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ECB is Raising the Bar with its Crypto Surveillance
European Central Bank: Increase Crypto Monitoring Activities with On-Chain Data
DCG Completes Payment of Short-Term Debts to Dissolved Crypto Lender Genesis
Digital Currency Group paid up all short-term loans to Genesis, a previous bitcoin lending platform, as promised. DCG repaid $700 million in 2023 despite crypto sector woes. Genesis filed for bankruptcy in early 2023 after a withdrawal halt due to obligations of over $3.5 billion to its principal creditors. The bitcoin market is changing significantly with this development.
Binance Executives Face Tax Evasion Charges in Nigeria Amid Naira Manipulation Allegations
Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla face tax evasion and currency manipulation charges in Nigeria, with proceedings adjourned to April 19.
Shiba Inu ShibArmy Rallies Community Amidst 30% SHIB Price Drop and Shibaswap Delay
Shib Army acknowledges the current crypto market frustration and the bearish month of September, emphasizing the importance of crediting the Shibarium project and the #SHIBARMY community for their support and unity, encouraging positivity and resilience.
Shiba Inu Lucie Addresses Key Questions Around SHIB and Rug Pull
Lucie of Shibarium addresses concerns in tweets, emphasizing transparency and community resources. Highlights DAO development, token burns, and warns against misinformation. Discusses SHIB price drop and future uncertainties. Shibarium's active use and future plans mentioned.
AI in Emergency Medicine: Evaluating ChatGPT and Google Bard
A study reveals ChatGPT and Google Bard's performance in mass casualty incident triage is significantly different, with Google Bard outperforming ChatGPT with a 60% accuracy rate, highlighting the need for continued advancement and human supervision in AI's healthcare integration.
Crypto Firm Elwood Technologies Raises $70M in Series A Round
American investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs, and Barclays invest in global fintech crypto company Elwood Technologies. The company is valued at up to $500 million after the financing, according to the report from Financial Times.
Coindesk May Be Sold as Parent Company DCG Struggles
CoinDesk may sell. Digital Currency Group (DCG), its parent firm, looks to be struggling financially. DCG has received many bids over $200 million for the media group in recent months.
Google's Imagen 2 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Text-to-Image AI Technology
Google's latest updates to Bard introduce image generation, multilingual support with Gemini Pro, enhanced coding assistance, and broader accessibility, showcasing significant advancements in AI-driven creativity and user interaction.
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss
Dave Portnoy announced that he is done with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin after undergoing a loss of $25,000 due to market crash.
Shiba Inu Shibarium Wallets Top 1 Million, Yet SHIB Price Faces Uncertainty
Shibarium, Shiba Inu's Layer 2 network, has successfully completed over 700,000 transactions and crossed 1 million wallet addresses. However, the $SHIB token faces price stability challenges, with the 99-period Moving Average as a strong resistance and an upward trending line as a support level.
Pablo Escobar’s Drug Runner Yasutaka Nakamoto "Could be" Satoshi Nakamoto
Who is Yasutaka Nakamoto? Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Are they the same person – Olof Gustaffson believes that Yasutaka had the technical knowledge of creating Bitcoin, as he has had extensive experience with microprocessors and semiconductors. Roberto Escobar, brother of the drug kingpin Pablo Escobar has launched a fork of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as “Dietbitcoin,” in 2019, which later on relocated to Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. Roberto Escobar claimed that he has encountered a US government agent posing as Satoshi Nakamoto, which he reached the conclusion that the US government created Bitcoin. He further believes that the US government will one day crash the market completely by selling all of Nakamoto’s Bitcoins.
Shiba Inu Shibarium Introduces Wrapped BONE and Hosted Blockscout Explorer
Shibarium has 1 million wallets and near 1 million transactions. It launched a hosted Blockscout explorer and expanded its token bridge to include various tokens. The Wrapped BONE contract has been verified, and Shibarium plans to renounce the Bone contract.
Dave Portnoy Offers to be The Savior of Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK), Angering Crypto Twitter
After declaring that he may be quitting crypto trading altogether, Dave Portnoy is now hinting that he will “save Bitcoin and crypto.”
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Speaks Up on Controversial Penny Stock Bars
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has expressed her dissenting stance on the Commission's latest decision to impose permanent penny stock bars on four respondents involved in adjudication matters. This sentiment was publicized in her tweet on June 28, along with a link to an official statement explaining her position.
Shibarium Wallets Surge 200% to 306K in One Day: Limited Impact on Shiba Inu ($SHIB) Price
Shiba Inu's Shibarium Layer 2 network has experienced a 200% increase in wallet addresses, processing 524,559 transactions, and mining 368,891 blocks. The network's mainnet and cross-chain bridges are operational, enabling quick withdrawals. Despite this, the Shiba Inu price has only increased by 2.5% in the past 24 hours.
Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas to Speak at Barclays Global Financial Services Conference
Alesia Haas, chief financial officer of Coinbase Global, will participate in a fireside discussion at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 12, 2023. The event will cover Coinbase's financial performance, strategic goals, and insights on the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting its significant influence in the cryptoeconomy.
FC Barcelona Preparing to Launch its Own Cryptocurrency & NFTs
Barcelona plans to enter into the metaverse landscape. The football club sees emerging technologies as a potential area that could enable it to shape its future shopping experiences and generate revenues.
Bitcoin Price Bull Run Sees Grayscale Investments add $300M AUM in One Day
Grayscale Investments CEO Barry Silbert has announced a breathtaking increase of $300 million in AUM after a single day this week as Bitcoin went on its $13K bull run.
US Senator Demands Answers from Twitter Over Massive Bitcoin Hack Incident
US senator Josh Hawley has urged Twitter to cooperate with fed agencies and take necessary measures to secure the social media site before the cyber hacking accounts of celebrities, politicians, technology moguls, and major firms in an apparent Bitcoin scam expands further.
Michael Cohen's AI Blunder: Unknowingly Citing Fake Google Bard-Generated Cases
Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer, admitted to unintentionally using Google Bard AI to create fake legal citations, raising concerns about AI use in legal research and its implications on his credibility as a witness.
HBAR Foundation Launches $250m Metaverse Fund
The HBAR Foundation launched a $250 million Metaverse Fund, which aims to integrate Hedera Hashgraph's Web3 metaverse world for consumer brands.
Peter Schiff Sends Stern Warning to Barry Silbert Over Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Price Collapse
Grayscale investments’ national ad campaign has fallen on deaf ears, with shares in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust plummets 80%. Peter Schiff sends a warning to Grayscale investments CEO Barry Silbert.
Google Assistant to Integrate Bard AI for Enhanced Capabilities
Google Assistant is set to integrate with Google's Bard AI to offer enhanced functionalities. The integration will allow Google Assistant to perform complex tasks like planning vacations and sorting emails. Although the feature is still under testing, it marks Google's aggressive efforts to compete in the AI space.
How to Learn and Use a Pin Bar Strategy
Pin bar candlestick patterns predict price fluctuations and increase profit potential. They have four forms: Hammer, Shooting Star, Inverted Hammer, and Hanging Man. However, caution is needed in unpredictable markets.
Shiba Inu SHIB Price Plummets Over 30% in Summer of Shibarium, Here is Why
SHIB, Shiba Inu's native cryptocurrency, experienced a 36% price drop following the "Summer of Shibarium" announcement. Despite a surge in trading volumes and open interest, Bitcoin's price dropped by 13% and SHIB fell by 12%. Investors should be cautious before potential price drops.
Teaching with ChatGPT: OpenAI Issues Guidelines
A guide has been released for educators to integrate ChatGPT into classrooms, outlining its workings, limitations, and potential applications, emphasizing customization and human oversight.
Trump Warns of AI and Deepfake Dangers in Fox Business Interview
Former President Donald Trump criticized AI and deepfake technology, stating they pose significant risks and require urgent action to mitigate potential conflict and misinformation, emphasizing the complexities of regulating AI and ensuring ethical use.
Crypto Trading Platform BitPanda Hires Former JPMorgan Executive Joshua Barraclough as CEO
BitPanda has announced that it has named Joshua Barraclough as CEO to run the daily operations of BitPanda Pro.
Dave Portnoy Calls Bitcoin “A Ponzi Scheme,” but Says He Will be Back for Crypto
Dave Portnoy revealed that he had previously bought $1.25 million worth of Bitcoin, despite thinking the cryptocurrency was just a “just one big Ponzi scheme.”
Shiba Inu Shibarium's Wallets Top 100,000 as Transactions Exceed 445,000
Shibarium, Shiba Inu's Ethereum Layer 2 network, has achieved 100,000 wallet addresses and 445,000 transactions, demonstrating rapid adoption, user engagement, and lower transaction costs for decentralized finance applications and NFTs.
Barclays to Buy Stakes in Crypto Firm Copper
UK-based Barclays bank has agreed to invest in the UK headquartered Copper.co, a digital asset custody technology provider.
Belt and Road in Hong Kong: the Emergence of Digital Gold in IoT
A US dollar global economy has led to the underwhelming volume of growth of Chinese goods being traded among the Belt and Road countries and corridors since the initiative began in 2013. GoldZip is the exciting new digital tool allowing countries to barter goods based on their digital gold values.
