Month: April 2024
Does the metaverse need to be on the blockchain? Execs weigh in
Imaginary Ones co-founder Clement Chia believes that simply adding blockchain to the metaverse doesn’t solve its “purpose” problems.
Thoma Bravo to take UK cybersecurity company Darktrace private in $5B deal
Darktrace is set to go private in a deal that values the U.K.-based cybersecurity giant at around $5 billion. A newly-formed entity called Luke Bidco Ltd, formed by private equity giant Thoma Bravo, has tabled an all-cash bid of £6.20 ($7.75) per share, which represents a 44% premium on its average price for the three-month … Read more
Bitcoin-Linked Stablecoin Firm OpenDelta Raises $2.5M
The startup is one of the first to build tokenized tech for Bitcoin’s Runes era.
PEP 686 – Make UTF-8 mode default
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Nvidia-backed AI startup releases avatars that express human emotion
Nvidia-backed AI startup Synthesia unveils “Expressive Avatars,” enabling AI to convey human emotions and movements for corporate presentations and training.
More of FTX’s Solana Has Gone to Pantera Capital in Auction: Report
More of FTX’s Solana tokens have gone to Pantera Capital, as the bankrupt exchange’s estate liquidates its $2.6 billion SOL holdings.
What We Train Our Brains For
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The Universe as a Computer
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Tesla Autopilot investigation closed after feds find 13 fatal crashes related to misuse
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a long-standing investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system after reviewing hundreds of crashes involving its misuse, including 13 that were fatal and “many more involving serious injuries.” At the same time, NHTSA is opening a new investigation to evaluate whether the Autopilot recall fix that Tesla implemented … Read more
Crypto mixing is 'not a crime,' says CryptoQuant CEO
The arrest of the founders of Samourai Wallet led to widespread concerns in the crypto community that the U.S. government was attempting to crack down on the industry
Shein to face EU’s strictest rules for online marketplaces
Ultra-fast fashion ecommerce giant Shein will be subject to an additional layer of governance rules targeted at very large online platforms (VLOPs) under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), the Commission announced Friday. Shein had reported passing an average of 45 million monthly users in the region — which is the threshold for the … Read more
UK Police, National Crime Agency Gain New Crypto Seizure Powers
Announcing the new powers, the UK government singled out privacy coins as “not conducive to the public good.”
Brutalist Churches
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Cult of the Dead Cow – Veilid (2023)
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EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
The new laws set up “enhanced” due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms.
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ARK Sells Last of Its ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF Shares
The investment firm sold 237,983 BITO shares worth $6.7 million at Thursday’s closing price of $28.22 from its Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW).
Wobble Town (Inspired by Tamagotchi)
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Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.
Runes are offering a significant lifeline for Bitcoin miners: TeraWulf CEO
The transaction fees are the “wild card” for Bitcoin miners, with the current increase representing a crucial revenue boost for BTC miners, according to TeraWulf’s CEO, Nazar Khan.
Trader earns $23M flipping Solana memecoins: Here’s how
The trader received a $6.28 million payday trading BONK, $9.51 million trading WIF and $7.04 million with BODEN.
AI takes center stage as Microsoft and Google earnings signal booming market
Microsoft and Google’s Q2 earnings reports highlight significant revenue and profit increases, driven by their investments and advancements in AI technologies.
Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
Global Founders Capital, the Berlin-based early stage VC firm with close ties to the German startup factory Rocket Internet, is going to become the venture arm of Rocket Internet. The VC previously raised two $1 billion funds and, just a few years ago, its name appeared in dozens of deals per year. But then, things … Read more