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Japanese AI experts raise concerns over lack of regulation for AI training using copyrighted material, leading to potential copyright infringement cases. Lawmakers and regulators need to establish guidelines and legislation to address these concerns as the AI industry continues to evolve.

Nike’s .SWOOSH Web3 platform released its first NFT sneaker collection, generating over $1 million in sales. However, launch delays and technical issues created a frustrating experience for buyers, raising questions about the execution of Nike’s Web3 strategy.

Austrian-based Bitpanda’s partnership with Coinbase enables the integration of Bitpanda Technology Solutions with banks and fintechs, offering crypto products to European customers. This collaboration may fulfill growing demand while raising questions about potential risks and the need for balancing viable digital asset services.

Bitcoin’s growing number of “wholecoiners,” or addresses holding at least 1 BTC, indicates potential shift towards hyperbitcoinization, where Bitcoin replaces traditional financial institutions as the dominant value system. However, debates persist on the superiority of centralized fiat systems for everyday transactions and challenges including cybersecurity remain in the crypto market.

Japanese gaming giant Square Enix plans to further develop blockchain, Web3, and NFT games despite declining revenue and backlash from gaming communities. The company remains optimistic about their blockchain initiatives, prioritizing blockchain game development and targeting Web3 growth to become a pioneer in the field.

Axie Infinity’s native cryptocurrency AXS rallied 12% after its debut on the Apple app store, attracting new users to the play-to-earn project. Meanwhile, France welcomes US crypto firms seeking regulatory predictability, and a GFMA report suggests distributed ledger technology could save $100 billion annually in securities markets.

Lido upgraded to V2 on Ethereum, allowing users to unstake stETH and receive ETH at a 1:1 ratio. The upgrade also introduces Lido-issued NFTs representing withdrawal requests, though secondary market activities don’t affect the withdrawal process. Lido dominates nearly 80% of the liquid staking derivatives market on Ethereum.

Bitcoin users in Africa increasingly adopt the Lightning network and stablecoins as transaction fees soar to a two-year high. The shift in demand results from rising costs on the base layer, leading customers to prefer stablecoins like USDT or opt for faster, low-volume Lightning network transactions. However, challenges persist with instability in wallets, limited exchange support, and congestion. Despite setbacks, this situation could encourage further integration of the Lightning network and growth in the long-term.

The Bitcoin community is alarmed by high transaction fees and a backlog of transactions, with some perceiving it as an attack on the cryptocurrency. The focus is on Ordinals, a protocol for minting NFT-like assets on Bitcoin’s blockchain, and the recent surge in Bitcoin-based digital assets called inscriptions. While concerns arise, developers utilizing Bitcoin’s technology should be viewed as exploring new possibilities instead of undermining the platform.

Basketball star LeBron James sported limited-edition RTFKT x Nike Air Force 1 Genesis sneakers before a game, which are obtained through Ethereum NFTs. With opportunities for brands and fans, questions on exclusivity, practicality, and inflated valuations in secondary markets arise. Balancing innovation and accessibility is crucial for blockchain and NFTs in fashion and consumer goods.