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Month: May 2024
Polymarket gets backlash over ‘approved’ outcome on $13M Ethereum ETF bet
A multi-million bet on “Ethereum ETF approved by May 31” resolved to a “Yes” on Polymarket as news from the SEC broke, but the losing side argues it’s not over yet.
Man behind AI-generated fake Biden robocalls is indicted
Steven Kramer allegedly used deep fake tech to generate and send thousands of robocalls to New Hampshire residents imitating President Biden’s voice in January.
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Ether ETFs launch next month ‘certainly possible’ as issuers submit S-1s
The launch date will largely depend on how quickly approved applicants amend their S-1 registration statements and how many rounds of feedback they receive from the SEC.
Ether ETF approved so why aren’t we rich yet?
Crypto commentators suggest there could be two reasons why the price of ETH hasn’t rocketed in the wake of spot Ether ETF approvals.
Ethereum ETFs Approved by the SEC? Yes—But Don’t Bet On It
Degens on Polymarket wagered over $13 million on Thursday’s SEC approval—then debated whether it actually happened.
Bitcoin’s First Synthetic Dollar – The $NUSD by BAMK
A Closer Look at the Factors Behind BAMK.fi’s Rapid Rise In the fast-changing Bitcoin landscape, BAMK.fi has made significant strides since the last update just 8 days ago. For those unfamiliar, BAMK.fi is an innovative platform focused on creating decentralized financial solutions on the Bitcoin network. BAMK.fi said in a Tweet on May 23rd: Bamk’s … Read more
A Deep Discussion On Our Study Looking at Near-Inertial Waves and Mesoscale Eddies: Diving In
:::info Authors: (1) Scott Conn, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (2) Joseph Fitzgerald, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (3) Jorn Callies, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Observations Models Results Discussion Conclusion APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C References 5. Discussion The YBJ model does well … Read more
Even J.Lo in a mech suit can’t save Netflix’s by-the-numbers AI thriller
Image: Netflix You would think that a sci-fi movie where Jennifer Lopez partners with a smart-ass, sentient mech suit to fight against her evil AI brother would be a little more fun. Alas, Atlas — Netflix’s latest attempt at a hit streaming action movie — takes itself far too seriously. It also fails to really … Read more
The Results We Got After Observing Interactions Between Near-Inertial Waves and Mesoscale Eddies
:::info Authors: (1) Scott Conn, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (2) Joseph Fitzgerald, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (3) Jorn Callies, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Observations Models Results Discussion Conclusion APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C References 4. Results a. Case Study: Fall Event … Read more
Using memes, social media users have become red teams for half-baked AI features
“Running with scissors is a cardio exercise that can increase your heart rate and require concentration and focus,” says Google’s new AI search feature. “Some say it can also improve your pores and give you strength.” Google’s AI feature pulled this response from a website called Little Old Lady Comedy, which, as its name makes … Read more
SEC’s ETF decision means ETH and ’a lot’ of other tokens are not securities
That doesn’t mean the securities regulator can’t still pursue action against actors in the staking domain, industry analysts and lawyers warn.
The Models We Used to Observed Interactions Between Near-Inertial Waves and Mesoscale Eddies
:::info Authors: (1) Scott Conn, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (2) Joseph Fitzgerald, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (3) Jorn Callies, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Observations Models Results Discussion Conclusion APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C References 3. Models a. The PM Model For … Read more
How We Observed Interactions Between Near-Inertial Waves and Mesoscale Eddies and What We Found
:::info Authors: (1) Scott Conn, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (2) Joseph Fitzgerald, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (3) Jorn Callies, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Observations Models Results Discussion Conclusion APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C References 2. Observations a. NIW Data We extract … Read more
VanEck drops new Ethereum ETF ad within an hour of SEC approval
VanEck launched a new ad centered around Ethereum, just 30 minutes after the SEC greenlit 19b-4 proposals for spot Ether ETFs.
Hong Kong streaming firm to buy $100M of crypto, Worldcoin sanctioned: Asia Express
Hong Kong streaming firm to buy $100M of crypto, Worldcoin reprimanded on privacy, women take charge of biggest exchanges: Asia Express.
Interpreting Observed Interactions Between Near-Inertial Waves and Mesoscale Eddies
:::info Authors: (1) Scott Conn, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (2) Joseph Fitzgerald, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California; (3) Jorn Callies, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Intro Observations Models Results Discussion Conclusion APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C References ABSTRACT The evolution of wind-generated near-inertial waves … Read more