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TLDR OpenAI introduced rate limits after ChatGPT’s new image generation feature caused server overload CEO Sam Altman said “our GPUs are melting” due to viral Studio Ghibli-style AI images Free tier users will be limited to three image generations per day The trend raised copyright concerns, particularly regarding Studio Ghibli’s distinctive animation style Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki previously described AI-generated art as “an insult to life itself” OpenAI has temporarily introduced rate limits for its new image generation feature in ChatGPT after a viral trend of creating Studio Ghibli-style images put too much strain on the company’s servers. CEO Sam Altman announced the change on Thursday. “It’s super fun seeing people love images in ChatGPT but our GPUs are melting,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). this was a real labor of love from @gabeeegoooh . congrats gabe; excellent work! here is what we generated during the livestream: pic.twitter.com/fmHWp4d9AF...

TLDR DOJ seized approximately $200,000 in cryptocurrency (USDT) intended to benefit Hamas Funds were traced from Hamas fundraising addresses that laundered over $1.5 million since October 2024 A group chat on an encrypted platform provided Hamas supporters with at least 17 cryptocurrency addresses for donations Seized assets included cryptocurrency addresses valued at $89,900 and three accounts containing $111,500 The accounts were registered to Palestinian individuals living in Turkey and elsewhere The United States Department of Justice announced on March 27, 2025 , that it has disrupted a terrorist financing operation by seizing approximately $200,000 in cryptocurrency intended to benefit Hamas. The seized digital assets were in the form of USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by supply. Federal authorities traced the funds from Hamas fundraising addresses that were allegedly controlled by the organization. These addresses were used to launder more than $1.5 million in vir...

TLDR France’s state bank Bpifrance will invest €25 million ($27M) in cryptocurrency projects with “strong French footprint” The bank will focus on DeFi, staking, tokenization, and AI-related blockchain projects Bpifrance has already invested over €150 million in blockchain over the past decade This initiative is supported by France’s Ministry of Economy and Finance The bank cited increasing US crypto activity as motivation for strengthening France’s position France’s state-owned bank Bpifrance has announced plans to invest 25 million euros ($27 million) in cryptocurrency and blockchain projects with a “strong French footprint.” The announcement came on March 27, 2025, during an event that brought together the French blockchain community. The investment will focus on several key areas in the growing blockchain sector. These include decentralized finance (DeFi), staking services, tokenization platforms, and artificial intelligence projects built on blockchain technology. Thi...

TLDR Retail sentiment toward Ethereum is at extreme lows according to Google Trends data ETH is currently trading at $2,007, consolidating below key $2,300 resistance Technical indicators show mixed signals with some analysts predicting a breakout while others expect a drop to $1,300 Potential catalysts include Ethereum ETF approval, staking, and the upcoming Pectra update ETH must break through $2,040 resistance to prevent further decline toward $1,980 support Ethereum (ETH) currently finds itself at a crucial point in the market as retail investor interest hits multi-year lows. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap trades at $2,007, showing price stagnation that has kept many smaller investors on the sidelines. Google Trends data reveals retail interest in Ethereum sits well below its previous peaks in 2017 and 2021. Cryptocurrency analyst Mister Crypto points to this metric as evidence of “extremely low” retail sentiment toward ETH. This lack of retail enthusias...

TLDR The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to begin authorizing crypto firms in 2026 under a more stringent regulatory regime Only 14% of crypto firms (50 out of 368) have passed the current anti-money laundering registration process Coinbase recently secured FCA registration, allowing it to offer both cryptocurrency and cash services in the UK FCA chief Nikhil Rathi expressed concern over young people investing in high-risk crypto before traditional financial products The UK has seen increasing crypto adoption with 12% of adults now owning cryptocurrency, up from 10% previously The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) intends to begin authorizing crypto firms under a new, more stringent regulatory regime in 2026. This marks a major shift in how digital assets will be supervised in the country. The current system primarily focuses on anti-money laundering compliance. Matthew Long, director of payments and digital assets at the FCA, revealed these plans in a recen...

TLDR Bitcoin currently trading around $85,880, down 3.16% over the past month Analyst Jamie Coutts predicts BTC could reach $123,000 by June in best-case scenario Polymarket data suggests BTC could hit $138,617 by the end of 2025 $16.5 billion in Bitcoin options expire on March 28, potentially affecting short-term price Despite recent volatility due to tariff concerns, Bitcoin has gained nearly 10% since dipping below $80,000 Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of recovery after months of uncertainty tied to U.S. trade tariffs and macroeconomic factors. Currently trading at around $85,880, down 3.16% over the past month, the cryptocurrency has bounced back nearly 10% since dipping below $80,000 earlier in March. Real Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts believes Bitcoin will reach new all-time highs sooner than expected. “The market may be underestimating how quickly Bitcoin could surge – potentially hitting new all-time highs before Q2 is out,” Coutts told Cointelegraph. Cou...

TLDR Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced USDT has surpassed 400 million users globally Tether is open to creating a domestic US stablecoin amid regulatory changes Tether has engaged a “Big Four” firm for a full audit of its finances The company is diversifying beyond crypto through media and agricultural investments Despite USDC’s growth, USDT still dominates with $357 billion in transaction volume versus USDC’s $207 billion Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has reached a major milestone with over 400 million users worldwide, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. This achievement marks a huge step toward the company’s goal of reaching one billion users. The success comes as Ardoino envisions what he calls a “stablecoin multiverse.” He believes this new era will see hundreds of companies and governments launching their own stablecoins in the near future. “A new era begins: the stablecoin multiverse. Hundreds of companies and governments are launching (o...