Froklog

Google announced integrating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) in Google Wallet for privacy-protecting identity verification. ZKP allows proving age without disclosing personal information. The system will pilot in the UK and expand globally, enhancing privacy in digital transactions.

Hugging Face developer Julien Delavande created AI Energy Score tool to estimate energy consumption of AI requests. It displays energy usage in watts or joules, providing equivalents like phone battery charge percentage or microwave oven operation time. Delavande aims for transparency in AI energy consumption.

By 2025, Citigroup predicts stablecoin market cap to reach $3.7 trillion. The rise of stablecoins poses a threat to traditional banking but offers new opportunities. Blockchain integration in governance and public sector is expected, revolving around transparency and accountability.

Maximilian Kraun, co-founder of MoonPay, has been appointed as the new CEO of the TON Foundation. His experience will help expand TON's market influence, focusing on fintech operations and growth strategies.

Tether's investment arm has increased its stake in the Italian football club Juventus to 10.12%, enhancing financial stability and fan engagement. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlights the strategic value beyond financial gains. Further investments are planned to bolster the club's financial foundation and competitive standing.

President Trump is hosting a gala dinner for the top 220 holders of the TRUMP meme coin, offering exclusive perks. Participants holding more coins have higher chances of attending. The coin's value is rising, trading at $12.5 with significant growth. The event aims to engage with supporters through a unique experience.

Solana Foundation introduces new delegation rules to increase network decentralization by removing 3 validators for every new one added meeting specific criteria. This aims to reduce dependency on SFDP stake, reward active supporters, and enhance network efficiency.

Elderly Americans lost $2.8 billion to crypto scammers in 2024. Overall, digital asset fraud reached $5.8 billion, with a significant portion from internet crimes. IC3 received 149,686 complaints totaling $9.3 billion, 66% higher than the previous year. California, Texas, and Florida had the most reports. Fraudsters exploited Web3, with a $6 billion loss, mainly from the Mantra (OM) project.

TonTrader announces its first "Arena" tournament with a prize pool of 10 million DOLLR and 5000 USDT. Participants must open at least one trade on TonTrader in DOLLR to compete for rewards. Top 100 traders will be awarded based on profit percentage, with the top three rewarded with a combination of DOLLR and USDT. Trading can continue after the tournament ends, with rewards distributed within two weeks.

Nvidia restricts crypto-related companies from joining its Inception program, focusing on supporting AI, robotics, fintech, and other emerging technologies instead. The move follows the company's plan to shift towards robotics in 2025.

The Verkhovna Rada has been recommended to consider the draft law on taxes on cryptoassets.
The bill "On Virtual Assets" has passed the tax committee and is recommended for consideration in the first reading. This was reported by the head of the committee, Daniil Getmantsev.
General Provisions
The project divides all virtual cryptoassets (.

Adobe and Figma have integrated the popular image generator from OpenAI.
OpenAI has added an API for the new image generator.
The tool has been integrated into the solutions of Adobe, Airtable, Wix, Instacart, GoDaddy, Canva, and Figma.
Adobe also introduced a new series of its own AI models for image generation.