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GeneralBeginnerA shocking cyberattack utilizing deepfake technology, a report said has resulted in the theft of a staggering $25 million from a multinational company in Hong Kong. The elaborate scam involved replicating the appearances and voices of the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other employees…
#scam#security
SolanaBeginnerOn February 6, 10:22 UTC, the Solana network experienced a major outage, and engineers from across the ecosystem are looking into a mainnet-beta issue. Solana Mainnet-Beta is experiencing block production issues because block progression has been halted, and core engineers and validators are…
GeneralBeginnerWallet addresses linked to the defunct FTX exchange and Alameda Research transferred at least $38.8 million in digital assets to exchanges in 2024. Since January 2024, crypto wallets linked to the now-defunct FTX exchange and its sister company, Alameda Research, have transferred more than $38.8…
#ftx
BitcoinBeginnerGrayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein urged regulators to accept exchange-listed options for spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in an X post on February 5. Options, he claimed, promote “price discovery and can help investors better navigate market conditions or achieve desired outcomes,…
#crypto#etfs
GeneralBeginnerJua, a Swiss startup, has secured $16 million in seed funding to tackle a seemingly ambitious goal of building a foundational AI model for the natural world, starting with the weather. This fresh influx of capital, led by 468 Capital and the Green Generation Fund, fuels Jua’s mission to develop…
#ai
GeneralBeginnerBumble, the popular dating app known for its woman-first approach, has unveiled a new weapon in its fight against online deception: Deception Detector, a powerful AI tool designed to automatically identify and block scam accounts and fake profiles. This proactive approach aims to create a safer…
#ai#scam
GeneralBeginnerThe UK government unveiled an ambitious plan to invest over £100 million (roughly $115 million) in “responsible” Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development. This initiative, aimed at solidifying the UK’s position as a global leader in ethical and trustworthy AI, emphasizes…
#ai#government#uk
GeneralBeginnerSpain’s Ministry of Finance has announced tax reforms that will allow more financial institutions to collect taxes on behalf of the government. The Spanish Ministry of Finance is seeking to expand its control over cryptocurrency monitoring in the country, allowing it to seize digital assets to pay…
#crypto#tax
BitcoinBeginnerSouth Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the country’s chief financial regulator, intends to seek information from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The FSS examines and supervises financial institutions under the…
#crypto#etfs#sec
BitcoinBeginnerFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that the United States is on an “unsustainable fiscal path,” with debt growth outpacing the overall economy. In a Jan. 4 interview with 60 Minutes, Powell said that it is now “past time” for elected officials in the United States to begin an “adult…
#central-bank#crypto#united-states
GeneralBeginnerThe Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Jobs in the Entertainment Industry” presents a concerning image for some industry members. Report based on a survey of 300 leaders from six entertainment industries, including C-suite executives, senior executives, and mid-level managers, the…
#ai
BitcoinBeginnerPresident Nayib Bukele is on track for a resounding re-election victory, according to data released shortly after polls closed on February 5th, 2024. Early indications suggest Bukele’s Nuevas Ideas party has garnered up to 87% of the vote, far outpacing its closest competitors. This decisive win…
#crypto#el-salvador#election
