SEC Plans to Drop Its Case Against Kraken, Firm Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its ongoing enforcement lawsuit against American crypto exchange Kraken, according to a Monday announcement from the firm. The SEC sued Kraken in November 2023, accusing the exchange of commingling customer and corporate funds while operating as an unregistered securities broker, clearing agency and dealer. … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Python: A Deeper Look Into How Django Transactions Work (3/3/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, March 3, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Homebrew Computer Club Holds First Meeting in 1975, and we present you with these top quality stories. From Python: A Deeper Look Into How Django Transactions Work to … Read more

Layer-2 BOB’s ‘Bitcoin DeFi’ Continues Progress With Fireblocks Integration

Hybrid layer-2 network BOB’s mission to make Bitcoin the center of the decentralized finance (DeFi) universe continues through its integration with crypto custody firm Fireblocks. The integration means the over 2,000 entities using Fireblocks will get access to BOB’s DeFi ecosystem, which has total value locked (TVL) of around $250 million. These users can now … Read more

UK probes how TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur protect child privacy

The U.K.’s privacy watchdog has launched investigations into three social media companies over how they go about protecting the privacy of children on their respective platforms. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced today that it’s looking into how TikTok uses personal information of 13- to 17-year-olds to recommend videos, “in light of growing concerns” around … Read more

Chinese buyers are getting Nvidia Blackwell chips despite U.S. export controls

Upholding export controls on semiconductor chips made in the U.S. may be harder than Washington D.C. thinks. Chinese buyers are getting their hands on computing systems with Nvidia’s Blackwell chips through third-party traders located in other regions, the Wall Street Journal reported. Buyers in Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam are buying these resources for their own … Read more

Conan O’Brien comments on AI during his opening monologue at the Oscars

When hosting the 2025 Oscars last night, comedian and late-night TV host Conan O’Brien addressed the use of AI in his opening monologue, reflecting the growing conversation about the technology’s influence in Hollywood. “We did not use AI to make this show,” O’Brien said. His remarks were clearly a reference to the use of generative AI … Read more