Ethereum’s Pepe Jump 24%, Leading Meme Coins in Double-Digit Recovery
Meme coins bounced back strong on Tuesday, correcting massive losses incurred the day before amidst global economic turmoil.
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First Mover Americas: Crypto Rebounds From Monday’s Chaos
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Aug. 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Figure’s new humanoid robot leverages OpenAI for natural speech conversations
Figure 02 is outfitted with speakers and microphones to speak and listen to people at work. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
German computer scientists raise $30 million to help companies make sense of their data
It’s not easy for organizations to become data-driven, despite the aspirations many have to get there. Even orgs with data analytics teams often struggle to make effective use of their data. According to a recent Gartner survey, fewer than half of data and analytics leaders say their teams are effective in providing value to their … Read more
H3X scales up its electric aerospace ambitions with $20M in new funding
Many industries that rely on legacy energy sources are aiming to electrify or at least streamline their operations, but for countless use cases the tech just isn’t there. H3X is changing the game with electric motors so compact and efficient that the aerospace and marine world — not to mention investors — are taking notice. … Read more
Ronin Bridge Paused After $9M Drained in Apparent Whitehat Hack
“The bridge currently secures over $850M which is safe,” co-founder @Psycheout86 said in an X post.
Binance Is ‘Cooperating’ With Indian Authorities on $86 Million Tax Bill
A Binance spokesperson said the company is aware of reports “regarding tax notices being issued by Indian GST authorities.”
Semler Scientific Adds Another $3 Million to Its Bitcoin Treasury
The medical device manufacturer is now the 19th largest public company holding Bitcoin in its corporate treasury.
Validating BiasPainter: Manual Inspection Confirms High Accuracy in Bias Detection
:::info Authors: (1) Wenxuan Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (2) Haonan Bai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (3) Jen-tse Huang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (4) Yuxuan Wan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (5) Youliang Yuan, The Chinese … Read more
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Ronin Network exploited for $9.8M in ETH, white hat hacker suspected
If the exploit occurred due to a white hat hacker, the funds could soon be returned to the blockchain.
Ronin Network exploited for $9.8M in ETH, white hat hacker suspected
If the exploit occurred due to a white hat hacker, the funds could soon be returned to the blockchain.
House of the Dragon’s fourth season will be its last
Image: HBO / Warner Bros. Discovery House of the Dragon has just concluded its second season, but we now know there are two more to look forward to. As reported by Variety, House of the Dragon showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal confirmed during a press event that the series would have four seasons in total, … Read more
Euro stablecoin market surges under MiCA
French and Irish fintech companies have partnered to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin. The coin will launch on the Stellar blockchain a month after MiCA stablecoin laws were enacted.
How Well Does BiasPainter Uncover Hidden Biases in Image Generation?
:::info Authors: (1) Wenxuan Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (2) Haonan Bai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China (3) Jen-tse Huang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (4) Yuxuan Wan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (5) Youliang Yuan, The Chinese … Read more
Robinhood suspends 24-hour trades for 8 hours
Robinhood’s 24-hour execution venue, Blue Ocean ATS, has its own risk controls to prevent stocks from trading more than 20%.
Ethical hackers share tips on how to protect your crypto
Ethical hackers said that scammers using a fake site called Meetly.gg have rebranded it into Meeten.gg and are preparing to strike again.
iOS 18 has fulfilled my dream of destroying ads with a Thanos snap
Image: MacRumors (YouTube) Not a day goes by without me getting frustrated at the state of the mobile web. I rarely use my iPhone to read news articles now because every time I do there’s a cookie prompt obstructing what I want to read, or so many ads on a page that I can’t even … Read more
Bitcoin’s Unreliable Death Cross Is Looming Again
The death cross is known to cause catastrophizing among inexperienced investors. But it’s an unreliable indicator.
Bitcoin speculators realize $850M losses in sub-$50K BTC price dump
Bitcoin short-term holders sell BTC at a loss to an extent rarely seen in history — but “diamond hands” contribute just $600,000.
Top 8 AI and Blockchain Funds Favourite-d by Savvy Investors
Investment funds focusing on AI and blockchain technology are gaining popularity; financial institutions’ intent to incorporate blockchain is fast picking up steam, and AI-driven investment funds have gained an edge over traditional funds by way of lower fees and minimum requirements. The latest approvals of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to start trading on the bourse … Read more
$510B crypto sell-off wipes 2024 gains for top 50 coins
Memecoins like PEPE and WIF saw the biggest loss after the $510 billion crypto market sell-off.