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The 14-Year Wait Is Over: Red Dead Redemption Finally Hits PC Later This Month
8.10.2024
Over a decade after it first landed on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Red Dead Redemption is finally going to be available to play on PC. Rockstar Games announced the hit open-world Western will arrive at the end of October alongside its zombie apocalypse add-on, Undead Nightmare. Read more
Bitcoin Is Digital Oil Well Fueling Rural Texas Economic Revival, Mayor Says
8.10.2024
Mayor Ward Roddam of Rockdale, Texas, sees bitcoin mining as the key to his town’s resurgence after the devastating closure of its largest employer, Alcoa. Comparing it to Texas’ oil boom, Roddam highlights how this modern technology is creating jobs, boosting revenue, and funding...
US Supreme Court knocks back case over $4.4B Silk Road Bitcoin
8.10.2024
The top court in the US won’t hear Battle Born Investments’ case claiming it purchased rights to 69,370 Bitcoin seized by the US from the online black market Silk Road
US Supreme Court knocks back case over $4.4B Silk Road Bitcoin
8.10.2024
The top court in the US won’t hear Battle Born Investments’ case claiming it purchased rights to 69,370 Bitcoin seized by the US from the online black market Silk Road
Texas town residents sue Marathon Digital over crypto mine noise
8.10.2024
A group of residents in Granbury, Texas, sued Marathon Digital, claiming noise from its nearby Bitcoin mine is a “nuisance” that caused health issues for some locals
Elon Musk’s Fiery Reaction to Donald Trump Lead Over Harris
7.10.2024
Former President Donald Trump has gained a significant advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris in betting markets. This…
Polymarket Odds: Trump Seizes Big Lead Over Harris in White House Race
7.10.2024
According to Polymarket’s post on the social platform X, former President Donald Trump is nearing his largest lead since Vice President Kamala Harris joined the race. As of 12:11 p.m. EDT, Trump is in front with a 53% chance, while Harris follows closely with 46.4%. Trump Grabs Strong Lead Over...
SEC Exec Jorge G. Tenreiro Faces Bar Complaint Over Ripple Appeal
7.10.2024
Jorge G. Tenreiro, the SEC’s enforcement Chief for Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, is under scrutiny following a…
ZachXBT accuses crypto influencer Ansem of promoting memecoin ‘pump and dumps’
7.10.2024
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT accused Ansem of promoting “hundreds” of low market cap memecoins to his followers, which he claimed could have an outsized effect on their price
DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
7.10.2024
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021
Sky Reports Over 1 Billion USDS Minted Since August Rebrand
5.10.2024
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard....
AI chatbots are getting worse over time — academic paper
4.10.2024
A dwindling consumer interest in chatbots caused a drop in AI-sector revenues during the second business quarter of 2024
Coby Meme Coin Outpaces the Market: Surges Over 500% in 24 Hours
4.10.2024
The cryptocurrency market witnessed another meme coin frenzy as Coby (COBY), a Solana-based meme coin, surged over 500%…
Mass Liquidations Impact Over 100,000 Traders Amid Crypto Market Downturn
3.10.2024
Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped to an intraday low of $59,860 shortly after 9 a.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2024. As of 1 p.m., the cryptocurrency is trading above the $60,000 mark, though it continues to face challenges in maintaining this key psychological level. Crypto Market Sell-Off Drives Traders...
The Proliferation and Problem of the ✨ Sparkles ✨ Icon
3.10.2024
Kate Kaplan hits on something over at Nielsen Norman Group’s blog that’s been bugging me:
The challenge with this icon is sparkle ambiguity: Participants in our recent research study generally agreed that it represented something a little special
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The Proliferation...
Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap
2.10.2024
Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility.
SEC’s Enforcement Chief Steps Down After Leading Over 100 Crypto Enforcement Actions
2.10.2024
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, will leave the agency next week. During his tenure, he led several high-profile enforcement actions, particularly in the crypto sector, targeting noncompliant platforms and insider...
EigenLayer's Token Launch Draws Scrutiny Over Supply Concerns
2.10.2024
In some ways, the release of EigenLayer's native EIGEN token this week was as expected; price rapidly rose moments after it was listed on exchanges, leading to a period of price discovery that culminated in a 22% slide from it's momentary record high. But there appears to be a storm brewing behind...
Crypto Billionaire Flees London Over Offshore Tax Concerns
1.10.2024
Christian Angermayer, a billionaire crypto investor, has reportedly moved from London to Switzerland as the UK considers tightening tax policies on offshore wealth. Angermayer’s relocation signals the potential departure of other wealthy individuals fearing future tax hikes on non-domiciled...
U.S. Judge Sides With SEC in Case Against Crypto Wallet Rivetz Over Sale of Unregistered Securities
1.10.2024
United States District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC's motion for a summary judgement