(Week 10) HIPTHER Weekly Huddle: Your Essential Briefing Across iGaming, AI, Blockchain, Fintech, Cybersecurity and Beyond

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Your go-to briefing on the latest trends shaping iGaming, AI, Blockchain, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and beyond. Each week, we bring you the biggest industry updates, expert insights, and must-know developments—all in one place.

Stay ahead of the curve, discover key innovations, and make informed decisions with our weekly roundup of news, partnerships, and emerging trends.

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This week on the HIPTHER Talks Podcast

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Top stories by category

AI Weekly Highlights – February 28–March 5, 2025

• Doge AI's Emergence A new AI model, Doge AI, has been introduced, aiming to revolutionize natural language processing with enhanced efficiency and understanding.
• Gartner's AI Market Forecast Gartner projects a significant increase in AI adoption across various industries, anticipating a compound annual growth rate of 25% over the next five years.
• Kyndryl's AI Integration Kyndryl announces the integration of advanced AI solutions into its IT services, aiming to optimize operations and client outcomes.
• Elon Musk's Chatbot Initiative Elon Musk reveals plans for a new AI-driven chatbot designed to provide more human-like interactions and advanced conversational capabilities.
• Microsoft's Dragon Copilot Microsoft unveils Dragon Copilot, an AI assistant designed to enhance productivity by seamlessly integrating into various applications.
• Super Mario AI Benchmark Researchers introduce the Super Mario AI Benchmark, a new standard for evaluating AI algorithms' performance in dynamic environments.
• Anthropic's AI Safety Measures AI research firm Anthropic announces new safety protocols to ensure the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. h
• Nvidia's AI Advancements Nvidia showcases its latest AI technologies, emphasizing breakthroughs in machine learning and graphics processing.
• Lenovo's AI-Powered Devices Lenovo introduces a new line of AI-powered devices aimed at enhancing user experience through intelligent features and automation.
• ChatGPT's New Features OpenAI releases updates to ChatGPT, introducing new functionalities and improvements in conversational AI.
• Azure AI Foundry Launch Microsoft launches Azure AI Foundry, a platform designed to accelerate AI development and deployment for enterprises.
• Europol's AI Strategy Europol outlines a new strategy to incorporate AI in enhancing law enforcement operations across Europe.

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Blockchain Weekly Highlights – February 28–March 5, 2025

• Dubai Establishes Dedicated Crypto Regulator Dubai has launched a specialized regulatory body to oversee cryptocurrency activities, aiming to position itself as a global hub for digital assets.
• AI Innovations in Blockchain The integration of artificial intelligence into blockchain platforms is accelerating, enhancing efficiency and opening new avenues for decentralized applications.
• Moscow Hosts Blockchain Forum Moscow recently hosted a significant blockchain forum, bringing together industry leaders to discuss advancements and regulatory challenges in the crypto space.
• Onyx XCN's Market Expansion Onyx XCN has announced plans to expand its market presence, aiming to increase adoption of its blockchain solutions across various industries.
• COLLE AI's Blockchain Integration COLLE AI is integrating blockchain technology to enhance the security and transparency of its artificial intelligence operations.
• Crypto.com's Cronos Chain Upgrade Crypto.com has upgraded its Cronos Chain to improve scalability and performance, aiming to support a broader range of decentralized applications.
• Ethereum Foundation's New Initiatives The Ethereum Foundation has announced new initiatives to support developers and promote the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem.
• Deutsche Telekom Invests in Blockchain Deutsche Telekom has made a significant investment in blockchain technology, aiming to enhance its telecommunications services and explore new business models.
• Injective's Cross-Chain Solutions Injective has launched new cross-chain solutions to facilitate interoperability between different blockchain networks, aiming to enhance the DeFi ecosystem.

