Trump’s Reelection Campaign Receives $3 Million in Cryptocurrency Donations for Q2 2024
Donors to Donald Trump’s reelection campaign have contributed approximately $3 million in cryptocurrency since the candidate announced his acceptance of digital assets. This development reflects a significant shift in Trump’s…
Coinbase UK Incurs $4.5 Million Fine for Onboarding High-Risk Customers
Coinbase’s UK operation, specifically CB Payments Limited (CBPL), part of the Coinbase Group, has been fined $4.5 million by the British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to adhere to…
NASA Successfully Streams 4K Video to Space Using Laser
NASA has successfully streamed the first-ever 4K video to deep space and back using laser technology. This achievement, made on Wednesday, July 24, marks a significant advancement in space data…
WhatsApp Reaches 100 Million Monthly Users in the United States
WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly active users in the United States, as announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, July 25th. This milestone, while impressive, represents only a…
Google Offers Free Access to Faster Gemini 1.5 Flash AI
Google is enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of its Gemini AI assistant by providing free users with access to its 1.5 Flash AI model. This update allows users to experience…
Sygnum Bank Achieves Profitability Following Surge in Crypto Trading Volumes
Sygnum Bank, a Swiss-based crypto bank managing $4.5 billion in client assets, has announced it reached profitability in the first half of 2024, spurred by a dramatic increase in cryptocurrency…
OpenAI Debuts SearchGPT: AI-Powered Search Engine Prototype
OpenAI has unveiled SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine prototype aimed at delivering timely answers by sourcing information from the web. The launch positions OpenAI as a potential competitor to established…
Hashdex Submits S-1 for ETF Featuring Bitcoin, Ether, and Potentially Additional Cryptocurrencies
Digital asset manager Hashdex has made significant strides toward launching a pioneering exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States that combines Bitcoin and Ether, with the potential to include other…
The Evolution of Decentralized Finance: Transitioning Towards ‘NewFi’
As the landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) evolves, the conversation among investors and industry stakeholders is intensifying, particularly with the burgeoning interest from institutional players. This interest has been catalyzed…
Sonos CEO Apologizes for Troubled App Rollout, Promises Fixes
Sonos has publicly apologized for the problematic rollout of its redesigned mobile app, which has led to significant customer frustration and a series of technical issues. The app, released in…
Amazon’s Bold Move: Developing AI Chips to Outpace Nvidia in Cost and Speed
Inside Amazon.com‘s chip lab in Austin, Texas, a team of engineers was busy testing a new server design on a Friday afternoon. This server, loaded with Amazon’s own artificial intelligence…
Kamala Harris Takes to TikTok for Presidential Campaign Outreach
Vice President Kamala Harris officially launched her TikTok account on Thursday, July 25, adding a new dimension to her 2024 presidential campaign strategy. This move marks a significant step in…
Republican Senator Withdraws Support for Elizabeth Warren’s Anti-Crypto Bill
United States Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, has officially withdrawn his support for the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act (DAAMLA), a notable anti-cryptocurrency bill he co-sponsored with Democratic Senator Elizabeth…
SK Hynix Announces $6.8 Billion Chip Plant in South Korea, Boosting Nvidia Supply Chain
Memory chip giant SK Hynix announced on Friday plans to invest 9.4 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) in constructing a new semiconductor manufacturing plant. The new facility, known as a…
IBM Boosted by Growing Demand for Software and AI Despite Decline in Consulting
IBM has exceeded analysts’ expectations for its second-quarter revenue and increased its annual growth forecast for its software division, benefiting from a surge in AI-related spending by clients eager to…
Elon Musk Rejects Claims of $45 Million Monthly Donation to Trump
Elon Musk has firmly denied claims that he is donating $45 million per month to support Donald Trump. This statement comes after the Wall Street Journal reported Musk’s alleged monthly…
Meta Shuts Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts Linked to Sextortion Scams
Meta has recently removed 63,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams, primarily targeting American men. This action is part of a larger effort to combat such scams on the platform.…
Ethereum ETF Launch Triggers Market Sell-Off, Forecasts Further Declines: 10x Research Analysis
The debut of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), initially met with market optimism, quickly catalyzed a sell-off, significantly impacting Ether’s price. This reaction is part of a recurring trend observed…
Republicans Criticize FBI Director’s Testimony on Trump’s Alleged Non-Bullet Injury
Recent testimony by FBI Director Christopher Wray has sparked significant political backlash after he suggested that former President Donald Trump may not have been struck directly by a bullet during…
Canadian Women’s Soccer Coach Suspended from Olympic Games Over Drone Incident
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has removed Bev Priestman, the head coach of Canada’s women’s national soccer team, for the remainder of the Paris Games amid allegations of drone spying…