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17.07 / 16:33

business Technology Opinion Machine Learning Tech AI startup elon Elon Musk’s new AI startup is as ambitious as it is doomed

Almost nothing is known about Elon Musk’s latest endeavor, an artificial intelligence startup named xAI. But “almost nothing” is still something. And we can glean a lot from what little we do know.

14.07 / 23:15

Law Ripple XRP regulation coinbase Opinion Court Time It’s time for the SEC to settle with Coinbase and Ripple

In every major litigation, there comes a moment when you realize it’s time to settle. A ruling doesn’t go your way, a juror gives your legal team the side eye, the judge makes it clear it’s time for a settlement conference. After Judge Analisa Torres’ decision in SEC v. Ripple, the time has come for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to settle the remainder of its case against Ripple Labs — as well as its case against Coinbase.

13.07 / 22:57

markets Investments Analysis Opinion Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Demand is driving the price of Bitcoin to $130K

In any market, whether it is fruit and vegetables or financial assets, prices are determined by the intersection of supply and demand.

11.07 / 22:19

Blockchain Technology Analysis Opinion Tech Tech Analysis NOT audit Experiments show AI could help to audit smart contracts, but not yet

While artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed a myriad of industries, from healthcare and automotive to marketing and finance, its potential is now being put to the test in one of the blockchain industry’s most crucial areas — smart contract security.

10.07 / 22:43

Analysis Opinion Decentralization Bitcoin Bitcoin has entered a civil war — Over ‘art’

In an email dated Jan. 17, 1993, Hal Finney — a developer and early contributor to Bitcoin — shared the concept of “encrypted digital cards,” which are now known as nonfungible tokens (NFTs).

06.07 / 19:31

Blockchain Web3 Analysis Reddit Opinion API Web 2.0 Buckle up, Reddit: Closed APIs cost more than you’d expect

On July 1, the popular discussion website Reddit took a ruinous step: Its application programming interface (API) — the tool that gives developers access to its rich store of data as they build and train applications — ceased providing free, open access. Going forward, it will be closed and, for some developers, too expensive to access.

05.07 / 15:17

Government Law SEC Opinion Court The Supreme Court could stop the SEC’s war on crypto

When the leaders of the American Revolution signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they had no guarantee of victory. The battle for independence was underway, and their prospects were uncertain. Despite occasional victories, these audacious freedom fighters were grossly outnumbered and had difficulty retaining volunteer soldiers. Their commitment to the cause of freedom was their only fighting chance.

04.07 / 16:29

ETF Investments Analysis Opinion Bitcoin Bitcoin Price bitcoin etfs Bitcoin ETFs: Even worse for crypto than central exchanges

Recent weeks have seen a surge in interest from traditional finance for crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). After the Securities and Exchange Commission took issue with its initial filing, BlackRock submitted a fresh application for a Bitcoin ETF on July 3. A week earlier, Fidelity led a crop of investment firms in lodging applications with the SEC for Bitcoin-based ETFs. Meanwhile, HSBC has become the first bank to offer Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs to customers in Hong Kong.

02.07 / 23:15

Binance Europe privacy Analysis Opinion Zcash Monero Binance caves to pressure over coin listings, scoring a win for privacy

Privacy advocates scored a big win in June with Binance’s announcement that it was backtracking on a decision to delist privacy coins for users in a number of European countries.

30.06 / 08:43

event Blockchain Conference Fashion Opinion Forget about price! Polkadot Decoded 2023 says bear markets are for building

The Polkadot Decoded 2023 conference just wrapped up and this year more than 100 speakers and 100 blockchain projects were in attendance.

29.06 / 15:55

Law Binance SEC Opinion Court The SEC is targeting Coinbase, Binance as proxies in its war on crypto

Imagine your daily commute to work, uninterrupted by traffic lights or stop signs, allowing you to sail smoothly. Suddenly, a new red stop sign disrupts your route, turning a main intersection into a four-way stop overnight. That evening, a letter from local law enforcement shocks you with a hefty retroactive fine for every time you passed the spot where the new sign stands today.

28.06 / 16:11

Technology Adoption Analysis Opinion United Nations Tech Girlfriends, murdered kids, assassin androids — is AI cursed?

Is artificial intelligence (AI) cursed? It seems to be accelerating us toward a dystopia that humanity isn’t ready for.

27.06 / 15:49

Government Law regulation us government Opinion Gary Gensler is hurting the little guys for Wall Street

Even the most stalwart crypto supporters could see why the Securities and Exchange Commission might target the crypto industry for some enforcement. Events of the past year — from the failure of Three Arrows Capital to the fraud at FTX — were bound to bring some scrutiny, and the industry has always been too hospitable to blatant hucksters.

26.06 / 23:19

Technology Adoption Analysis Scams Opinion Tech Crypto scams Crypto scams are going to ramp up with the rise of AI

With talk about integrating artificial intelligence and the cryptocurrency industry mostly focusing on how AI can help the crypto industry combat scams, experts are failing to pay attention to the fact that it could have the complete opposite effect. In fact, Meta recently warned that hackers appeared to be taking advantage of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in attempts to gain entry into users’ Facebook accounts.

21.06 / 16:33

Adoption Investments Trading Analysis Opinion exchanges CEXs Don’t be mean to CEXs — Crypto relies on them

Blockchain technology will eventually establish a reliable framework for exchanging value, effectively decentralizing power and financial control. This vision represents a revolutionary paradigm shift that we should wholeheartedly embrace.

16.06 / 19:43

business Technology privacy Analysis Opinion Tech Think AI tools aren't harvesting your data? Guess again

The meteoric ascent of generative artificial intelligence has created a bonafide technology sensation thanks to user-focused products such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Dall-E and Lensa. But the boom in user-friendly AI has arrived in conjunction with users seemingly ignoring or being left in the dark about the privacy risks imposed by these projects.

16.06 / 04:45

Government Law Binance SEC Opinion 5 key highlights of the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Binance on June 5, alleging that the exchange was involved in the sale of unregistered securities. In its 136-page complaint, the SEC accuses Binance and its founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, of participating in a complex conspiracy that involved fraud, conflicts of interest, a lack of disclosure and willful disregard for the law.

13.06 / 23:40

defi Analysis Opinion Decentralization DAO Democracy Cybernetic organizations — BORGs — are doomed to fail

What makes a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) a DAO? In practice, the democratic structure of these organizations has been compromised because a number of self-purporting DAOs are operating like traditional corporations.

06.06 / 18:18

business Binance privacy Opinion Zcash Monero privacy coins Binance was wrong to boot Monero, ZCash and other privacy coins

Binance announced in May that it would delist so-called “privacy coins” such as Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC) and others in several countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Poland. The decision underscored the reality that some companies might step over their own feet to ban privacy tech — even where it is legal — out of a combination of risk aversion and compliance confusion.

31.05 / 16:31

Investments Tokens Opinion Bitcoin BRC Bitcoin fragments could become more valuable than full Bitcoins

Since January, there have been over 10 million inscriptions on the largest blockchain in the world, and this number continues to grow exponentially.

30.05 / 12:27

Government Law regulation Europe European Union Opinion UK government The EU is watching your wallet, but it still beats the US for crypto

Millions of American television viewers, including those watching the NBA Finals, will soon see a new national ad campaign run by Coinbase. Titled “Moving America Forward,” the campaign is focused on explaining crypto and illustrating how it can help “update the system.” The ads add to the increasing pressure the company is putting on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for clarity on digital assets. But no company can operate without a backup plan, which explains why Coinbase also secured a license in Bermuda in April to operate an offshore exchange.

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