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Art gallery argues NFT holders can’t sue it due to ‘market decline’
Eden Gallery argued that a group of NFT owners “may have buyers’ remorse, but their losses, if any, are due to market forces.”
Ether could hit $12K on Trump pump, Pectra update: Derive researcher
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, a pro-crypto US president, broader adoption and increased ETF uptake could push Ether to hit $12,000 this year, says a crypto researcher.
Report: VC in emerging markets plummeted by over 40% last year
8th January at 9:30 am Dubai VC investments in emerging markets such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) plummeted by over 40% compared to 2023, according to a new report. The data mirrors the wider global trend of reduced VC funding in the last two years, especially for non-AI companies. The total raised … Read more
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Bitfinex Derivatives to move to El Salvador after securing local crypto license
Bitfinex Derivates says its decision to relocate to El Salvador will help turn the country into a “financial services center” for Latin America.
Nvidia debuts desktop AI super chip but shares drop with wider market slump
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang unveiled the chipmaker’s latest AI supercomputer, which it plans to start selling in May for $3,000.
Machines, Not Humans to Drive Crypto’s Mass Adoption?
AI agents are set to outnumber humans on blockchain networks, signaling a transformative shift in crypto’s future, according to some.
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Indian government websites are still redirecting users to scam sites
Some Indian government websites are still redirecting to links planted by scammers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Pressure Amid Macro and Sentiment Shifts
After topping $108,000 in December, Bitcoin has reversed due to a stronger dollar, increased volatility, and cautious traders. Will it last?
Bitcoin investor ordered to hand over crypto keys in landmark tax case
A Texas federal court judge ordered Frank Richard Ahlgren III and any associates to hand over any crypto public and private keys, accounts and access codes.
Las Vegas police release ChatGPT logs from the suspect in the Cybertruck explosion
Image: LMVPD Nearly a week after a New Year’s Day explosion in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, local law enforcement released more information about their investigation, including what they know so far about the role of generative AI in the incident. They confirmed that the suspect, an active duty soldier in the … Read more
Nation-state Bitcoin adoption to drive crypto growth in 2025: Fidelity
Fidelity Digital Assets research analyst Matt Hogan said not making any Bitcoin allocation could become more of a risk to nations than making one.
Microsoft is combining ‘the best of Xbox and Windows together’ for handhelds
Image: The Verge Xbox chief Phil Spencer has been dropping hints about an Xbox handheld for months, but what about Windows handheld gaming PCs? Jason Ronald, Microsoft’s VP of “Next Generation,” tells The Verge that we should expect to see the Windows handheld gaming experience change within this calendar year. Ronald was a roundtable panelist … Read more
Bitcoin downward pressure ‘abated’ as sell-side markets shrink
Bitcoin’s price may not experience significant downward movement in the short term, as sell-offs on crypto exchanges are “shrinking at a rapid pace,” Bitfinex analysts say.
Exploring Modern JavaScript Compilers: Why OXC Matters for the Developer Community
Introduction JavaScript continues to evolve, and with it, the tools developers use to write and optimize code. One such tool gaining traction is OXC, the JavaScript Oxidation Compiler. Developed with performance and scalability in mind, OXC is quickly becoming a go-to choice for developers seeking a modern, efficient, and robust compiler for their JavaScript projects. … Read more
Sam Altman’s sister files sexual abuse lawsuit against him — his family says it’s ‘utterly untrue’
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alleging that he sexually abused her throughout childhood over a period of nearly a decade. The rest of the Altman family immediately pushed back on the lawsuit, saying the allegations are “utterly untrue” and … Read more
Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft
Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber … Read more
The Most Eye-Catching and Absurd AI Products Unveiled at CES 2025 So Far
AI powers CES 2025’s quirkiest gadgets, including robot vacuums, smart TVs, and even a smart mirror that tracks health metrics.
Finnish police seize watches worth $2.6M from Hex founder Richard Heart: Report
Finnish police have seized more than $2.6 million worth of luxury watches from Hex founder Richard Heart, who is wanted on tax fraud and assault charges in the country.
Illuvium partners with Virtuals, bringing autonomous AI NPCs to its games
Illuvium says the partnership with AI agent protocol Virtuals will allow its in-game NPCs to adapt quests, dialogue and challenges based on the player’s actions.
How to Waste Research Resources on Quantum Computing
Imagine attempting to understand consciousness by entangling the human brain with a quantum computer. The futility of this is not just the baseless science, but what it does not rule out. Why would consciousness be a quantum process in the brain? What are the possible other candidates for conscious experiences in the brain that this … Read more