Crypto Market Cap Reaches $3.1 Trillion, Poised to Outpace France’s GDP
On November 11, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market reached an unprecedented high of $3.12 trillion, nearing the size of France’s gross domestic product (GDP). This surge represents a…
Ai-Da Robot Sells Historic Artwork for $1 Million at Auction
Ai-Da, a humanoid AI-powered robot, has made history as the first robot to sell a work of art at auction. The portrait, titled “AI God,” which depicts Alan Turing —…
France’s Gaming Authority Reviews Crypto Betting Platform Polymarket for Potential Ban
France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), is scrutinizing the cryptocurrency prediction market Polymarket, which has become a focal point due to its heightened activity around the 2024…
Lamborghini Partners with Animoca Brands and Transak for Revuelto NFT Launch
Automobili Lamborghini is stepping into the non-fungible token (NFT) realm through its upcoming mint of the Revuelto NFTs, scheduled for November 7. This initiative is part of Lamborghini’s Fast ForWorld…
Regulatory Concerns Surround Crypto.com in Poland
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) has recently highlighted Foris DAX MT, the Malta-based entity operating under the well-known Crypto.com brand, for potentially engaging in unauthorized financial activities within Poland.…
EU Probes Corning Over Gorilla Glass Contracts
The European Union launched an investigation into Corning Inc., the American company behind the popular Gorilla Glass, for possible violations of competition laws. Corning, a major supplier of specialized toughened…
Robinhood, Kraken, and Paxos Spearhead New Global Dollar Stablecoin Initiative
A consortium of leading cryptocurrency and traditional finance companies, including Robinhood, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, and Paxos, has announced the launch of a new stablecoin network aimed at promoting the global…
French Families Sue TikTok Over Harmful Content Claims
Seven French families are taking TikTok to court, accusing the social media giant of exposing their teenage children to content so harmful it led to two suicides. The lawsuit, filed…
Italian Finance Minister Supports Increased Crypto Capital Gains Tax
Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy’s Minister of Economy and Finance, recently addressed the controversy surrounding the proposed increase in the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, to 42%. Speaking at a…
Rufus, Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant, Finally Lands in Europe
Amazon’s AI-powered shopping chatbot, Rufus, is officially making its way across Europe. After launching stateside in February and landing in the U.K. last month, Rufus is now available in beta…
AI Surge Puts Europe’s Data Centers and Environmental Goals at Odds
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting European data center developers to confront environmental challenges, as growing demand for high-powered, energy-intensive facilities pressures the industry to adapt. AI’s increasing reliance…
UK Man Sentenced to 18 Years for AI-Generated Child Abuse Images
A 27-year-old man from Bolton, UK, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for producing AI-generated child sexual abuse images, in what has been described as a landmark case, The…
AI Brings Brenda Lee’s Iconic Christmas Song to New Audiences with Spanish Version
Universal Music Group has released a Spanish version of Brenda Lee’s 1958 hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by leveraging SoundLabs’ artificial intelligence technology. Named “Noche Buena y Navidad,” the…
Vitalik Buterin Leads KOL Mindshare Amidst Intense Criticism of Ethereum
In recent developments within the crypto community, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has emerged as the most influential Key Opinion Leader (KOL), commanding the highest mindshare in discussions surrounding blockchain technology…
EU and China Agree to Continue Talks on Electric Vehicle Tariff Alternatives
The European Union and China have agreed to proceed with additional technical discussions in the coming days to explore alternatives to imposing tariffs on China-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs). Both the…
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million by EU for Data Privacy Violations
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million ($335 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for improperly using members’ personal data in targeted advertising, a violation of the European Union’s General…
Bitcoin Struggles to Break $67K Despite Rising Interest from Retail and Institutional Investors
Bitcoin’s price remains stubbornly below the $67,000 mark despite significant interest from both retail and institutional investors. As of October 23, 2024, Bitcoin is trading at $66,432, reflecting a slight…
UK Financial Conduct Authority Stands Firm on Stringent Crypto Regulations
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom has recently responded to criticisms regarding its stringent approach to cryptocurrency regulation. In a statement released on their website on October…
Italy’s Top Bank Hit by Data Breach, Security Committee Steps In
Italy’s parliamentary security committee, COPASIR, is set to examine data storage practices in the wake of a major data breach at the country’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo. The breach, which…
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Strategies to Address Ethereum’s Staking and Block Production Centralization
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a series of proposals to combat the centralization of block production and staking within Ethereum’s network. These suggestions come as part of the “Scourge”…