CRYPTOCURRENCY
Bitfarms Amends Prospectus for At-the-Market Equity Offering Program
Bitfarms Ltd. updates its prospectus supplement, adjusting its at-the-market equity offering to reflect the potential acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, with $127 million still available under the program.
Nous-Hermes 2 Mixtral 8x7B Surpasses Mixtral Instruct in Benchmark
Nous-Hermes 2 Mixtral 8x7B surpasses Mixtral Instruct in benchmarks, offering SFT and SFT+DPO models with ChatML prompt format, enhancing AI performance and user experience.
Virginia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Digital Asset Mining and Transactions
Virginia Senate Bill No. 339, introduced by Senator Salim, aims to regulate digital asset mining and transactions, exempting businesses from certain licenses and providing tax benefits for digital asset exchanges.
Virginia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Digital Asset Mining and Transactions
Virginia Senate Bill No. 339, introduced by Senator Salim, aims to regulate digital asset mining and transactions, exempting businesses from certain licenses and providing tax benefits for digital asset exchanges.
Decline in Cryptocurrency ATMs in 2023: A Global Perspective
In 2023, the global number of Bitcoin ATMs decreased by 11.1%, marking the first decline in a decade, with the U.S. being the largest host, contrasting with growth in the EU and other regions.
Turkey Names Blockchain Expert to Central Bank Committee
Turkey's central bank embraces blockchain with the appointment of crypto expert Prof. Fatma Ozkul to its monetary policy committee.
Coin Cloud Customer Data and Source Code Allegedly Stolen
Coin Cloud, a cryptocurrency ATM provider, has suffered a data breach involving 70,000 customer selfies and 300,000 PII stolen, highlighting the need for improved security measures in the cryptocurrency sector.
California Proposes Crypto ATM Regulations Amid Rising Fraud
California lawmakers propose regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs to combat escalating fraudulent activities. The bill, dubbed "Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks," recommends a daily withdrawal limit of $1,000 and a cap on operators' fees, with implementation eyed for January 1, 2024. While some victims of ATM scams applaud the measure, crypto ATM operators express concerns over the potential adverse impact on small operators.
Exploring the Basel Committee's Draft on Crypto Asset Exposure
The Basel Committee has unveiled a draft document detailing the disclosure requirements for banks' cryptoasset exposures. Standardized templates under a new chapter, DIS55, are introduced to ensure consistency in disclosures. The Committee seeks public and market participants' feedback on the draft until January 31, 2024, with an eye towards implementing the requirements on January 1, 2025.
NCR Corporation Announces Details of Upcoming Separation
NCR Corporation has announced the separation of its ATM-focused businesses, including Self-Service Banking, Payments & Network, and Telecommunications and Technology sectors. The separation will involve the distribution of all common stock of NCR Atleos Corporation to its stockholders. NCR Atleos will commence regular-way trading on the NYSE under the ticker "NATL" on October 17, 2023. NCR Voyix Corporation will operate as an independent publicly-traded entity on the NYSE.