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Former Bank Of Cyprus Shareholders Demand Inclusion In 2025 Solidarity Fund Budget

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 26, 2025

Former BoC Shareholders Call For Equal Treatment

The association representing former Bank of Cyprus shareholders has formally appealed to the House of Representatives to include them in the 2025 national solidarity fund budget. In a strongly worded letter addressed to both parliament and the Finance Ministry, the group underscored its disappointment at being excluded from the current draft budget, despite their historical grievances dating back to the 2013 banking crisis.

Legislative Scrutiny And Budgetary Framework

As legislators prepare to vote on the proposed legislation authorizing compensation for depositors and bondholders affected by the 2013 crisis, the association argues that over 93,000 ‘bailed-in’ former shareholders deserve equal recognition under the national solidarity fund law. The bill, titled ‘The Budget Law Of The National Solidarity Fund For 2025’, proposes a comprehensive budget of €100,005,010 for the coming year, even as the Finance Ministry projects a significant shortfall, with revenues capped at €50,000,020 sourced entirely from a government grant.

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Compensation Scheme Details And Administrative Measures

The fund, originally established to redress losses incurred during the resolution measures for Laiki Bank and the Bank of Cyprus, is set to enact a tailored compensation scheme for 2025. This new initiative, approved by the Council of Ministers, specifies eligibility criteria, compensation levels, and a clear payment process. Key administrative concerns—including the reactivation of the online application portal for late applicants and precise compensation calculations based on uninsured losses—remain central to ongoing deliberations.

Call For Immediate Legislative Action

In its letter, the association urged lawmakers to either amend the current budget or delay its passage until the Finance Ministry revisits the provision for former BoC shareholders. The group insists that honoring the laws passed by the House is essential, thereby ensuring that all affected parties, including Laiki depositors and bank bondholders, are treated equitably within the national solidarity fund.

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Moonshot’s Kimi K2: A Disruptive, Open-Source AI Model Redefining Coding Efficiency

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 14, 2025

Innovative Approach to Open-Source AI

In a bold move that challenges established players like OpenAI and Anthropic, Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot has unveiled its latest generative artificial intelligence model, Kimi K2. Released on a late Friday evening, this model enters the competitive AI landscape with a focus on robust coding capabilities at a fraction of the cost, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and scalability.

Cost Efficiency and Market Disruption

Kimi K2 not only offers superior performance metrics — reportedly surpassing Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 and OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 in coding tasks — but it also redefines pricing models in the industry. With fees as low as 15 cents per 1 million input tokens and $2.50 per 1 million output tokens, it stands in stark contrast to competitors who charge significantly more. This cost efficiency is expected to attract large-scale and budget-sensitive deployments, enhancing its appeal across diverse client segments.

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Benchmarking Against Industry Leaders

Moonshot’s announcement on platforms such as GitHub and X emphasizes not only the competitive performance of Kimi K2 but also its commitment to the open-source model—rare among U.S. tech giants except for select initiatives by Meta and Google. Renowned analyst Wei Sun from Counterpoint highlighted its global competitiveness and open-source allure, noting that its lower token costs make it an attractive option for enterprises seeking both high performance and scalability.

Industry Implications and the Broader AI Landscape

The introduction of Kimi K2 comes at a time when Chinese alternatives in the global AI arena are garnering increased investor interest. With established players like ByteDance, Tencent, and Baidu continually innovating, Moonshot’s move underscores a significant shift in AI development—a focus on cost reduction paired with open accessibility. Moreover, as U.S. companies grapple with resource allocation and the safe deployment of open-source models, Kimi K2’s arrival signals a competitive pivot that may influence future industry standards.

Future Prospects Amidst Global AI Competition

While early feedback on Kimi K2 has been largely positive, with praise from industry insiders and tech startups alike, challenges such as model hallucinations remain a known issue in generative AI. However, the model’s robust coding capability and cost structure continue to drive industry optimism. As the market evolves, the competitive dynamics between new entrants like Moonshot and established giants like OpenAI, along with emerging competitors on both sides of the Pacific, promise to shape the future trajectory of AI innovation on a global scale.