn in the NFT market. Aoki's recent financial moves suggest a shift towards a more cautious approach in his digital asset strategy.
Google bakes NotebookLM, its research tool, into Gemini
Google has fully integrated its AI-powered research tool, NotebookLM, into the Gemini app. Users can now create notebooks directly within the Gemini chatbot, using sources like PDFs, documents, and URLs to generate searchable repositories of information. The integration is rolling out this week for Gemini Advanced subscribers, with wider availability planned for mobile and free users in the coming weeks.