Crypto Community Reacts to Kamala Harris’ Choice of VP Amid Uncertainty in Digital Asset Policy
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate. This decision has sparked various reactions from the…
Marathon Digital Holdings Boosts Bitcoin Portfolio by $124M in July
Marathon Digital Holdings, recognized as the world’s largest Bitcoin miner, is steadfastly expanding its Bitcoin reserves, aligning with its declared “full HODL” strategy. This approach, which stands for “hold on…
Waymo Announces New Service Areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles to meet growing customer demand, the company announced on Tuesday. This move…
Transak Introduces Wire Transfers as the First US Crypto On-Ramp Option
Transak, a leading provider of Web3 payments infrastructure, has set a new precedent by introducing wire transfers as a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp for cryptocurrency users in the United States. This development…
FreeUp Announces Freelancer Replacement and Cost Coverage Guarantee
FreeUp, a prominent freelance hiring platform, is enhancing its services by introducing new guarantees that prioritize risk mitigation and client protection. The latest measures, which include freelancer replacement and cost…
Potential White Hat Hacker Involved in $9.8M ETH Exploit on Ronin Network
Ronin Network, a leading blockchain platform for gaming, reported a significant security breach resulting in the loss of approximately $9.8 million in Ether (ETH). This incident adds to a growing…
NASA Delays Crew 9 Launch Due to Starliner Issues
NASA is set to delay the launch of the Crew 9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from August 18 to September 24. This decision, announced on Tuesday, August…
Euro Stablecoin Market Thrives Under New MiCA Regulations
The European Union’s comprehensive Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework is progressively being implemented, reshaping the landscape for digital assets across the region. The first phase of this regulatory framework,…
Microsoft and Delta Clash Over Responsibility for Massive IT Outage
Microsoft has strongly rebutted claims by Delta Air Lines that it was responsible for the airline’s substantial flight cancellations following last month’s global IT outage. The dispute centers around a…
Nvidia Approves Samsung’s HBM3E Chips for AI Processors
Samsung’s latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips have passed Nvidia’s tests for use in its artificial intelligence (AI) processors, according to three sources familiar with the matter. This development marks a…
EtherealX Secures $5M to Revolutionize Satellite Launches in India
Indian space startup EtherealX has secured $5 million in seed funding to develop fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicles, aiming to make satellite launches more cost-effective and time-efficient. Space launches have…
New Chinese Internet Satellites Aim to Challenge Starlink
China launched the first batch of its “Thousand Sails” internet satellites on Tuesday, aiming to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. The constellation, planned to comprise more than 15,000 low-Earth orbit (LEO)…
Robinhood Halts 24-Hour Trading for an 8-Hour Period
The stock trading app Robinhood, known for its cryptocurrency-friendly platform, experienced an 8-hour suspension of its 24-hour market, executed through Blue Ocean ATS (BOATs), on August 6. This temporary halt…
Kamala Harris Unveils Running Mate Tim Walz at Energetic Philadelphia Rally
In a display of Democratic unity and excitement, Kamala Harris introduced her vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, at a spirited rally in Philadelphia, describing him as “the kind of vice-president America…
Malaysia Aims to Enhance Semiconductor Industry with New Chip-Design Hub
Malaysia has established a chip-design hub in Selangor state to enhance its semiconductor industry and attract foreign investments. This initiative aims to upgrade Malaysia’s capabilities from traditional testing and packing,…
U.S. Lawmakers Call for CFTC Action to Prohibit Betting on Presidential Elections
Five U.S. Senators and three Representatives have intensified their appeal to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to enforce a ban on wagering activities related to the 2024 presidential election.…
Judge Finds Google Guilty of Search Monopoly
A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly in the search and text advertising markets, marking the first significant antitrust win against a tech giant…
Trump Advises Against Selling U.S. Bitcoin Holdings
In a recent dialogue with streamer and influencer Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump shared insights on the strategic importance of retaining the United States’ Bitcoin holdings. He emphasized the…
Europe’s Fourth-Largest Hedge Fund Invests Nearly $500M in Bitcoin ETFs, According to Filing
Capula Management, ranked as Europe’s fourth-largest hedge fund, has significantly invested in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), channeling nearly $500 million into this digital asset class, as revealed in recent public…
Microsoft Ties Employee Reviews to Security Performance
Microsoft is now prioritizing security as a fundamental aspect of employee performance reviews. The company, responding to years of security issues and criticisms, has made this shift official as of…