Runes Transactions Account for Over Two-Thirds of Bitcoin Activity Since Its Debut
Following the recent halving event on April 20, the Bitcoin blockchain has witnessed the emergence of the Runes token standard, which has quickly accounted for a majority of the network’s…
OpenAI Forms Strategic Partnership with Financial Times to Enhance AI Model Training
OpenAI, the creator of the widely recognized AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with the Financial Times (FT), a major news organization based in London.…
Debate Erupts Over Google Cloud’s New Web3 Portal in Crypto Community
Google Cloud recently unveiled a new Web3 portal designed to provide blockchain developers with extensive resources, including data sets and comprehensive tutorials on creating nonfungible tokens (NFTs). However, the launch…
Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free System Faces Scrutiny After Tragic Accidents
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Ford’s hands-free driver-assistance system, BlueCruise, following its involvement in two fatal crashes. This investigation highlights growing concerns…
Biden’s Proposed 44.6% Capital Gains Tax Unlikely to Impact Most Crypto Investors
President Joe Biden‘s proposal to elevate the capital gains tax to a historic high of 44.6% for high earners has stirred significant debate. However, for the vast majority of cryptocurrency…
EU Extends Digital Markets Act to Apple’s iPadOS
Apple’s iPadOS will now need to adhere to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision, announced by the European Commission on Monday, April 29th, increases the number of…
According to IDC, Samsung surpasses Apple as the leading phonemaker as iPhone shipments decline.
In a recent report by research firm IDC, it has been revealed that Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) experienced a notable decline in smartphone shipments, marking a downturn of approximately 10% in…
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust Records First Zero Inflow Day
The U.S. Bitcoin ETF market, since its inception with the launch of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) on January 11, has experienced remarkable investor engagement. However, recent trends suggest a…
Terraform Labs Advocates for $1M Fine in SEC Lawsuit, Opposes Disgorgement
Terraform Labs and its co-founder, Do Kwon, are embroiled in a significant legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following a jury verdict that found them…
ConsenSys Challenges SEC, Seeks Court Decision Declaring Ethereum Not a Security
ConsenSys, a pivotal figure within the Ethereum ecosystem, has initiated a legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a lawsuit in a Texas federal court.…
Lawsuit Filed Against Meta for False Celebrity Endorsements in Investment Advertisements
Four individuals have initiated legal proceedings against Meta Platforms Inc.’s Japanese subsidiary for allegedly allowing fraudulent investment advertisements featuring counterfeit celebrity endorsements on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit,…
Aligned Layer Garners $20M in Series A Funding to Enhance ZK Proofs on Ethereum
The Ethereum blockchain, a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency world, is on the brink of an efficiency transformation with Aligned Layer’s latest financial injection aimed at enhancing Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs, a…
Cobot proudly reveals innovative non-humanoid robots, announces $100M Series B.
The burgeoning field of robotics, traditionally dominated by applications in heavy industry and scientific research, is experiencing a significant shift as startups like Sunnyvale, California’s Collaborative Robotics, commonly known as…
Navigating the Future: U.S. Stablecoin Legislation and Its Impact on Banks and Global Issuers
The introduction of the Payment Stablecoin Act to the United States Senate represents a significant legislative effort aimed at regulating the stablecoin market. This move has the potential to reshape…
Apple and OpenAI in Talks for Chatbot Integration in iOS 18
Apple is reportedly enhancing its collaboration with OpenAI to possibly integrate OpenAI’s technologies into iOS 18, as part of its broader strategy to bolster AI capabilities on the iPhone. This…
AMD and Intel shares fall after China orders removal of foreign chips
Shares of major U.S. semiconductor companies, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel, experienced a sharp decline on Friday following a report by The Wall Street Journal. According to the report,…
39% of Canadian Institutional Investors Now Hold Crypto Assets, Reports KPMG
In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has matured significantly, attracting not only retail investors but also substantial interest from institutional players. According to a recent survey by KPMG, there has…
OpenAI Faces New GDPR Complaint in EU
OpenAI is currently facing another privacy complaint in the European Union, this time initiated by the privacy rights nonprofit noyb, which represents an unnamed public figure. The complaint, filed with…
U.S. Arrests William Morro in Connection with the OneCoin Cryptocurrency Fraud
The OneCoin crypto scheme remains one of the most notorious financial scandals, leaving a significant mark in the annals of financial crimes. The latest development involves the U.S. Justice Department’s…