For more detailed information, read the full articles here:

Fintech Weekly Highlights – February 28–March 5, 2025

• Revolut's Global Expansion Revolut continues its global expansion, introducing new services tailored to diverse markets.
• Clip's Funding Round Mexican fintech company Clip secures significant funding to enhance its payment solutions for small businesses.
• Behavox's AI Compliance Tools Behavox launches AI-driven compliance tools to help financial institutions monitor and manage regulatory requirements effectively.

• Ramp's Partnership with Nasdaq Corporate card provider Ramp partners with Nasdaq to offer integrated financial solutions for growing companies.
• Coinbase's New Services Coinbase expands its offerings, introducing new services aimed at institutional investors.
• Alkami's Digital Banking Platform Alkami Technology enhances its digital banking platform, providing community banks and credit unions with advanced tools to serve their customers better.
• Mantl's Automation Solutions Mantl introduces automation solutions to streamline account opening processes for financial institutions.
• ResilienceVC's Fintech Fund ResilienceVC launches an oversubscribed $100 million fintech fund, aiming to invest in early-stage financial technology startups.
• Expensify's New Features Expensify rolls out new features to enhance expense management for businesses.

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Cybersecurity Weekly Highlights – February 28–March 5, 2025

• Cycurion Expands Public Health Cybersecurity Cycurion has broadened its partnership with a major public health association to deliver enhanced cybersecurity solutions, addressing increasing cyber threats facing public health agencies.
• Social Engineering Threats The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) emphasizes the growing risk of social engineering attacks, where adversaries manipulate individuals to gain unauthorized access to systems.
• Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage The cybersecurity industry continues to face a significant shortage of qualified professionals, exacerbated by recent layoffs in federal agencies, raising concerns about the capacity to defend against cyber threats.
• Lloyd's Integrates AI in Risk Assessment Lloyd's of London is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance risk assessment processes, aiming to improve accuracy and efficiency in underwriting.
• ConnectWise Introduces AI-Powered RPA ConnectWise has integrated artificial intelligence with robotic process automation (RPA) to enhance managed service providers' operations, improving responsiveness and efficiency.
• AI in Polish Agriculture Polish companies are developing AI-based technologies for remote soil analysis using satellite imagery, aiming to optimize crop yields and reduce fertilizer usage.
• NVIDIA's PC Security Enhancements NVIDIA has introduced new security features in its products to protect against emerging cyber threats targeting personal computers.
• Private 5G Networks in Malaysia Malaysia is advancing the deployment of private 5G networks, aiming to enhance secure and efficient communication infrastructures for businesses.
• CalypsoAI's Advances in AI Security CalypsoAI has made significant strides in securing artificial intelligence systems, focusing on ensuring the integrity and reliability of AI applications.
• Keeper Security's New Features Keeper Security has launched new features to bolster password management and protect against credential-based attacks.

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In-Person Conferences for 2025

HIPTHER’s in-person conferences bring together the brightest minds and key decision-makers across gaming, tech, and related sectors. Each event is designed to foster meaningful discussions, provide actionable insights, and create unparalleled networking opportunities. Mark your calendars for these must-attend events:

Prague Gaming & TECH Summit

• Dates: 25-26 March 2025
• Location: Prague, Czech Republic
• View details / Register

MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit

• Dates: 27-28 May 2025
• Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
• View details / Register

European Gaming Congress (EGC)

• Dates: 28-29 October 2025
• Location: Warsaw, Poland
• View details / Register

Virtual Events: Introducing “iGaming Exchange: Europe & Americas”

As part of HIPTHER’s commitment to adapting to the needs of a global audience, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of iGaming Exchange: Europe & Americas—a revamped and enhanced virtual event series.

Thank you for joining this week’s Huddle! We’ll be back in January with more top stories, insights, and updates from the industries shaping the future. Got feedback or topics you’d like us to cover? Feel free to reach out—we’d love to hear from you!

In the meantime, stay curious, stay informed, and stay ahead.

The HIPTHER Team