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Renewable energy supplier Good Energy partners with Ripple Energy. Customers can now buy a stake in Ripple's community energy projects. Earn credit directly back to their Good Energy account from the electricity generated. Good Energy to launch as a full supplier with Ripple in the coming weeks.

Winklevoss twins donate $1 million in Bitcoin to support pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton. Tyler Winklevoss donates $500,000 in BTC to Deaton's senatorial campaign. Cameron Winklevoss matches and doubles the donation, contributing an additional $500,000 in Bitcoin.

Taiwan introduces its first AI draft bill. The bill focuses on high-level regulations, including safety and data protection. The National Science and Technology Council unveiled the draft proposals. One key proposal is a national AI framework for labeling and disclosure.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has chosen Malta as its MiCA hub in the EU. Users in the EU will be able to access OKX for buying, selling, converting, and staking services. OKX plans to offer spot trading for EU-approved cryptocurrencies like EURC and USDC.

Lithium development in Mali could bring in €10-€12 billion annually. Serbia and the EU signed a memorandum of understanding on a strategic partnership for sustainable raw materials and electric vehicles. The summit on Critical Raw Materials in Belgrade included high-profile participants.

Massive global IT outage affects banks, airports, and supermarkets. Software update from CrowdStrike likely to blame. CrowdStrike Falcon platform affected, used for security monitoring. Websites of major organizations, including Commonwealth Bank and Telstra, impacted.

QatarEnergy is acquiring a 20% stake in a production sharing contract (PSC) for block 5 offshore Suriname. Chevron will retain a 40% interest and Paradise Oil Company will own the remaining 40%. Block 5 is located in shallow water depths of about 98 to 145 feet.