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Infrastructure Bill: Is Treasury Sec Against the Proposed Amendments?

Infrastructure Bill: Is Treasury Sec Against the Proposed Amendments?

US Treasury Sec is opposed to the pro-Bitcoin amendments to the infrastructure bill. Here are some insights behind the story.

Senator Lummis: Voting on Infrastructure Bill Amendments Will Be a Win for the Digital Asset Community

Senator Lummis: Voting on Infrastructure Bill Amendments Will Be a Win for the Digital Asset Community

With all forms of Amendment on the Infrastructure Bill under threat, Sen Lummis has explained why the crypto industry will win should an amendment be voted on.

US Senators Made Bipartisan Compromise on Crypto Clause in Infrastructure Bill

US Senators Made Bipartisan Compromise on Crypto Clause in Infrastructure Bill

The group of Senators pushing for amendments to the Infrastructure Bill has arrived at a compromise as confirmed in a press conference held on Monday.

Crypto Exchange Bybit and E-sports Organization Astralis Reach a Three-year Cooperation Agreement

Crypto Exchange Bybit and E-sports Organization Astralis Reach a Three-year Cooperation Agreement

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced a three-year cooperation agreement with the e-sports organization Astralis, aiming to expand the connection of cryptocurrency in the e-sports industry.

Financial Stability on The Brink of Instability Due to Bigtech Companies

Financial Stability on The Brink of Instability Due to Bigtech Companies

FSB Worries that the development of BigTech Companies and their growing user community may cause the disintegration of banks amongst other mainstream financial systems.

AI and 5G Integration with Blockchain Infrastructure form Foundation of China's New Deal To Combat 2nd Great Depression

AI and 5G Integration with Blockchain Infrastructure form Foundation of China's New Deal To Combat 2nd Great Depression

AI and 5G integration with Blockchain Infrastructure will form the foundation of China's New Deal To Combat the Second Great Depression

Sierra Leone Revamps National ID Infrastructure with Blockchain

Sierra Leone Revamps National ID Infrastructure with Blockchain

According to Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, the nation intends to use blockchain technology in restructuring the national ID system.

KPMG Unveils Blockchain-Based Climate Accounting Tool To Help Drive Environmental Sustainability

KPMG Unveils Blockchain-Based Climate Accounting Tool To Help Drive Environmental Sustainability

KPMG has unveiled a blockchain capability dubbed Climate Accounting Infrastructure (CAI) to help firms measure, report, and offset their greenhouse gas emission.

Google Pairs with Coinbase to Spur Web3 Innovations, Offer Crypto Payments for Cloud Services

Google Pairs with Coinbase to Spur Web3 Innovations, Offer Crypto Payments for Cloud Services

Google has teamed up with crypto exchange Coinbase to allow some of its clients to pay for cloud services using cryptocurrencies.

Mysten Labs Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Bolster Sui Blockchain Ecosystem

Mysten Labs Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Bolster Sui Blockchain Ecosystem

Mysten Labs collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to enhance the Sui blockchain ecosystem, introducing AI-assisted development tools, educational programs, and global infrastructural support.

Understanding AIOZ Network (AIOZ): Decentralized Infrastructure for the Digital Era

Understanding AIOZ Network (AIOZ): Decentralized Infrastructure for the Digital Era

Discover the AIOZ Network, a decentralized infrastructure solution leveraging Cosmos and EVM for AI, storage, and streaming.

Panasonic Information Systems Chooses Oracle Cloud to Modernize Internal Infrastructure

Panasonic Information Systems Chooses Oracle Cloud to Modernize Internal Infrastructure

Panasonic IS migrates key internal systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enhancing performance and reducing costs.

Astar Network Burns 5% of Genesis Allocation, Enhancing Tokenomics

Astar Network Burns 5% of Genesis Allocation, Enhancing Tokenomics

Astar Network burns 350 million ASTR tokens, optimizing tokenomics and enhancing staking rewards.

Binance Introduces Astar (ASTR) on Simple Earn Locked Products

Binance Introduces Astar (ASTR) on Simple Earn Locked Products

Binance announces the addition of Astar (ASTR) on Simple Earn Locked Products, offering up to 19.9% APR rewards during the promotion period.

Outsourcing Agentic Infrastructure: A Strategic Approach to Cognitive Architecture

Outsourcing Agentic Infrastructure: A Strategic Approach to Cognitive Architecture

Discover the importance of outsourcing agentic infrastructure while owning cognitive architecture for efficient and reliable agent applications.

