Elon Musk Doesn’t Grasp EU’s Worries About X Disinformation, Says Official
EU Commissioner Vera Jourová has voiced significant concerns about Elon Musk’s grasp of European issues surrounding disinformation on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Jurová’s comments come…
Ikea Offers £13.15 Per Hour Job to Run Virtual Store on Roblox
Ikea is offering a unique job opportunity for Roblox enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland. The company is hiring 10 individuals to manage its virtual store on the Roblox platform,…
Bitcoin ‘Coiling’ Up for a Significant Move as It Hovers Around $71K
Bitcoin may soon find itself at a critical price crossroads. Its average price across three different time frames has now fallen within a tight cluster, signaling a potential breakout. Indicators…
EU privacy complaints target Microsoft over schools’ use of 365 Education suite
Microsoft’s education-focused cloud productivity suite, Microsoft 365 Education, is currently under investigation by the European Union. The privacy rights nonprofit noyb has lodged two complaints with Austria’s data protection authority,…
Upcoming EU Elections Could Influence Approval of First Ether ETF
The forthcoming parliamentary elections in the European Union, set for June 6 to June 9, are poised to play a crucial role in the future landscape of cryptocurrency regulations and…
Hackers Use Chrome Extension to Extract Millions from Binance Users
A recent cybersecurity incident involving a deceptive Google Chrome plugin named Aggr has led to significant financial losses for a Chinese trader and potentially others. This plugin, masquerading as a…
Bitcoin Sees Yearly Peak in Transaction Value with $25 Billion Transferred
On May 28, the Bitcoin network witnessed a significant surge in transaction value, reaching over $25 billion, marking the highest dollar value recorded in the past year. This peak reflects…
OKX Launches New Crypto Exchange and Wallet in the Netherlands
OKX, a major global cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding its presence in Europe with the official launch of a local trading platform and a Web3 wallet in the Netherlands. This strategic…
ifeel’s Mental Health Insurance Platform Raises $20 Million in Series B Round
ifeel, a European startup dedicated to improving mental health support in corporate settings, has successfully secured a $20 million Series B funding round co-led by FinTLV Ventures and Korelya Capital.…
Survey Reveals Most Gamers Unfamiliar with Blockchain Gaming
Despite the growing buzz around blockchain games like Axie Infinity, Gods Unchained, Star Atlas, Decentraland, and The Sandbox within the blockchain community, their penetration into the mainstream gaming community remains…
Binance France President Highlights TradFi Investment Surge Due to Bitcoin ETFs
The recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States has marked a significant shift in the landscape of traditional finance (TradFi), creating a robust channel for…
Mistral Debuts Codestral, Its First Code-Focused AI Model
Mistral, the Paris-based AI startup, has launched Codestral, its first code-centric large language model (LLM). Codestral, a 22B parameter model now available under a non-commercial license, caters to a variety…
UK Researchers Use VR Games to Improve Deaf Children’s Speech Comprehension
Innovative research from the UK suggests virtual reality (VR) games could significantly improve the speech comprehension abilities of deaf children. A recent initiative called Bears (Both Ears) utilizes VR gaming…
Hospitality Employee Sentenced for Laundering $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin
A hospitality worker in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to six years and eight months in prison after being convicted in a specialized court for laundering $2.5 billion worth…
Microsoft Expands Copilot to Telegram
Microsoft has launched its AI-powered Copilot as an interactive chatbot on Telegram. This new feature, named Copilot for Telegram, is currently available in beta and operates seamlessly within the Telegram…
Opera Incorporates Google’s Gemini into Its Browser
Opera has enhanced its browser capabilities by integrating Google’s Gemini AI models into its Aria AI assistant. This development allows users to access more current information and receive responses in…
EU tariffs on electric vehicles could cost China nearly $4 billion in trade
European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) could significantly impact Beijing, potentially costing nearly US$4 billion in trade with the bloc, according to a new analysis by Germany’s Kiel…
Regulatory Warning Prompts Ownership Transition at Binance France
In a significant shift in its corporate structure, Binance France has introduced new shareholders who now hold complete and equal ownership of the company. This change was propelled by a…
PwC to Become OpenAI’s Top ChatGPT Enterprise Client
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced a significant partnership with OpenAI, becoming the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI’s enterprise product. PwC plans to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise, the advanced version…
Spotify Reverses Course, Offers Refunds for Discontinued Car Thing
Spotify has initiated a refund process for its Car Thing device, which is set to become non-functional by December 9, 2024. It was announced last week that all Car Thing…