Month: September 2024
Brightband sees a bright (and open-source) future for AI-powered weather forecasting
With an explosion of weather and climate data that the last generation of tools can’t handle, is AI the future of forecasting? Research certainly suggests so, and a newly funded startup called Brightband is taking a shot at turning machine learning forecast models into both a business and open source standard. Today’s weather prediction and … Read more
AI governance can’t be left to the vested interests
A final report by the UN’s high level advisory body on artificial intelligence makes for, at times, a surreal read. Named ‘Governing AI for Humanity’, the document underlines the contradictory challenges of making any kind of governance stick on such a fast developing, massively invested and heavily hyped technology. On the one hand, the report … Read more
Germany’s DZ Bank to Offer Customers Crypto Trading Through Boerse Stuttgart Tie Up
The first banks will be connected this year, with a phased roll out for selected retail customers.
CertiK Ventures discloses $45M investment plan to boost Web3
In addition to CertiK Ventures’ $45 million investment plan, CertiK also announced the launch of free community tools including Token Scan and Wallet Scan.
BMW will recycle old EV batteries with Redwood Materials
Photo by Abigail Bassett for The Verge BMW of North America struck a deal to recycle lithium-ion batteries from all of its electrified vehicles with Redwood Materials, the companies announced today. The German automaker said it would instruct its dealers to send old batteries from all of its electrified models, including battery-electric, hybrid, mild hybrid, … Read more
Bitcoin Holds Onto Rate Cut Gains, But Analysts Say $60,000 Is Still a Critical Battleground
“Short-term holders are selling from August, signaling a potential price bottom,” an analyst told Decrypt.
Meme Alliance Unites Memecoin Communities In Revolutionary Web3 Shooter Game
In a world where digital currencies and blockchain-based games are on the rise, Meme Alliance is emerging as a unique player, bringing together the most popular memecoin communities in a groundbreaking first-person shooter game. With its cutting-edge design and a strong focus on community integration, Meme Alliance is positioned to become a key player in … Read more
Talent flocks to AI but ‘frothy’ market turns off VCs: Dragonfly Capital
Dragonfly Capital general partner Tom Schmidt urged crypto projects to consider whether they need venture capital funding.
Phlair’s carbon sucking technology could lower direct air capture’s costs
The startup is taking a different approach to removing carbon dioxide from the air than most of its competitors. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Behold, the black Apple Watch Ultra 2
Black and custom blasted, like my soul. It makes no sense to upgrade based on color alone. Or does it? Continue reading…
Commerzbank to Offer Bitcoin, Ether Trading Through Crypto Finance
The service will be offered to existing Commerzbank corporate clients in Germany, and will start with bitcoin and ether trading.
Ether Rebounds Off Key Support Signals Long Term Bullishness
Ether has bounced off its 200-week simple moving average, reinforcing long-term support.
Cardano founder to meet Argentina president Javier Milei
In a meeting planned with Argentina president Javier Milei, Charles Hoskinson wants to discuss how blockchain can rewrite global economic and political systems.
Memecoins not the ‘right move’ for celebs, but DApps might be — Skale Labs CMO
Skale CMO Andrew Saunders described memecoins as a player-versus-player situation where early investors get the most gains.
Bitcoin price hits $62.6K as Fed ‘crisis’ move sparks US stocks warning
Bitcoin price action may have to diverge from stocks if history repeats itself after a bumper Fed rate cut, analysis warns.
WazirX Hacker Moves $32M Stolen Ether in Four Days to Tornado Cash as Binance Denies Founder’s Claims
WazirX founder Nischal Shetty claimed earlier this month that the ultimate owner of the crypto exchange was Binance – a statement the latter has denied.
Stablecoins Are Becoming Systemically Important, Bernstein Says
Stablecoin supply is back to all-time highs with $170 billion in circulation, the report said.
Flappy Bird Foundation Flaps Back at Critics, Says They Are True Successors of the 2013 Hit
The Foundation says its mission is to preserve and foster the Flappy Bird game and legacy for the community.
Family Offices Investors Summit: The $100M Club Bets on Liquid Token, AI, and Gaming in Pivot to Alternative Investments
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead global growth in family office wealth, Manana Samuseva, founder of FOIS, told CoinDesk.