Texas Securities Board Issues Emergency Cease and Desist Order to Abra and CEO, William Barhydt
The Texas State Securities Board has taken decisive action against Abra by issuing an Emergency Cease and Desist Order. The order, also directed at Abra's CEO, William (Bill) Barhydt, alleges securities fraud and misleading statements in connection with Abra's digital asset depository accounts.
Entertainment Platform CHILI Partners with Coinbar to Accept Crypto Payments
European entertainment video-on-demand platform CHILI has announced a partnership with blockchain fintech firm Coinbar to accept Bitcoin, XRP, DigitalBits and Tether for purchases.
Shiba Inu's Shibarium Hits 600k Wallets and 700k Transactions
Shibarium, Shiba Inu's Layer 2 network, has reached new milestones with 634,438 wallet addresses and 698,607 transactions. Despite initial technical challenges, collaborations with Alchemy have scaled operations, and asset withdrawals now occur within 45 minutes to 3 hours.
Shiba Inu Unveils ShibariumSSI: A Revolutionary Step Towards Self-Sovereign Digital Identity
Shiba Inu launches ShibariumSSI, a platform for Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), emphasizing user control over digital data with features like self-custody and zero-knowledge compliance.
Barry Silbert Resigns from Grayscale Investments Board Amidst Industry Challenges
Grayscale Investments has announced the resignation of Barry Silbert from its board of directors, following a challenging period in the crypto industry. The company has been advocating for the conversion of the world's largest Bitcoin trust into an ETF. The departures come amid legal battles involving Digital Currency Group.
Document Reveals US GOP Congressman Barry Moore Has Purchased Cryptocurrencies
U.S. Congressman Barry Moore reportedly has purchased a series of cryptocurrencies purchases in recent months, including DOGE, ETH and ADA.
Google Sues Unknown Entities for Malware Scheme Disguised as AI Chatbot Bard
Google is suing individuals for a malware distribution scam involving false AI chatbot ads, aiming to protect users and intellectual property amid growing digital security challenges.
Warren Buffett Changes Attitude on Gold, Not Bitcoin Reminds Peter Schiff
Warren Buffett now started to buy bitcoin, reminding us of the days when he said he would never invest in Bitcoin.
GPT-4 AI Chatbot Scores High on Tests
The latest version of AI chatbot GPT-4 has achieved high scores on high school and law school tests, including the LSAT and Uniform Bar Exam. GPT-4 also scored well on SAT and AP exams in various subjects.
FC Barcelona Enters the Crypto Space with Blockchain-Propelled Fan Engagement Platform
FC Barcelona, one of the most successful and envied football clubs in the world, has joined hands with Chiliz, a fintech firm, in the provision of a blockchain-powered fan-engagement platform.
Spanish Football Giants Barcelona and Real Madrid Seek Crypto Trademark Protection
Football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid filed a joint crypto trademark protection covering various virtual products, according to licensed patent and trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis.
First Barcelona Johan Cruyff NFT Auctioned for $693,000
Spanish football giant FC Barcelona has announced the successful auction of its first NFT with Sotheby’s in New York, trading at $693,000.
Shibarium Goes Live: A Comprehensive Overview
Shibarium, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling blockchain, has successfully launched, generating over 65,000 wallets and 350,000 transactions. Despite initial challenges, it has scaled up 1500%, demonstrating transparency and security through an insurance provision and a proof-of-participation consensus mechanism.
FC Barcelona Partners With Ownix to Create NFTs
FC Barcelona will start auctioning off Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) based on photos videos featuring iconic moments from the club’s history available to fans.
DCG's subsidiary Genesis Capital slapped with new class
Genesis Capital, a DCG subsidiary, faces a class action lawsuit. Digital asset lending clients filed the complaint. Genesis violated securities laws by providing unregistered securities.
“Bitcoin Better Investment than Gold," Winklevoss Says to Dave Portnoy Over Talks on Elon Musk’s Plans to Mine Gold in Space
In their interview with Dave Portnoy, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss advised the "Davey Day Trader" to invest in Bitcoin rather than gold.
Shark Tank Star Says Real Estate Is the Best Way to Get Rich, Not Cryptocurrencies
Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank, a famous US investor who is known for developing a billion-dollar real estate empire with just a $1,000 loan, has said that real estate is the best investment you can leverage to make money.
Shibarium Enters Fail Safe Mode to Ensure Funds Are Safe
Shibarium, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, activated its Fail Safe mode post-launch due to high traffic, ensuring fund safety. The team is scaling to meet user demands.
