DeepFlowTech

Author: RoboRhythms
Translation: Deep Tide TechFlow
Deep Tide Introduction: On March 24, 2026, OpenAI abruptly shut down Sora's app, API, and domain, causing Disney's three-year licensing agreement and $1 billion investment to collapse.
The first reaction from the tech community was not regret but rather "Did anyone really use this thing?"—this statement says more than any official announcement. Runway, Kling, and Google Veo are now the only true players remaining in the AI video race.
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This was a product that was supposed to make AI video generation accessible to the masses, but it disappeared. On March 24, 2026, OpenAI shut down Sora, removing the standalone app, API, and

Crypto lottery platform Megapot completes $5 million funding round, led by Dragonfly with participation from Coinbase Ventures and others. The platform, built on Ethereum Layer 2 network, provides global lottery services and has awarded 19 jackpot winners. The funding will be used to expand the market.

Recently, a secondary school in the UK sparked controversy for using AI to review library books. AI recommended removing 193 titles, including "1984," and the librarian refused to carry out the removal, leading to an investigation and resignation. Meanwhile, Wikipedia has banned AI editing of content, emphasizing the importance of human review. OpenAI has also halted its controversial "Adult Mode," indicating a cautious attitude toward AI. Overall, the gap between the speed of AI-generated content and human review is widening, and related judgments and policies need urgent improvement.

David Sacks will continue to serve as the White House AI and Cryptocurrency Director and has been appointed co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, expanding his influence within the Trump administration. He stated that Trump has new priorities, and the Technology Advisory Committee is dedicated to advancing the United States' achievements in key technological fields.

On March 27, crypto analyst Trader T detected a net outflow of $171.44 million from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs, mainly involving outflows from multiple institutions such as IBIT, FBTC, and BITB.

The world's largest private internet printing company, Sticker Mule, officially announces support for cryptocurrency payments, allowing users to pay with stablecoins like USDC without any additional fees. This feature is supported by Stripe and is available to sellers in Sticker Mule Stores. The CEO stated that this is a response to user demand.

Coinbase Chief Product Officer Calls for Revision of Cryptocurrency Tax Regulations, Arguing That Treating Crypto Assets as "Property" Hinders Adoption, with Customer Inquiries Increasing by 34%. Recommends Exempting Small Transactions to Reduce User Burden.

Former Governor of the People's Bank of China, Zhou Xiaochuan, pointed out at the Boao Asia Forum that payment systems should prioritize "adaptation," emphasizing that regulation must prevent issues such as money laundering and fraud. He mentioned that while digital currencies are being used, they have also become tools for fraud, and stablecoins make compliance checks more complicated. He called for a rational view of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.