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Friend.tech adds new security upgrade in wake of SIM-swap attacks
10.10.2023
The 2FA security measure is optional for Friend.tech users seeking additional security on the platform
UK Regulator Issues 146 Crypto Alerts Within 24 Hours
10.10.2023
British financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has issued 146 crypto promotion alerts in the first 24 hours of its new crypto marketing regime. “We expect businesses including social media platforms, app stores, search engines, domain name registrars, and payments firms...
Prosecutors Seek to Exclude AI Startup Anthropic’s Valuation From Bankman-Fried Trial
9.10.2023
Amidst widespread media coverage highlighting Anthropic, the startup behind the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Claude and its pending multi-billion-dollar infusion, federal prosecutors overseeing the Sam Bankman-Fried case are pushing to sideline this subject during the trial....
Chatgpt Maker Openai Mulling Own AI Chips, Report Unveils
9.10.2023
Openai, the developer of Chatgpt, is considering ways to overcome the shortage of chips needed to power its artificial intelligence (AI) product. One of the options that’s being discussed in the company, according to a recent media report, is to build its own powerful processor. Openai Reportedly...
Ian Freeman Sentenced for Selling Bitcoin Without License, Judge Swats Down SEC Appeal in Ripple Case, and More — Week in Review
8.10.2023
Free Talk Live co-host Ian Freeman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for selling bitcoin without a license, the SEC has taken in a loss in its push for interlocutory appeal against Ripple, and a verified “Satoshi” handled has stirred up controversy and debate on social media...
Stars Arena secures funds to plug $3M exploit, set to reopen after security audit
8.10.2023
Stars Arena was hacked for roughly $3 million worth of AVAX tokens, with the hacker reportedly sending the funds to the Fixed Float crypto exchange
Redfall Finally Gets 60fps Mode On Console In Its Biggest Update Yet
6.10.2023
After months of silence, vampire shooter Redfall is receiving its biggest update yet following a disastrous launch back in May. The second big patch will add the Game Pass multiplayer game’s long-awaited 60 frames-per-second mode on Xbox Series X/S, as well as a host of gameplay improvements...
Thorswap Halts Operations Amidst FTX Hacker’s Fund Movement; RUNE Drops 8.6%
6.10.2023
The decentralized exchange (dex) Thorswap has paused operations after a series of funds stemming from the FTX hacker was sent to the dex protocol. Thorswap took to social media and said that the team “stands firmly against any and all criminal actions.” Thorswap Pauses Amidst FTX Hack...
Snapchat warned by UK data watchdog over AI chatbot risks
6.10.2023
Snapchat received a warning from the U.K. data watchdog regarding its AI chatbot “My AI” for potentially failing to identify and address its privacy risks
SEC Sues Musk to Make Him Testify in Twitter Takeover Investigation
6.10.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is trying to force Elon Musk to testify in its probe into his purchase of Twitter, now X. After some back and forth, the billionaire investor bought the social media platform for $44 billion in October 2022 and the SEC’s probe is focused on Twitter...
SocialFi app Stars Arena dispels ‘coordinated FUD’ after patching ‘noob’ vulnerability
6.10.2023
A fault in the Stars Arena price function allowed hackers to escape with roughly $2,000; however, the vulnerability has since been patched
Friend.tech offers login removal solutions after SIM-swap reports
5.10.2023
Friend.tech has enabled features for users to add and remove login methods on personal accounts after SIM-swaps gave hackers access to personal user information
Blockchain key to verifying authenticity of real-world media - Nodle
5.10.2023
As AI capabilities continue to evolve, proving the authenticity of real-world images, video and content could hinge on blockchain solutions
Friend.tech clone Stars Arena drives surge of activity on Avalanche
5.10.2023
The price of AVAX has surged more than 8% amid heightened network activity brought about by Friend.tech look-alike Stars Arena
A Shot at Full Recovery? Amazon’s Billions to Anthropic Ignite Hopes for FTX Creditors
4.10.2023
FTX creditors might see a silver lining following the recent partnership between Anthropic and Amazon, as the tech behemoth unveiled plans to pour up to $4 billion into the budding artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Over on the social media haven X, a cadre of FTX creditors, united under...
Manga Plus' New Two-Plan Subscription Service Has More Pros Than Cons
4.10.2023
Much like TV- and movie-streaming apps with sliding scale price plans, manga-reading services have slowly integrated payment tiers with varying benefits and limitations. Manga Plus by Shueisha, a previously free-to-read manga website with a rather annoying caveat (we’ll get there), is the latest...
‘Verified Satoshi’ Handle on X Triggers Debate Among Bitcoin Circles, Elon Musk Called to Act
4.10.2023
On the social media platform X (formally Twitter), an account created in 2018 is causing a lot of uproar as the account is called “@satoshi,” and has a verified check mark confirming its identity. A few bitcoin influencers have called on Elon Musk to remove the account’s checkmark,...
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn releases AI-powered assistant for job recruiters
4.10.2023
LinkedIn plans to pilot a new AI-powered assistant aimed at recruiters searching for job candidates and will also release an AI educational assistant in its learning section
Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa Proposes National Digital Currency
4.10.2023
Sergio Massa, Argentine economy minister and presidential candidate, has announced that, if elected, his new government plan would include launching a national digital currency that local media has called the “crypto peso.” Massa also stated that this plan would involve a tax reduction...
Tom Hanks, MrBeast and other celebrities warn over AI deep fake scams
3.10.2023
Instances of celebrities and public figures continue to surface regarding AI deep fakes with their likeness circulating around the web promoting scams or products