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Rep. French Hill Eyes Financial Services Committee Leadership Amid Crypto Focus
Arkansas Rep. French Hill is poised to assume leadership of the House Financial Services Committee, bringing a crypto-savvy perspective to the role.
Japan Moves to Boost VC Investments in Web3 Companies Through Cryptocurrency Acquisition Bill
Japan's government plans to amend LPS laws to allow cryptocurrencies acquisition and holding, aiming to simplify investment processes and support Web3 businesses, boosting domestic startups.
MIT Study Challenges AI Job Displacement Fears
MIT's study reveals that human labor remains more cost-effective than AI in most job roles, especially in tasks requiring visual processing, challenging rapid AI-driven job displacement fears.
Meta's Digital Assets Expansion: A Scrutiny by Maxine Waters
Congresswoman Maxine Waters scrutinizes Meta's trademark applications, filed in March 2022, suggesting the company's continued involvement in the digital assets ecosystem, despite previous assurances of no ongoing projects in this area.
Multicoin Capital's Vision for 2024: Embracing AI, Crypto, and Web3 Innovations
Multicoin Capital's 2024 outlook highlights the transformative role of AI, stablecoins, and innovative token distribution in the crypto and blockchain landscape. The firm foresees significant advancements in remittances, social applications, and various sectors integrating crypto as a foundational element.
Quantinuum Secures $300 Million in Landmark Quantum Computing Funding Round
Quantinuum secures a significant $300M equity fundraise at a $5B valuation, led by JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui, Amgen, and Honeywell, marking a major stride in the quantum computing sector and boosting development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
OpenSea: A Glimpse into January 2024's NFT Landscape
OpenSea's January 2024 digest reveals exciting NFT trends, including Dmitri Cherniak's 'Ringers' sculpture, Disney's 'Steamboat Willie' entering the NFT space, and The Fabricant's AI-driven digital fashion collection. These developments showcase the growing intersection of art, technology, and digital ownership in the NFT marketplace.
Why Vitalik Buterin Proposed 33% Increase in Gas Limit for Ethereum
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes a 33% increase in the gas limit to improve network throughput. This first change in three years aims to balance efficiency and stability, addressing scalability.
Vitalik Buterin's Insightful Financial Advice for a Prudent Portfolio
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advises on prudent financial strategies, emphasizing diversification, savings for financial safety, a conservative portfolio, and caution against over-leveraging, blending traditional and modern investment insights.
OpenAI's Sam Altman Spotlights Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Tech
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has brought significant attention to the issues of antisemitism and Islamophobia in the tech industry with his tweets on January 5, 2024. His personal experiences and observations have sparked discussions on the need for greater support and awareness within the industry. The public's varied responses highlight the complexity of media coverage and the responsibility of tech companies in addressing these social issues.