As part of a declaration about how their two agencies collaborate, CIA Director Bill Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore outlined how their agencies are using AI to combat modern threats. The duo disclosed that both organizations are actively leveraging generative AI to enhance intelligence activities, especially to process huge amounts of intel, in a joint op-ed published by the Financial…
Month: September 2024
Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian License
Crypto exchange Tokocrypto, a part of Binance Group, has achieved a major milestone by securing the Physical Crypto Asset Trader (PFAK) license from Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti), allowing it to operate as a licensed crypto asset trader. This move highlights Tokocrypto’s commitment to regulatory compliance and strengthens its position in Indonesia’s growing […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-backed-tokocrypto-achieves-major-milestone-with-indonesian-license/
2 auditors miss $27M Penpie flaw, Pythia’s ‘claim rewards’ bug: Crypto-Sec
Two smart contract auditors miss a Penpie bug that resulted in a $27M exploit, Pythia Finance attacker claims way too many rewards: Crypto-Sec Source: https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/pythia-finance-drained-53k-crypto-sec/?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
AI Companionship Must Feel More Real, Says Replika CEO
For all the commercial and business potential swirling around artificial intelligence, one of the facets most embraced by the cutting-edge of conversational technology is personal: AI companions. Whether serving as interactive friends, romantic partners, or simply sympathetic sounding boards, they’re in high demand. While the majority of the media attention around AI companions has focused on virtual sex and the…
Trump Victory Could Boost Bitcoin to $90K — Harris Win Might Sink BTC to $30K Level, Says Bernstein
Bitcoin may rise to $90,000 by the end of the year if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the presidential election, according to brokerage and research firm Bernstein. The firm’s analysts believe that Trump’s pro-crypto stance and regulatory reforms could boost the cryptocurrency market while a Kamala Harris victory may cause bitcoin to fall below […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-victory-could-boost-bitcoin-to-90k-harris-win-might-sink-btc-to-30k-level-says-bernstein/
FBI Reports 45% Rise in Crypto Fraud, $5.6 Billion Lost, 71% From Investment Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has revealed a sharp rise in cryptocurrency fraud complaints, with over 69,000 cases and $5.6 billion in losses. Investment scams accounted for 71% of these losses, highlighting the growing exploitation of digital currencies. The FBI further noted that crypto fraud represents nearly half of total losses. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fbi-reports-45-rise-in-crypto-fraud-5-6-billion-lost-71-from-investment-scams/
‘Hamster Kombat’ Playground Guide: How to Earn Keys to Boost Your HMSTR Airdrop
Hamster Kombat will launch HMSTR on September 26, rewarding players with an on-chain token on The Open Network (TON) after they’ve spent months racking up coins in the Telegram crypto game. But the airdrop for each player will be based on more than just coin earnings. Another factor that will play into allocations, according to the Airdrop menu in the…
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-2023-cryptocurrency-fraud-report-americans-lost-5-billion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Harris Leads in Debate Betting, But Trump Dominates Swing States, Polymarket Shows
A wager valued at $155K on the prediction platform Polymarket is betting on Vice President Kamala Harris emerging victorious in Tuesday’s debate against former President Donald Trump. According to the latest polls, Harris holds a commanding 76% chance of winning, with the data being updated as of 2 p.m. EDT on Monday. Polymarket’s $155K Bet […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/harris-leads-in-debate-betting-but-trump-dominates-swing-states-polymarket-shows/
Bitcoin traders celebrate ‘good news’ as BTC price trades above $56K
Bitcoin’s weekly close above a key support level is “good news” according to traders, and today’s rally to $56,500 could be a sign that the bottom is in. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-traders-celebrate-good-news-as-btc-price-trades-above-56-k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound