Transak Introduces Wire Transfers as the First US Crypto On-Ramp Option
Transak, a leading provider of Web3 payments infrastructure, has set a new precedent by introducing wire transfers as a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp for cryptocurrency users in the United States. This development…
Potential White Hat Hacker Involved in $9.8M ETH Exploit on Ronin Network
Ronin Network, a leading blockchain platform for gaming, reported a significant security breach resulting in the loss of approximately $9.8 million in Ether (ETH). This incident adds to a growing…
NASA Delays Crew 9 Launch Due to Starliner Issues
NASA is set to delay the launch of the Crew 9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from August 18 to September 24. This decision, announced on Tuesday, August…
Microsoft and Delta Clash Over Responsibility for Massive IT Outage
Microsoft has strongly rebutted claims by Delta Air Lines that it was responsible for the airline’s substantial flight cancellations following last month’s global IT outage. The dispute centers around a…
Robinhood Halts 24-Hour Trading for an 8-Hour Period
The stock trading app Robinhood, known for its cryptocurrency-friendly platform, experienced an 8-hour suspension of its 24-hour market, executed through Blue Ocean ATS (BOATs), on August 6. This temporary halt…
Kamala Harris Unveils Running Mate Tim Walz at Energetic Philadelphia Rally
In a display of Democratic unity and excitement, Kamala Harris introduced her vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, at a spirited rally in Philadelphia, describing him as “the kind of vice-president America…
U.S. Lawmakers Call for CFTC Action to Prohibit Betting on Presidential Elections
Five U.S. Senators and three Representatives have intensified their appeal to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enforce a ban on wagering activities related to the 2024 presidential election.…
Judge Finds Google Guilty of Search Monopoly
A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly in the search and text advertising markets, marking the first significant antitrust win against a tech giant…
Trump Advises Against Selling U.S. Bitcoin Holdings
In a recent dialogue with streamer and influencer Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump shared insights on the strategic importance of retaining the United States’ Bitcoin holdings. He emphasized the…
Microsoft Ties Employee Reviews to Security Performance
Microsoft is now prioritizing security as a fundamental aspect of employee performance reviews. The company, responding to years of security issues and criticisms, has made this shift official as of…
Arizona Primary with $1.3M Crypto Super PAC Funding Hangs in the Balance
After more than a week of counting ballots, the Democratic primary in Arizona‘s 3rd Congressional District is proving to be exceptionally tight and could potentially be decided by a single…
OpenAI Holds Back Tool That Detect Academic Cheating via ChatGPT
OpenAI has developed a text watermarking tool capable of detecting essays authored by ChatGPT with significant accuracy. This development follows a report from The Wall Street Journal suggesting the tool…
Robinhood Confirms Its 24-Hour Trading Service is Operational
Amid swirling rumors of a service disruption, Robinhood has confirmed that its 24-hour trading platform remains fully functional. This statement comes in response to multiple reports suggesting otherwise. Clarification Amidst…
Elon Musk Revives Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman in Federal Court
Elon Musk has revived a federal lawsuit against Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, alleging manipulation into co-founding OpenAI. Filed Monday, August 5, the lawsuit claims Musk was misled into investing…
European Commission Closes Case as TikTok Lite Drops Rewards Feature
The European Commission has concluded its Digital Services Act (DSA) investigation into TikTok Lite’s rewards feature, following TikTok’s commitment to permanently withdraw the mechanism from the EU. The “task and…
Musk Urged to Fix Chatbot Spreading False Election Information
Five secretaries of state are urging Elon Musk to address misinformation disseminated by X’s Grok AI chatbot about the 2024 presidential election. The chatbot falsely informed users that Vice President…
Second Patient Receives Neuralink Brain Chip Implant
Neuralink has successfully implanted its brain chip in a second patient, as confirmed by Elon Musk. This device, designed to assist paralyzed patients in using digital devices through thought alone,…
GameStop Shuts Down Game Informer Magazine Ending a 33-Year Legacy
Game Informer magazine, the longest-running gaming magazine in the U.S., has been shut down by its parent company, GameStop. This unexpected closure ends the 33-year legacy of the magazine and…
Crypto Investment Products Lose $528M Due to Recession Concerns, Reports CoinShares
A new report by CoinShares highlights a troubling trend in the cryptocurrency market, with significant capital outflows recorded last week, pointing to growing investor anxiety. These outflows coincide with increasing…
Global Market Downturn Leads to Over $1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations
On August 5, the cryptocurrency market experienced a steep decline, contributing to significant financial losses for investors and traders. This downturn was largely influenced by the global economic slowdown and…