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BitcoinBeginnerUS lawmakers are pressuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve Bitcoin options trading. This push comes after the SEC’s recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which has seen significant investor interest. Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel…
#crypto#law#sec
A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) companies is emerging in China, challenging the dominance of established players like OpenAI. These Chinese “AI unicorns,” valued at over $1 billion, are rapidly developing innovative AI applications, sparking fierce competition in the global AI…
#ai#china#openai
GeneralBeginnerThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, Microsoft has restricted the use of its facial recognition technology by US police departments. This restriction applies specifically to Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, an enterprise-focused platform that integrates OpenAI’s AI…
#ai#government#microsoft
GeneralBeginnerBlackRock’s foray into digital assets has seen a meteoric rise. In just six weeks, its tokenized treasury fund, BUIDL, has dethroned Franklin Templeton’s year-old offering to become the world’s largest. BUIDL, which represents the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, surpassed $368…
#blackrock#stablecoins#tokens
GeneralBeginnerThe former chief executive officer of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is awaiting sentencing on money laundering charges. Prosecutors are pushing for a harsh sentence, recommending three years in prison and a hefty $50 million fine. This stance marks a significant departure…
#binance#changpeng-zhao#court
BitcoinBeginnerThe US to combat the use of cryptocurrency in the abhorrent trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy are leading the charge, urging federal agencies to ramp up their ability to track crypto transactions linked to this criminal activity. Their concern…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to reject applications for spot Ether ETFs (exchange-traded funds) next month, according to industry sources. This news comes after a series of discouraging meetings between the SEC and issuers in recent weeks. Sources familiar with the…
#crypto#etfs#sec
GeneralBeginnerChinese universities and research institutes have managed to acquire high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips from Nvidia despite the US expanding a ban on such technology sales to China last year. This revelation comes from a Reuters review of hundreds of tender documents. According to the…
#ai#ban#china
BitcoinBeginnerRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently sparked controversy with his ambitious proposal to transition the entire United States budget onto a blockchain platform. The blockchain, a decentralized ledger technology most commonly associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has gained attention for its…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on allowing the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to offer options trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). This delay impacts proposals from Bitwise and Grayscale, two major players in the cryptocurrency…
#crypto#etfs#grayscale
GeneralBeginnerThe Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US have been a rollercoaster ride due to a patent dispute with medical device company Masimo. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: Current Situation (as of April 8, 2024) Unresolved Issues Impact Stay Updated The situation is developing, so…
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