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OpenAI’s move to for-profit: Is it indeed ‘illegal’?

[Sep 27, 2024 1:19 PM] OpenAI’s potential transformation into a for-profit corporation is not impossible, but it will likely not be an easy process.

San Fran city attorney sues sites that ‘undress’ women with AI

[Aug 16, 2024 4:39 AM] Dek: AI-powered websites allowing users to create nonconsensual nude photos of women and girls were visited 200 million times in the first half of the year.

Ripple Labs chair slams Biden, Gensler for having ‘screwed up’ on crypto

[Sep 6, 2023 10:25 PM] Ripple Labs chair Chris Larsen commented on the recent cases involving Ripple, Grayscale, and the SEC, arguing it is time for Congress to take the lead on crypto policy.

Coinbase Debuts Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin; Trading to Roll Out in Phases Pending Liquidity

[Aug 31, 2023 12:30 PM] Coinbase has listed Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin, following an announcement of its support for the digital asset just a day earlier. Should liquidity requirements be satisfied, the exchange plans to introduce trading pairs for the asset in…

While Worldcoin Sees a 148% Surge in Unique Addresses, the Top 20 Wallets Command 94% of WLD Supply

[Aug 6, 2023 8:30 AM] Worldcoin’s native cryptocurrency, worldcoin (WLD), has oscillated in value between $2.69 and $2.13 per token throughout the preceding 12 days, peaking at $3.30 per coin on July 24, 2023. The number of individual addresses possessing WLD…

Examining Worldcoin’s Concentrated Supply at Token Launch

[Jul 25, 2023 1:00 PM] Following the Monday, July 24, launch of the worldcoin (WLD) token, the cryptocurrency quickly peaked at $3.30 per coin but has since depreciated by over 35%. Despite 18 months of beta testing and claims of more than 2 million sign-ups, the token…

US Judge Orders Kraken to Release Customer Data to IRS in Cryptocurrency Tax Probe

[Jun 30, 2023 10:30 PM] Kraken, the San Francisco-headquartered digital currency exchange, has received a court order from a U.S. judge requiring the release of customer data to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The court filing, submitted on Friday, states that the IRS…

Bitcoin Lightning company River raises $35M amid ‘new wave of institutional adoption’

[May 16, 2023 7:50 AM] “We’re seeing another wave of Bitcoin interest, largely driven by business and institutional adoption,” says Alex Leishman, River CEO. “It’s not fueled by hype.”

Coinbase Shares Wells Response, Challenges SEC’s Change in Attitude Towards Its Core Businesses

[Apr 27, 2023 4:00 PM] On April 27, Coinbase, the crypto exchange based in San Francisco, made public the disclosure of its response to the Wells notice it had received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back in March. The company maintained that the…

San Francisco authorities make arrest in stabbing of Cash App creator Bob Lee

[Apr 13, 2023 2:21 PM] Police chief Bill Scott said there was evidence that the suspect and Bob Lee knew each other but did not comment on the possible motive of the attack.

Federal Investigators Probe Silicon Valley Bank Collapse; SVB and Top Execs Sued by Shareholders

[Mar 14, 2023 1:30 PM] The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Financial Group, and two senior executives have been sued by shareholders after SVB’s collapse last Friday. The proposed class action accuses SVB of hiding the fact that interest rate hikes would…

Exploring The Five Best U.S. Cities For Bitcoin Enthusiasts

[Mar 7, 2023 7:00 AM] As Bitcoin adoption grows, some cities are embracing the technology as hubs for businesses, events and lifestyles tailored to Bitcoiners.This is an opinion editorial by Jenna Hall, a content marketing specialist with residential real estate…

San Francisco federal bank eyes CBDC system development, reveals job posting

[Feb 19, 2023 3:51 AM] Within 24 hours of the job posting, 45 applicants have shown interest in joining the federal government to build an in-house CBDC.

Homesteader Conversations: Urban Farming, Bitcoin And The Future Of Self Sovereignty

[Feb 9, 2023 7:00 AM] Meet Erin, a Bay Area urban farmer and astrologist who sees Bitcoin and homesteading as community-focused ways of becoming self-sufficient.In this edition of the “Bitcoin Homesteaders Interview Series,” I spoke with Erin, who built an urban farm in…

Crypto hotspots continue to thrive despite FTX collapse

[Dec 13, 2022 9:39 AM] Crypto-friendly cities throughout the world report growth and innovation despite recent events.