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Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is investigating FIFA’s blockchain-based “Right-to-Buy” tokens for the 2026 World Cup to determine if they fall under gambling laws. The tokens, priced between $299 (roughly Rs. 26,500) and $999 (roughly Rs. 88,600), allow conditional access to tickets but may leave many holders without benefits. While FIFA says the tokens help manage demand, critics see them as gambling-like, raising transparency and fairness concerns.

Activision has extended the open beta period for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 by 24 hours. The game's open beta will now end on October 9 instead of October 8. The open beta includes a selection of Black Ops 7 multiplayer maps and modes. Black Ops 7 will launch on November 14 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.

IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has selected five artificial intelligence (AI) projects aimed at making AI systems safer and fairer. Announced on Monday, these projects emerged from over 400 proposals received under the “Safe & Trusted AI” pillar launched in December 2024. The selected initiatives will receive funding and guidance to build tools for deepfake detection, bias mitigation, and AI security testing.

The Reserve Bank of India is set to begin a pilot for deposit tokenisation, leveraging the wholesale CBDC as its base. The initiative will test blockchain-based deposits for improved speed, security, and transparency in regulated financial markets. Officials also plan to explore tokenising money market instruments, including commercial papers, as part of the broader push to modernise banking infrastructure while maintaining robust regulatory oversight.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is still live. It is in its third week, and there are still many deals that customers can grab. The list of electronics available at discounted prices includes phones, smartwatches, true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, home appliances, washing machines, refrigerators, PCs, laptops, and smart TVs. People planning to buy a new mid-range Samsung phone can get one during the sale event.