In February, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began soliciting public input pertaining to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) — a move suggesting reform at the agency is imminent. Since then, the SEC, in line with President Trump, has taken a far less adversarial stance towards the cryptocurrency industry, as evidenced by the … Read more
Like many other industrial sectors, the insurance industry is also racing toward digital transformation. In this scenario, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in customer engagement, fraud detection, risk assessment, and underwriting. However, the process of integrating AI into insurance ecosystems poses the serious challenge of leveraging sensitive data responsibly while ensuring … Read more
This week, bitcoin climbed steadily to reach nearly $100K, amid hopes for a China-U.S. trade and better macroeconomic conditions ahead. Institutions like Mastercard and BlackRock made important digital asset announcements. An historic stablecoin bill neared completion in the U.S. Congress. (A former prime-mover in the House said to expect a “wicked hot summer” of legislation.) … Read more
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week was low on M&A and IPO news, but there was still some drama to follow, if that’s your thing — and more importantly, some worthy … Read more
In one of his research papers published in Nanotechnology Perceptions, Tulasi Naga Subhash Polineni has presented an interesting vision for the integration of generative neural networks and artificial intelligence into trauma and acute care systems. This collaborative study explores how AI-driven decision support systems (DSS) can be deployed for improving patient outcomes, optimizing emergency diagnosis, … Read more
In the annals of financial history, few institutions have faced the tempests of competition with the steadfast resolve of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Born in 2013 as a private placement, GBTC pioneered regulated Bitcoin investment, granting investors access to Bitcoin’s (BTC) meteoric rise without the perils of digital wallets or unregulated exchanges. On Jan. 11, … Read more
The US Central Intelligence Agency is increasingly incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) as a tool in its operations, and working with the cryptocurrency is a matter of national security, Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, told podcast host Anthony Pompliano. In an appearance on the market analyst and investor’s show, Ellis told Pompliano that the intelligence agency … Read more
Apple has loosened restrictions on developers’ ability to offer iPhone and iPad apps directing users to external purchasing methods, including for NFTs.
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The 8BitDo Ultimate C Wired Controller for Xbox and PC is on sale at Amazon for $19.61 (44 percent off), its lowest price to date. But the sale is only for the dark green model. The dark gray and orange alternatives are only available for $31.49 (10 percent off) at checkout. Don’t get mad at … Read more
As the Dubai Token2049 conference concludes, one of the key takeaways is that the narrative around bitcoin (BTC) is swiftly expanding beyond its traditional role as a store of value to a potential DeFi asset competing with Ethereum and Solana. Prominent industry players like Franklin Templeton view this development as a positive step, confident it … Read more
Key points: The US labor market is “still holding up” as nonfarm payrolls data comes in higher than expected. Bitcoin and stocks head higher as US President Donald Trump repeats calls for the Fed to lower interest rates. BTC price action may spark a “liquidity grab” above $97,000, a trader warns. Bitcoin (BTC) hit new … Read more
As financial systems around the world become more digitized and interconnected, the complexity and scale of financial frauds have also reached unprecedented levels. With the advent of new technology, cybercriminals have upped their game to bypass conventional fraud detection systems. In response to this global crisis, AI expert Pallav Kumar Kaulwar has published his insightful … Read more
Fubo is continuing its quest to cut a deal with sports broadcasters that can bring upon the holy grail of sports bundles later this year, just in time for football season. As reported by Deadline, Fubo CEO David Gandler said on an earnings call on Friday that the company is working hard to line up … Read more
In this post, we showcase how Dr. Kori Ramajoo, Dr. Sonia Brownsett, Prof. David Copland, from QARC, and Scott Harding, a person living with aphasia, used AWS services to develop WordFinder, a mobile, cloud-based solution that helps individuals with aphasia increase their independence through the use of AWS generative AI technology. In the spirit of … Read more
Our customers’ key strategic objectives are cost savings and building secure and resilient infrastructure. At AWS, we’re dedicated to helping you meet these critical goals with our unparalleled expertise and industry-leading tools. One of the most valuable resources we offer is the AWS Trusted Advisor detailed report, which provides deep insights into cost optimization, security … Read more
Ara Partners recently raised an $800 million infrastructure fund focused on reducing carbon emissions in industrial sectors.
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, May 2, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, Electric Theatre opened in 1902, and we present you with these top quality stories. From HackerNoon Partners with AIESEC in Nigeria to Empower the Next Generation of Thought … Read more
The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI into next year is a big deal. The game is the follow-up to arguably the biggest entertainment release of all time, one that originally debuted well over a decade ago. Even if GTAV is still going strong, now spanning multiple console generations and with a surprisingly enduring online … Read more
In recent years, digital financial transactions have become more common and significantly faster. While this is a much-needed development, the threat landscape surrounding these transactions has also grown increasingly complex. From identity theft and payment fraud to synthetic financial crimes and data breaches, ensuring transaction security is now a top priority around the world. Unfortunately, … Read more
Introduction SQL is not just about querying data—it also includes powerful commands to modify data within tables. These Data Manipulation Language (DML) commands, such as INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE, enable you to add, modify, or remove rows in a database. In this article, we’ll explore these commands with practical examples. Sample Table: Employees Let’s start … Read more
We hit the 100-day mark in Donald Trump’s second presidential term this week and, well — a lot of things have happened in that time. Verge policy editor Adi Robertson has been running a series of stories about the impact of these 100 days on the site all week. They’re great; we’ve linked them below … Read more