Astar Network Completes 350 Million ASTR Token Burn

Astar Network Completes 350 Million ASTR Token Burn

Astar Network successfully burns 350 million ASTR tokens, marking a significant milestone in optimizing the network’s tokenomics and enhancing sustainability.

EOS Network Foundation Announces Infrastructure Upgrade at Monthly BP Meeting

EOS Network Foundation Announces Infrastructure Upgrade at Monthly BP Meeting

The EOS Network Foundation (ENF) discusses infrastructure upgrades during its July 2024 Monthly Block Producer meeting, led by Executive Director Yves La Rose.

Binance Launches New 'Learn & Earn' Program with ASTR Rewards

Binance Launches New 'Learn & Earn' Program with ASTR Rewards

Binance announces a new round of 'Learn & Earn' where users can earn ASTR rewards by completing blockchain courses and quizzes.

Optimizing GPU Clusters for Generative AI Model Training: A Comprehensive Guide

Optimizing GPU Clusters for Generative AI Model Training: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the intricacies of testing and running large GPU clusters for generative AI model training, ensuring high performance and reliability.

MIT Research Unveils AI's Potential in Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

MIT Research Unveils AI's Potential in Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

MIT's new study reveals how large language models (LLMs) can efficiently detect anomalies in critical infrastructure systems, offering a plug-and-play solution.

India's AI Revolution: Tech Giants Expand AI Factories with NVIDIA

India's AI Revolution: Tech Giants Expand AI Factories with NVIDIA

India's cloud providers and manufacturers, including Yotta and Tata, are expanding AI infrastructure with NVIDIA technology, aiming to boost economic growth and innovation.

Anyscale and Astronomer Collaborate to Enhance Scalable Machine Learning

Anyscale and Astronomer Collaborate to Enhance Scalable Machine Learning

Anyscale partners with Astronomer to streamline machine learning workflows using Apache Airflow and Ray, enhancing scalability and efficiency for data teams.

LangChain Unveils LangGraph Platform with Enhanced Deployment Options

LangChain Unveils LangGraph Platform with Enhanced Deployment Options

LangChain introduces LangGraph Platform, offering various deployment options for scalable agent infrastructure, including self-hosted and cloud solutions, to meet diverse developer needs.

NBG Georgia Shortlists Ripple Among Tech Firms for CBDC Pilot

NBG Georgia Shortlists Ripple Among Tech Firms for CBDC Pilot

The National Bank of Georgia progresses with its Digital GEL Pilot Project, focusing on the exploration of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) technology. Nine technology firms, including Ripple Labs, Inc., have been shortlisted for potential collaboration. The initiative mirrors global trends in modernizing financial infrastructures to meet the digital economy's evolving demands.

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft Reveals Azure Maia AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU

Microsoft unveiled Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator and Azure Cobalt CPU, optimized for AI and cloud computing, with deployment scheduled for early 2024.

Binance to Disable Multiple Old Deposit Addresses

Binance to Disable Multiple Old Deposit Addresses

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is retiring selected deposit addresses and memos on various blockchains, including Ether, Tron, BNB, and Stellar, as part of its infrastructure upgrade. The exchange encourages impacted users to obtain new addresses and memos to enhance security and efficiency, and the migration is scheduled for April to June 2023.

Astar Network (ASTR) Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Enhanced Burning Mechanism

Astar Network (ASTR) Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Enhanced Burning Mechanism

Astar Network, a leading blockchain platform in Japan, has unveiled its Tokenomics 2.0 strategy, focusing on creating sustainable growth for its native token, ASTR.

Neara Secures $24M Series B Boosting Utilities' Resilience and Renewable Energy Integration

Neara Secures $24M Series B Boosting Utilities' Resilience and Renewable Energy Integration

Neara, with a fresh $24M Series B funding, is set to bolster its AI-centric infrastructure modeling platform, aiming to mitigate climate risks faced by utilities and accelerate renewable energy integration. The investment led by Prosus Ventures will fuel Neara's global expansion and the development of its novel System of Enablement functionality, facilitating a smoother transition towards renewable energy, especially in the US and Europe.

Extraterrestrial Evidence: A 15-Year Scientific Wager

Extraterrestrial Evidence: A 15-Year Scientific Wager

Astrobiologist Schulze-Makuch and planetary scientist Ian Crawford predict technological extraterrestrial life within 15 years, highlighting rapid space exploration advancements and cosmic significance.

