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South Korea Invests in Metaverse Fund for Economic Growth
The South Korean government has invested 24 billion Korean won ($18.1 million) in a fund dedicated to driving metaverse initiatives in the country, with a total fund of more than 40 billion Korean won ($30.2 million). The Metaverse Fund will support the mergers and acquisitions of various firms in the metaverse ecosystem and help domestic metaverse-related companies compete with global players, as the government sees the metaverse as a new economic growth engine.
US-China Cold War Could Benefit Bitcoin
An internal Chinese report presented to Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and his top party members on May 4, concluded that anti-China sentiment is currently at its highest since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown according to Reuters.
DeSantis Proposes Flat Tax and IRS Elimination, Sparks Trump Rivalry in 2024 Race
In the 2024 presidential campaign, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for a flat tax system and the elimination of the IRS, a move that has ignited a political battle with Donald Trump, highlighting internal Republican party dynamics and differing tax policy visions
Bitcoin Wakes Up from Slump and Surges, While Gold Rallies
As the value of the USD has been depreciating with the mass printing of stimulus checks deployed by the US government and with gold finally responding with a price rally, Bitcoin (BTC) has finally gained some bullish traction on the crypto market.
How LLM Is Reshaping Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation
LLMs are reshaping agent-based modeling, enhancing simulations in social, economic, and cyber domains with advanced AI integration.
US Government Grants $162 Million to Microchip Technology for Semiconductor Production Boost
US grants $162M to Microchip Technology, bolstering domestic semiconductor production under the CHIPS & Science Act.
Iran Joins BRICS to Reduce Reliance on Western Economic Systems
Iran joins BRICS, aiming to mitigate US sanctions and challenge Western economic dominance, amidst mixed reactions and uncertain benefits.
Crypto Lets Anyone Invest in Early-Stage Ventures Previously Only Meant for the Rich, says Bitcoin Analyst
Market analyst Lark Davis sees cryptocurrencies as game-changers as they enable anyone to participate in early-stage financial ventures previously only reserved for the rich.
FinTech Giants PayPal, Intuit and Square Capital Approved to Digitally Distribute US Govt COVID-19 Small Business Stimulus
PayPal, Square and Intuit have received the government’s approval to take part in the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic triggered global financial crisis.
Switzerland City Lugano Signs Agreement With El Salvador To Enhance Bitcoin Adoption in The Regions
The two jurisdictions want to strengthen relations to harness the potential of Bitcoin cryptocurrency for the benefit of both regions and neighboring states and countries.
Sam Altman Advocates for Energy Breakthroughs in AI at Davos Forum
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need for an energy breakthrough to sustain future AI development, advocating for investment in fusion and other sustainable energy sources.
California Advances in Generative AI with New Report
The Newsom Administration's report on Generative AI outlines California's approach to regulating and embracing this technology, emphasizing education and workforce training for responsible use.