Better Know a Crypto Candidate: Robert Hyde
As part of its 2024 US election coverage, Cointelegraph spoke to various congressional candidates to gather their views on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Nintendo’s Alarmo is cute and cozy — but it’s still just an alarm clock
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge I have always had an adversarial relationship with alarm clocks. They are gadgets designed to ruin my most precious time, and in order to work effectively, they must be as annoying as possible. Which is why I was intrigued by Nintendo’s surprise reveal of Alarmo. (Once I got … Read more
Feds are investigating Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashes in reduced visibility
Image: Owen Grove / The Verge NHTSA is opening a preliminary evaluation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode (FSD) over the possibility of crashes in reduced roadway visibility conditions. The agency is opening the investigation after noting four reports of incidents like that, including one last November in Rimrock, AZ, where a Model Y struck and … Read more
TON could help DeFi break into mainstream: Report
The prediction raises a hopeful sign for the struggling DeFi sector, which has been underperforming other crypto niches like memecoins and smart contract platform-related tokens.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: LINK and ICP Gain 3.8% as Index Trades Higher From Thursday
Only two assets were trading lower, including Aptos and Litecoin.
Game developer sues Jump Crypto for alleged pump and dump, $1.4M freeze
The developer of a post-apocalyptic Web3 game sued market maker Jump Crypto for allegedly dumping its coins on the market in breach of its contract.
Dogwifhat price makes a comeback as WIF price rallies 76% in 30 days — What’s next?
Dogwifhat price staged an over 70% rally over the past month as memecoin traders reset their positions.
Industry has a ‘long way to go’ in addressing Web3 questions
Economist Paolo Tasca urges the crypto community to ask critical questions and engage in academic discussions to better understand emerging technologies in Web3.
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INX and Backed Add New Tokenized Stocks to Trading Platform
INX, a marketplace known for its regulated trading of security tokens and tokenized real-world assets, has joined forces with Backed, a pioneer in asset tokenization, to bring a wider array of stocks into the digital realm. Building on the success of their tokenized Nvidia stock, INX and Backed have now introduced a fresh lineup of … Read more
Crypto.com sees ‘strong legal footing’ in crypto rulings against SEC
Previous crypto rulings against the SEC have put Crypto.com on a “strong legal footing” in its lawsuit against the regulator, its chief legal officer Nick Lundgren said.
Machine Learning AI Helped Detect $4 Billion Worth of Fraud in 2024, Says US Treasury
AI models helped the department prevent $2.5 billion in fraud, while its check fraud detection systems facilitated the recovery of $1 billion.
The future of the Kindle with Panos Panay
Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Amazon launched four new Kindles this week, maybe the biggest single launch day in the 17-year history of the company’s wildly successful e-reader. One of them even comes in color! It is very much not a coincidence that the launch happened roughly a year after Panos Panay joined the … Read more
Singapore’s DBS Bank Starts New Suite of Tokenized Banking Services for Institutional Clients
The Singaporean banking giant wants to help clients optimize liquidity management and streamline operational workflows.
Craig Wright Says Bitcoin Devs ‘Misled the Public’ in New $1 Billion Lawsuit
After the SegWit and Taproot upgrades, Craig Wright claims Bitcoin “fundamentally deviated” from Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision and misled investors.
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First Mover Americas: BTC Flirts With $68K Amid ETF Inflows
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Getting Started with Data Analytics in Python Using PyArrow
In this guide, we will explore data analytics using PyArrow, a powerful library designed for efficient in-memory data processing with columnar storage. We will work within a pre-configured environment using the Python Data Science Notebook Docker Image. This environment includes all the essential libraries for data manipulation, machine learning, and database connectivity, making it an … Read more
Is Tor still safe after Germany’s ‘timing attack?’ Answer: It’s complicated…
German authorities used a timing attack to reveal a darknet admin’s identity, but Tor claims that the suspected attack vector is outdated.
What is a vampire attack in crypto?
Discover what a vampire attack is in the cryptocurrency world, how it impacts DeFi and its implications for liquidity providers and platforms.
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Bitcoin Could Hit Turbulence From US Bond Yields, Fed Policy: Analyst
Bitcoin has climbed 11% in the past week, but there could be some macroeconomic headwinds on the horizon, say analysts.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software under investigation by federal safety regulator
The U.S. automotive safety regulator has opened a new investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software after four reported crashes in low-visibility situations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Polymarket whale raises Trump odds, sparking manipulation concerns
Assessing potential manipulation in prediction markets is becoming increasingly important, with less than three weeks until the US presidential election.
AI-powered bot stands in for absent candidate in Virginia debate
United States congressional candidate for Virginia Bentley Hensel used an AI chatbot, “DonBot,” in place of opponent Don Beyer in a debate, highlighting AI’s increasing role in politics.