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…
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…
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…
Edonia Secures €2M Investment to Develop Microalgae-Based Ground Meat Alternative with Reduced Bitterness
Edonia, a Paris-based startup, has successfully secured a €2 million investment to enhance its production of plant-based meat alternatives using microalgae, addressing the global challenge of sustainable food production. The…
Significant Crypto Assets Linked to Vitalik Buterin and Coinbase Remain Locked in DeFi Bridges
In a startling revelation from the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, a comprehensive report by Arkham Intelligence has uncovered that substantial sums, amounting to millions of dollars, are currently trapped in…
Arm integrates AI capabilities into IoT chips designed for edge computing applications.
In an ambitious move to redefine the landscape of edge computing, Arm, the semiconductor architecture titan headquartered in Cambridge, England, has announced the launch of groundbreaking edge AI technologies. The…
Finland Harnesses Bitcoin Mining for Residential Heating
In Finland, a groundbreaking project has been initiated that leverages the process of mining Bitcoin to generate heat for residential homes during the chilly winters. Hashlabs Mining, a Bitcoin mining…
Unilever Enhances Food Product Development with AI Technology
Unilever is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its product development process, particularly in the food segment, which includes well-known brands such as Hellmann’s and Knorr. By integrating AI technologies,…
European Banks Embrace Crypto Sector Following Regulatory Clarity, Bitpanda Reports
In recent developments, several of Europe’s largest banks are making strides into the cryptocurrency industry, spurred by the enhanced clarity provided by the European Union’s adoption of the Markets in…
Apprenticeship unicorn Multiverse acquires Searchlight to spotlight AI.
In a strategic move to bolster its technology apprenticeship programs, Multiverse, a renowned U.K.-based educational unicorn, has announced its acquisition of Searchlight, a cutting-edge recruitment platform powered by artificial intelligence.…
Bitcoin Halving May Create Demand Five Times Greater Than Supply, Says Bitfinex
The recent halving of Bitcoin’s mining reward has significant implications for the cryptocurrency’s market dynamics, possibly increasing demand to five times that of its supply, according to a new analysis…
Microsoft launches London AI hub, led by ex-DeepMind scientist Jordan Hoffmann.
In a bold move that underscores the burgeoning importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer technology, Microsoft has unveiled plans for a new hub in London dedicated to its consumer…
Hugging Face Introduces a Benchmark for Evaluating Generative AI Performance in Health-related Tasks
Hugging Face, the AI startup, has introduced a new benchmark named Open Medical-LLM, designed to evaluate generative AI models on medical-related tasks. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Open Life…
TikTok Shop Expand Secondhand Luxury Fashion Categories to UK Market
TikTok Shop has officially expanded its secondhand luxury fashion offerings to the United Kingdom, venturing into a market space currently occupied by key players such as The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective,…
Manchester City and OKX Launch Exclusive NFT-Linked Jersey Collection
Manchester City, in partnership with cryptocurrency exchange OKX, is introducing a groundbreaking non-fungible token (NFT) collection titled “Unseen City Shirts.” This innovative campaign aims to blend the thrill of football…
Record $107 Million in Bitcoin Mining Revenue on Halving Day
On April 20, 2024, a landmark day in the cryptocurrency industry, Bitcoin mining revenue soared to a new all-time high, crossing the $100 million threshold for the first time. Miners…
ZKasino Stirs Community Ire by Redirecting $33M of ETH to Staking Protocol Instead of Issuing Refunds
ZKasino, a blockchain-based gambling project, is currently under fire for reallocating $33 million worth of Ether (ETH) entrusted by users and investors to the staking protocol Lido, deviating from its…
Oura’s Smart Ring Now Available at Target Outlets
Oura has expanded its retail presence by announcing that its smart rings will now be available at select Target stores across the United States, as well as on the retailer’s…
Swiss Bitcoiners Intensify Efforts to Incorporate Bitcoin into National Bank Reserves
In Switzerland, a group of Bitcoin enthusiasts is spearheading a renewed campaign to incorporate Bitcoin into the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) reserves, an initiative that involves a proposed constitutional amendment.…