Month: August 2024
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is grounded after fiery landing failure
SpaceX has yet to set a new date for it’s delayed Polaris Dawn Falcon 9 rocket launch. | Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket following a failed landing attempt during a recent Starlink mission. After successfully carrying the satellites into orbit on Wednesday, … Read more
First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 29 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
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Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Abstract and A Hymn
:::info Author: (1) Salvatore Iaconesi, ISIA Design Florence and *Corresponding author (salvatore.iaconesi@artisopensource.net). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1. A Hymn 2. Asymmetry 3. Bubbles, Guinea Pigs 4. Interface and Data Biopolitics 5. Conclusions: Implications for Design and References Abstract This article describes their biopolitical implications for design from psychological, cultural, legal, functional and aesthetic/perceptive … Read more
UK’s Wayve secures strategic investment from Uber to further develop self-driving tech
Uber is making a strategic investment into Wayve as an extension of the U.K.-born startup’s previously announced $1.05 billion Series C round. The partnership will also see the two companies work with automakers to integrate Wayve’s AI into consumer vehicles that will one day operate on the ride-hail giant’s platform. The tie-up comes a week … Read more
Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media.
Inside Ford’s private off-road track where it tests its wildest electric machines
These high-speed electric models follow in the footsteps of 120 years of Ford racing. Continue reading…
‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
While other types of illicit activity are growing, scams are the biggest issue, Wednesday’s report from the analytics firm said.
UK Shop Owner Charged for Operating Illegal Crypto ATM
Police officers carried out a search warrant at an electronics shop in Chatham, Kent, where they seized several crypto ATMs, including one that was on public display.
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California lawmakers push through controversial AI bill opposed by OpenAI
California lawmakers advance a controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, despite pushback from major tech companies and now awaits full approval of Governor Gavin Newsom.
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NFTs can be securities but SEC Wells notice to OpenSea ‘not productive’ — Lawyer
Atlas Development chief legal officer Oscar Franklin Tan stated that the Wells notice “does everything except provide us with clear rules to follow.”
Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS
Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said.
Ethereum ETFs Take in $5 Million, Breaking 2-Week Withdrawal Streak
In their first three weeks of trading, Ethereum ETFs have seen 17 days of outflows. By contract, the Bitcoin ETFs saw only 6 red days.
Oasys partners with financial giant to boost Web3 gaming in Japan
The partnership strengthens SBI’s position in the Web3 gaming sector while enhancing Oasys’s token liquidity.
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry—which is dominated by crypto ATMs—has processed at least $160 million in illicit volumes, according to a new study by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs.
$3K Ethereum price breakout likely delayed until October
Ether price must still overcome the key $2,700 resistance before positioning for a breakout above $3,000 in Q4 2024.
CEO of South Korean Crypto Firm Haru Invest Stabbed During Trial: Reuters
The executive was taken to hospital; his injuries were not life threatening.
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Two Dots Too Many (2008)
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Crypto Market Has Evolved in the Past Year, Canaccord Says
In the last 12 months, the digital assets industry has transitioned from a post-FTX recovery period back to a growth phase, the report said.
France formally charges Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, over organized crime on messaging app
After spending four days in police custody, the founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, was put under formal investigation in France on Thursday for a wide range of criminal charges. He was also released from custody on the condition that he does not leave French territory during the investigation. Bail was set … Read more