Bionic Hand Technology Advances Bring Affordability
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Bionic Hand Technology Advances Bring Affordability

Replacing missing limbs with a robotic version is no longer the stuff of science fiction, with researchers and developers designing new technology that fuses the human body with machines to provide users new abilities. While transhumanists look towards a day when humans and computers fully merge, engineers are developing more practical, real-world applications for this sci-fi staple. For Ryan Saavedra,…

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Polymarket tops $1B in betting volume amid US election hype

More than one-third of the platform’s lifetime volume was traded in July, with speculators betting hard on the US presidential race. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/polymarket-tops-one-billion-betting-volume-amid-us-election-hype?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss%3Fref%3D6381&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Flying Cars Draw Nearer With Latest ‘Jetsons Law’
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Flying Cars Draw Nearer With Latest ‘Jetsons Law’

Science fiction has foretold of a future where flying cars fill the sky. Now legislation known as “The Jetsons Law”—named after the iconic animated series—takes effect on Thursday in Minnesota. The pair of bills, which applies to “roadable aircraft,” were signed into law in May. While Minnesota and New Hampshire are ready for flying cars, according to a report by…

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Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams
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Blackrock Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has warned about cryptocurrency scams. The firm urged caution when dealing with individuals, websites, or social media platforms using its brand to offer training or investments. Blackrock noted a spike in scams directing users to crypto investment-related websites or platforms like Whatsapp […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-warns-of-rising-crypto-investment-scams/

'Catizen' Review: Should You Play the Telegram Game Ahead of the Airdrop?
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Telegram Game ‘Catizen’ Delays Airdrop Amid Blowback Over PETA Donation

The makers of Catizen, a Telegram-based puzzle game, planned to launch their CATI crypto token in July. But with the end of the month nearing, they’ve addressed the elephant in the room, admitting that the token launch has been delayed and acknowledging that the community of players has grown frustrated around recent moves. No new launch target has been announced…

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Polymarket tops $1B in betting volume amid US election hype

More than one-third of the platform’s lifetime volume was traded in July, with speculators betting hard on the US presidential race. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/polymarket-tops-one-billion-betting-volume-amid-us-election-hype?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US Hits Two Russians With Criminal Charges Over Mt. Gox Bitcoin Hack
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GameStop, Nvidia Short Seller Andrew Left Surrenders on Fraud Charges

Activist investor and renowned short seller Andrew Left surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles on Monday and was scheduled to appear before Judge Rozella A. Oliver in U.S. District Court this afternoon, according to a CNBC report. Left is facing both a criminal indictment issued Thursday by the Justice Department and charges of “bait-and-switch” tactics from the Securities and Exchange…

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Mike Novogratz Says a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved in 2023
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Billionaire Mike Novogratz Pushing for Kamala Harris to Appear at Upcoming Permissionless Conference

Blockworks aims to book Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to speak at its upcoming crypto conference, as crypto enthusiasts turn their attention toward a U.S. presidential election that some believe is a referendum on the mainstreaming of crypto.  The crypto conference organizers are “actively” attempting to secure Vice President Harris at its U.S. politics-focused Permissionless event from October 9 to…

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Artists sue SEC over confusing security status of NFTs

Attorneys representing the artists drew parallels to Taylor Swift concert tickets, which are often sold on the secondary market. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/artists-sue-sec-over-confusing-nft-security-status?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office
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Peter Schiff: US Government Will Sell All Seized Bitcoin Before Trump Takes Office

Speculation is growing that the Biden administration will sell all its seized bitcoin holdings after former President Donald Trump pledged to ensure the U.S. government keeps all of its bitcoins if re-elected. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff believes the Biden administration will sell every bitcoin before Trump takes office. The transfer of $2 billion […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/peter-schiff-us-government-will-sell-all-seized-bitcoin-before-trump-takes-office/