Fighting for Monetary and Financial Freedom
We look at three key aspects (money form, money issuance, and the flow of money) of our monetary and financial system where the blockchain technology may have a major impact
UK Barclays Bank Restricts Customers from Sending Funds to Binance Exchange
Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom has halted payments to Binance just a few days after the regulator FCA imposed a ban.
Digital Currency Group Sells Shares in Subsidiary's Crypto Funds
As the crypto empire struggles, Barry Silbert's Digital Currency Group has divested interests in Grayscale Investments funds.
Grayscale's Strategic Shift: Aiming for Bitcoin Spot ETF with Cash Redemption Model
Grayscale changes GBTC to a spot Bitcoin ETF using cash creation model, complying with SEC guidelines after Barry Silbert's resignation, marking a significant shift in the digital asset landscape.
Hedera Council's Major HBAR Allocation Boosts Ecosystem and Governance
Hedera Global Governing Council allocates 4.86 billion HBAR ($408 million) for network development and decentralized governance, focusing on supporting existing initiatives and operational efficiency.
BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List
Binance has expanded its Monitoring Tag list to include Beta Finance (BETA), BarnBridge (BOND), Waltonchain (WTC), and NEM (XEM) as of October 4, 2023. The Monitoring Tag serves as a risk indicator for tokens with elevated volatility and risk.
a16z: Top 50 Generative AI Revealed; ChatGPT, CharacterAI, Bard, Poe, QuillBot Rank Top 5
ChatGPT, the fastest consumer application to achieve 100 million active users, is dominating the GenAI space. 80% of the top 50 GenAI web products didn't exist a year ago, with ChatGPT accounting for 60% of monthly traffic. General LLM chatbots dominate, but AI companions like CharacterAI and content generation tools are gaining traction. The GenAI space is rapidly evolving, with ChatGPT leading the charge.
Winklevoss Twins Brief David Portnoy on Bitcoin, BTC Talks Continue
American internet celebrity David Portnoy officially hosted the Winklevoss Twins at his house for a long-due conversation regarding Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies.
Shibarium L2 Network Beta From Shiba Inu Developers
Shibarium is a layer-2 Ethereum mainnet network. The creators promised a near-term release.
What is Shibarium?
Shibarium, a Layer 2 blockchain by the Shiba Inu project, aims to enhance scalability and reduce transaction fees. Its development is community-driven, fostering innovation and collaboration.
World Bank Pushes to Raise the Bar for FinTech and DLT for Cross-Border Interoperability and Financial Inclusion
The World Bank Group has recently published a study, issued by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on “Payment aspects of financial inclusion in the FinTech era,” highlighting the concepts derived using blockchain, including stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
FC Barcelona Fan Tokens Worth $1.3 Million Sold Out in Two Hours
FC Barcelona Fan Tokens (BAR) got sold out barely 2 hours after it went live on sale. With BAR, fans all over the world will be more engaged in the decision at the club.
Washington DC Lawyers Can Now Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Legal Services
Lawyers working within the metropolitan area of Washington DC can now accept cryptocurrency payments for legal services so long as the fee agreement is reasonable and fair, and the lawyer is able to safeguard their digital assets, the District of Columbia Bar stated in an ethics opinion.
Director of FinCEN Affirms That Cryptocurrency Industry Is in Line With Agency Regulations
The director of FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Kenneth. A Blanco believes that the cryptocurrency industry is starting to fall in place with the agency’s regulations on money transmission services.
Central Banks to Cross-Examine Libra’s Founders in Switzerland
The European Central Bank (ECB) officials and 25 global central banks will be meeting with Libra’s founders to assess the project.
Bitcoin Price Smashes $35,000 to New ATH, What's Next for the BTC Price?
Bitcoin price has surged to a new all-time high again on Jan. 6 with crypto bulls pushing BTC above $35,000 after days of consolidation in the low $30,000 range.
Dapper Labs Raises $18M in Token Sale
The team responsible for the crypto-collectibles phenomenon “Crypto Kitties” has just secured an $18 million token sale.
Smart Contract 101: What is Remix?
Solidity 101 Tools for Smart Contracts is a series of tutorials for beginners to learn the easiest way to build smart contracts. In this lesson we will use the online tool - Remix.
Calibra CEO Defends Libra at Its First Major Encounter with 26 Global Central Banks
David Marcus, the CEO of Calibra, behind Facebook’s Libra has announced that the proposed stablecoin would not be a threat to the monetary sovereignty of nations as suggested previously by regulators.
Cardano Partners With COTI To Enable Merchant Transactions via ADA Payment Gateway
Cardano, an independent body, based in Zug, Switzerland just partnered with COTI, an enterprise-grade fintech platform, to create an ADA payment solution for merchants.