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Switzerland’s New Regulations for Blockchain And DLT Trading Facilities Usher In A New Era Of Clearer And Lighter Regulatory Regimes
A short article piece submitted by Christoph Besmer, Trade Commissioner, Investment Promotion Switzerland.
Hong Kong's Crypto Rise: Harbinger for China?
Hong Kong's rising status as a crypto hub amidst regulatory amicability sparks speculations on China's evolving stance towards digital assets. The significant crypto activity in Hong Kong, combined with its thriving Over-The-Counter market, reflects a conducive environment for both institutional and retail crypto engagements. As Hong Kong continues to bolster its crypto market, it might be hinting at China's exploratory approach towards understanding and possibly embracing digital assets in the long term.
Microsoft Takes Down COVID-19 Cyber Criminals to Eliminate "Business Email Compromise" Attacks
Scammers have been taking advantage of COVID-19 and the worldwide economic crisis revolving around it to retrieve personal information and phish data from Microsoft users.
Twitch Offers Bitcoin Discount to 15 million Gaming and Livestreaming Subscribers
Twitch is now leveraging BitPay’s digital currency processing network to facilitate Bitcoin cryptocurrency payments and has announced a special 10% crypto discount promotion.
President Biden Amplifies AI Safety and Security Measures with Executive Order
President Biden has issued an Executive Order on October 30, 2023, aiming to improve AI safety, security, and trustworthiness. The order requires rigorous testing of critical AI systems, advocates for data privacy legislation, and promotes AI's positive impact on healthcare, education, and the labor market.
Binance Introduces New Margin Pairs for BAND, FLM, STMX, ADX, PROM, and PROS
Binance introduces new Cross Margin pairs, including BAND/USDT, FLM/USDT, and STMX/USDT, along with new Isolated Margin pairs, ADX/USDT, PROM/USDT, and PROS/USDT.
PwC Cybersecurity: CatchMe if you Kan
Felix Kan is a Partner in PwC’s Risk Assurance Cybersecurity Privacy practice with 10 years of extensive experience. Kan began his career as an ethical hacker and has committed his career to helping Hong Kong companies enhance their protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Binance Launches Referral Promotion for African Users with 17,500 USDT in Token Voucher Rewards
Binance is launching a new referral scheme targeting users in the Africa region, offering a reward pool of 17,500 USDT in token vouchers. The promotion runs from September 18 to October 2, 2023, and requires users to register and complete KYC within the promotion timeframe. The rewards will be distributed within 20 days post-promotion.
Singapore High Court Approves iSanctuary's Use of NFTs for Financial Investigations
In a legal first for Singapore, the High Court has granted permission to UK-based financial investigation firm Intelligent Sanctuary (iSanctuary) to use nonfungible tokens (NFTs) in tracking and freezing assets related to a hack. The NFTs, created in partnership with Mintable, will serve as a warning to counterparties and exchanges and enable real-time tracking of transactions from the compromised wallets.
Opera Browser Launches AI Prompt Feature
Opera One, the latest version of the Opera browser, now includes an AI integration known as AI Prompt, providing contextual prompts for web pages and highlighted text. The new version also includes access to other AI tools like ChatGPT and ChatSonic. The generative AI feature will enable shortened texts for accessible reads, explanations of complex ideas, and content creation. The updated browser is a Web3, "future proof" platform.
Scorpion Casino Launches Exciting Easter Promo with 40% Bonus Token Offer
Scorpion Casino kicks off an enticing Easter promotion, offering a staggering 40% additional tokens with purchases using the code EASTER40, amidst a successful pre-sale campaign.
Midjourney V6 Alpha Unveils Major Enhancements: A Leap in AI-Driven Image Generation
Midjourney's V6 alpha update, a significant advancement in AI-driven image generation, offers enhanced prompt interpretation, smarter generation, remixing, improved upscaling, and additional image manipulation options. Despite mixed user reactions, the update's detailed, realistic outputs have garnered praise.
UK Government Wants FCA Oversight on Crypto Investment Advertising
The UK Government has proposed that crypto asset promotions should fall under the scope of the Financial Conduct Authority’s existing oversight and does not require a whole new framework just for digital assets.
UK Regulator Cracks the Whip on Deceptive Cryptocurrency Ads
The United Kingdom regulator intends to bring crypto promotions into line with other financial advertisements, to make sure these advertisements are transparent and fair.
Google Unveils Batch Calibration to Enhance LLM Performance
Google Research introduces Batch Calibration (BC), a method designed to enhance Large Language Models (LLMs) performance by reducing design decision sensitivities. Unveiled on October 13, 2023, BC significantly improves performance across various tasks, showing promise for more robust LLM applications. It stands out for its zero-shot, self-adaptive nature, and negligible additional computational costs, presenting a notable advancement in the field of machine learning.
US Authorities Uncover Chinese-linked Bitcoin Mining Operations
US authorities have identified a significant number of Chinese-linked Bitcoin mining operations across the United States, sparking national security concerns. Published by The New York Times on October 13, the report highlights the close proximity of some of these operations to critical military and infrastructure sites. Amidst escalating US-China political tensions, the surge in Chinese Bitcoin mining operations in the US, coupled with their substantial energy consumption, poses critical questions regarding cybersecurity, energy sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics.
What is Wordtune? Exploring the AI-Powered Writing Assistant
Wordtune, an AI-powered writing tool, offers real-time phrasing and sentence construction suggestions, enhancing human writing while allowing writers to maintain control over content.
Prometheum's License Approval: Republican Lawmakers Challenge SEC and FINRA Decisions
Prometheum Ember Capital's designation as the first digital asset SPBD has raised concerns among Republican House Committee members.
FCA Restricts Rebuildingsociety.com, Impeding Binance's UK Compliance Efforts
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed restrictions on Rebuildingsociety.com Ltd, a peer-to-peer lending platform, impacting its recent partnership with crypto exchange Binance for complying with the FCA's marketing regime. The regulation mandates firms to ensure transparent and fair marketing, affecting Binance’s strategy to serve the UK market. The move showcases the FCA's stringent stance towards ensuring marketing compliance, especially within the crypto sector.
Web3 Security Losses Skyrocket to $889.26M in Q3 2023, Says Beosin Report
The Q3 2023 Global Web3 Security Report, jointly initiated by Beosin and SUSS NiFT, reveals a concerning escalation in the Web3 security landscape. The report shows that losses from hacks, phishing scams, and rug pulls reached $889.26M in Q3 2023, exceeding the combined losses of the first two quarters. The report also highlights the increasing threat posed by North Korea's Lazarus group.
Fantom Foundation Wallets Compromised in Suspected Chrome Exploit
Fantom Foundation's wallets were reportedly compromised with a suspected Google Chrome zero-day exploit. While the breach resulted in a loss of $550K from the Foundation's funds, over 99% of their assets remain secure. The attacker demonstrated expertise in the DeFi ecosystem, with total gains estimated at $6.7 million.
FCA Unveils Guidance on Cryptoasset Promotions Compliance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued a finalised non-handbook guidance on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions, aiming to clarify compliance with new laws and balance consumer protection with innovation for long-term economic growth.
Binance Launches VIP Margin Trading Promo with USDT and Apple Vision Pro Rewards
Binance introduces a VIP Margin Trading Promotion offering up to 5,000 USDT, an Apple Vision Pro, and exclusive event invites for increasing trade volume.