Reviving Social Media Interest with Maven’s AI-Powered ‘Serendipity Network’
In an era where optimization dominates—from standardized tests to AI algorithms—Kenneth Stanley, a former OpenAI researcher and tech innovator, is championing a contrarian approach. He advocates for prioritizing serendipity over…
Google Announces First Subsea Cable Linking Africa to Australia
Google has announced a groundbreaking project to construct “Umoja,” the first subsea fiber-optic cable designed to connect the continents of Africa and Australia directly. This initiative emerges as part of…
Industry Experts Predict 2025 as a Favorable Year for Cryptocurrency Policy
After facing significant regulatory challenges over the past few years, the cryptocurrency industry is poised for a potentially favorable turn in 2025. This optimism is largely due to recent positive…
Stepn Go Launches Social App for Sharing Digital Sneakers and Earnings
Stepn, a leading move-to-earn game operating on the Solana blockchain, has taken a significant stride towards enhancing social connectivity and engagement with the launch of its new application, Stepn Go.…
FCC Proposes Rules for Labeling AI Content in Political Advertising
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering implementing new regulations that would require explicit labels on AI-generated content within political advertisements. This initiative aims to address concerns about the potential…
Federal Survey Reveals 18 Million Americans Engaged with Cryptocurrency in 2023
The latest findings from the Federal Reserve’s annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) indicate a notable shift in cryptocurrency engagement among U.S. adults. In 2023, approximately 18 million…
CNBC’s ‘Fast Money’ Trader Suggests Solana May Be Next for U.S. ETFs, Igniting Industry Debate
During a recent episode of CNBC’s “Fast Money” on May 22, crypto investor and show regular Brian Kelly proposed that Solana (SOL) might be the next cryptocurrency to secure a…
TikTok Introduces Several AI Tools to Transform Brand Advertising
TikTok has unveiled a series of new AI-powered tools aimed at transforming advertising strategies for brands. Announced at its fourth annual TikTok World product summit, the tech giant introduced ‘TikTok…
Coinbase Resumes XRP Trading in New York After Regulatory Hiatus
XRP, a digital currency developed by Ripple Labs, has been at the center of regulatory scrutiny since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Ripple in…
MetaMask Exploring Bitcoin Integration: Company Urges Users to ‘Stay Tuned’
MetaMask, a prominent wallet application known for its support of Ethereum and Ethereum-based tokens, is reportedly expanding its technological horizons to include native Bitcoin support. This development is part of…
Binance.US Secures Appeal Victory for Florida Money Services License Reinstatement
Binance.US, a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, has successfully overturned the suspension of its money-services business license in Florida. This decision was handed down by the Florida First…
Bolster, maker of CheckPhish, raises $14M led by Microsoft’s M12.
A deceptive email containing a seemingly legitimate link, which is actually malicious, remains one of the most dangerous and successful tricks in a cybercriminal’s arsenal. An AI startup named Bolster,…
Spotify Shuts Down Car Thing by Year-End, No Refunds Offered
Spotify has announced that it will deactivate its Car Thing devices, rendering them unusable by the end of this year. This decision concludes Spotify’s short-lived venture into hardware, which ended…
Decline in Bitcoin Runes Transactions as Initial Hype Subsides, Falling 84%
Bitcoin Runes, a protocol that initially captured a significant share of Bitcoin blockchain transactions following its launch on April 20, is experiencing a notable decline in transaction volume. Coinciding with…
Google’s AI Search Features Generate Humorous Yet Concerning Errors
Google’s recent enhancement to its search engine, designed to improve user interaction by providing quick, AI-generated summaries for queries, has instead garnered attention for its inaccurate and often humorous outputs.…
Bluesky Users Can Now Send DMs
Bluesky has officially introduced direct messaging (DM) capabilities, the company announced on Wednesday, May 22. This new feature marks a significant step for the platform, as it plans to “fully…
SEC Grants Official Approval for Spot Ether ETFs in the U.S.
In a significant regulatory development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listings of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a major advancement for cryptocurrency investments…
U.S. Lawmakers Advocate for SEC Approval of Spot Ethereum ETF
As the anticipation builds within the financial community, a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers is actively urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to greenlight a spot Ether (ETH)…
Discussions Intensify as SEC Nears Decision on Ethereum ETFs, Approval Anticipated Soon
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been actively engaging with issuers of potential spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a possible imminent approval. These discussions, which revolved around…
BlackRock, Grayscale, and Bitwise Revise ETF Filings Ahead of Impending SEC Decision
As the deadline for a significant regulatory decision approaches, three prominent U.S.-based asset managers—BlackRock, Grayscale, and Bitwise—have revised their 19b-4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning their…