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…
Hashdex Retracts Application for Spot Ether ETF
Investment manager Hashdex recently withdrew its application for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), a notable development in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment products. This decision came shortly after…
Didi Global Reports First Quarter Loss Amid Decline in Xpeng Income
BEIJING – Didi Global, China’s leading ride-hailing company, has announced a net loss for the first quarter of 2024, following two consecutive quarters of profitability. The company attributed the loss…
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…
New Samsung Chip Division Head Commits to Overcoming AI Era Challenges
SEOUL, May 30 – Samsung Electronics has appointed Young Hyun Jun as the new head of its chip division, urging staff to unite in a collective effort to reclaim the…
Dorsey-Backed Bitcoin Mining Pool Establishes Headquarters in El Salvador
Ocean Mining, a Bitcoin mining pool endorsed by Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X), is establishing a significant operational base in El Salvador, positioning itself as a global player…
Gemini Distributes $2.18 Billion to Earn Users After 18-Month Freeze on Withdrawals
Gemini, a prominent crypto exchange, has initiated the restitution of funds to users of its discontinued lending program, Gemini Earn. This move comes after an 18-month suspension of withdrawals, marking…
PayPal Extends PYUSD Stablecoin to Solana for Enhanced Payment Solutions
PayPal has strategically selected the Solana blockchain to broaden the utility of its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), marking a significant expansion beyond its initial deployment on the Ethereum network. This…
Animoca Co-Founder Forecasts Crypto Market Value to Reach $200 Trillion in a Decade
In a recent episode of The Valr Podcast, Yat Siu, co-founder of the Hong Kong-based gaming software company and venture capital firm Animoca Brands, offered a highly optimistic projection for…
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…
Israel Initiates Digital Shekel CBDC Pilot for Payment Solutions
Israel is set to accelerate the development of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital shekel, aiming to revolutionize its digital payments landscape. The Bank of Israel (BoI) is…
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…
Singapore Advocates for Sustainable Data Centers Amid Rising AI Energy Demands
SINGAPORE — As the explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) strains energy resources, Singapore is pushing forward with a robust plan for green data centers. The city-state launched a comprehensive…
The HOTH Exposes Exclusive Google Ranking Secrets: A Groundbreaking Revelation
On May 5th, Moz founder Rand Fishkin received an email from an anonymous source containing documents leaked, including the internal version of the deprecated Document AI Warehouse. These documents reveal…
Tumblr Communities Feature Now Available in Open Beta
Tumblr, the blogging site with a history of multiple acquisitions, has now launched its “Communities” feature in open beta, as announced by the Tumblr Labs division. This new feature represents…
Sony emphasizes PlayStation user engagement amid declining hardware sales
In a recent strategy briefing, Sony highlighted the robust user engagement with its PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming platform, despite a decline in console sales. As the gaming industry navigates a…
A comprehensive guide to crafting authentic brand-influencer connections.
In the realm of branding, forging strong partnerships with creators can be the key to unlocking success. By building trust-based relationships with content creators, your brand can thrive in ways…
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…