FTC takes aim at OpenAI's ChatGPT with lengthy criminal investigation questionnaire
The U.S. federal agency wants to know if the revolutionary AI tool has sound privacy practices and whether it has led to consumer harm.
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First Bitcoin futures contract debuts in Argentina
According to Matba Rofex, the trading platform behind the investment vehicle, the first Bitcoin futures contract in Latin America has begun trading.
US Attorney's Office announces charges against former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
Authorities said they had reached a “non-prosecution agreement” with Celsius, but former CEO Alex Mashinsky will face criminal charges related to fraud and misleading users.
Breaking: Ripple wins case against SEC as judge rules XRP is not a security
CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently opined that the case would end soon, but the fight for crypto wasn't over yet.
BTC price due for $31K as analyst says 'disinflation' boosting Bitcoin
Bitcoin and crypto markets seem ready to put in a "major move," commentary concludes, as BTC price action coils up below $31,000.
7 game-changing uses of ChatGPT
Discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT in daily life and explore its various applications that are unlocking new possibilities.
Breaking: Celsius Network fined $4.7B by FTC
The regulator said Celsius “squandered billions in user deposits” after “duping” customers into depositing funds.
Exec shares process of setting up a business in Switzerland with Bitcoin
Pietro Poretti, the city of Lugano’s director of the economic development division, said that their goal is to allow people to live in the city using only Bitcoin.
USB keystroke injectors still a threat to crypto users
USB keystroke injection devices like the Diabolic Drive still pose a threat to unsuspecting users by installing malware to take over systems.
US SEC files lawsuit against Celsius and Alex Mashinsky
Last week, a separate U.S. regulator, the CFTC reportedly found that Celsius and Alex Mashinsky broke several regulations before the collapse in 2022.
Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky reportedly arrested
The U.S. SEC filed a lawsuit against the bankrupt crypto lender on July 13 followed by news reports about the arrest of the former CEO Alex Mashinsky.
Bitget reserves top $1.44B, claims to be debt free
The cryptocurrency exchange claims its total proof-of-reserves ratio has reached 223% in its latest July report.
The economics of Bitcoin halving: Understanding the effects on price and market sentiment
Discover how a reduction in supply affects the price of Bitcoin, and how market participants perceive and react to halving events in the dynamic cryptocurrency market.
Europe’s first spot Bitcoin ETF eyes 2023 debut after year-long delay
Jacob Asset Management got approval from the Guernsey financial regulator in October 2021 and was set to debut on Euronext Amsterdam Exchange in July 2022.
Will Bitcoin catch up? BTC price was $40K when the dollar was previously this weak
Bitcoin has the chance to set off on a “parabolic curve” as the U.S. Dollar Index threatens to dive below 100, a popular trader says.
Telegram Wallet bot enables in-app payments in Bitcoin, USDT and TON
Wallet, a custodial wallet bot on Telegram, says that merchants should sort out for themselves whether their jurisdictions allow them to accept payments in crypto.
Report: Meta to release commercial AI tools to rival Google, OpenAI
Sources close to Meta have reportedly said the company plans to make a commercial version of its AI model to be more widely available and customizable.
Polygon proposes upgrading MATIC into a multipurpose token for all chains
The proposal for MATIC’s technical upgrade is subject to approval from the Polygon community. Once approved, MATIC’s upgrade to a multipurpose token will result in its renaming to POL.
Court: FTX spent $400 million on the acquisition of its European branch
The goal behind an overpriced buyout of the Swiss company was to get a proper European license.
Ethereum scaling protocols drive zero-knowledge proof use in 2023
Ethereum scaling remains the primary use case behind zero-knowledge proofs, according to a report from ZKValidator.
Blockchain group to push Philippines Web3 adoption via state partnership
DICT Director Emmy Lou Versoza-Delfin said there’s been a rise in innovative blockchain startups in the Philippines, signaling that the country could be a global leader in blockchain.
US industry watchdogs oppose draft bill on crypto market structure
The group sent a detailed letter to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee accusing the crypto market of seeking favorable legislation under the guise of crypto innovation.
If good UX is like driving auto, Web3 is ‘driving stick’ — UX designers
The high stakes of crypto applications mean developers often need to prioritize security — but that comes at the cost of poor user experience.
Crypto miner Hive Digital drops 'blockchain' from name amid pivot to AI
Hive made the rebrand to reflect its “evolving focus” on revenue opportunities in AI, cloud commuting and GPUs.
BNB Beacon Chain hard fork adds 'panic' feature that can 'halt' blockchain
BNB Beacon Chain mainnet is set to undergo the "ZhangHeng" hard fork around July 19, which will bring new upgrades aimed at improving security.
Dapper Labs makes 3rd round of cuts in 9 months amid NFT slump
NFT collectibles company Dapper Labs has said goodbye to another 51 employees only months after a 20% staff reduction in February.
Bitcoin ETF would be the 'seal of approval' from SEC: Mike Novogratz
The Galaxy Digital founder believes approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF would essentially be a United States regulator and government nod for Bitcoin.
IRS probes crypto traders using Puerto Rico tax breaks: Report
“The noose is tightening” for wealthy Americans suspected of exploiting Puerto Rico’s relaxed tax regime.
What to expect from the first Coinbase-SEC hearing
As the first hearing since the SEC lawsuit on June 6, the conference is expected to be "procedural and administrative," though it may also give a sense of the litigation's tone.
US senators reintroduce crypto bill aimed at comprehensive regulation
The Responsible Financial Innovation Act will establish guardrails “to prevent another FTX-style event from occurring” in the wake of the 2022 market crash and bankruptcies.