Gustavo Rodriguez, who was initially scheduled to be sentenced following his conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, will testify under oath on Oct. 25. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/icomtech-crypto-scheme-sentencing-delay?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: October 2024
Metallicus secures FedNow transaction certification
The partnership was originally announced in mid-2023 ahead of the launch of FedNow. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/metallicus-secures-fednow-transaction-certification?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
GameStop Meme Stock Craze Prompted Market ‘Plumbing’ Changes, Says SEC Chair Gensler
GameStop’s short squeeze in 2021 taught the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) several key lessons. Among those highlighted in a Monday speech by SEC Chair Gary Gensler was the need to modernize equity markets, in part by embracing shorter settlement times. A retail-led movement to bet big against Wall Street short sellers caused GameStop’s stock price to spike nearly four…
Inside DMG Blockchain’s Plan for Canada’s First Indigenous-Led AI Data Centers
The bitcoin mining company and vertically integrated blockchain firm DMG Blockchain Solutions has announced a partnership with Malahat Nation to develop Canada’s first Indigenous-led artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The project, designed to utilize clean energy, is expected to expand technology infrastructure while promoting economic growth in Indigenous communities. DMG Blockchain and Malahat Nation Join […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/inside-dmg-blockchains-plan-for-canadas-first-indigenous-led-ai-data-centers/
International agencies report on tokenization to G20 officials
The Bank for International Settlements and the Financial Stability Board have similar views on tokenization — it could provide new benefits and familiar challenges. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenization-risks-g20-bis-fsb?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
A $20 Alternative to Expensive Hearing Aids
Hearing loss affects 2.5 billion people worldwide, but hearing aids are expensive and can range from $1,000 to $8,000 per pair, making them inaccessible for many. Maryland-based start-up Quantum Senses is trying to solve that problem with its Earcoustic hearing aid, which retails for just $20. Justin Lee, the company’s founder and CEO, cautioned that the product is aimed at…
A Major Improvement to Bitcoin Cash Will Smash Developer Bottlenecks
Andrei Terentiev, CTO of Bitcoin.com, explains why Bitcoin.com has thrown its full support behind Bitcoin Cash Improvement Proposal 2021-05. CHIP-2021-05 Gains Bitcoin.com’s Support With Promise Of A New Era for Bitcoin Cash Smart Contracts Bitcoin.com endorses Bitcoin Cash Improvement Proposal (CHIP) 2021-05 VM Limits: Targeted Virtual Machine Limits. The current VM limits, while necessary for […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/a-major-improvement-to-bitcoin-cash-will-smash-developer-bottlenecks/
Bitcoin price will benefit from rising hashrate, US inflation fears and crypto-friendly presidency
Bitcoin’s upcoming price recovery will be driven by a handful of unique factors. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price-will-benefit-from-rising-hashrate-us-inflation-fears-and-crypto-friendly-presidency?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC Chair wishes Bitcoin a ‘sweet sixteen’ for white paper anniversary
In an interview with Bloomberg, Gary Gensler suggested he had no plans to alter the SEC’s course on its “regulation by enforcement” approach to crypto. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-chair-bitcoin-white-paper-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the ‘X Empire’ Telegram Game Airdrop
The hotly anticipated X Empire token launch and airdrop is fast approaching. Millions of players have been tapping away at the Elon Musk-themed game through its regular cycle and a bonus “Chill Phase,” all because of the promise of an upcoming airdrop. On October 24 at 12pm UTC, the X token will launch onto The Open Network (TON) alongside an…