Month: September 2024
Bitcoin Retraces Below $57K as ‘Sell-on-Rise’ Action Continues
Crypto weakness may be a red flag for traditional risk assets, one analyst said.
ASI Alliance calls for decentralized cloud infrastructure in AI development
The ASI Alliance urges decentralization in cloud services to mitigate vulnerabilities in AI development, ensuring both security and innovation.
Verizon bets on fiber’s staying power as it acquires Frontier for $20B
Some major consolidation is afoot in the world of internet communications — and it will have implications for competition and consumer internet access in U.S. On Thursday, Verizon announced that it would gobble up Frontier Communications for $20 billion — more than double Frontier’s market cap at the close of trading the night before. Frontier … Read more
Fed Issues Cease and Desist Order to United Texas Bank Over Crypto-Related Concerns
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s order cited deficiencies in the bank’s risk management systems in its dealings with crypto clients.
Sedric monitors the communications of employees at financial institutions to ensure compliance
For financial institutions, complying with regulations is becoming a costlier proposition. According to a recent poll, 76% of financial services firms increased their compliance expenditure from 2022 to 2023, with most blaming new laws. With the cost of compliance averaging out to around $10,000 per employee these days, many firms are searching for ways to … Read more
Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO
Genomes.io CEO Aldo de Pape tells The Agenda podcast that customers should be wary about giving away their DNA data for free, as its true value is astronomical.
Bitcoin Slips Back Below $57,000 as Short-Term Holders Threaten Volatility
Glassnode analysts found that short-term Bitcoin holders are holding unrealized losses, raising concerns of potential sell-off pressure.
Verizon looks to expand Fios with $20 billion purchase of Frontier
The deal is expected to close in 18 months, if it gets past regulatory approval. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Verizon has entered an agreement to acquire the fiber internet provider Frontier in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion. In its press release announcing the transaction, Verizon says the deal will “significantly … Read more
Kinsome aims to bridge the generation gap with its new app for kids and grandparents
Over a year ago, former Session M exec Eben Pingree received the news that his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Two days later, his father-in-law was given the same diagnosis. To create lasting memories and help his three young children bond with their grandparents, Pingree — along with his co-founders Mike Gerbush, Ashley Hawking, and … Read more
Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership
Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants.
ZachXBT criticizes block explorers on L1 chains, calls for overhaul
ZachXBT identifies gaps in block explorer quality across several L1 blockchains, urging significant improvements.
Segway’s first off-road scooter rolls over rough terrain on 11-inch wheels
The Segway-Ninebot ZT3 Pro has six inches of ground clearance thanks to 11-inch tubeless tires. | Image: Segway-Ninebot The new Segway-Ninebot ZT3 Pro is the company’s first electric scooter that’s designed to handle terrain considerably rougher than the average urban commute. Weighing a hefty 65.5lbs, the ZT3 Pro pairs 11-inch tubeless tires with a fork … Read more
Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds
Image: BMW Toyota and BMW are updating their partnership in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, signing a new memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development of next-generation, zero-emission vehicles. BMW will launch its first hydrogen-powered model in 2028. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, but automakers have struggled to market fuel cell vehicles … Read more
Meta Oversight Board okays calls for violence against Venezuelan ‘colectivos’
Illustration: Nick Barclay / The Verge Meta should allow users to post “aspirational” statements for Venezuelan paramilitary groups to be killed, the Oversight Board ruled in a decision released on Thursday. The board’s ruling involves two posts on Facebook and Instagram in the wake of Venezuela’s contested presidential election, both of which were captioned with … Read more
SharkNinja’s latest robot vacuum and mop combo gives itself a big lift to save your rugs
Like an El Camino with hydros, this robot vacuum tilts and lifts. | Image: SharkNinja SharkNinja has a new 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that picks itself up over rugs, high-pile carpet, and other obstacles to both prevent the transfer of wet messes and to help get out of situations where it might get stuck. … Read more
Blockstream Mining Starts Third Investment Round for Hashrate-Backed Tokenized Note
The EU-compliant security token gives investors exposure to the hashrate over a four year period.
Ether CME Futures Volume Shrinks as ETH ETFs Disappoint, Crypto Market Ducks Risk
The decline in trading volumes for ETH instruments suggests lower-than-expected institutional interest in the asset, particularly following the launch of spot ETH ETFs, according to CCData.
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YouTube is limiting videos about weight and appearance for teens
Content showing intimidation and non-violent aggression is also being restricted. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube is adjusting its algorithm to restrict videos showing non-violent aggression and idealized physical appearances from being promoted to teenagers on the platform. In a new blog post, YouTube says that such content “may be innocuous as … Read more
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Criminal IP Secures PCI DSS v4.0 Certification, Enhancing Payment Security With Top-Level Compliance
**Torrance, United States / California, September 4th, 2024/CyberNewsWire/–**AI SPERA, a leading Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) company, has achieved PCI DSS v4.0 certification for its flagship search engine solution, Criminal IP. This accomplishment builds on last year’s attainment of PCI DSS v3.2.1 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) certification and marks a significant milestone in the … Read more