Month: August 2024
Jump likely shuttered development arm, not trading — 1000x co-host
Jonah Van Bourg expects Jump’s quantitative crypto trading business is continuing to operate as before.
Boeing Starliner astronauts might get a ride home from SpaceX — in 2025
Image: Boeing During a press conference today, NASA representatives confirmed they have a contingency plan to bring astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams home from the International Space Station (ISS) early next year. If they’re unable to leave sooner aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that brought them there, the backup plan would rely on SpaceX’s … Read more
Ethena Labs launches Solana version of USDe stablecoin
USDe was made available on Solana and became integrated with multiple Solana-based DEXs and DeFi protocols, including Kamino, Orca and Drift.
Ethena Labs launches Solana version of USDe stablecoin
USDe was made available on Solana and became integrated with multiple Solana-based DEXs and DeFi protocols, including Kamino, Orca and Drift.
Securing the Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT)
The Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT) embodies a creative combination of biology, nanotechnology, and the Internet of Things (IoT), assuring life-changing applications in monitoring environment, healthcare, and beyond. The security of bio-nano networks is paramount as they are incorporated into our daily lives. Bio-nano systems are sensitive and complicated, they present special weaknesses from illegal … Read more
Judge finds Ripple Labs liable for $125M penalty in SEC case
Ripple’s civil case with the SEC has been ongoing since December 2020, when the regulator alleged the blockchain firm used XRP as an unregistered security to raise funds.
3 key Bitcoin price metrics highlight traders' lack of enthusiasm
Bitcoin price declines as stablecoin and futures market data show declining confidence among traders.
Jackson Hole’s new Instagram filter warns you when you’re dangerously close to wildlife
Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board has created an open-source Instagram filter to help visitors gauge if they’re at a safe distance from wildlife to take photos. The board hopes the tool will help better protect tourists visiting wildlife destinations — and the animals they’re watching — during the busy summer travel season. To … Read more
Ripple to Pay $125 Million Fine for Unregistered XRP Sales
The SEC had sought a more substantive $2 billion judgement.
New AutoPost Bot Floods Guest Post Forms
A new and troubling phenomenon has emerged in the digital marketing landscape as unidentified bots begin flooding guest post submission forms with prewritten and AI-generated content designed to land hyperlinks onto websites. The rogue bot, which lacks a definitive name and has not yet been fully identified is causing significant disruption and is designed to … Read more
Sonos CEO says headphone launch was ‘overshadowed’ by app controversy
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Sonos CEO Patrick Spence said the new Ace headphones helped spur “year over year revenue growth” that slightly exceeded the company’s expectations as part of its third quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon. But he quickly moved on to address the company’s ongoing app woes, which will soon have … Read more
Techstars is laying off 17%, ending its J.P. Morgan-backed programs
Techstars is cutting 17% of its staff and will end its $80 million J.P. Morgan-backed Advancing Cities Program once the fund is completely deployed. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How DePin is shaping the future of crypto — Polygon Labs exec
Real-world tokenized assets returned an average of roughly 213% this year, making the sector one of the highest-performing in the industry.
Reddit might let users make paid subreddits
Illustration: The Verge You might have to pay to access some subreddits in the future. During an earnings call on Tuesday, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman hinted at “new types of subreddits that can be built that may have exclusive content or private areas.” “I think the existing, altruistic, free version of Reddit will continue to … Read more
Bitcoin at Bottom or More Pain to Come? Experts Weigh In
From “buy the dip“ to a further fall in BTC price toward $40,000, analysts unpack the significance of the week’s volatility.
Judge Fines Ripple $125M, Bans Future Securities Law Violations in Long-Running SEC Case
A federal judge ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in civil penalties and imposed an injunction against future securities law violations on Wednesday.
The Contribution of Us Broadband Infrastructure to GDP: Acknowledgements & References
:::info Authors: (1) Matthew Sprintson (2) Edward Oughton ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction 2. Literature Review 2.1 Reviewing Broadband Infrastructure’s Impact on the Economy 2.2 Previous Research into IO Modeling of Broadband Investment 2.3 Context of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act through Previous Research 3. Methods and 3.1 Leontief Input-Output (IO) Modeling 3.2 Ghosh … Read more
Smart Contract Templates: Foundations, Design and Research – Summary, Further Work & References
:::info Authors: (1) Christopher D. Clack, Centre for Blockchain Technologies, Department of Computer Science, University College London; (2) Vikram A. Bakshi, Investment Bank CTO Office, Barclays; (3) Lee Braine, Investment Bank CTO Office, Barclays. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Foundations and 2.1 Terminology — “smart contracts” 2.2 Automation 2.3 Enforceability 2.4 … Read more
Kamala Harris is Brat, Tim Walz is Midwest Princess
Image: Tim Walz Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick for running mate is Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a former teacher and football coach whose straightforward manner of speaking has endeared him to many and helped launch his name into the public consciousness. Walz’s public persona has what many would describe as “dad energy.” He makes unsubtle … Read more
Will PC makers replace your crashing Intel chip? We asked 14 of them
An Intel Core i9-13900K CPU, one of the first types identified to sometimes crash this way. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge There is no fix for Intel’s crashing 13th and 14th Gen Raptor Lake desktop processors. If your chip isn’t yet damaged, please apply motherboard BIOS updates early and often to prevent … Read more
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UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance
The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October.
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Made by Google 2024: How to watch Google unveil the Pixel 9, a new foldable and more
Made by Google 2024 kicks off at 10 a.m. PT on August 13. Get ready for a slew of new hardware, including the Pixel 9 and a new foldable. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.