Job security and ethical concerns continue to cast a shadow over artificial intelligence, but fears drop significantly once people actually use the technology, according to technological research and consulting firm Gartner VP analyst Svetlana Sicular. Speaking at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Sydney on Tuesday, Sicular addressed the ongoing “AI anxiety,” noting that more than half of people…
Month: July 2024
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries, agencies, and businesses. In addition, Russia’s State Duma, the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/russia-to-initiate-crypto-payments-internationally-by-year-end-central-bank-governor-says/
Starknet-based ZKX protocol shutters, blaming lack of users
The protocol’s founder cited minimal user engagement, tumbling revenues, and “broader exhaustion” in the DeFi sector. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/zkx-protocol-starknet-shutters-blaming-lack-of-users?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How Crypto Twitter Saved an Artist Being Dumped On By Their Devs
Flog the Frog (FLOG) was one of the most hyped meme coin launches of the year due to its impressive artwork and influencer support. But its core team dumped on investors, crashing the market cap by 91% in just one minute. Fortunately for the project, crypto users on X, formerly Twitter, have rallied behind the artist and made a new…
Ripple CEO Slams SEC Hypocrisy and Haphazard Crypto Regulation
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s inconsistent regulatory practices after the regulator revealed its intention to amend its complaint against Binance concerning the security status of certain crypto tokens. He highlighted the contradiction between SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s statements and the agency’s actions, emphasizing the need for clear, consistent […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-ceo-slams-sec-hypocrisy-and-haphazard-crypto-regulation/
Women in crypto earn 15% more than men: Pantera Capital survey
Women comprise a larger proportion of mid-level and senior positions compared to entry levels, which are dominated by men, Pantera’s researchers said. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/women-make-more-money-than-men-in-crypto-pantera-capital?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Michael Saylor Projects Bitcoin Price at $49 Million in 2045 Bull Scenario
Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, predicts that by 2045, bitcoin’s price could range from a bear case of $3 million to a bull case of $49 million, with a base case of $13 million. He highlighted bitcoin’s role in revolutionizing the global economy, advocating for its adoption as a primary treasury asset to ensure economic […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/michael-saylor-projects-bitcoin-price-at-49-million-in-2045-bull-scenario/
Goldman Sachs CEO Clarifies His Stance on Bitcoin
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon clarified his stance on bitcoin during a CNBC interview, where his prior skepticism and the recent political focus on bitcoin were discussed. Although he acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility and speculative nature, Solomon stated he had “never been on the other side as to whether or not bitcoin would be something that’s […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/goldman-sachs-ceo-clarifies-his-stance-on-bitcoin/
Judge grants ex-FTX exec’s request to postpone reporting to prison
Ryan Salame will have an additional 45 days of freedom after his lawyers said there were medical complications due to a dog bite. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-ryan-salame-delay-prison-judge-approves?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
‘Economically Useless’: Paul Krugman Blasts Trump, Vance for Backing Bitcoin
Famous economist Paul Krugman is still no Bitcoin fan, making him all the more frustrated with the latest Republican fervor surrounding the asset. In a Monday article for the New York Times, Krugman slammed Donald Trump’s VP pick, JD Vance, as an avatar of “paranoid” Silicon Valley “tech bros,” with whom he shares a common love for cryptocurrencies. “The truth…