BTC ETFs: +0m, ETH ETFs: -$77m. Crypto falls after Fed, Trump speech & Iran threats. Mt. Gox still has $2.1bn BTC after distributions. Lummis introduces bill to buy 1m BTC. Large BTC holders bought $5.4bn in July. Tether makes $1.3bn profit in Q2. DeFi loans hit 2022 levels. Base sees 80% of active Uniswap traders. … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anatol Guglielmi, Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences; (2) Boris Klain, Borok Geophysical Observatory of Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences; (3) Alexey Zavyalov, Schmidt Institute of Physics of the Earth, Russian Academy of Sciences; (4) Oleg Zotov, Schmidt Institute of Physics … Read more
Microsoft has a long and tangled history with OpenAI, having invested a reported $13 billion in the ChatGPT maker as part of a long term partnership. As part of the deal, Microsoft runs OpenAI’s models across its enterprise and consumer products, and is OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider. However, the tech giant called the startup a … Read more
A dirt road leads to a forest clearance concession in Mayumba, Gabon. | Photo: Getty Images A major watchdog for corporate sustainability is warning that carbon offset credits are a risky tactic for tackling climate change. The nonprofit organization had faced pressure to soften its stance on carbon credits, which many companies promote as a … Read more
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Since 2023, the decision to send the Terraform co-founder to South Korea or the United States has been contested in Montenegrin courts.
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by STR / NurPhoto, Getty Images Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X over the abrupt cancellation of his deal with the social media platform, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, and breach of express contract. Lemon’s show was canned in March … Read more
The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.
China’s room-temperature time crystals could radically affect the timeline for the arrival of useful quantum computers.
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DuelNow is the latest in a string of Web3 gambling venture deals amid surging activity on Polymarket.
International migration may spike in the future due to geopolitical instability, financial collapse or changes to the climate.
Generative AI systems are AI systems capable of multimodal processing, content creation, and decision-making. They are equipped with data sources and specialized tools, communicating within the system through a module for information retrieval and storage. The current stage of Generative AI is good at content creation and audio and visual analysis (e.g. GPT4v). Generative AI … Read more
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The “Open Web” concept isn’t new, but it’s seeing a lot of recent traction. This is especially true within the circles of Web3 enthusiasts and crypto investors. One of the main reasons for this is security and inequity with everything from finance to social media. But what exactly does it mean, and why should anyone … Read more
In the chaotic aftermath of WazirX’s $230 million hack, the proposed “Withdrawal Management Programme” feels more like a desperate bid to save the ship than a lifeboat for its users. As a passionate advocate for blockchain and community-first approaches, I must voice my concern: this isn’t the way to treat your users, WazirX. According to … Read more
The #ethereum writing contest, sponsored by DeGate, is an opportunity for crypto enthusiasts, economists, social scientists, and writers on HackerNoon to discuss Ethereum’s pole position in global finance. :::tip Use the prompts in this template as a guide to draft your entry and compete for $1,000 in prizes. ::: You can approach the contest from … Read more
Self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation is looking to raise hundreds of millions in additional capital as it races towards a driverless commercial launch by the end of 2024. Aurora, which went public in 2021 through a special purpose acquisition merger, is pursuing a driver-as-a-service model, wherein carriers purchase trucks with the Aurora Driver tech on … Read more
X (formerly Twitter) can no longer be accessed in the Mac App Store, suggesting that it has been officially delisted. Searches for both “Twitter” and “X” on Apple’s platform no longer surface the app. The URL no longer works, either. Instead, it displays a pop-up message indicating that it is unavailable. This means new users … Read more
According to online reviews and expert advice, one of the worst things a candidate can do that holds them back from getting remote jobs is failing to demonstrate their ability to work independently and manage their time effectively. Remote jobs require a high degree of self-motivation and discipline, as there is often less direct supervision … Read more
Lots of service providers offer a free tier of their service. The idea is to let you kick their service’s tires freely. If you need to go above the free tier at any point, you’ll likely stay on the service and pay. In this day and age, most services are online and accessible via an … Read more
Underwriting is a fundamental function within the insurance industry, serving as the foundation for risk assessment and management. Underwriters are responsible for evaluating insurance applications, determining the level of risk associated with each applicant, and making decisions on whether to accept or reject the application based on the insurer’s guidelines and risk appetite. In this … Read more