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India’s Tea Board Contemplates Using Blockchain to Stamp Out Tea Adulteration
India’s Tea Board seeks to mitigate the problem of tea adulteration by using blockchain technology as this will enhance consumers’ experience, as well as preserve the reputation of the Indian tea. Moreover, the consumption of tea in this nation will be boosted through an improved experience.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Loves Blockchain but says Bitcoin Still Not His "Cup of Tea"
While JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed his thoughts on the critical value of blockchain technology, he is still not interested in Bitcoin as a hedge investment.
Binance Introduces New Fan Engagement Platform for Ukrainian Football Team FC Shakhtar
Binance has announced that it will introduce a new fan programme for Ukraine football team FC Shakhtar.
Lido Finance Halts Operations on Solana Following Community Consensus
Lido Finance is discontinuing its operations on Solana blockchain following a community consensus within its DAO. The decision, revealed on October 16, 2023, comes after a proposal highlighting the unsustainable financials of Lido on Solana. Despite this cessation, Lido expresses continued optimism for Solana's ecosystem.
Kakao Affiliates Face Probe Over Crypto Misappropriation Allegations
Prosecution delves into allegations of cryptocurrency embezzlement & breach of trust against ex-Kakao chairman & affiliate executives, marking the start of a formal inquiry with the examination of the complainant on Oct 11.
Ontario Teachers Pension Floats with FTX Trading amid Crypto Volatility
Despite market volatility and a recent decline in value, Ontario Teachers Pension has continued embracing its crypto business investments.
UK Defence Ministry Awards 1.8 Billion Pound AI-Driven Maritime Enhancement Contract to Thales
UK Ministry of Defence signs £1.8 billion contract with Thales for 15-year project to improve Royal Navy ship availability and resilience, leveraging AI and data management.
Legal Team Requests Temporary Release of Samuel Bankman-Fried for Upcoming Trial
Samuel Bankman-Fried's legal team has formally requested his temporary release for the upcoming trial, citing the need for adequate preparation due to the case's complexity. The letter outlines stringent conditions for the release and also raises concerns about Bankman-Fried's medication.
Stars Arena Tightens Security Following $3M Exploit
Stars Arena, an Avalanche-based Web3 social media app, is reinforcing its security measures following a $3 million exploit on October 6, 2023. The steps include the transfer of funds to a secure multisig wallet, a comprehensive security audit, and the engagement of a white hat team for rapid security review. Users have been urged not to deposit any new funds until the security overhaul is completed.
Georgia Proposes Bill Where Crypto Will be Part of High School Curriculum
Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill that recommends cryptocurrency to be integrated into the high school curriculum.
Steamboat Willie Enters Public Domain, Inspires NFT and Meme Coin Craze
The public domain's "Steamboat Willie" Mickey Mouse version has sparked the creation of popular NFTs and meme coins, marking a new era in digital art and copyright freedom.
The Crypto Council for Innovation Announces First-Ever Leadership Team
The crypto council continues to invest and grow to advance its mission of advocating for benefits of cryptocurrencies to policymakers, regulators, and people around the globe.
Yann LeCun Discusses AI Progress and Quantum Computing at FAIR's 10th Anniversary
Yann LeCun of Meta AI discussed the future of AI, highlighting Nvidia's hardware dominance, skepticism about human-level AI and quantum computing, and Meta's focus on multimodal AI systems.
Signature Bank Team Joins Customers Bank, Part of $21B Customers Bancorp
Customers Bank, a subsidiary of Customers Bancorp (NYSE:CUBI), has announced the successful onboarding of nearly 30 team members formerly employed by Signature Bank, once known for its crypto-friendly stance.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Leads £210M Round in UK-Based Consumer Finance Platform Lendable
Lendable.co.uk is committed to improve financing to both retail customers and businesses.
Elon Musk Plans to Launch AI Startup to Compete with OpenAI
Elon Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers to launch an AI startup to compete with OpenAI. Musk is said to be in talks with existing investors from SpaceX and Tesla for investment in the new venture. In addition, Musk has recently incorporated a company named X (X.AI) and changed the name of Twitter to "X Corp" as part of his plans to create an "everything app" under the "X" brand. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the Bedrock initiative to allow its users to build generative AI from foundation models.
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.
ChatGPT Poised to Challenge Google Assistant on Android Devices
OpenAI's ChatGPT may soon challenge Google Assistant's role as the default voice assistant on Android, signaling a significant shift in the digital assistant sector and underscoring AI's growing impact in technology.
The Ethical Dimensions of ChatGPT in Modern Learning Environments
Exploring the ethical dimensions and transformative potential of ChatGPT in education, focusing on challenges and opportunities in teaching, learning, and academic integrity within STEM and higher education environments.
NEAR Foundation Announces 40% Workforce Reduction in Strategic Realignment
The NEAR Foundation has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce, impacting 35 team members, as part of a strategic realignment to focus on high-impact activities and further decentralize the ecosystem. Despite this change, the Foundation maintains strong financial health and a commitment to advancing key areas in the Web3 space.
OpenAI Announces Call for Experts to Join its Red Teaming Network
OpenAI is launching its Red Teaming Network, seeking domain experts to improve AI safety measures. The network aims to collaborate with professionals from diverse fields to evaluate and "red team" AI systems. The network will provide insights into risk assessment and mitigation, with members contributing varying amounts of time. OpenAI values diverse expertise and encourages applications from various domains.
Digital Wallet Omni Raises $11m in Seed Funding
On September 7, digital wallet Omni (formerly known as Steakwallet) raised $11 million in seed funding at a $50 million valuation.
Former-Cryptopia Employee Pleads Guilty Stealing Over $171K in Crypto
A former male employee stole over $171K in cryptocurrencies from a liquidated New Zealand-based crypto exchange Cryptopia. The defendant has pleaded guilty, will be sentenced in October.
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.
Binance CEO Clarifies Details on CommEx Integration
Binance CEO, CZ, sheds light on Binance's association with CommEX through a tweet. Cryptocurrency transfers are ongoing, with potential ex-Binance team members joining CommEX. Amid regulatory challenges, Binance sells its Russian operations to CommEX but remains optimistic about global prospects.
India’s Telangana State to Stamp Out Fake Academic Certificates via Blockchain
Following concerns raised by the US Embassy that some employees and students were applying for visas using fake academic certificates, the Indian state of Telangana has made a broad move of addressing this menace through blockchain technology.
Wall Street Veteran Goes All-In on Bitcoin and Ditches Gold Just as BTC Reaches its All-Time High
Two prominent figures in the industry have recently revealed their investment in Bitcoin and their reiterated sentiment towards the digital asset.
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.
Square Stocks Soar After Bitcoin Purchase, Market Bulls Convinced PayPal Will Make a BTC Move of Its Own
Square’s $50 million-dollar move on Bitcoin has pushed the fintech payment company’s stocks higher, enabling it to outperform PayPal shares.