:::info Authors: (1) Rafael Kuffner dos Anjos; (2) Joao Madeiras Pereira. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and 2.1 Virtual avatars 2.2 Point cloud visualization 3 Test Design and 3.1 Setup 3.2 User Representations 3.3 Methodology 3.4 Virtual Environment and 3.5 Tasks Description 3.6 Questionnaires and 3.7 Participants 4 Results … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Rafael Kuffner dos Anjos; (2) Joao Madeiras Pereira. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and 2.1 Virtual avatars 2.2 Point cloud visualization 3 Test Design and 3.1 Setup 3.2 User Representations 3.3 Methodology 3.4 Virtual Environment and 3.5 Tasks Description 3.6 Questionnaires and 3.7 Participants 4 Results … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Rafael Kuffner dos Anjos; (2) Joao Madeiras Pereira. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and 2.1 Virtual avatars 2.2 Point cloud visualization 3 Test Design and 3.1 Setup 3.2 User Representations 3.3 Methodology 3.4 Virtual Environment and 3.5 Tasks Description 3.6 Questionnaires and 3.7 Participants 4 Results … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Rafael Kuffner dos Anjos; (2) Joao Madeiras Pereira. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and 2.1 Virtual avatars 2.2 Point cloud visualization 3 Test Design and 3.1 Setup 3.2 User Representations 3.3 Methodology 3.4 Virtual Environment and 3.5 Tasks Description 3.6 Questionnaires and 3.7 Participants 4 Results … Read more
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Warren and Schiff cite “pay to play” concerns after the Trump token surged following the promise of an exclusive dinner with the President.
Spar’s Bitcoin expansion marks one of Switzerland’s first major retail integrations of crypto payments, following trials in two locations.
Bitcoin (BTC) is bracing for a major US macro data week as crypto market participants warn of serious volatility next. Bitcoin retests $92,000 after a promising weekly close, but traders still see a deeper BTC price correction to come. A bumper week of US macro data comes with the Federal Reserve under pressure on multiple … Read more
Before EIP-4844, rollups had to store their data inside Ethereum blocks using calldata, which was expensive because the data stayed on-chain permanently. This method results in high costs for storing rollup transaction data, limiting the scalability of Ethereum and rollups alike. EIP-4844 introduced blobs — a new, cheaper, and temporary way to store rollup data. … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anh V. Vu, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (anh.vu@cl.cam.ac.uk); (2) Alice Hutchings, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (alice.hutchings@cl.cam.ac.uk); (3) Ross Anderson, University of Cambridge, and University of Edinburgh (ross.anderson@cl.cam.ac.uk). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Deplatforming and the Impacts 2.1. Related Work 2.2. The Kiwi Farms Disruption … Read more
Your code shouldn’t look like alien hieroglyphics. Too many cryptic symbols make your code hard to understand and maintain. Problems with Cryptic Code Readability Cognitive overload Maintenance nightmares Debugging challenges Learning curve Unwrapped lines Hidden defects Anonymous Functions Abuse Solutions Avoid language clever hacks Prefer meaningful variable names Extract complex expressions Use language features wisely … Read more
“Dead Internet” may imply some type of massive shutdown, but that’s not exactly the theory—it’s a bit more eerie. At this point, you can likely differentiate between a bot response and a real response on social media. This will be increasingly more difficult in time, but we’ll get there. There are also some open dirty … Read more
Crypto markets traded flat during the Asia morning hours, with bitcoin (BTC) trading above $94,000 and the CoinDesk 20, a measure of the performance of the largest cryptocurrencies, little changed. XRP led majors gains with a 4% move higher from the past day, driven by a ProShares ETF approval that will see three futures-tracked products … Read more
Coinbase has urged the US Office of Government Ethics to remove a rule banning Securities and Exchange Commission staff from holding crypto. SEC staff need to use crypto to better understand how it works and the best way to regulate it, Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal argued in open letters sent to OGE acting … Read more
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:::info Authors: (1) Anh V. Vu, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (anh.vu@cl.cam.ac.uk); (2) Alice Hutchings, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (alice.hutchings@cl.cam.ac.uk); (3) Ross Anderson, University of Cambridge, and University of Edinburgh (ross.anderson@cl.cam.ac.uk). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Deplatforming and the Impacts 2.1. Related Work 2.2. The Kiwi Farms Disruption … Read more
The Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has signed a Letter of Intent with the Pakistan Crypto Council to accelerate crypto adoption in the South Asian country and one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets. Under the partnership, World Liberty will help the Council launch regulatory sandboxes to test blockchain-based products, expand stablecoin applications for remittances and … Read more
Chinese tech giant Huawei has reportedly developed a powerful artificial intelligence chip that could rival high-end processors from US chip maker Nvidia. The Shenzhen-based Huawei is poised to start testing a new AI chip called the Ascend 910D, and has approached local tech firms, which are slated to receive the first batch of sample chips … Read more
Exchange-traded funds (ETF) issuer ProShares will introduce three XRP-tracked products this week after a tacit U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval. It will launch an Ultra XRP ETF (2x leverage), a Short XRP ETF and an Ultra Short XRP ETF (-2x leverage), filings show. Its spot XRP approval stays hanging, however. The SEC has … Read more
Plaintiffs allege Nike executed a “soft rug pull,” leaving RTFKT NFT holders with worthless assets after winding down operations.
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:::info Authors: (1) Anh V. Vu, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (anh.vu@cl.cam.ac.uk); (2) Alice Hutchings, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (alice.hutchings@cl.cam.ac.uk); (3) Ross Anderson, University of Cambridge, and University of Edinburgh (ross.anderson@cl.cam.ac.uk). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Deplatforming and the Impacts 2.1. Related Work 2.2. The Kiwi Farms Disruption … Read more
It’s been a busy year for TechCrunch events — and it’s about to get even bigger. StrictlyVC, our boutique, highly exclusive event series for VCs and startups, is crossing the Atlantic this May with stops in London and Athens! We’re bringing StrictlyVC’s insider conversations to Europe. On May 8, we’ll dive into Athens’ booming tech … Read more
Crypto exchange Bitget says it is sending letters from its lawyers to account holders it alleges were involved in manipulating the price of perpetual futures contracts tied to the VOXEL token. Eight account holders that the exchange accuses of being involved in the April 20 incident and who allegedly pocketed $20 million between them will … Read more
In my previous explorations of corporate titles being a trap and programming as garbage collection, I’ve discussed how true engineering excellence transcends traditional hierarchies and emerges from a deeper philosophy of craftsmanship. Recently, I watched the American action thriller The Beekeeper starring Jason Statham, which inspired me to explore a profound natural metaphor that perfectly … Read more