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Cryptocurrency charities can exploit the ‘gambler’s fallacy’ to reap larger donations — study

According to the researchers, people’s penchant to misinterpret patterns could be a boon for charitable organizations that accept cryptocurrency.

Train AI models to sell as NFTs, LLMs are Large Lying Machines: AI Eye

Train up kickass AI models to sell them as NFTs in AI Arena, how often GPT-4 lies to you, and fake AI pics in the Israel/Gaza war: AI Eye.

Can crypto Privacy Pools help balance privacy and regulation?

When it comes to privacy and regulation, could Vitalik Buterin’s Privacy Pools be the answer?

U.S. lawmakers introduce CLARITY Act to limit federal ties with Chinese blockchain

Furthermore, the act aims to explicitly forbid U.S. government officials from engaging in transactions with iFinex, the parent company of USDT issuer Tether.

Maine state treasurer to focus on handling abandoned cryptocurrency accounts

According to official data available publicly, the state of Maine currently holds over $328 million in unclaimed property.

India trained 3000 police officials on crypto investigations in 2022-23

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) trained 141 officials and over 2800 officers in the financial year 2022-23.

Bitget integrates DeFi aggregator into crypto exchange app

The new feature lets users access liquidity from various decentralized exchanges including Uniswap, PancakeSwap and Curve.

AAA studio Ubisoft to develop Web3 gaming experience with Immutable

Blockchain gaming firm Immutable announces partnership with Ubisoft’s Strategic Innovation Lab to develop Web3 games.

Stablecoins 'not a safe store of value': BIS

"Not one of the stablecoins assessed in this paper has been able to maintain their closing prices in parity with their peg," wrote the Bank for International Settlements.

HKEX-listed tech firm launches $15M Bitcoin fund

"The next step for the crypto market depends on a refresh of the Bitcoin network," wrote founder Wang Feng.

Exclusive: 2 years after John McAfee’s death, widow Janice is broke and needs answers

Two years after John McAfee’s death, widow Janice tells Magazine she’s penniless and can’t move on until his autopsy records are released.

Can blockchain solutions disrupt US inflation forecasting?

New blockchain-based apps like Truflation could be a “healthy development,” given that gauging inflation is more art than science.

Blockchain game Illuvium goes mainstream with looming Epic Games Store listing

Blockchain games have historically battled to gain mainstream attention, but Illuvium’s listing on Epic Games store could change the narrative.

EU banking watchdog proposes liquidity rules for stablecoin issuers

The proposed guidelines are currently in the public consultation phase for the next three months, and if approved, it will come into effect starting in June 2024.

Blockchain’s positive impact on sustainable development: Solana Breakpoint

Regenerative economy and finance projects are tapping into blockchain technology for increased utility, transparency and decentralization.

Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license

SEBA began its quest for Hong Kong expansion late last year, setting up an office in November 2022 and by August 2023, the firm obtained an in-principle approval to offer virtual asset trading services.

Cardano upgrade delays tied to ‘boring’ academic approach — CEO

Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard told Cointelegraph that the pieces of research that the network has “spent years of doing and implementing” are already being used by some of the fast-moving blockchain platforms.

Ripple, Onafriq partner for new payment corridors for Africa, UK, Australia and Gulf

The deal aims to enable faster, cheaper payments between 27 African countries, working with three Onafriq partners.

Wintermute claims NEAR backed out of $11M stablecoin redemption deal

Wintermute founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says the Near Foundation reneged on an offer to convert $11m million worth of its stablecoin.

Vietnamese Web3 coalition Ninety Eight launches $25M ecosystem fund

The capital will be dedicated to supporting Web3 startups in Asia.

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