Core Scientific Posts Strong Q4 Amidst 2023 Fiscal Recovery

Core Scientific Posts Strong Q4 Amidst 2023 Fiscal Recovery

Core Scientific has announced a significant fiscal recovery for Q4 2023, with a notable increase in self-mined bitcoin and improved financial results.

Circle Introduces Native USDC on OP Mainnet: What It Means for the Ecosystem

Circle Introduces Native USDC on OP Mainnet: What It Means for the Ecosystem

Circle launches native USDC on OP Mainnet, replacing Ethereum bridged liquidity. Collaborating with Optimism, it will be available on Coinbase's Base, Solana, Ethereum, and Mercado Pago.

Omega Secures $6M in Funding to Revolutionize Bitcoin and DeFi Ecosystem

Omega Secures $6M in Funding to Revolutionize Bitcoin and DeFi Ecosystem

Omega announces a $6M funding round to launch its decentralized infrastructure, aiming to redefine omnichain and Bitcoin DeFi without relying on traditional bridges or L2 solutions.

How US’s New Infrastructure Bill Could Choke the Crypto Market?

How US’s New Infrastructure Bill Could Choke the Crypto Market?

Crypto experts have speculated the US’s new infrastructure bill might impact investors already investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in the nation.

Jelurida and Aumenta Solutions Develop Blockchain-based Maintenance System for Ports

Jelurida and Aumenta Solutions Develop Blockchain-based Maintenance System for Ports

Blockchain solutions provider Jelurida has partnered with AR firm Aumenta Solutions to create a blockchain-based maintenance system for ports, aimed at increasing the traceability of maintenance operations. The system combines blockchain certification and AR, allowing workers to access real-time digital information. Jelurida and Aumenta Solutions are targeting the global port infrastructure market with the technology.

Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking

Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking

Astar Network unveils Tokenomics 2.0, introducing dynamic inflation, aligned transaction fees, and enhanced dApp staking for sustainable growth.

OKX Ventures Invests in Orbiter Finance's Decentralized Layer 2 Protocol

OKX Ventures Invests in Orbiter Finance's Decentralized Layer 2 Protocol

OKX Ventures invests in Orbiter Finance, a decentralized cross-Layer 2 protocol on Ethereum, aiming to redefine blockchain infrastructure and enhance decentralization.

CGV Leads Expansion in Bitcoin Wallet Sector with UniSat Investment

CGV Leads Expansion in Bitcoin Wallet Sector with UniSat Investment

CGV invests in UniSat to bolster Bitcoin wallet infrastructure, leveraging UniSat's support for the Ordinals protocol and market presence.

DTCC to Acquire Securrency, Advancing in Digital Asset Infrastructure

DTCC to Acquire Securrency, Advancing in Digital Asset Infrastructure

DTCC announces its strategic acquisition of digital asset infrastructure specialist, Securrency. This move will bolster DTCC's digital asset offerings and streamline the integration of blockchain technology.

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Acquires Mawson’s Georgia Mining Facility, Rigs for Up to $42.5M

Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Acquires Mawson’s Georgia Mining Facility, Rigs for Up to $42.5M

CleanSpark continues to pursue growth in a sector ripe for mergers and acquisitions amid a bear market.

Voltage Park's $1 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Targets ML Compute Shortage

Voltage Park's $1 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Targets ML Compute Shortage

Voltage Park, launching on October 29, 2023, introduced a $1 billion cloud infrastructure housing around 24,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs, aimed at redressing the ML compute resource crunch. A subsidiary of the Navigation Fund, Voltage Park aspires to democratize ML compute access, thereby catalyzing AI innovation across the spectrum.

EigenLayer Announces Multi-Phased Mainnet Launch Strategy

EigenLayer Announces Multi-Phased Mainnet Launch Strategy

EigenLayer is set to introduce a gradual rollout for its mainnet, emphasizing security and performance with a focus on operator and AVS integration.

Astra Protocol Hires Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Mulvaney as Strategic Adviser

Astra Protocol Hires Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Mulvaney as Strategic Adviser

Mulvaney will leverage his extensive experience in U.S. economic policymaking and governance to help drive Astra Protocol’s next stage of growth.

Japan's Tech Companies Collaborate to Build Open Metaverse Infrastructure

Japan's Tech Companies Collaborate to Build Open Metaverse Infrastructure

Several tech companies in Japan have signed an agreement to create the Japan Metaverse Economic Zone and an open metaverse infrastructure called Ryugukoku. The infrastructure will serve as a new social infrastructure for enterprise digital transformation and enable interoperability across different platforms.

