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The Protocol: Justin Sun, Bitcoin Mempool Sniping, XRP for Harris, Inspirational Women
23.10.2024
This week's issue could not be more chock-full of blockchain content. We clarify Tron founder Justin Sun's role in the WBTC project, bring you excerpts from the new crypto book "Lessons Learned" and highlight inspirational women of Web3 and AI. PLUS a photo from the stage at Cosmoverse
US tech exec warns China is ‘a decade ahead’ on quantum
23.10.2024
Analysts often claim China is winning the quantum race but available research indicates otherwise
US tech exec warns China is ‘a decade ahead’ on quantum
23.10.2024
Analysts often claim China is winning the quantum race but available research indicates otherwise
Bitcoin Startup Satflow Targets 'Mempool Sniping' in New Token-Trading Rival to Magic Eden
23.10.2024
Vietnam releases blockchain strategy, aims for regional leadership
23.10.2024
Vietnam’s new blockchain strategy focuses on legal frameworks, infrastructure and international cooperation, as it aims to boost innovation and build a thriving ecosystem
Vietnam releases blockchain strategy, aims for regional leadership
23.10.2024
Vietnam’s new blockchain strategy focuses on legal frameworks, infrastructure and international cooperation, as it aims to boost innovation and build a thriving ecosystem
Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director
23.10.2024
The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S
Linkedin Under Scrutiny for Potential South African Privacy Violations
23.10.2024
A South African artificial intelligence association has accused Linkedin of violating local data privacy laws by using user data to train its AI models without explicit consent. The association has urged the country’s data regulator to investigate. Linkedin has however defended its practices...
Meta is testing the use of facial recognition to fight deepfake celeb ads
23.10.2024
Meta will test the facial recognition technology from 50,000 celebrities and public figures to curtail the “celeb-bait” scams
The Last Of Us And Other Games Reveal Their PS5 Pro Modes
22.10.2024
The PS5 Pro is out in just a few weeks promising “enhancements” for over 50 games to start. One of those is The Last Of Us Part I, which was showcased in the initial tech demo for the hardware running more smoothly at higher fidelities than its current PS5-only version. The Naughty Dog hit...
Anthropic beta lets Claude AI operate users' computer mouse, keyboard
22.10.2024
The company says the feature is “still experimental—at times cumbersome and error-prone” but hopes developer feedback will accelerate its development
Super Affordable Xbox Headset Gets An Upgrade And A Price Bump
22.10.2024
The Xbox Series X/S wireless headset is getting a bunch of improvements. The newest edition supports Dolby Atmos now and promises over 20 hours of battery life. It will also be $10 more than the existing version, however, which it will be replacing on store shelves. Read more
Scroll's SCR Token Debuts at $212M Market Cap in Volatile Trading Session
22.10.2024
Layer-2 network Scroll released its long-awaited native governance token on Tuesday. Traders have priced SCR at around $1.10, or a $212 million market cap, based on the circulating supply figure of 190 million
Buenos Aires Adds ZK Proofs to City App in Bid to Boost Residents' Privacy
22.10.2024
The crypto-adjacent tech is meant to give the Argentine capital's 3.6 million residents greater control over their personal data
ANZ to Kickstart Chainlink Private Transactions Protocol in RWA Boost
22.10.2024
The private transactions allow institutional users to define privacy conditions in a way that keeps onchain data private from all third parties and adversaries
Crypto On-Ramp Service Transak Targeted in Data Breach
21.10.2024
Transak, which is used by platforms like Metamask, Binance and Trust Wallet, says the leak was limited to "names" and "basic identity information." A ransomware group says it has obtained more sensitive user data as well
Nintendo's Mysterious Switch Playtest Details Revealed, And...It's Not What You Hoped
21.10.2024
When Nintendo announced a secretive 10,000-person playtest for an NDA-enwrapped project, speculation naturally ran wild. While something to do with the upcoming reveal and release of the Switch’s successor seemed the most popular idea, others wondered if it might be some sort of expansion of...
Quantum computer ‘threat’ to crypto is exaggerated — For now
21.10.2024
Bitcoin’s private keys won’t be breached any time soon. But the industry still needs to transition to a “post-quantum cryptography.”
Anthropic says AI could one day ‘sabotage’ humanity but it’s fine for now
18.10.2024
The firm investigated four distinct “sabotage” threat vectors for AI and determined that “minimal mitigations” were sufficient for current models.
Elon Musk discusses DOGE cabinet position, economics at Trump rally
18.10.2024
Musk’s rhetoric painted a dire picture of the US economy while pitching his own recovery plan.