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Riot Platforms Advocates for Bitfarms Board Revisions Prior to Key October Meeting

Riot Platforms, holding a significant stake in Bitfarms, has publicly called for further changes to the board of directors of the cryptocurrency-focused company, Bitfarms. This call comes ahead of an…

Arthur Hayes Analyzes Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Bitcoin Prices

Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX and current Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom, recently shared insights on why anticipated interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve…

Canva Raises Teams Prices by Over 300 Percent, Citing AI Enhancements

Canva is raising prices for its Teams subscription, with some users facing increases of over 300%, due to the company’s expanded use of generative AI tools. Specific price changes include:…

World’s First Jet-Powered Humanoid Robot Developed in Italy

A jet-powered humanoid robot, named iRonCub3, developed by researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), is capturing attention for its ability to fly using four jet engines. This robot,…

FTC Reports 1,000% Increase in Bitcoin ATM Scams Since 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revealed a dramatic tenfold increase in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs since 2020, highlighting the vulnerabilities associated with the anonymity and rapid transaction capabilities of…

Android 15 Rolls Out with TalkBack Updates, Earthquake Alerts, and More

Google has officially released Android 15, making it available initially through the Android Open Source Project for developers. This latest version of the mobile operating system introduces various enhancements, focusing…

BigEndian Founders Aim to Boost India’s Semiconductor Industry

BigEndian Semiconductors, a fabless design startup based in Bengaluru, is leveraging its founders’ extensive chip industry experience to boost India’s position in the global semiconductor market. The company, established in…

August Reports a 215% Increase in Crypto Phishing, Including a $55 Million Loss from a Single Attack

The frequency and severity of cryptocurrency phishing attacks have dramatically increased, with August witnessing a surge of over 215%, highlighted by a significant incident that resulted in a $55 million…

Starlink Agrees to Block Access to X in Brazil

Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, has announced that it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to block access to the social media platform X…

Binance CEO Decries ‘Inhumane’ Treatment of Gambaryan Following Disturbing Video Release

A newly released video has brought to light the severe conditions faced by Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in Nigeria, sparking widespread outcry and intensified demands for his release.…

Japan’s Chip Restrictions Could Spark Economic Backlash from China

China has issued a stern warning to Japan about potential economic retaliation if Tokyo proceeds with further restrictions on the sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese companies, as…

Kamala Harris Proposes $50,000 Tax Incentive to Boost Startups

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to propose a substantial tax incentive for new small businesses, enhancing her economic policy platform as she prepares for an upcoming debate with former…

Nvidia Faces Historic $279 Billion Loss as AI Enthusiasm Wanes

Nvidia experienced a record-breaking $279 billion loss in market value on Tuesday as its shares dropped by 9.5%, marking the largest single-day decline ever for a U.S. company. The downturn…

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Criticizes SEC’s Use of ‘Crypto Asset Security’

Ripple Labs’ Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has openly criticized the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its continued use of the term “crypto asset security,” which he…

UK to Review Ticketmaster Pricing After Oasis Ticket Chaos

The UK government plans to investigate Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model after widespread chaos and frustration during the recent sale of Oasis reunion tour tickets. The move aims to address concerns…

Investigation Launched by South Korea into Telegram’s Role in Deepfake Distribution

South Korean police have initiated an investigation into Telegram to determine whether the encrypted messaging app has played a role in the distribution of sexually explicit deepfake content, as reported…

Detained Binance Executive Seeks New Bail Amid Health Concerns

The trial of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive currently detained in Nigeria, resumed on September 2, 2024. As the proceedings continue, Gambaryan’s legal team has filed a renewed motion for…

Judge Rules Against Forcing Social Media Platforms to Block Harmful Content for Teens

A federal judge has ruled against a portion of the Texas SCOPE Act, stating that social media companies cannot be forced to block teens from accessing specific content labeled as…

Qatar Unveils Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), located in Doha, has launched a comprehensive regulatory regime dedicated to fostering the development and management of digital assets. This initiative is set to provide…

Disney Blackout on DirecTV Leaves Millions Without ESPN and ABC

Disney has imposed a blackout on ESPN, ABC, and other channels for DirecTV subscribers after negotiations failed to secure a new distribution agreement, affecting roughly 11 million DirecTV users. This…