U.S. Senators Urge Treasury and IRS for Swift Cryptocurrency Tax Rule Implementation

U.S. Senators Urge Treasury and IRS for Swift Cryptocurrency Tax Rule Implementation

A group of U.S. Senators has expressed concern over a two-year delay in implementing tax reporting requirements for crypto brokers, urging the Treasury Department and IRS to expedite the process to close the crypto tax gap, provide clarity for taxpayers, and secure billions in lost tax revenue. The delay contradicts the directives of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and gives leeway to crypto lobbyists opposing the rule.

OpenAI Initiates Preparedness Team to Address AI Catastrophic Risks

OpenAI Initiates Preparedness Team to Address AI Catastrophic Risks

OpenAI has launched a new Preparedness initiative, led by Aleksander Madry, to address catastrophic risks associated with AI models. The initiative will monitor, evaluate, and mitigate potential dangers, develop a Risk-Informed Development Policy, and launch an AI Preparedness Challenge to recruit talent.

Aptos Unveils Winners of the Singapore World Tour Hackathon

Aptos Unveils Winners of the Singapore World Tour Hackathon

Aptos Network announced the winners of its #AptosWorldTour Hack Singapore on October 27, 2023, showcasing 14 innovative projects across five tracks, including NFTs, DeFi, Infrastructure, and Web3 x AI, with winners like @IntoTheVerse_, @aptospayment, dAptoRator, @EconiaLabs, and @aptscan_ai.

Market Sees Broad Price Slump as Bulls Refuse to Hold the Forte

Market Sees Broad Price Slump as Bulls Refuse to Hold the Forte

Bitcoin, Ethereum and the majority of altcoins are shedding off their price gains in the past couple of days

Bank of England Chooses Accenture To Rebuild UK Payment System

Bank of England Chooses Accenture To Rebuild UK Payment System

Accenture has won a tender with the UK’s central bank to assist in building the UK’s new RTGS (real-time gross settlement) service.

Islamic Development Bank to Create Blockchain Smart Credit Platform with Samsung's Blocko

Islamic Development Bank to Create Blockchain Smart Credit Platform with Samsung's Blocko

The Islamic Research and Training Institute partnered with Samsung backed Blocko to develop a functional Credit Management System for Saudi Arabia.

Microsoft and Finastra Open Cloud Solution to Exponentially Accelerate Innovation for 8,500 Banks and Institutions

Microsoft and Finastra Open Cloud Solution to Exponentially Accelerate Innovation for 8,500 Banks and Institutions

Finastra and Microsoft Corp have announced a strategic, multiyear cloud agreement to help accelerate the digital transformation of financial services and help realise and open source future for finance.

Blockchain Startup W3BCloud to Go Public via SPAC Deal

Blockchain Startup W3BCloud to Go Public via SPAC Deal

Blockchain cloud infrastructure service provider W3BCloud is set to go public via a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) dubbed the Social Leverage Acquisition Corp I (SLAC).

MetaStreet Raises $10M in Seed Funds to Launch New Products

MetaStreet Raises $10M in Seed Funds to Launch New Products

MetaStreet, a provider of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) debt, has raised $10 million in a recent capital fund round

How the 2021 Infrastructure Bill Impacts Cryptocurrency Reporting and Tax

How the 2021 Infrastructure Bill Impacts Cryptocurrency Reporting and Tax

The 2021 Infrastructure Bill requires IRS reporting for crypto transactions over $10,000, expanding cash definition to digital assets, and requiring brokers to report customer details within 15 days.

China’s Tencent Will Invest 500 Billion Yuan in Blockchain and New Technology Infrastructure

China’s Tencent Will Invest 500 Billion Yuan in Blockchain and New Technology Infrastructure

Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, the owner of China’s messaging platform WeChat has announced that the company will be investing 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) in the next five years in emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Tencent is aiming to strengthen the development of FinTech in China, following the push of accelerating the development of blockchain as stated by the country’s President Xi Jinping.

Huobi Partners with AstroPay to Provide Fiat-to-Crypto Payment Services in Latin America

Huobi Partners with AstroPay to Provide Fiat-to-Crypto Payment Services in Latin America

Huobi Global has partnered with AstroPay to provide fiat-to-crypto payment services for cryptocurrency exchange users in Latin America.

World's largest electronics and lighting marketplaces open in Oct

World's largest electronics and lighting marketplaces open in Oct

New AI & Voice Recognition zone plus smart lighting products

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