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Italy's ChatGPT ban: Data watchdog demands more transparency to lift restrictions
Italy's data protection agency, known as Garante, has specified the actions OpenAI must take to revoke the order imposed on ChatGPT.Cornell RachelMontana 'Mining Rights' Crypto Bill Passes House
The bill, which aims to protect the rights of cryptocurrency miners in the U.S. state of Montana, has successfully passed its third reading in the state’s House of Representatives.Christopher SmithBlackRock and ARK Adjust Bitcoin ETF Plans to Align with SEC's Cash-Only Model
Top contenders aiming to launch Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States are revisingJerry McNeillMajor Exploit Hits DeFi Platform Curve Finance, $100M at Risk
Curve Finance, the second-largest Ethereum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) following Uniswap, fell victim to a significant breach on July 30.Craig GreenCurve Finance Exploit Raises Concerns for Aave and DeFi Safety
The recent bug in Curve Finance had a severe impact on the price of its CRV token, leading to a more than 20% drop.Wayne IngramBTC Holders Beat Crypto Funds by 69% in H1: 21e6 Capital Report
In the first half of 2023, the traditional "buy and hold" strategy for Bitcoin, known as "hodl," has outperformed most cryptocurrency funds by a significant margin,Wayne IngramUS authorities ready to take 'substantial action' to curb spread of SVB
U.S. authorities are working over the weekend to take "substantial action" after Silicon Valley Bank's sudden collapse on March 10 to limit knock-on effects across the nation's banking system.Barry StidhamSignature Bank closed by New York banking authorities
New York-based Signature Bank, another crypto-friendly bank, has officially closed and been taken over by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).Sherry CantwellFed announces $25B in funding to support banks
Following the failure of several U.S. banks, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced $25 billion worth of funding aimed at supporting banks and other depository companies.Jerry McNeillMt. Gox creditors have until March 10 to register and choose a repayment method
Creditors from Mt. Gox have until the end of the week to sign up and choose a repayment option as part of a plan to have their losses covered by the defunct cryptocurrency exchange.Cornell RachelBitcoin Thought Leaders Weigh the Pros and Cons of Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers will stay here. Ordinal numbers, or the ability to permanently tokenize bitcoins, Blockchains with data, usually in image or JPEG format, are a contentious topic among some members of the BitcoinWayne IngramWhopping $56M Transferred from Defunct Exchange Following Executive Departures
A defunct exchange based in Hong Kong has recently come under scrutiny for its suspicious movementWayne IngramBitcoin ETF Hype Hits Roadblocks: Stalled by Intensive Due Diligence
The adoption of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is encountering a slowdown,James DeanCelo Foundation and Google Cloud partner to support sustainable Web3 startups
The Celo Foundation has partnered with Google Cloud to support mission-aligned projects in the Celo blockchain ecosystem and drive early adoption of Google Cloud services.Jerry McNeillPaxful shuts down, CEO blames staff for departure, regulatory challenges
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace Paxful announced the suspension of operations on April 4.Sherry CantwellTelegram Nears Profitability, Considers IPO, Founder Durov Reveals
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, recently broke his silence in his first interview since 2017,Cornell RachelCathie Wood Sets BTC Price Target 'Well Above' $1M
According to the CEO of asset management firm ARK Invest, Cathie WoodJerry McNeillFTX Lawyers and Advisors Raise $34M in January
Law firms, investment banks and consulting firms that worked with FTX on its bankruptcy case charged the cryptocurrency exchange $34.18 million in fees in January, according to court documents.Christopher SmithGemini's banking relationship with JPMorgan 'intact'
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini took to Twitter on March 8 to deny rumors that it was terminating its banking relationship with U.S. financial conglomerate JPMorgan Chase & Co. Gemini said in a short,Barry StidhamMarathon Digital terminates credit facilities with Silvergate Bank
Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital has paid off its term loan and terminated its credit facility with Silvergate Bank, just as the crypto-friendly bank announced it was winding down operations.James Dean
