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Kenya’s interior cabinet secretary Kithure Kindiki stated that individuals attempted to exit the country but were detained.
However, the U.S. government stepped in, asserting they should be permitted to depart since they hadn’t been formally convicted of any wrongdoing.
The U.S. further promised to ensure their return if needed for legal proceedings.
The committee probing Worldcoin has until September 28 to submit its findings.
It’s interesting to note that last week, Sam Altman was seen in a private meeting with Kenya’s President William Ruto and some other individuals. 
Former Vice President of Tinder Jeff Morris believes that cryptocurrency developers' desire for 1 billion users is misguided, as a passionate and small community can be more valuable.
Morris also believes that cryptocurrency apps should be made more accessible to regular users to lower the threshold of entry into the industry and create an enjoyable user experience. 
Crypto miners in the U.S. have initiated the Digital Energy Council to lobby for miner-friendly policies amidst ongoing crypto regulation debates.
The council aims to advocate for sustainable energy development, grid resilience, U.S. competitiveness, and national security.
This move comes as President Joe Biden's administration proposes a 30% excise tax on mining operations, citing societal harms. Additionally, Democratic lawmakers criticize miners for environmental concerns. Historic Accord Reached on U.S. Debt Ceiling Suspension
President Joe Biden and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy have reportedly struck a preliminary accord to suspend the U.S. federal government's towering $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. This potential deal came on Saturday evening, offering a glimpse of resolution to the protracted impasse. 
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently met with the leaders of BlackRock, the world's largest investment management company, to discuss the creation of an investment fund aimed at revitalizing the country's economy. The fund will be financed by both public and private capital and will support large-scale business projects in Ukraine.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has signed a contract with BlackRock Financial Market Advisory to provide advisory services for the development of the Ukraine Development Fund. The creation of this fund marks an important milestone in the country's economic development, as Ukraine has not seen significant private investment at this scale before.
President Zelensky has highlighted that the successful implementation of the project will send a powerful message to both domestic and foreign investors about the country's investment climate. To ensure transparency and success, Ukraine has engaged top financial and consulting organizations such as BlackRock, JP Morgan, and McKinsey.
This initiative is a positive development for Ukraine's economy and a testament to the government's commitment to attracting private investment. The creation of the Ukraine Development Fund is a critical step towards achieving sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the country. White House Discusses AI Safety with Industry Leaders
US Vice President Kamala Harris recently met with AI industry leaders from OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and AI startup Anthropic to discuss potential risks and concerns related to AI. The meeting aimed to address the challenges and opportunities that AI technology presents, with a focus on maintaining transparency, safety, and security. White House report on crypto
The White House has recently published the 2023 Economic Report of the President, which says that cryptocurrencies do not have a fundamental value and are not a reliable substitute for traditional money. The report also highlights that digital assets are highly unstable and prone to fraud. 
This collaboration seeks to digitize various sectors, including government services, healthcare, and education. The Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) services will enhance local infrastructure and data processing capabilities, aligning with El Salvador’s vision to become an innovation hub. President Nayib Bukele emphasized the importance of technology and foreign investment for the nation’s development: “Google’s global experience combined with the audacity of El Salvador will redefine the technological landscape.” 
Transforming E-commerce: How Amazon is Harnessing AI
Amazon's quest for expedited delivery is turning towards artificial intelligence (AI) as a solution. Stefano Perego, Amazon's Vice President of Customer Fulfillment and Global Ops Services for North America and Europe, shared the company's vision of leveraging AI to boost logistics. 
Cryptocurrency skeptic elected as Singapore's president
With 70.4% of the vote, 66-year-old Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been chosen as Singapore's new President. Formerly the Finance Minister and Central Bank head, he'd expressed that cryptocurrencies are "purely speculative assets" and "slightly crazy." 
US President caused a buzz in the crypto world with a recent Twitter post featuring him sporting laser eyes.
This sparked discussions about a potential connection to Bitcoin, as red 'laser eyes' are a popular modification used by crypto enthusiasts in their profile pictures.
What do you think? Is Joe Biden a secret crypto enthusiast? Crypto Mining Dodges 30% Tax in US Debt Ceiling Deal
As President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's negotiated agreement on the US debt ceiling becomes public, one intriguing aspect of the deal seems to have effectively stifled certain tax proposals from the Biden administration, particularly the Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax. Turkey's Election Outcome Could Affect Crypto Industry's Future
Today's presidential elections in Turkey, where President Recep Erdogan faces strong rival Kilicdaroglu, could significantly impact the country's financial landscape and cryptocurrency industry. The outcome of the elections could play a crucial role in determining the future financial landscape of the country, particularly in relation to the cryptocurrency industry. 