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By Terry Ashton, updated February 25, 2025Ever since its founding, the gaming industry has flourished as a fertile ground for innovations. From pixel art arcade games to high-fidelity virtual reality worlds—technology has been reshaping how people play. Today, AI and blockchain are pushing the frontiers still further, creating new ways for gamers to do things together, play by themselves, interact with one another—even create content on their own.The merger of AI and blockchain is not just another incremental advance; it shapes the future.AI Meets Blockchain: A New Era for GamingAI and blockchain might seem like two totally disparate forces, but…

Babar Azam’s attempt to get his batting back on track produced a laborious half-century and promising start in his two innings of the ICC Champions Trophy, where the team continued with him as an opener. And Pakistan’s defeat in both the matches to get eliminated from the race to the semis made the criticism of his batting more scathing.The ex-Pakistan captain scored a laborious 64 off 90 balls while chasing 321 against New Zealand. The defeat led to sharp criticism of Babar’s approach even when the hosts were chasing a big total. He then produced a more promising 23 off…

IMPHAL: The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) on Tuesday filed a complaint with the cybercrime police station over the leak of the social science question paper of the ongoing class 10 exams. BOSEM secretary S Jitelal said an investigation has been launched and asserted that the perpetrators will be brought to book. He said a meeting of the board officials was held and no decision has been taken so far to cancel the examination, which took place on Tuesday. “In connection with the incident related to question paper leak on Tuesday of the ongoing HSLC examination conducted by BOSEM,…

Ken Griffins, Founder of Citadel Securities, once called cryptocurrency ‘Jihadist’, yet now the long-awaited crypto securities are here. The long-rumored Citadel Crypto venture has arrived, reshaping the crypto landscape in real-time. Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel Securities, once dismissed cryptocurrency as a “jihadist call” against the U.S. dollar. Fast-forward to 2025, and his firm is pivoting into the sector. Citadel Securities is set to provide liquidity on major platforms like Coinbase, Binance, and Crypto.com—signaling a major shift in institutional backing for digital assets. Citadel Crypto: From Skeptic to Market Maker Citadel Securities, the trading giant behind $503 billion in daily…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy, recently met with the Crypto Task Force of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss changes to US regulations for digital assets. According to a memo published on Saylor’s website, he outlined ways to support industry growth while ensuring clear rules for businesses and investors.During the meeting, he proposed updates to simplify the process of issuing and listing digital assets in the US. One key suggestion was capping the cost of launching a new asset at 1% of a company’s total managed funds. Did you know?…

Is that a double top I’m seeing on the daily time frame of bitcoin? Or is BTC/USD still about to bounce off support and keeping moving sideways in its long-term range? Better keep this potential neckline breakdown on your radar! Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Daily Chart by TradingView It hasn’t been the best of weeks for bitcoin bulls, as the recent crypto heist in Bybit and the record outflows in bitcoin ETFs have sparked major losses. BTC/USD has formed a double top pattern on its daily time frame and appears to be breaking below the neckline support around $90K. Is it in…

In many professional settings, the ability to lead and drive outcomes doesn’t come from a job title or formal authority. It comes from influence—the ability to build trust, align stakeholders, and guide teams toward solutions, even when you don’t have the final say or favorable, commanding position. This is especially true for those who work in matrixed environments, where success depends on people who have competing priorities.The ability to influence without authority is an essential skill for any professional who has a leader’s vision and ambition. So how can you start influencing without authority in your job?In this article, professionals…

By Coursera The recent workforce changes in the federal government have created uncertainty for thousands of employees. At Coursera, we recognize the challenges of career transitions, and we’re stepping up to provide critical learning resources to help affected federal workers navigate this change and unlock new opportunities. Today, we are launching a dedicated initiative to support federal employees in transition with learning pathways designed to help them gain in-demand skills, prepare for new careers, and explore different job opportunities. The initiative includes:  Free access to job-oriented courses – We are offering 5,000 free enrollments to a curated catalog of career-relevant…

Below Deck Sailing Yacht star Gary King is facing a new lawsuit. Former Below Deck Sailing Yacht crew members Samantha Suarez, a hair and makeup artist, and her boyfriend Grey Duddleston, who worked as a camera operator on the reality show, filed a lawsuit against King, NBCUniversal, Bravo, 51 Minds — the production company behind Below Deck — and other entities on 16 counts of action, including sexual battery, assault, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and emotional distress. In a complaint obtained by PEOPLE, Suarez alleged that King held her hostage in his hotel room while under the influence of alcohol on…

Those of us who are crazy for movies, at some point, have had the crazy thought “what if I make a movie?” I say it’s crazy because the idea is very distant from the actual execution. Nevertheless, those who have managed to turn that crazy thought into a reality must be celebrated. Some became our favorite filmmakers, and some have decided to remain in the dark with independent features. It’s the reason why I mostly review indie movies. I find beauty in the drive to make movies against any obstacles. However, that doesn’t mean that when you actually find the…