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Researchers find even good AI can become resistant to shutdown

While there doesn’t appear to be any immediate threat, there also appears to be no simple solution.

Wemix blockchain to cease block minting rewards

Token rewards will instead be distributed from Wemix Foundation's digital wallets.

Fox Corp launches Polygon-based blockchain platform to address AI firms’ use of content

Polygon said the Verify protocol would be able to confirm whether the media outlet had verified Fox-created content used on another platform.

Cosmos developers propose reducing ATOM inflation rate

The minimum inflation rate for ATOM could potentially be reduced to 0% per annum.

MicroStrategy is already up nearly $1B from Bitcoin in 2024

The notoriously pro-Bitcoin tech firm nets a cool $600 million in a single day as the BTC price bull run continues.

Scam AI ‘kidnappings’, $20K robot chef, Ackman’s AI plagiarism war: AI Eye

Scammers use AI to fake kidnappings, a $20K robot can cook you dinner and clean up, and Bill Ackman’s global AI plagiarism witch hunt: AI Eye.

What Bitcoin ETF approval could mean for Coinbase and MicroStrategy stock

The crypto market expects a seismic shift with the possible approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs: A week of high stakes and expectations

Need to know everything that’s happening around spot Bitcoin ETF approvals? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events surrounding the anticipated ruling.

Bitcoin price briefly dips below $46K on Binance amid BlackRock’s new S-1

BTC’s price dropped 3% in minutes as Eric Balchunas tweeted news of the refiling before quickly recovering to almost pare the losses.

New York Times lawsuit faces pushback from OpenAI over ethical AI practices

OpenAI said it views the NYT lawsuit as being “without merit” and listed its media partnerships and opt-out options for publishers, dismissing claims of misuse of information as “not typical or allowed.”

Blockchain Association challenges Sen. Warren’s crypto hiring criticism

Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said she is proud to count many former military, national security, intelligence officers and law enforcement professionals among its staff.

This Bitcoin ’bull cross’ is about to hit for the first time since 2016

Bitcoin is attempting to print a rare crossover that preceded the BTC price bull run to $20,000 in 2017.

Bitcoin blockchain hosts classic SNES games

Ninjalerts CEO Trevor Owens argued that Bitcoin is the best place to preserve “cultural digital artifacts” for future generations.

BitLicense oversight in New York faces critical review

The Office of the Comptroller revealed its concerns over the management of BitLicense applicants by the New York Department of Financial Services.

imToken wallet asks Singapore authorities for blacklist removal

Crypto wallet firm imToken was added to the investor alert list in Singapore because it has not applied for a license in the country, the firm said.

Why is the crypto market up today?

Investor optimism, macroeconomic factors, and upcoming events like Bitcoin halving and ETFs drive today’s rise in the crypto market.

What is a nonce in blockchain, explained

A nonce in a blockchain is a unique number used in mining, acting like a puzzle piece that miners must find through trial and error.

South Korean Upbit exchange secures license in Singapore

Upbit Singapore intends to expand its range of services in the country after securing a Major Payment Institution license.

What are Bitcoin CME gaps and how to trade them?

Bitcoin CME gaps, resulting from the market’s non-stop nature, present opportunities and challenges for traders.

Bitcoin short ETPs record $1M weekly outflow, anticipating spot BTC ETF approval

Outflows from various Bitcoin short investment products totaled over $1 million, suggesting traders are bullish on spot Bitcoin ETF applications getting the nod from the SEC.

Bitcoin to the moon: Spaceship carries physical BTC wallet on mission

The physical Bitcoin is also a crypto wallet with a public vanity address, allowing people to witness the redemption of the 1 BTC it contains in the future.

ChatGPT could soon help Volkswagen owners get ‘butter chicken’

Volkswagen will launch cars with ChatGPT-powered assistants by mid-2024, allowing drivers and passengers to toggle functionalities such as navigation and temperature control through voice commands.

Solana now boasts more than 2,500 monthly active developers

The Solana Foundation notched a 50% increase in developer retention on the network over the last three months.

Bitcoin index tips into ‘extreme greed’ as market holds breath for ETFs

Crypto sentiment has inched into the “extreme greed” zone as the industry awaits potential news that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have been approved.

Bitcoin mining stocks top $3.5B in trading volume as GBTC outtrades ‘99% of ETFs’

Major mining firms had a marathon day of stock trading this week with volumes topping $200 million and eclipsing some of the world’s tech giants.

Standard Chartered tips $200K Bitcoin by late 2025 if ETFs approved

The bank made the forecast based on its expectation that spot Bitcoin ETFs could attract inflows of $50-100 billion in 2024.

‘Nothing left to decide’ — Former SEC chair says Bitcoin ETF is inevitable

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton says there’s no doubt whether the SEC will approve a spot Bitcoin ETF.

Crypto miner CleanSpark mulls buying 160K Bitcoin miners by 2025

CleanSpark CEO Zachary Bradford said the strategic call option is a “hedge” against rising miner prices, which he said went up as much as fivefold in the last bull market.

Thai digital money giveaway in question after report to government

Accounts differ about an unpublished government report on a plan to use digital baht to stimulate the economy.

6 Questions for 20-year-old Sellix founder Daniele Servadei

Daniele Servadei, the 20-year-old founder of payments firm Sellix, spoke to Cointelegraph about his experience in the cryptocurrency industry.

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