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Ethereum Leaders Face a ‘Massive Contradiction’ Between Capitalism and Socialism — Wintermute CEO
In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain and digital assets, a debate is emerging over the ideological direction of Ethereum’s ecosystem. Evgeny Gaevoy, CEO of the digital assets market maker Wintermute,…
Arbitrum to Allocate $215M in ARB Tokens to Boost Gaming Innovation
The Arbitrum Foundation, which oversees the Ethereum rollup-based layer-2 network Arbitrum, has unveiled a significant initiative to drive the gaming industry within its ecosystem. This initiative will see the distribution…
Tektonic AI Secures $10M Funding to Develop GenAI Agents for Business Automation
In a significant development in the field of enterprise software, Seattle-based startup Tektonic has emerged from stealth mode, announcing a substantial $10 million seed funding round led by Point72 Ventures…
Bitcoin Volatility Approaches Historic Lows Before Sharp Decline
In the 15 days leading up to the significant drop on June 7, Bitcoin‘s price exhibited minimal movement, nearing some of the lowest volatility levels ever recorded over such a…
Google and RapidSOS Collaborate to Provide 911 Text Service Through RCS
Google has announced a collaboration with RapidSOS to introduce a new functionality in Google Messages that allows users to contact 911 through RCS (Rich Communication Services). This development is particularly…
AMD Ryzen AI 300: Achieves Up to 40% Improved Performance in Recent Benchmarks
At this year’s Computex 2024, AMD has once again positioned itself at the forefront of technological innovation with the introduction of its new Ryzen AI series of Accelerated Processing Units…
Twitch Introduces Pay-to-Play Model for DJs
Twitch has introduced a new program to address copyright issues commonly encountered by DJs using its platform. This program mandates DJs to pay a portion of their earnings to music…
Chinese robot creators aim to overcome the ‘uncanny valley’ challenge
At the recent China Humanoid Robot Developer Conference, a fascinating display captured the attention and sometimes the unease of attendees. A disembodied woman’s head, demonstrating advanced facial mimicking technology, reflected…
Robinhood to Acquire Bitstamp Crypto Exchange to Enable Institutional Trading in the U.S.
Robinhood, the popular stock trading app, is significantly expanding its footprint in the cryptocurrency sector by acquiring Bitstamp, one of the world’s oldest and most reputable cryptocurrency exchanges. This $200…
TikTok Tests New Streak Feature Similar to Snapchat
TikTok is currently testing a new engagement feature closely resembling the “streaks” popularized by Snapchat, as it seeks to increase user interaction and time spent on the platform. The company…
NY Attorney General Sues Crypto Trader NovaTech, Alleging $1 Billion Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against NovaTech, a cryptocurrency trading company, and its founders, Cynthia and Eddy Petion, along with other associated entities. The suit…
Salesforce Plans New AI Center in London as Part of $4 Billion UK Investment
Salesforce announced on Thursday, June 6, that it will establish its first and flagship artificial intelligence center in the United Kingdom, situated in London’s Blue Fin building. This initiative is…
Banks Warn of New Risks in Increasing Dependence on Big Tech for AI
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in banking continues to surge, largely driven by the innovations following OpenAI’s launch of the ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022. This technological shift is…
UK Crypto Industry Releases Guide to Navigating the Travel Rule
CryptoUK, a self-regulatory trade association representing the United Kingdom’s cryptocurrency sector, has published a comprehensive guide to assist crypto businesses in navigating the complexities of the U.K.’s crypto Travel Rule.…
Apple to Address Parental Control Flaw in Upcoming Update
Apple has committed to fixing a long-standing bug in its parental control system that permits children to bypass internet restrictions and access adult content by inputting a specific nonsensical phrase…
Telegram Launches In-App Currency ‘Stars’ for Digital Purchases
Telegram, the popular social messaging platform, has introduced a new in-app token called “Telegram Stars,” designed to facilitate the purchase of digital goods and services within the app. This new…
Google Expands AI-Powered NotebookLM to India, UK, and 200+ Countries
Google has announced a significant global expansion of its AI-powered note-taking assistant, NotebookLM, now reaching over 200 countries. This ambitious rollout comes nearly six months after its initial release in…
New Law Grants U.S. President Extensive Powers to Block Digital Asset Access
A recently enacted law has granted the President of the United States extensive authority to block access to digital assets, a move that has sparked significant concern and debate among…
Humane Seeks $1 Billion Sale After AI Pin Fails to Impress
Humane,the AI hardware startup founded by former Apple designers, is reportedly seeking a buyout valued at over $1 billion despite poor reception and low sales of its AI Pin device.…
Binance Reinstates Cryptocurrency Purchases via Mastercard
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the reinstatement of cryptocurrency purchases using Mastercard debit and credit cards. This move comes as part of Binance’s efforts to facilitate smooth…