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All-Women AI PhD Program Launches in Africa
4.10.2024
A pioneering Africa-Europe collaboration aims to train 700 African Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs) in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. The first intake of this program, however, will be unique: it will consist entirely of women. This initiative is the brainchild of CORE AI, a research...
IMF Calls on El Salvador to Reconsider Bitcoin Regulations
4.10.2024
On October 3, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again pressured El Salvador to reconsider its Bitcoin policy…
‘Uptober’ mentions on social media plummet amid crypto rout
4.10.2024
“Uptober” fever has been waning on social media as crypto markets shed $200 billion since the start of October, according to Santiment.
Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions
4.10.2024
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer ransomware. This move highlights international efforts...
TeraWulf sells its 25% stake in Nautilus Cryptomine for $92M
4.10.2024
TeraWulf said it will use the proceeds to buy cheaper Bitcoin miners and expand its AI and high-performance computing streams
DOJ Charges 21-Year-Old in $37M Cyber Intrusion and Crypto Heist
4.10.2024
A 21-year-old from Indiana has pleaded guilty to cyber intrusion and cryptocurrency theft in a massive scheme targeting hundreds of victims. His actions involved stealing personal data and cryptocurrency worth over $37 million, with law enforcement crediting significant investigative efforts...
JPMorgan: Gold and Bitcoin Surge as Debasement Trade Gains Momentum
4.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan’s analysts have highlighted the growing impact of the “debasement trade” in boosting gold and bitcoin prices. Gold’s rise is linked to inflation, geopolitical instability, and waning trust in fiat currencies. Both institutional and retail...
Elon Musk: America Is Headed for Bankruptcy
4.10.2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reiterated his concerns regarding U.S. government spending, warning that America is on a fast track to bankruptcy. Highlighting growing national debt, he reacted to a staggering $204 billion increase in just one day. Musk stressed that interest payments on federal debt...
Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution
4.10.2024
Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses move funds 24/7. With plans to streamline treasury...
Bukele Advises Argentine Vice President on Bitcoin and Volcano Bonds
4.10.2024
During his official visit to Argentina, Bukele met with Victoria Villarruel, the nation’s vice president, to discuss cryptocurrency and the Salvadoran experience with Bitcoin. While the meeting was private, a video released before the meeting shows Villarruel asking Bukele about the first...
IMF Urges El Salvador Again to Strengthen Regulatory Framework and Oversight of Bitcoin
3.10.2024
The IMF has been asking El Salvador for changes regarding its bitcoin law since its adoption in 2021
BRICS Unified Exchange to Leverage Blockchain and Virtual Currency for Settlements
3.10.2024
Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov proposed creating a unified BRICS exchange using blockchain and virtual currency for inter-bloc settlements. Babakov stated that such an organization “will be the key to the economic sovereignty and independence of our countries,”...
Director who identified QAnon authors says HBO doc will expose Satoshi
3.10.2024
Cullen Hoback’s previous work brought the conspiracy theory group to light, but it remains to be seen if he’s truly unmasked the creator of Bitcoin
Bullish Bitcoin traders switch sides and target new BTC lows under $60K
3.10.2024
Traders agree that Bitcoin’s short-term price prospects are strongly angled toward the downside.
Geopolitical tensions, US elections favor Bitcoin ‘debasement trade’: JPMorgan
3.10.2024
If Donald Trump wins the United States presidential elections in November, the trend could accelerate, according to the report
Bitcoin Dominance Nears 3-Year High Amid Altcoin Weakness; Aptos Outperforms as SUI Drops
3.10.2024
Bitcoin held above the $60,000 key support level, while Ethereum's ETH fell to near its weakest level against BTC since mid-September
Donald Trump Reaffirms Promise to Commute Ross Ulbricht’s Sentence
3.10.2024
Former President Donald Trump once again affirmed his intention to commute Ross Ulbricht’s sentence, the founder of the darknet marketplace Silk Road. On Truth Social, Trump shared a post featuring Ulbricht discussing his 12th year in prison, and Trump declared in all capital letters...
HBO Documentary Claims to Reveal the True Identity of Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
3.10.2024
According to a Politico report, a new HBO documentary claims to have cracked the mystery behind Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. If this revelation gains traction, Politico’s Izabella Kaminska stated it could send ripples through global financial markets. Kaminska further...
Analysis Reveals Possible 51% Attacks by Satoshi on Bitcoin in Early 2009
3.10.2024
A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network....
IMF pressures El Salvador to overhaul Bitcoin regulations
3.10.2024
According to the International Monetary Fund, El Salvador has a 3% annual GDP growth rate and roughly $144 million in outstanding loans