GamingNews

Ubisoft Really Wants You to Know That Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is Not an RPG, as It Details Combat and HUD Changes

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature updated combat — but Ubisoft really wants you to know that the game hasn’t been changed to become an RPG. In a lengthy post detailing the new combat changes and customizable HUD options it has added to the upcoming Black Flag remake, Ubisoft was again at pains to make clear that its updates and alterations had not radically changed the…
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CryptoNews

Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises

Ripple expanded its Dubai presence with a new regional headquarters to support Middle East and Africa growth. The office adds capacity to double its regional team as demand rises for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions. Key Takeaways: Ripple opened a Dubai…
CryptoNews

XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks

Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla linked XRP to a potential U.S. payments shift as policymakers weigh limited Federal Reserve account access for stablecoin issuers. The proposal frames XRP as a possible dollar movement rail if RLUSD qualifies under the structure. Key…
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Saipan Woman Gets 71 Months for $769K Bitcoin Wire Fraud Scheme

Bitcoin fraud claims led to a federal prison sentence for Sze Man Yu Inos. The case highlights how personal trust and false investment promises can expose older victims to major losses. Key Takeaways: Inos received prison time after prosecutors described false bitcoin investment claims. Saipan victims faced wider financial harm as the scheme expanded geographically. Federal prosecutors framed the…
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NewsSpace

'The Martian' becomes real life: Meet 'Spudnik,' the space potato

NASA astronaut Don Pettit is showing off his pride and joy: a potato named “Spudnik.” In their very minimal “free time,” astronauts aboard the International Space Station generally play instruments, make art, take photos, and more. But Pettit spent his time making like Mark Watney in “The Martian,” and growing potatoes in microgravity. “Recognized by Andy Weir in his book/movie…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too

Financial services platform Stripe is introducing a digital wallet specifically built for the AI era, where autonomous agents can perform tasks that include shopping, paying for reservations, buying tickets, and more. At its annual conference this week, the company introduced Link, a wallet that allows you to connect various payment methods, track your spending, and view your recurring…
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