Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions to steal from seniors through bitcoin ATMs. The senators urged companies to implement stronger measures to combat the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/lawmakers-call-on-top-10-bitcoin-atm-firms-to-address-crypto-fraud-concerns/
Month: September 2024
Chinese gov't mulls anti-money laundering law to 'monitor' new fintech
According to the Chinese government, 1,391 individuals have been prosecuted on money laundering-related charges in the first half of 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-considers-law-to-monitor-money-laundering-fintech?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Kenya Acting to Curb AI Disinformation, President Ruto Says
Kenyan President William Ruto announced measures to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from spreading disinformation, alongside the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership. The initiative aims to foster international cooperation for ethical AI use. This comes after AI-fueled social unrest incidents in 2021 and 2023, and mass protests earlier this year. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/kenya-acting-to-curb-ai-disinformation-president-ruto-says/
Tokenizing Supercars to Commodities
In the interview, Rey Fernando Verboonen, co-founder and CEO of Curioinvest, recounted his journey from speculator to builder in the digital asset space. We covered the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) using blockchain, the importance of regulatory compliance, and his optimistic vision for blockchain’s societal impact. Pioneering the Future: How Curio Invest Is Bringing Real-World […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/tokenizing-supercars-to-commodities/
China Moves to Address Crypto Money Laundering Activities With New Law Draft Revision
China is moving to update its legislation to tackle new money and cryptocurrency money laundering crimes. The Chinese Congress is set to introduce new money laundering concepts in the second review of the money laundering law draft revision, which will establish additional requirements for monitoring tech-related new money laundering risks. China to Address Crypto Money […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/china-moves-to-address-crypto-money-laundering-activities-with-new-law-draft-revision/
Bitfarms accelerates 2.2 EH/s hosting agreement with Stronghold
According to Bitfarms, the mining hardware was originally scheduled to be deployed in Yguazu, Paraguay sometime in December 2024. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitfarms-accelerates-2-2-eh-s-deployment-with-stronghold?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Requests Leniency, Asks for No Prison Sentence
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her extensive cooperation with authorities and personal acceptance of responsibility for her actions. Caroline Ellison’s Lawyers Push for No Jail Time in FTX Fraud Case In […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/former-alameda-ceo-caroline-ellison-requests-leniency-asks-for-no-prison-sentence/
Meta to Resume Training AI With Data From UK Facebook, Instagram Users
Meta announced it will resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using U.K. adult user data to better reflect British culture. This follows a delay due to privacy concerns. Despite initial opposition, Meta has now engaged with U.K. regulators and is nearing the launch of its AI products in the U.K. The company clarified that […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/meta-to-resume-training-ai-with-data-from-uk-facebook-instagram-users/
Web3 Innovation and Transformation: InnoBlock 2024 Held by ABGA and BBS
PRESS RELEASE. Web3 technology is leading a global technological revolution, propelling the internet industry into a new era of profound transformation and reconstruction. In this digital revolution, innovation is not only the driving force for the development of the Web3 industry, but also a crucial strategy for its future layout. In response to this trend, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/web3-innovation-and-transformation-innoblock-2024-held-by-abga-and-bbs/
Rives Launches Doom Olympics: A Competitive Onchain Gaming Event
Rives, a blockchain gaming project, has announced the launch of its Doom Olympics, a unique competition built on the Cartesi platform. The tournament will feature seven distinct challenges inspired by the classic video game Doom, rewarding top players with over $15,000 in prizes. Rives Combines Blockchain and Classic Gaming With Doom Olympics Rives has structured […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/rives-launches-doom-olympics-a-competitive-onchain-gaming-event/