EU targets Microsoft and Amazon cloud units for Big Tech gatekeeper rules

EU issues 230 MiCA licenses before July 1, creating a unified crypto regulatory framework. Germany leads approvals as smaller crypto firms struggle with rising compliance costs. Unlicensed firms must exit EU markets or secure authorization after the transition ends. The European Union has issued around 230 Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licenses as the July 1 […] The post EU MiCA Licenses Hit 230 Ahead of July 1 Crypto Compliance Deadline appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The sharp decline in crypto stocks highlights the volatility and regulatory challenges in the sector, impacting investor confidence and market stability. The post Coinbase and Circle stocks crater 69-72% from highs, dramatically underperforming Big Tech appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Microsoft's AI data center innovations may ease geographic constraints, but rising community demands could impact profitability and project timelines. The post Microsoft advances AI data center efficiency amid growing US bans on construction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase and Circle have posted steeper losses than Oracle, Netflix and Salesforce, highlighting the widening gap between crypto equities and the broader market.

The AI-driven chip shortage signals a structural shift in tech economics, impacting consumer prices and investor sentiment significantly. The post Apple and Microsoft hike prices on iPads, Macs, and Xbox consoles as AI chip crisis bites appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the AI industry, which is not surprising. RAMageddon has already come for your desktop PCs and gaming consoles. The Xbox has seen its price climb nearly 25 percent depending on the model, and Nothing even canceled an entire phone launch. Apple is just the most recent to jack up prices and point the finger at AI. The price hikes are "basic eco … Read the full story at The Verge.

Accelerating the Russian oil ban could enhance EU energy independence and weaken Russia's geopolitical influence, reshaping global energy dynamics. The post Baltic states urge EU to expedite ban on Russian oil imports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Microsoft is continuing its push to bring generative AI (genAI) into Excel, with new Microsoft 365 Copilot skills designed to automate common processes and a “plan” mode to provide more control over Copilot’s outputs when handling financial data. Microsoft made Microsoft 365 Copilot generally available in Excel in late 2024 and since then has added several capabilities, including agentic tools, a Copilot function within Excel, and Python support for advanced data analysis.   On Thursday, Microsoft unveiled a skills feature that lets users define processes Copilot can perform in Excel — such as building a discounted cash flow, Microsoft suggested, preparing a variance analysis, or refreshing a monthly reporting model.   “Instead of starting from scratch each time, a skill guides Copilot through the steps, applying the right structure and formatting, and helping produce an output that is easier to review, reuse, and trust,” Brian Jones, vice president for Excel at Microsoft, said in a bl