Brazilian crypto streamer loses $50K by accidentally exposing private key
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Brazilian crypto streamer loses $50K by accidentally exposing private key

Brazilian cryptocurrency streamer Fraternidade Crypto is one of the latest victims of unsafe self-custody practices, reportedly losing thousands of dollars due to a private key accident. During a live stream on YouTube on Aug. 29, Fraternidade Crypto channel’s owner Ivan Bianco unwittingly exposed his private key to a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. In the middle of the live stream related to Bitcoin…

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AI could revolutionize human resources, but there are risks
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AI could revolutionize human resources, but there are risks

As businesses globally grapple with the challenges of talent acquisition, employee retention and optimizing workplace dynamics, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to offer innovative solutions has become a focal point of discussion among human resources (HR) professionals.  For many industry insiders and observers, AI’s integration into HR represents a promising fusion of data-driven efficiency and enhanced decision-making. Organizations increasingly…

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US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East
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US regulators deny blocking AI chip exports to Middle East

The United States Department of Commerce said on Aug. 31 that the Biden administration has “not blocked chip sales to the Middle East,” according to a report from Reuters.  This comes after disclosures were revealed in a Nvidia report that the U.S. government had expanded requirements for export licenses for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a direct…

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FBI report warns against 'Infamous Chisel'
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FBI report warns against ‘Infamous Chisel’

An advisory report issued by various government agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom is warning users to beware of a new malware that is being used to target crypto wallets and exchanges.  Various intelligence organizations including the National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Cyber Security…

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Tether CTO Says 'Let Them Come' as Stablecoin's Dollar Peg Wobbles
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Tether’s Stablecoin USDT ‘Has a Peg Stability Problem’, Claims Analyst

USDT, the crypto industry’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has experienced a slight depeg throughout nearly all of August, according to a recent Kaiko research. Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to a particular asset, such as the U.S. dollar or the British pound. However, in times of extreme volatility, they can lose their peg to those assets, either dropping or…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Volumes Headed for Worst Quarter Since 2019
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading Volumes Headed for Worst Quarter Since 2019

Bitcoin’s spot trading volumes for the current quarter have totaled $721.10 billion, according to CoinGecko data. If September’s volumes mirror those of July and August, it will mark the lowest trading volumes for a quarter since Q1 2019. Quarterly trading volumes hovered over $2 trillion for most of the time between 2019 and 2023. Over the previous two months, Bitcoin…

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