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Massachusetts Launches AI Probe to Safeguard Securities Industry
Securities regulators in the US state of Massachusetts have initiated an investigation into the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI)Christopher SmithBank of Russia Unveils Digital Ruble Signs and Commission Fees
The Bank of Russia's (BoR) digital currency project, known as the Central Bank of Russia digital currency (CBDC), has introduced its official logo and outlined its commission rates.Cornell RachelNY Times Stands by Caroline Ellison Article Amid Controversy
The New York Times has initiated a legal action against former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, contending that court proceedings should safeguard FirstHallie GillTel Aviv Stock Exchange Partners with Fireblocks for Crypto Services
Israel is gearing up to introduce more regulated cryptocurrency opportunities through its only public stock exchange, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE),Jerry McNeillHong Kong Launches HashKey and OSL Retail Crypto Trading
Hong Kong is broadening access to cryptocurrency trading for individual investors, with HashKey, a local digital asset company, receiving regulatory approval to expand its services to retail users.Sherry CantwellWarren and Sanders Push to Halt $50B Crypto Tax Bill
Several US senators are urging the IRS and Treasury Department to accelerate efforts in closing tax loopholes that have been exploited by "cryptocurrency tax evaders."James DeanKorean Superconductor LK-99 Embraces Memecoin Frenzy
In a recent breakthrough, a group of South Korean scientists has claimed to have developed a superconducting material known as LK-99 that operates at ambient temperature and pressure.Barry StidhamBlackBerry Uncovers Leading Crypto Malware Amid Growing Cyber Threats
During the period spanning March to May, BlackBerry's cybersecurity division thwarted over 1.5 million cyberattacks and discovered a malware familyCraig GreenFTX Seeks to Exclude Dubai Subsidiary from Bankruptcy Case
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has taken steps to exclude its Dubai subsidiary from an ongoing restructuring process in the United States.Cornell RachelGoogle Faces Allegations of Illegally Firing AI Contract Workers
A joint venture owned by Google and Accenture is facing accusations of violating US federal labor law, as alleged by the Alphabet workers union, according to a Bloomberg report.Hallie GillCoinbase Earnings Showcase Transformation Beyond Exchange
Coinbase, a prominent US cryptocurrency exchange, disclosed its second-quarter results on August 3rd. Despite facing a net loss of $97 million,Sherry CantwellCoinbase CEO: Leaving the US is Not Impossible
Amid ongoing regulatory uncertainties and legal challenges, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has provided mixed responses regarding whether the cryptocurrency exchange intends to leave the United States.James DeanGameStop Halts Crypto Wallet Support Due to Regulatory Uncertainty
Game retailer GameStop has revealed its intention to discontinue its digital wallets from the market starting in November,Christopher SmithMicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Surpass $4.4B, Returns to Profit
MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm and one of the largest holders of Bitcoin in the United StatesCornell RachelFTX Creditors Unfazed by Exchange's Bankruptcy Exit Plan
FTX's official committee of unsecured creditors (UCC) has expressed its "deep disappointment" with the exchange's preliminary bankruptcy exit planMartha GrizzardToyota GR Cup to Award Digital Trophies on Polygon Blockchain
The Toyota GR Cup, a racing series organized by Toyota Gazoo Racing in North America, has announced its plans to integrate digital trophies and driver performance records onto the Polygon blockchainWayne IngramArbitrum (ARB) Risk After Curve Finance Hack: Fallout Assessment
The price of Arbitrum (ARB) has remained relatively stable within the range of $1.18 to $1.20 over the past week.Hallie GillJustin Sun's Influence in Curve Finance After $70M Hack?
Following a significant hack that resulted in the theft of over $70 million from Curve Finance, Justin Sun, the founder of TRON,James DeanJudge Denies Motion to Dismiss Terraform Case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) lawsuit against Terraform Labs is set to proceed as the US judge overseeing the case denied the company's motion to dismiss on July 31.Cornell RachelRepublican Candidate Vows to End 'Bitcoin War' if Elected
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is focusing on "economic independence" as part of his 2024 presidential campaign, and he is taking a strong stance on digitalMartha Grizzard
