Matrixport Enhances European Presence with Swiss Asset Manager Acquisition
Matrixport, a leading cryptocurrency financial services platform based in Singapore, has announced the successful acquisition of Swiss crypto asset manager, Crypto Finance Asset Management (CFAM). This strategic move, finalized on…
Trump Incorrectly Claims Georgia Governor Failed to Communicate with Biden Regarding Storm Impact
In a recent claim that stirred political tensions, former President Donald Trump erroneously stated that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp was unable to contact President Joe Biden to discuss the aftermath…
Apple Withdraws from OpenAI’s $6.5 Billion Funding Round
Apple has pulled out of discussions to participate in OpenAI’s funding round, which is expected to raise up to $6.5 billion, just before the deal’s closure, according to a report…
Epic Games accuses Samsung and Google of blocking rival app stores
Epic Games has accused Samsung and Google of colluding to stifle competition and restrict user choice in a lawsuit filed on Monday. The legal action claims that Samsung’s Auto Blocker…
Meta Faces $106 Million Fine for Storing Facebook Passwords in Plaintext
Meta has been fined €91 million (around $106 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) for storing user passwords in plaintext, violating the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).…
YouTube Blocks Music by Adele, Bob Dylan, and Others Due to SESAC Dispute
Since Saturday, numerous YouTube and YouTube Music videos featuring music from renowned artists like Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, Kanye West, and Burna Boy have become…
FTX Distribution Payments Will Not Begin on September 30
Rumors have been circulating on social media suggesting that the FTX bankruptcy estate will commence distributing reimbursement funds to creditors and customers on September 30. However, these claims have been…
Cerebras Announces IPO Plans to Compete with Nvidia in AI Market
Artificial intelligence chipmaker Cerebras Systems has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), aiming to trade under the ticker symbol “CBRS” on the Nasdaq. The company, founded in 2016 and…
US Election Outcome Will Not Deter Q4 Bitcoin Rally, Says Hedge Fund
Bitcoin’s price is poised for a positive trajectory regardless of the outcome of the upcoming United States presidential election, according to CK Zheng, the chief investment officer of ZX Squared…
Bitcoin All-Time High Unlikely If Social Sentiment Remains Overly Optimistic
Bitcoin may not reach a new all-time high in the near future, as the sentiment in the crypto market is currently at its highest level in months, according to analysis…
Crypto Wallet Drainer Found on Google Play for Months, Resulting in $70K Theft
IT security firm Check Point Research has revealed the existence of a crypto wallet drainer that employed “advanced evasion techniques” to operate undetected on the Google Play Store, resulting in…
Judge Refuses Apple’s Plea for Extra Time in Epic Document Submission
Judge Thomas S. Hixson has rejected Apple’s last-minute request to delay its deadline in a legal dispute with Epic Games, according to The Verge. Apple had been ordered to produce…
Governor Newsom Rejects AI Bill Designed to Prevent Harm
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a proposed law designed to regulate AI systems and prevent potential disasters caused by the misuse of artificial intelligence. This bill, which…
Micron’s Impressive Forecast Sparks Global Chip Market Rally
Global chip stocks saw a significant rally on Thursday following U.S. semiconductor maker Micron’s revenue guidance, which surpassed market expectations. Micron projected revenue of $8.7 billion, plus or minus $200…
X Must Pay $1.9M Fine to End Brazil Ban
X, previously known as Twitter, may soon be allowed to operate again in Brazil, but only if it pays an additional fine of 10 million reais (about $1.9 million). This…
Trump Highlights Hurricane Helene in 2024 Election Campaign
Former President Donald Trump is strategically incorporating Hurricane Helene into his 2024 campaign narrative, leveraging his planned visit to the storm-stricken, pivotal state of Georgia as a critique against the…
California Passes Law to Shield Child Influencers from Exploitation
California has enacted new legislation to protect minors featured in online content, expanding the scope of the 1939 Coogan Law to address the rise of child influencers. Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Mark Cuban Eyes SEC Leadership Role in Potential Harris Administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has expressed interest in leading the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or possibly the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should Kamala Harris…
Google and Roblox Launch New Game to Teach Internet Safety
Google has partnered with Roblox to launch a new gaming world designed to teach kids how to navigate the internet safely. The initiative, called Be Internet Awesome World, introduces players…
Google Maps Cracks Down on Businesses Posting Fake Reviews
Google Maps has ramped up its efforts to tackle fake reviews on its platform by introducing new restrictions and warnings for business profiles involved in such activity. Businesses that violate…