Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Abrams has refuted claims that the platform charges $20 million for protocol deployments, calling them “completely false.” Abrams, who said he rarely engages with individuals seeking attention, explained that protocol deployments typically follow a governance vote. He added that deployments are prioritized based on the activity and effort involved, but efforts […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/uniswap-labs-ceo-denies-protocol-deployment-extortion-claims/
Month: September 2024
AI Powerhouse Openai Reportedly Seeking to Raise $6.5 Billion at a $150 Billion Valuation
Openai, the company at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, is reportedly seeking to raise $6.5 billion from investors, reaching a valuation of $150 billion. According to Bloomberg, the funds would be used to support the need for computing power and other expenses, as stated in a memo sent to employees last month. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ai-powerhouse-openai-reportedly-seeking-to-raise-6-5-billion-at-a-150-billion-valuation/
Bitcoin reclaims $60K and ‘this time is different,’ says analyst
Bitcoin reclaimed the $60,000 price level for the first time in 14 days, amid a month that is typically perceived as bearish for Bitcoin. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-level-60k-september-crypto-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
CFTC Teams up With SEC to Fight Cryptocurrency Scams
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with several organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to educate the public about cryptocurrency scams, especially those involving fake romantic relationships. These partnerships aim to help consumers recognize and avoid these “pig butchering” scams, which defraud victims by building false trust and promoting fake cryptocurrency […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/cftc-teams-up-with-sec-to-fight-cryptocurrency-scams/
Prime-Time AI: Sam Altman Gives Oprah an OpenAI Primer
In an in-depth conversation with TV and film icon Oprah Winfrey on Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence and what the future holds for the relationship between humans and computers. In one of several interviews for Winfrey’s prime-time special “AI and the Future Of Us,” Altman shed light on the transformative potential of this technology,…
FOMO HOUR 199 – SO ABOUT YESTERDAY
FOMO HOUR 199 – SO ABOUT YESTERDAY Crypto majors bounce with stocks & gold after CPI. Kamala odds flip Trump after Presidential debate. SUI, FTM, ICP, TON lead gains in Alt L1s. Grayscale launches XRP trust, SUI to follow. FTX unstakes part of SOL position, large unlocks in Q1. 5 major announcements coming for SOL this month. SOL active addresses…
Onedegree, Dubai Insurance Launch Digital Asset Custodial Insurance for UAE Clients
Onedegree, an Asian digital assets insurer, and its UAE partner, Dubai Insurance, have started offering digital asset custodial risk insurance to clients in the UAE. This new product, approved by the Central Bank of UAE, expands both companies’ product portfolio and offers a comprehensive solution to UAE digital asset companies. The launch of this insurance […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/onedegree-dubai-insurance-launch-digital-asset-custodial-insurance-for-uae-clients/
German Kraken Users Lose Lightning Network Access
Top crypto exchange Kraken has removed the Lightning Network feature for customers in Germany, citing “technical changes.” Earlier on Friday, crypto news publication Protos reported that a support agent at Kraken had attributed the removal to “regulatory issues.” But a spokesperson for the San Francisco-based company told Decrypt that Kraken Support “incorrectly cited regulatory changes” for the suspension of the service.…
Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professor
According to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-voters-can-swing-election-battleground-states-law-professor?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tether onboards head of government affairs from PayPal
Jesse Spiro said he intended to work with industry leaders and lawmakers to help grow the ecosystem in his role at Tether. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-government-affairs-head-paypal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound