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Nigeria Enhances Blockchain Policy Committee with New Expert Inclusions
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken significant steps to revamp the National Blockchain Policy Steering Committee (NBPSC). This strategic decision was announced by Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General…
Bolster, maker of CheckPhish, raises $14M led by Microsoft’s M12.
A deceptive email containing a seemingly legitimate link, which is actually malicious, remains one of the most dangerous and successful tricks in a cybercriminal’s arsenal. An AI startup named Bolster,…
Spotify Shuts Down Car Thing by Year-End, No Refunds Offered
Spotify has announced that it will deactivate its Car Thing devices, rendering them unusable by the end of this year. This decision concludes Spotify’s short-lived venture into hardware, which ended…
China’s Xiaohongshu App Targets Wealthy Female Gen Z Users
Teresa Cheung, a 60-year-old actress from Hong Kong, captivated her nearly 1.8 million followers on Xiaohongshu with a seven-hour livestream. Demonstrating a palette of eyeshadow, she showcased a dark berry-colored…
Decline in Bitcoin Runes Transactions as Initial Hype Subsides, Falling 84%
Bitcoin Runes, a protocol that initially captured a significant share of Bitcoin blockchain transactions following its launch on April 20, is experiencing a notable decline in transaction volume. Coinciding with…
Google’s AI Search Features Generate Humorous Yet Concerning Errors
Google’s recent enhancement to its search engine, designed to improve user interaction by providing quick, AI-generated summaries for queries, has instead garnered attention for its inaccurate and often humorous outputs.…
Sony prioritizes creativity in better games, movies, music, sensors, and IP over gadgets.
Tokyo, Japan: Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony has announced a strategic pivot towards fostering creativity in movies, animation, and video games, moving away from its historical emphasis on consumer…
Balancing Exploration and Exploitation for Successful Growth in 2024
In the realm of business, the path to success diverges: some choose to explore cautiously, while others boldly exploit opportunities. The key lies in striking a balance between these approaches.…
Bluesky Users Can Now Send DMs
Bluesky has officially introduced direct messaging (DM) capabilities, the company announced on Wednesday, May 22. This new feature marks a significant step for the platform, as it plans to “fully…
SEC Grants Official Approval for Spot Ether ETFs in the U.S.
In a significant regulatory development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listings of spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a major advancement for cryptocurrency investments…
U.S. Lawmakers Advocate for SEC Approval of Spot Ethereum ETF
As the anticipation builds within the financial community, a bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers is actively urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to greenlight a spot Ether (ETH)…
Discussions Intensify as SEC Nears Decision on Ethereum ETFs, Approval Anticipated Soon
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been actively engaging with issuers of potential spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a possible imminent approval. These discussions, which revolved around…
BlackRock, Grayscale, and Bitwise Revise ETF Filings Ahead of Impending SEC Decision
As the deadline for a significant regulatory decision approaches, three prominent U.S.-based asset managers—BlackRock, Grayscale, and Bitwise—have revised their 19b-4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning their…
Samsung’s HBM chips fail Nvidia tests due to heat and power issues, sources say
SEOUL/SINGAPORE – Samsung Electronics’ latest high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips have yet to pass Nvidia’s tests for use in the U.S. firm’s AI processors due to heat and power consumption…
SingTel’s annual profit plunges by over 50% due to a US$2.3 billion impairment charge
Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) reported a significant 64% drop in its full-year net profit for the fiscal year ending 2023, primarily due to a substantial impairment charge of S$3.1 billion (RM10.8…
iFixit is sadly ending its partnership with Samsung
iFixit and Samsung have ended their partnership, marking the conclusion of a collaboration that began two years ago. This move comes after the two companies failed to renegotiate their contract.…
Neuralink’s Pioneering Patient Stays Optimistic Despite Challenges in Brain-Implant Trial
Four months after undergoing a groundbreaking medical procedure to implant a Neuralink device in his brain, Noland Arbaugh, the first human subject in the clinical trial, continues to demonstrate resilience…
Patronus AI secures $17M to tackle AI hallucinations and copyright issues.
As companies race to implement generative AI, concerns about the accuracy and safety of large language models (LLMs) threaten to derail widespread enterprise adoption. Stepping into the fray is Patronus…
VanEck’s Spot Ether ETF Takes a Step Forward with DTCC Listing Amid Anticipation of SEC Approval
As the cryptocurrency community eagerly anticipates the potential approval of a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, VanEck’s ETF, with the ticker symbol “ETHV,” has been listed…
U.S. DOJ Set to Sue Live Nation Over Ticketmaster’s Market Control
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with several states, is set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, targeting its subsidiary Ticketmaster’s dominant position in the concert…