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UK Supreme Court Denies AI's Claim to Inventorship in Landmark Case
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UK Supreme Court Denies AI's Claim to Inventorship in Landmark Case

The UK Supreme Court's decision not to acknowledge AI as an inventor highlights the importance of human involvement in patent applications, setting a precedent for future AI-related patent disputes.

Voyager Digital Agrees to $1.65 Billion Settlement with FTC in Landmark Case
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Voyager Digital Agrees to $1.65 Billion Settlement with FTC in Landmark Case

The US FTC has awarded Voyager Digital a $1.65 billion settlement for misleading statements about customer fund safety, marking a significant regulatory action in the crypto market.

Coinbase Bolsters Advisory Board with Security Experts
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Coinbase Bolsters Advisory Board with Security Experts

Coinbase has enlisted four national security experts to its Global Advisory Council, including former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy, Counterterrorism Advisor Frances Townsend, and strategist David Urban.

FTC Settles with Voyager Digital Over Misleading FDIC Claims, Former CEO Charged
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FTC Settles with Voyager Digital Over Misleading FDIC Claims, Former CEO Charged

The FTC settles with Voyager Digital, barring it from handling consumer assets post allegations of misleading FDIC insurance claims. The settlement highlights regulatory efforts to ensure transparency in the crypto industry amid a broader crackdown on deceptive practices.

STEPN Integrates Apple Music into Web3 App
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STEPN Integrates Apple Music into Web3 App

Apple and STEPN have collaborated to integrate Apple Music into the STEPN app, marking a second milestone following the Apple Pay integration. This move signifies the growing acceptance of Web3 apps and a step towards bridging the Web2 and Web3 divide, enhancing user experience, and signaling future collaborations between traditional and decentralized tech platforms.

Former Voyager Digital CEO Faces Fraud Charges Amid CFTC and FTC Crackdown
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Former Voyager Digital CEO Faces Fraud Charges Amid CFTC and FTC Crackdown

The CFTC and FTC have levelled fraud charges against former Voyager Digital CEO Stephen Ehrlich, spotlighting the case as a notable instance of regulatory enforcement within the digital asset sector. The charges underscore the market's inherent risks and the imperative for robust regulatory compliance to ensure investor protection.

Step Secures $300m Fund, Introduces Crypto Investment Platform for Young Adults
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Step Secures $300m Fund, Introduces Crypto Investment Platform for Young Adults

Step has secured $300 million in new debt funding round, which coincided with the company’s launch of a crypto investment platform aimed at minors and young adults - their key clientele.

Flashbots Co-Founder Stephane Gosselin Resigns Following Disagreements with Colleagues
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Flashbots Co-Founder Stephane Gosselin Resigns Following Disagreements with Colleagues

Gosselin’s departure has left a leadership hole at Flashbots.

Move-to-earn App STEPN to Land in Hong Kong's Cyberport
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Move-to-earn App STEPN to Land in Hong Kong's Cyberport

Move-to-earn app STEPN announced that it is opening an office in Hong Kong despite COVID-19 restrictions and a tough regulatory environment.

Usain Bolt Partners with Step App to Propel Healthier World
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Usain Bolt Partners with Step App to Propel Healthier World

Usain Bolt, the 8-time Olympic gold medalist and 11-time world champion, has teamed up with Step App to take fitness and exercise a notch higher by incorporating Web3 and the metaverse.

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