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.…
Bitcoin Halving Sparks Surge in Layer 2 Adoption
On April 20, Bitcoin marked a significant milestone with its fourth halving event, known as “Epoch V.” This event, which slashes the new bitcoin supply by 50%, not only celebrated…
Tether’s Issuance on TON Blockchain Reaches $60M, Marking a ‘Great Start,’ Says CEO
Since its introduction to The Open Network (TON) on April 19, Tether (USDT) has experienced significant growth, with $60 million worth of the stablecoin now issued, making TON the 11th-largest…
Bitcoin Miners Eye AI Integration in Post-Halving Era, CoinShares Reports
In the wake of the recent Bitcoin halving, which cut the reward for mining by 50%, CoinShares has released a report suggesting that crypto miners may increasingly turn to artificial…
EU Initiates Investigation into TikTok Lite, Highlighting Addiction Concerns
The European Union has initiated a second formal investigation into TikTok on Monday, April 22nd, focusing on the recently introduced TikTok Lite app. The probe addresses concerns that the app,…
Varda secures a big $90 million in funding to accelerate its space manufacturing initiatives.
In a groundbreaking move that signifies the confluence of biopharma, government ambitions, and space technology, Varda Space Industries announced on Friday its successful acquisition of $90 million in a Series…
Twelve Solana Memecoin Projects Abandoned Within a Month of Presales
In the last 30 days, at least twelve Solana-based memecoin projects that collectively raised $26.7 million through presales have been abandoned, according to data revealed by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. This…
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Plummet Following Record High on Halving Day
Just one day after the fourth Bitcoin halving event, which saw average transaction fees soar to a record $128, the fees have dramatically decreased. On April 21, the cost for…
Bitkraft Ventures raises $275M to support gaming studios and platforms amidst industry challenges.
Bitkraft Ventures, a prominent games investor headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with European founders, has successfully secured its third fund totaling $275 million. This comes as a significant milestone for the…
Bitcoin Maintains Stability Following Its Fourth Halving Event
On Friday, Bitcoin experienced its fourth halving, a significant event in the cryptocurrency’s lifecycle that adjusts the rate at which new coins are generated. Despite the potential for volatility, Bitcoin…
Sweden Claims $90 Million in Unpaid Taxes from Cryptocurrency Mining Firms
The Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, has concluded an extensive investigation into the tax practices of cryptocurrency mining companies, resulting in claims of over $90 million in unpaid taxes. This follows…
Generative AI’s Potential in Healthcare Questioned
Generative AI, a rapidly advancing technology capable of generating and analyzing diverse data formats such as images, texts, and videos, is progressively making inroads into the healthcare sector. This technological…
Tether CEO Stresses Importance of Competition in Stablecoin Market for Regulatory Engagement
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, speaking at Paris Blockchain Week, highlighted the significance of Ripple’s decision to launch its own stablecoin, noting that this move could enhance the legitimacy of the…
Ore Project’s Creator Suggests Incentives for Testnet Participation to Mitigate Solana Congestion
Hardhat Chad, the pseudonymous creator behind the Ore project, has put forward a proposal to the Solana Foundation suggesting the implementation of rewards to enhance testnet activity amid recent network…