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Over 40% of Japanese Companies Lack AI Implementation Plans
A recent Reuters survey conducted by Nikkei Research has revealed that nearly 25% of Japanese companies have integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. However, over 40% of businesses have…
OKX Chooses Malta as MiCA Hub to Ensure EU Crypto Compliance
OKX, a prominent crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, has announced that it will establish Malta as its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) hub. This decision aims to ensure compliance with…
Samsung Set to Acquire UK-Based AI Startup Oxford Semantic in Strategic Move
Samsung Electronics announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Oxford Semantic Technologies, a UK-based startup specializing in knowledge graph technology. Established Founders Specialization Key Technology Clients 2017…
Revolutionary Tool Facilitates ‘No-Code’ Blockchain Deployment
BVM Studio represents a groundbreaking advancement in the blockchain space, offering a no-code solution designed to make blockchain technology more accessible to a broader audience. Developed by the blockchain-as-a-service infrastructure…
Meta Won’t Launch Its AI Models in Europe Due to Uncertain Regulations
Meta will withhold its multimodal AI models from the EU amid regulatory uncertainty. This decision could prevent services using Meta’s AI models from being offered in Europe. Meta announced that…
EU Blockchain Initiatives Progress from Hype to Practical Implementation, Report Reveals
The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) has released an insightful report indicating a significant shift in the nature of blockchain projects within the European Union. According to the…
SEC Approves Grayscale and ProShares Spot Ethereum ETFs for Trading on NYSE Arca
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for two spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust and ProShares Ethereum ETF—to be listed on the New…
Judge Reduces Ethereum Developer’s Prison Sentence by 7 Months
A federal judge has recently granted a motion to reduce the prison sentence of Virgil Griffith, a former Ethereum developer who pleaded guilty to violating sanctions against North Korea. In…
UK Video Game Sales Plummet by 30% in First Half of 2024
UK video game sales have seen a substantial decline, dropping by 30% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This trend aligns with a…
New ‘Crypto Ring’ Brings Bitcoin Self-Custody to Everyday Users
The concept of cryptocurrency self-custody is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of wearable technology. Tangem, a hardware wallet company, has announced the launch of the Tangem Ring on July…
FCC Proposes 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) aims to set a standard time frame for consumers to unlock their cell phones, enabling them to switch carriers more easily. On Thursday, July 18,…
Bitfinex Derivatives Partners with Thalex for Enhanced Crypto Exchange Services
Bitfinex Derivatives recently announced a strategic collaboration with Thalex, a fellow Seychelles-based crypto derivatives exchange, to significantly expand its range of services. This partnership is set to introduce options, dated…
Elon Musk Moves X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas Over New California LGBTQ Law
Elon Musk is relocating the headquarters of X and SpaceX from California to Texas in response to a new California law supporting LGBTQ students. Musk announced this decision following Governor…
Global Outage Triggers Sharp Decline in CrowdStrike and Microsoft Premarket Shares
On a turbulent Friday, the cybersecurity landscape was rocked by a significant outage, precipitated by an update from CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection against cyber breaches. This incident not…
Intel’s Investments in China Possibly Caused New US Restrictions
According to a recent report by the Financial Times, Intel Capital is one of the most active foreign investors in China’s artificial intelligence and silicon startups. Currently, Intel Capital owns…
Microsoft Reports Recovery of Cloud Services Following Outage, Yet ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Issues Persist
On a tumultuous Friday, both Microsoft and cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced significant service disruptions. Microsoft announced the restoration of its cloud services, although numerous users continued to report persistent problems.…
NASA Ends VIPER Rover Due to Rising Costs
NASA has canceled the VIPER project, its first robotic lunar rover mission, due to rising costs and delays. This decision, announced on Wednesday, July 17, aims to prevent disruptions in…
Apple and NVIDIA Among Companies Using YouTube Transcripts Without Permission to Train AI Models
Apple, NVIDIA, Anthropic, and Salesforce have been found to use YouTube transcripts without permission to train their AI models, according to an investigation by Proof News. The dataset, created by…
Huma Secures $80M Funding to Revolutionize Healthcare Apps Using Generative AI
The influence of AI is expanding across various industries, including the strictly regulated healthcare sector. London-based health-tech company Huma has unveiled an AI-powered cloud platform designed to help startups create,…
OpenAI Releases GPT-4o Mini, Promising Faster and Cheaper AI
OpenAI introduced GPT-4o mini on Thursday, July 18, a new, smaller AI model designed to be cheaper and faster than previous models. Starting today, ChatGPT users on Free, Plus, and…