The gold mining industry struggles to sustain production growth due to declining new deposits, reports the World Gold Council (WGC). Despite a 4% increase in first-quarter production in 2024, overall growth has plateaued since 2016. In 2023, mine production rose by only 0.5%, following 1.35% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2021, with a decline of […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/gold-production-struggles-despite-2024-q1-surge/
Month: June 2024
Australia needs blockchain ‘more than ever’ to flip productivity freeze
Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said he believes blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-needs-blockchain-flip-productivity-freeze-politician-says
FTC Warns of Crypto Scams From Online Love Interests
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about cryptocurrency romance scammers who offer investment advice. The FTC emphasizes the risks involved and urges immediate reporting and caution to protect others. “They establish an emotional connection with you so you’re more likely to believe that they’re an expert in cryptocurrency investing, for example,” […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ftc-warns-of-crypto-scams-from-online-love-interests/
HSBC China Introduces Digital Yuan Services for Corporate Clients
HSBC Bank (China) Ltd. announced on Friday the launch of digital yuan (e-CNY) services for corporate clients, becoming one of the first international banks to provide these services to both corporate and retail customers. The e-CNY, or digital yuan, is China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Following […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/hsbc-china-introduces-digital-yuan-services-for-corporate-clients/
Elon Musk to ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated in OS
Musk called it an “unacceptable security violation” and even said the Apple block could extend to visitors to his company’s headquarters. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/apple-chatgpt-integration-could-see-elon-musk-ban-iphones
South Korean Regulator Excludes Certain NFTs From Crypto Regulations
South Korea’s top financial regulator has issued guidelines clarifying when non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are considered virtual assets. This distinction aims to minimize the risk of widespread user harm. The guidelines will be part of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, effective July 19, 2024. FSC Issues New NFT Classification Guidelines On Monday, South Korea’s top […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/south-korean-regulator-excludes-certain-nfts-from-crypto-regulations/
Sora Who? Kling Is the New AI Video Generator Everyone Is Talking About
While OpenAI’s forthcoming Sora AI video generation tool has creatives both tantalized and horrified, a new player has emerged that has many AI enthusiasts crowing about its capabilities. Developed by Kuaishou, a Chinese tech giant and competitor to TikTok, Kling is also already available—with some caveats. Kling’s capabilities surpass the competition in several significant ways. Kling can generate videos up…
Modi Reappoints Nirmala Sitharaman as India’s Finance Minister — Investors Remain Concerned Over High Crypto Taxes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. She remains instrumental in shaping India’s economic policies, including cryptocurrency regulation and taxation. Nirmala Sitharaman Reappointed as Finance Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reappointed Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister, extending her tenure that began in 2019. Sitharaman, who delivered her sixth […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/modi-reappoints-nirmala-sitharaman-as-indias-finance-minister-investors-remain-concerned-over-high-crypto-taxes/
Elon Musk Says He Will Ban Apple Devices From His Companies If They Integrate OpenAI
Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies after the tech giant announced that it would integrate OpenAI’s flagship AI model, ChatGPT, across its product line—potentially billions of iPhones, Macs, and iPads. “If Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, then Apple devices will be banned at my companies,” Musk posted to Twitter following Apple’s AI announcements…
DOJ and FBI Unveil Charges Against 3 UK Nationals in NFT Rug Pull Scam
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have unveiled charges against three UK nationals for a fraudulent non-fungible token (NFT) scheme involving “Evolved Apes,” promising a game development and pocketing investors’ funds. “They allegedly took investor funds, never developed the game, and pocketed the proceeds.” US Charges 3 UK […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/doj-and-fbi-unveil-charges-against-3-uk-nationals-in-nft-rug-pull-scam/