A driverless car in China hit a jaywalking pedestrian, highlighting a challenge for AI.
BEIJING: In a recent incident that has sparked a significant debate online, a driverless ride-hailing car operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu collided with a pedestrian in the city of…
Nigerian Minister Urges SEC to Tackle Crypto Regulation Challenges
The Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has emphasized the importance of addressing the complexities of cryptocurrency regulation to the newly inaugurated Securities and…
German Government’s $354M BTC Sell-Off Signals Potential for Increased Volatility
The wallet labeled “German Government (BKA)” on Arkham Intelligence has loaded up 6,000 more Bitcoin worth $354 million in preparation for the next round of BTC sell-offs. This move signals…
Crypto Exploits Near $1.4B This Year as Hackers Target CeFi: Report
According to cybersecurity firm Cyvers’ mid-year Web3 security report, the total volume of stolen crypto funds in 2024 is nearing $1.4 billion, with centralized exchanges (CeFi) emerging as the primary…
First-Ever FTC Ban Targets NGL App Over Child Safety
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a landmark ban on the anonymous social messaging app NGL, preventing it from being marketed or offered to users under the age of…
Australia’s Main Stock Exchange to Get Second Spot Bitcoin ETF
Blockchain-focused asset manager DigitalX has received regulatory approval to launch its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which will be the second Bitcoin ETF to trade on the Australian Securities Exchange…
Beijing Introduces Legislation for Robotaxis Amid Rising Backlash
Beijing is set to support the integration of robotaxis into ride-hailing and car rental fleets as advanced driver assistance systems gain traction in China. Draft guidelines from the Beijing Municipal…
Dubai Customs Launches Blockchain Platform Amid Smart City Effort
Dubai Customs has announced the launch of a new blockchain platform designed to reduce supply chain friction within Dubai and across its borders. Strategic Initiative for a Smart City The…
British Boarding School Implements Nokia Phone Policy for New Students
Starting in September, first-year students at Eton College will be restricted to using basic Nokia phones for calls and texts only. This policy marks a change from the typical smartphone…
US Senate Recommends Blockchain for National Security Tests
The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services has directed the Secretary of Defense, Retired General Lloyd Austin, to explore potential applications of blockchain technology for supply chain management and…
Dyson, headquartered in Singapore, to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Britain
SINGAPORE – Dyson, the multinational technology company headquartered in Singapore, announced on July 9 that it would lay off approximately 1,000 of its 3,500 staff in Britain as part of…
Businesses encouraged to support Gen Z ‘side hustle’ as online entrepreneurship unlocks opportunity
Whop, an online marketplace for digital tools and communities, conducted the ‘Gen Z entrepreneurship survey‘ which asked over 1,100 Americans about different generations’ attitudes toward entrepreneurship. Employers that encourage staff…
Why Pokémon Go is More Than Just an Exciting Game
Did you know that over 1 billion downloads have been recorded for Pokemon Go since its launch in 2016? This augmented reality game has taken the world by storm, captivating…
Urgent Warning to iPhone Users: 1.46 Billion Devices Targeted in Cyberattack
Tech experts have issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after uncovering a new cyberattack targeting Apple IDs. The attack employs SMS phishing techniques, impersonating Apple and luring users into…
Microsoft to Provide Apple Devices to Employees in China Due to Lack of Android Services
Microsoft Corporation announced a significant change in its operational strategy for its Chinese workforce. The tech giant will begin providing Apple iOS-based devices to employees in China, facilitating access to…
Ethereum to Launch First $2M Protocol-Wide ‘Attackathon’
Ethereum is gearing up to launch its first-ever hackathon, dubbed the “Attackathon,” with a reward pool of $2 million. This event aims to be the largest crowdsourced security audit of…
Ronaldinho Joins Messi in Promoting Water-Themed Solana Memecoin
Ronaldinho Gaúcho has become the latest soccer legend to promote the Solana-based token Water Coin (WATER) on Instagram, following a similar endorsement from Lionel Messi. Ronaldinho’s Instagram Promotion On July…
Invesco Ether ETF Sets Fees at 0.25% as Competition Among Issuers Heats Up
On July 9, asset managers Invesco and Galaxy announced the management fees for the Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH) at 0.25% in an amended filing to United States regulators. This…
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits Lowest Level Since January 2023
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a metric that tracks relative market sentiment, has plummeted to its lowest levels since January 2023, reaching 27 on July 9, according to data…
Crypto Adoption in Argentina Soars Amid 276% Inflation Spike
Cryptocurrency adoption in Argentina has reached record levels as the country grapples with a skyrocketing inflation rate. Leading the Western Hemisphere in Crypto Adoption Argentina has been leading the Western…