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How CoinDesk Will Use Generative AI Tools
14.4.2023
AI tools for generating content are changing the way we work – especially the media. Here are the rules of the road for CoinDesk
Analysts Weigh In on BRICS Currency as Tool to Face US Dollar-Based Sanctions
14.4.2023
Analysts have begun considering using a future BRICS currency to sidestep U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s influence in international markets. While the rise of the U.S. dollar was significant to spur an era of economic growth after World War II, the so-called weaponization of its ubiquitous...
How to Get a Base64 Version of a File From Command Line
13.4.2023
A while back I wrote an article on how to Convert Image to Data URI with JavaScript. It’s a neat trick developers can use for any number of reasons. Instead of abusing canvas, however, why not simply get the base64 data from command line? You can use base64 and pbcopy to convert a file...
Validator service to use API for ETH staking process
12.4.2023
The project is also targeting institutional investors by allowing the setting up of 1,000 validators for ETH staking within its platform
5 Natural language processing libraries to use
11.4.2023
Natural language processing libraries, including NLTK, spaCy, Stanford CoreNLP, Gensim and TensorFlow, provide pre-built tools for processing and analyzing human language
Dollar to Play Lesser Role Due to Its Weaponization, Digital Currencies, Economist Jeffrey Sachs Says
10.4.2023
Within the next decade, the U.S. dollar will play a much less dominant role than it is today, according to Jeffrey Sachs. The renowned economist listed a few factors for the diminishing status of the greenback such as its use as a political weapon by Washington, the introduction of currencies like...
How to use ChatGPT to learn a language
8.4.2023
Ask ChatGPT for definitions, translations and grammar explanations in your target language
ANZ bank completes Australian CBDC use case for carbon credit trading
5.4.2023
The first Australian dollar-backed stablecoin was used with Australian CBDC support to trade carbon credits with Grollo Carbon Ventures
ASEAN Countries Take Steps to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar for Trade Settlements
4.4.2023
The finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are exploring ways to decrease their countries’ dependence on the U.S. dollar and promote the use of local currencies in trade settlements. “We must remember the sanctions imposed...
What are dynamic NFTs?: Use cases and examples
3.4.2023
Explore use cases and examples of dynamic NFTs, unique digital assets that can be programmed to change over time
Bitgo Launches Storage and Tracking Solution for Bitcoin-Based Ordinal Inscriptions
31.3.2023
On Thursday, digital asset custody provider, Bitgo, announced the launch of its storage and tracking solution for Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions. Moreover, users can use Bitgo’s Ordinal inscription storage system to inscribe their own inscriptions onto the Bitcoin blockchain....
SEC Takes Action Against Crypto Trading Platform Beaxy and Its Executives
31.3.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against crypto trading platform Beaxy and its executives. Additionally, the regulator alleged that the cryptocurrency exchange’s founder raised $8 million in an unregistered crypto token offering and “misappropriated...
‘Killer use case’: Citi says trillions in assets could be tokenized by 2030
31.3.2023
The bank predicts the private equity market to become the most “tokenized” asset class because it is more liquid and can be fractionalized
3 Strategies Crypto Firms Can Use to Land a New Banking Partner
30.3.2023
After the recent collapse of three crypto-friendly banks, many firms are left hunting for new banking partnerships. Brett Philbin, Rachel Millard and Rosie Gillam of Edelman Smithfield offer advice
Resident Evil 4 Makes EXCELLENT Use Of The PS5's Adaptive Triggers
30.3.2023
So the Resident Evil 4 remake is, surprisingly absolutely nobody given the quality of the source material, good. It looks great, it has some modern ideas about inventory and, on the PS5, it also knows how to make the most out of the DualSense controller’s fancy adaptive triggers.Read more
Arbitrum airdrop-related selling subsides, but Dapp use sustains while smart money accumulates ARB
29.3.2023
The ARB airdrop followed the sell-the-news narrative, but Arbitrum's Dapp use and fundamentals remain strong and smart money continues to buy ARB tokens
New Report Exposes How North Korean Hackers Use Cloud Computing to Launder Crypto Loot – Should You Be Worried?
29.3.2023
North Korean hackers are renting cloud-based mining services to launder their stolen crypto funds amid the recent clampdown on crypto mixing services.
According to a report by Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant, Pyongyang-based hacking group APT43, also known as Kimuski, buys cloud mining...
Consider DLT Use When Judging Money Laundering Risks, EBA Advises Supervisors
29.3.2023
Draft guidance from the EU banking watchdog picks out crypto technology for scrutiny and proposes vetting procedures for senior staff
Ticketmaster Launches NFT-Gated Ticketing Service for Avenged Sevenfold Shows
28.3.2023
Ticketmaster, the global provider of event ticketing services, has launched “token-gated sales,” allowing fans access to concert tickets using non-fungible token (NFT) technology. The first to use the service is the metal band Avenged Sevenfold (A7X), whose “Deathbats Club”...
Nvidia CTO Claims Cryptocurrencies are Useless: AI Chatbots a Better Use of Processing Power
27.3.2023
It is not unusual for tech giants to have strong opinions on emerging technologies, and Nvidia CTo Michael Kagan is no exception.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Kagan dismissed cryptocurrencies as providing no real value to society, suggesting AI chatbots like ChatGPT are a better use...