Crypto suffered 153% YoY increase in hacks and scams in Q3: Immunefi
The number of attack incidents increased to 76 in Q3 2023, compared to just 30 in the same quarter last year.
Month: October 2023
US lawmakers ask TikTok about its ByteDance ties after recent exec transfers between the companies
U.S. lawmakers have written a letter to TikTok questioning its independence from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, in the wake of a recent report from The Wall St. Journal that noted that several high-level executives had been transferred from ByteDance to TikTok, where they took on top roles across the organization. The report noted the … Read more
Jump Trading Lost Almost $300M in FTX’s Collapse, Michael Lewis Says in ‘Going Infinite’
This makes the trading giant one of FTX’s top creditors, Lewis wrote, citing documents from the crypto exchange’s former chief operating officer, Constance Wang.
Here’s how Bitcoin investors can trade the tension surrounding a U.S. government shutdown
Rumors of a US government shutdown impact asset prices, including Bitcoin. Here’s how BTC options traders can capitalize on the 45 day funding deadline.
Sam Altman backs teens’ AI startup automating browser-native workflows
Sam Altman, Peak XV, and Daniel Gross and Nat Friedman’s AI grant are among backers of an AI startup, founded by two teenagers, that’s aiming to assist businesses in automating numerous workflows in previously unexplored ways. Induced AI, founded this year, enables businesses to input their workflows in plain English, subsequently converting the instructions into … Read more
TV’s Kevin O’Leary: ‘All the Crypto Cowboys Are Going to Be Gone Soon’
O’Leary, an entrepreneur and television personality, was paid $15 million by FTX for “20 service hours, 20 social posts, one virtual lunch and 50 autographs,” according to Michael Lewis’ new book “Going Infinite.”
Sam Bankman-Fried sues insurance company for defense costs as trial opens
SBF has directors and officers coverage through FTX Trading parent Paper Bird, but now that two companies have paid out $10 million, the third in line is balking, the suit claims.
Representation Matters: How Film3 Can Help Cinema Reflect Our Diverse World
Filmmaker Jordan Bayne writes about the potential for decentralized technologies to help ensure that a wide range of voices are reflected onscreen.
Bitcoin drives digital asset product inflows for the first time in 6 weeks: Report
Solana was the only other major asset to show inflows for the week.
US government confirms it didn’t offer any plea deals to Sam Bankman-Fried
It was a slow start to the six-week-long trial.
Alex Mashinsky’s jury trial scheduled for September 2024
According to a New York court, the former Celsius CEO will remain free on $40 million bail through the legal proceedings.
TechCrunch+ Roundup: SBF’s trial opens, Series A tips, how to roll out AI features
If someone wants to advise you on “storytelling,” you have my permission to skip that meeting and work on your data room instead.
The 12 People Who Will Decide Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fate
The process is underway to choose the 12 jurors who will decide disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried’s fate.
Why Intel Exchanges Raise a Dilemma for Compliance
Arkham’s “DOX-to-Earn” program encouraging users to reveal IRL identities of blockchain users raises the prospect of digital witchhunts with uncertain consequences, says Marina Khaustova, CEO of Crystal.
Ecosystem developers bring Bitcoin to Cosmos network
nBTC will be usable across more than 50 app-chains connected to Cosmos IBC.
What Can AI Do in Gaming?
AI Arena CEO Brandon Da Silva and COO Wei Xie discuss how artificial intelligence can shape the video game experience.
No Sam Bankman-Fried Jury Yet; Judge Expects to Cull 50 Prospects Quickly on Wednesday
The FTX founder was never offered a plea deal, Nicholas Roos, one of the federal prosecutors, said.
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AI is the Key To DeFi Liquidity
Three ways artificial intelligence can improve DeFi’s accessibility, security and compliance, bringing more capital into the industry.
What has Sam Bankman-Fried been up to in jail?
Here’s how the former FTX CEO may have spent his time behind bars since a judge revoked his bail in August.
Canadian Exchange TMX Soon to Start Bitcoin Futures Trading
The futures contracts will trade on the Montreal Exchange and will be cash-settled and denominated in U.S. dollars, the exchange said.
Arc browser’s new AI-powered features combine OpenAI and Anthropic’s models
The Arc browser is “finally” launching its AI-powered features under the “Arc Max” moniker. The Browser Company is using a combination of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and Anthropic’s models to build lightweight but useful features. Just like other AI-powered assistants present in rival browsers, you can converse with ChatGPT or ask questions in the context of the … Read more
Promova’s new feature helps people with dyslexia learn a new language
Promova, the language learning app with more than 11 million users, today launched “Dyslexia Mode,” which uses a specialized typeface called Dysfont so people with dyslexia can learn a new language more easily. In addition, the new mode reduces color brightness and implements multi-sensory teaching techniques. Dysfont was developed by designer Martin Pysny, who was … Read more
Your Kids Are Going to Work Three Days a Week Thanks to AI, Says Jamie Dimon
It might just be a virtual assistant, or artificial intelligence could also “replace humans,” said JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon.
Sam Bankman-Fried Sues His Insurer as Legal Bills Mount
The FTX founder is protesting CNA’s insurance policy as his legal woes cost him serious money.
Gmail to enforce harsher rules in 2024 to keep spam from users’ inboxes
Google today is announcing a series of significant changes to how it handles email from bulk senders in an effort to cut down on spam and other unwanted emails. The company says that starting next year, bulk senders will need to authenticate their emails, offer an easy way to unsubscribe and stay under a reported … Read more
As trial begins, Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers push to exclude testimony from FTX users
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has requested the court block certain witnesses offering testimony on how they thought FTX would protect their assets.
Don’t sweat the valuation headlines, ByteDance is doing great
Does TikTok owner ByteDance’s valuation cut mean that it is a struggling business? Not in the slightest.