Month: September 2024
BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns
The loudest critics of BitGo’s deal with Justin Sun-affiliated BiT Global also want to see their ‘number go up.’
Polar Coordinates for Accurate Iso-Distance Curve Alignment in Vehicle Simulations
:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more
Former Citi, Battery VC has new $378M fund that helps startups land Prudential, Mutual of Omaha, others as investors and customers
This second fund is significant because Gupta expanded it beyond a corporate fund with one main LP – Prudential Financial – into one supported by a number of financial and insurance LPs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Peak Design’s Outdoor bags are ready for your next adventure
The Outdoor Backpack is available in 45L and 25L models. | Image: Peak Design / Composite The Verge San Francisco-based Peak Design — maker of one of our all-time favorite backpacks — is back with its first new bag lineup in five years. PD says its new Outdoor line of backpacks and slings can be … Read more
Cardano down 75% vs. Bitcoin 2 years after Charles Hoskinson questions BTC longevity
After breaking below a lifetime support level, ADA’s price versus Bitcoin could drop by another 25% in the coming months.
Halliburton confirms data was stolen in ongoing cyberattack
The oil and fracking giant says it is “working to identify effects” of the ongoing cyberattack on its oil and fracking operations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Evaluating Advanced Vehicle Control Schemes for Lane-Free Roundabouts
:::info Authors: (1) Mehdi Naderi; (2) Markos Papageorgiou; (3) Dimitrios Troullinos; (4) Iasson Karafyllis; (5) Ioannis Papamichail. ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Vehicle Modeling The Nonlinear Feedback Control OD Corridors and Desired Orientations Boundary and Safety Controllers Simulation Results Conclusion Appendix A: Collision Detection Appendix B: Transformed ISO-Distance curves Appendix C: Local Density … Read more
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Riot Platforms urges Bitfarms board changes ahead of crucial October meeting
Riot Platforms urges further changes to Bitfarms’ board, proposing two independent directors ahead of the Special Meeting.
Kroma Secures Series A Funding From Prominent Investors
SEOUL, Korea/ September 2, 2024/–Kroma, a prominent Layer 2 blockchain solution provider, has successfully completed its Series A funding round and publicly announced the participation of a diverse group of investors. The round secured backing from Asia Advisors Korea, Gate Ventures, ICC Venture, Planetarium, Presto, RFD Capital, Taisu Ventures, The Spartan Group, Waterdrip Capital, and … Read more
Elon Musk’s Brazil battle wages on
Is Elon’s rumble in the Amazonian jungle on course for a technical knockout? Over the weekend, the Brazilian high court voted to uphold a ban on X that another judge issued the week before for failing to comply with take-down requests. The court will issue fines of up to $9,000 to those who use VPNs to … Read more
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger
The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.
EcoFlow launches four new batteries for phones, homes, and RVs
From left to right: the River 3, the Rapid power bank, the Delta 3, and the Power Kit v2. | Image: EcoFlow EcoFlow just launched four new battery products designed to power everything from your home appliances in the event of a blackout to your Qi2-compatible phone to RVs. Going from most powerful to least, … Read more
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SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets.
Canva says its AI features are worth the 300 percent price increase
Existing subscribers Canva teams subscribers are being moved to a new, more expensive pricing model. | The Verge The price of some Canva subscriptions are set to skyrocket next year following the company’s aggressive rollout of generative AI features. Global customers for Canva Teams — a business-orientated subscription that supports adding multiple users — can … Read more
Solana Foundation defends decentralization amid patch coordination claims
Solana Foundation’s Dan Albert highlighted the network’s distributed block-producing nodes, arguing that coordinating a patch does not mean centralization.
‘This is Fucked Up’: Detained Binance Exec Protests Treatment by Nigerian Court
In a newly released video, detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was seen pleading for a wheelchair and struggling to walk.
Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East
The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues.
Telegram Faces Deepfake Pornography Probe in South Korea
South Korean police plan to collaborate with French authorities and international institutions on the investigation.
Advanced LLM Development 101: Strategies and Insights from Igor Tkach, CEO of Mindy Support
Igor Tkach, CEO The demand for sophisticated language models has never been greater. In this article, I talk about the various aspects of advanced LLM development to help you enhance your existing models or start new LLM projects. This resource gives you the know-how and confidence to foster innovation and achieve the type of results … Read more
Crypto platform resumes UK registrations after 10-month FCA compliance pause
The crypto lending platform took the 10-month pause to realign its onboarding process with the FCA’s guidelines oriented towards investor protection.