Month: May 2024
Acer now has a 3D camera for its glasses-free 3D laptops
The Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera fully integrates with the rest of Acer’s SpatialLabs device lineup. | Image: Acer Acer isn’t a brand that you’d typically associate with photography, but its new camera offering comes with an interesting twist — the ability to snap pictures and video in stereoscopic 3D. Announced ahead of next week’s … Read more
Stripe curbs India ambitions over regulatory changes
Stripe, the global fintech giant, said on Friday that it will temporarily move to an invite-only model for new account sign-ups in India, “a tough decision” it is making as it navigates the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. In a statement posted on its website, Stripe said that businesses in India will no longer be able … Read more
Vitalik Buterin is 'giantly important' to Ethereum’s future: Experts weigh in
Fellow co-founder Joseph Lubin and other industry experts highlight Vitalik Buterin’s role in Ethereum’s future, emphasizing his ongoing influence and contribution to the space.
Terra Coins LUNA and LUNC Rise After Do Kwon SEC Settlement News
Terra founder Do Kwon and Terraform Labs reached a tentative settlement with the SEC in their civil fraud case Thursday.
Trial Begins for $575 Million HashFlare Crypto Mining Fraud Defendants
Two men linked to $575 Million HashFlare crypto mining fraud had their first court appearance yesterday in Seattle.
Repairing my mug with Kintsugi
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$8.2B in Bitcoin and Ether options expire, here’s how it could impact the markets
The total OI notional value for all outstanding BTC options contracts is $19 billion.
Legal fees skyrocket in high-profile crypto bankruptcies
High-profile bankruptcy cases have become a lucrative goldmine for two major law firms involved in the legal proceedings: Sullivan and Cromwell and Kirkland and Ellis.
Bitcoin price monthly close above $69K would be 'epic' — New analysis
BTC price needs to work to flip its old 2021 all-time high to support as the Bitcoin monthly close approaches.
Crypto wallets, explained
Crypto wallets, which act like wheels for the digital asset ecosystem, are now incorporating tech innovations such as biometrics, DID, AI and smart contracts.
Maybe This Is Too Cool
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Hong Kong officially kicks out all unlicensed crypto exchanges
This regulatory crackdown underscores the SFC’s commitment to fostering a secure and transparent environment for virtual asset trading.
Open sourcing lets developers explore beyond initial ideas: Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet’s head of engineering, Luis Ocegueda, discusses Barz, an open-source smart wallet solution compatible with ERC-4337.
Bitcoin whale accumulation echos 2020: CryptoQuant CEO
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju highlights similarities between Bitcoin whale accumulation in 2024 and mid-2020, suggesting potential bullish trends as high on-chain activity continues despite low price volatility.
Voice cloning of political figures is still easy as pie
The 2024 election is likely to be the first in which faked audio and video of candidates is a serious factor. As campaigns warm up, voters should be aware: voice clones of major political figures, from the President on down, get very little pushback from AI companies, as a new study demonstrates. The Center for … Read more
Manifest V2 phase-out begins
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The OnePlus Watch 2 broke the nerdy covenant that smartwatch crowns must scroll
When I reviewed the OnePlus Watch 2 last month, I said it had a digital crown. I did so because it had a button with grooves that you could twist and press. I didn’t think much of it, but a few readers contested its crown-ness. This, they said, was naught but a mere button. To … Read more
As Random Celebs Like Caitlyn Jenner Embrace Solana Meme Coins, Early Hoarders Fare Best
A recent slew of tokens issued on Pump Fun by fairly well-known and local celebrities has gotten the crypto community divided on their purpose.
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PEPE trading volumes surge 3X from start of May just days after ATH
Pepe’s price has slid 12% since reaching all-time highs, but trading volume has surged by 216%, indicating heightened interest from traders.