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EthereumBeginnerAnalysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein believe the recent approval of spot Ether ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) likely wasn’t a politically motivated last-minute decision. Their reasoning centers on a more pragmatic approach by the SEC, aiming to avoid…
#crypto#etfs#sec
GeneralThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing new regulations requiring political campaigns and committees to disclose when they use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate content for their advertisements on television and radio. This move comes amidst growing concerns about the…
#ai#deepfake#united-states
GeneralBeginnerThe FBI has arrested the alleged owner of a major dark web marketplace in New York. This arrest underscores the FBI’s growing ability to trace cryptocurrency transactions, a tactic that has traditionally proven challenging for authorities due to the anonymity associated with some cryptocurrencies.…
#crypto#marketplace#new-york
GeneralBeginnerThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering American competitiveness in the blockchain space. This legislation, titled the “Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023,” garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans. The bill designates the Secretary of…
#government#united-states
ChainlinkBeginnerThe Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the world’s largest post-trade settlement organization, has joined forces with blockchain oracle network Chainlink to successfully complete a pilot program focused on accelerating fund tokenization. This project, known as Smart NAV, involved…
#banks#tokens#united-states
GeneralBeginnerA bipartisan group of four U.S. senators, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, has proposed a significant investment plan to fuel American technological growth. Their proposal outlines a commitment of at least $32 billion spread over the next three years. This funding would be directed…
#ai#government#united-states
BitcoinBeginnerTether, the issuer of the popular stablecoin USDT, froze $5.2 million worth of USDT on May 14, 2024. These funds were linked to phishing scams, highlighting Tether’s efforts to maintain the integrity of its platform. Phishing scams are a prevalent threat in the cryptocurrency space, where…
#crypto#defi#scam
BitcoinBeginnerThe White House announced on May 13th, 2024, that President Biden has ordered the removal of a Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining facility located near a sensitive military base in Wyoming. The order targets MineOne Cloud Computing Investment, a firm with significant Chinese ownership, and its…
#china#crypto#united-states
BitcoinBeginnerCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is experiencing a significant disruption as a “system-wide outage” renders its services inaccessible to users. This outage on its official status page, May 14, 2024, at 4:15 AM UTC, affects both the desktop and mobile platforms, preventing users from logging in,…
#coinbase#crypto#united-states
GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft announced a $3.3 billion investment package aimed at bolstering Wisconsin’s position as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and economic growth. This multi-pronged initiative focuses on three key areas: cloud and AI infrastructure, workforce development, and…
#ai#microsoft#united-states
GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft has reportedly developed a unique generative AI model specifically designed for US intelligence agencies. This innovation marks a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence, with Microsoft claiming it’s the first large language model (LLM) to function entirely isolated…
#ai#government#llm
