ChatGPT passes neurology exam for first time
LLM 4.0 from OpenAI answered 85% of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's questions correctly, implying potentially "significant" future uses for the technology.
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US Fed 2024 rate cut could prove perfect catalyst for BTC halving
A cut in the U.S. Federal Reserve rate is seen as bullish, as it boosts risk appetite among investors.
French startup Mistral AI closes $415M funding round
The French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI closed a funding round worth around $415 million as it strives to be the EU’s rival to OpenAI.
Is the Bitcoin price dip toward $40K a bear trap?
Bitcoin’s sharp price drop from $44,000 has all the makings of a buy-the-dip scenario after leveraged longs get flushed out.
Argentine crypto influencers hope Javier Milei will shun FATF Travel Rule
The Argentine president, inaugurated on Dec. 10, has promised to disband the country’s central bank but hasn’t made any official commitment to introduce Bitcoin-friendly legislation.
Bitcoin price correction hints start of altseason, trader suggests
BTC price momentum started in October and helped the world’s top cryptocurrency make significant strides, gaining nearly $10,000 in the past month.
Crypto fund worth $500M eyes Animoca Brands and Chainalysis: Report
The C1 Secondaries Fund, which invests in companies in the digital assets space, is reportedly seeking to invest in crypto firms at discounts of up to nearly 80%.
Nvidia plans Vietnam expansion for AI development
Nvidia CEO said the company has plans to expand its partnership in Vietnam and potentially set up a base to attract local talent in the AI industry.
$300M crypto long liquidations — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
BTC price action obliterates latecomers betting on continued upside as Bitcoin analysts and miners breathe a sigh of relief.
South Korea excludes NFTs, CBDCs from crypto interest mandate
Users who deposit digital assets to exchanges in South Korea will be eligible to receive interest on their deposits.
Crypto exchange HTX sees outflows top $258M following exploit
The Justin Sun-linked crypto exchange HTX had $258 million in outflows after a $30 million exploit in November.
Google updates policy to allow ads for US crypto trusts
Google will allow ads for U.S. based-crypto trusts from January, with the change seemingly coming in the same month that spot Bitcoin ETFs are predicted to be approved.
DeFi protocol Venus seeks to patch $270K hole from oracle incident
The DeFi lending and borrowing protocol has confirmed it was affected by a malfunctioning Binance price oracle but confirmed user funds were safe.
Google’s Gemini demo is now getting accused of being ‘fake’
Onlookers praised the Gemini tech demo from Google upon its release last week but the tech firm admits some of it was jazzed up for “brevity.”
Bitcoin wipes nearly a week of gains in 20 minutes, falling under $41K
The price of Bitcoin suddenly dropped 6.5% to fall below $41,000 on Dec. 11, wiping out around five days of gains.
Solana memecoin Bonk flips Pepe following 370% monthly gain
The dog-themed token has surged to become the third-largest memecoin overall.
Celeb NFTs and cringy ads — Analysts share their signs of a Bitcoin peak
With a major rally expected sometime in 2024, industry watchers have shared the top signals they look for to indicate when crypto has reached peak euphoria.
Blockchain is fueling this emerging tech hub in Portugal: Madeira Blockchain 2023
The Madeira Blockchain Conference 2023 showcased startups exploring blockchain solutions for real-world problems across different industries.
Bitcoin bulls’ run toward $45K could produce tailwinds for UNI, OP, TIA and STX
Bitcoin bulls could make a strong push to get BTC through the $45,000 resistance this week. Will UNI, OP, TIA and STX follow?
Bitcoin inscriptions added to US National Vulnerability Database
The United States National Vulnerability Database (NVD) flagged Bitcoin’s inscriptions as a cybersecurity risk on Dec. 9.
Block size and scalability, explained
Block size and scalability trade-off involves optimizing transaction capacity while ensuring network performance amid increasing demand.
AI deepfake nude services skyrocket in popularity: Research
Social media analytics company Graphika noted a stark increase in offerings of synthetic NCII services.
KyberSwap exploiter linked to $50M HXA token movement
Blockchain security firm Cyvers said the KyberSwap exploiter’s acquired funds were spread across various externally owned accounts (EOAs), now recognized as the top HXA token holders.
UK FCA crypto skills gap is causing slow enforcement, says National Audit Office
The National Audit Office emphasized that it took nearly three years for the UK Financial Conduct Authority to address illicit activity in crypto ATMs across the country.
Binance’s CZ must stay in US, Elon Musk seeks $1B for AI, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 3-9
Binance’s CZ will have to wait for his sentencing in the United States, the U.S. Congress passed a bill supporting blockchain, and Elon Musk’s xAI seeks $1 billion in capital.
US gov’t removes two crypto AML rules from national defense bill
The two provisions abolished from the National Defense Authorization Act centered around anti-money laundering (AML) issues linked to cryptocurrency.
DOJ unveils extensive monitorship over Binance operations
Binance’s new compliance obligations include cooperation to grant U.S. authorities access to all documents, records and resources upon request.
Tether announces wallet-freezing policy for OFAC-sanctioned persons
Tether is expanding control sanctions to the secondary market in an effort to cooperate with regulators in the United States.
Lifinity USDC pool drained by arbitrage bot
A bug on an Immediate-or-Cancel order led to the drainage of nearly $700,000 from Lifnity's LFNTY-USDC pool.
Bitcoin dominance threatens ‘likely top’ despite BTC price eyeing $45K
Bitcoin analysis suggests that all may not be well for BTC price strength as altcoins make their move.