Piers Ridyard, the CEO of RDX Works said the cuts are part of a “more comprehensive set of changes that need to be made.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/defi-platform-radix-rdx-works-cuts-staff-citing-refocus?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: August 2024
AI crypto tokens wobble as Nvidia posts good but not good enough earnings
AI-related tokens slumped as Nvidia’s Q2 earnings beat Wall Street estimates but failed to impress investors. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-cryptocurrency-prices-nvidia-earnings-report-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Google lets AI depict people again after diversity-borked images in Feb
Google’s Gemini AI model is back to generating images of people again after pulling the function earlier this year when it produced inaccurately diverse historical images. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-gemini-ai-depict-people-again-after-diversity-images-went-viral?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb DPRK’s efforts to fund its weapons of mass destruction […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/40-nations-join-us-and-south-korea-in-combating-north-korean-crypto-crimes/
OpenAI in talks to raise funds at over $100B valuation: Report
Private documents show OpenAI stockholders are planning to sell shares at a price that would value the firm at $103 billion. Any new investment would see the AI startup valued even higher. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/openai-talks-raise-funds-100-billion-valuation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using two-factor authentication. “Unfortunately, bad actors have been around for centuries and are not going away anytime soon,” […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-shares-tips-to-protect-from-crypto-scams/
Crypto Markets Poised for Resurgence as Fed Signals Looming Rate Cuts: Analysts
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, may be set for a strong recovery as central banks, particularly the U.S. Federal Reserve, prepare to ease monetary policy, according to market analysts. The anticipated rate cuts are expected to inject fresh liquidity into financial markets, boosting risk assets like equities and crypto despite current market uncertainties. Still, analysts are advising traders to take a…
Donald Trump Launches 4th NFT Collection Featuring Him Holding Bitcoin — Says ‘They Call Me Crypto President’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has released a fourth series of non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards. The collection includes 50 unique cards, featuring images such as Trump holding bitcoin. Collectors may receive a physical trading card containing a piece of a suit worn during the presidential debate with Joe Biden and could be invited […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/donald-trump-launches-4th-nft-collection-featuring-him-holding-bitcoin-says-they-call-me-crypto-president/
Google’s Gemini AI Gets ‘Gems’ and Built-In Image Maker
In a bid to take on OpenAI’s dominance in the AI marketplace, Google launched its first major update its flagship AI model, Gemini, with the release of customizable “Gems,” the company said on Wednesday. Gemini will also directly integrate the company’s AI image generator Imagen 3. It will still not generate images of people, however, after an earlier release produced…
Outrage Grows Over Macron’s Alleged Dinner Invite Luring Durov to France on Arrest Day
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was reportedly scheduled to dine with French President Emmanuel Macron on the day he was arrested, sparking controversy. French authorities detained Durov, and reports indicate that he had informed them about the planned meeting. The allegations led to a political backlash, with accusations against Macron for stifling free speech. Did Macron […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/outrage-grows-over-macrons-alleged-dinner-invite-luring-durov-to-france-on-arrest-day/