Penn Engineering researchers said they created an algorithm that bypassed normal safety protocols stopping AI-powered robots from performing harmful actions. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai-robots-hacked-to-cause-real-world-harm?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: October 2024
Worldcoin unveils new Layer-2 network 'World Chain'
World, formerly Worldcoin, says its World Chain will privilege verified human users over bots by giving them priority access to block space and an allowance of free gas. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/worldcoin-launches-layer-2-network-world-chain?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum’s Pectra fork adds dynamic blob fees to to improve L2 scaling
A proposal to change the blob gas target and max values on Ethereum comes seven months after blobs were introduced in the blockchain’s Dencun upgrade in March. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-devs-add-blob-upgrade-to-pectra-fork?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Kenya’s Crypto Landscape Set for Major Overhaul With New Tax System
The Kenyan Revenue Authority (KRA) is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency by proposing a real-time tax system integrated with exchanges. This system would track all crypto transactions, capturing details like time and value for tax collection purposes. Beyond real-time taxation, Kenya is considering AI and machine learning to combat tax evasion. These technologies would improve […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/kenyas-crypto-landscape-set-for-major-overhaul-with-new-tax-system/
Dogecoin Moons Again After Musk Drops Token Mention During Pennsylvania Town Hall
Dogecoin (DOGE) shot up in value late Thursday after Telsa CEO and billionaire Elon Musk briefly mentioned the meme coin’s name during a town hall meeting in Folsom, Pennsylvania on Thursday. During the event at Ridley High School, an attendee asked Musk if he would head up a new “Department of Government Efficiency.” Musk responded with a lighthearted grin, “Yeah,…
Solcex Soars Fueled by the Latest Features, Partnerships, and Expected Future Innovations
PRESS RELEASE. Solcex, a popular centralized crypto exchange, has recently gained significant traction due to its impressive efforts to enhance the experience of crypto enthusiasts through its platform. The introduction of exciting new features, strategic partnerships, and anticipation of upcoming developments drive the surge in popularity. As a result of these advancements, the project has […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/solcex-soars-fueled-by-the-latest-features-partnerships-and-expected-future-innovations/
Bitcoin to pump if oil, energy prices surge amid Middle East tension: Hayes
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin’s price will rise alongside surging oil and energy prices if tensions between Iran and Israel boil over. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-rise-on-oil-energy-price-surge-middle-east-tension-arthur-hayes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Praxis’ $525M Crypto-Native City: A Test for the Network State Model and the Future of Nations
Praxis, an organization devoted to developing the first network state, has raised $525 million to finance the construction of its first city. The funding will streamline the construction of Praxis’ vision of a network state, a group of individuals with coordinated values settled in a metropolis. Praxis Announces $525 Million Financing to Build a Network […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/praxis-525m-crypto-native-city-a-test-for-the-network-state-model-and-the-future-of-nations/
CFTC says court ‘erred at every turn’ in allowing Kalshi’s election markets
The CFTC says a federal court judge “mistakenly erred” when it allowed betting market Kalshi to list event contracts for the 2024 US elections. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-court-erred-allowing-kalshi-election-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option is unavailable in New York and Texas, continuing Paypal’s push into […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/paypal-expands-crypto-reach-60-million-venmo-users-now-linked-to-moonpay/