The Nigerian government has launched an annual training program for 1,000 citizens in AI and blockchain to position Nigeria ahead of global economies and foster innovation.
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Ferrari to launch crypto payments in Europe after US success
Ferrari debuted cryptocurrency payments for its cars in the United States in 2023, partnering with major local payments provider BitPay.
Airdrop success propels Bitget wallet to second most popular in Japan
Web3 wallet usability remains a key hurdle for mass crypto adoption, according to Bitget Wallet's COO.
Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled
Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements.
European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU
A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies.
Franklin Templeton eyes Solana ETF after Ethereum success
Franklin Templeton will keep exploring more assets to back new spot cryptocurrency ETFs, including those based on Solana.
Kraken finishes Mt. Gox Bitcoin distribution, but creditors aren’t selling BTC
Mt. Gox creditors aren’t selling their Bitcoin, despite preliminary concerns that 99% of them could be looking to offload BTC.
CryptoSlam founder says new SlamNet ecosystem aims to solve Web3 fragmentation
CryptoSlam founder and CEO Randy Wasinger believes Web3 is becoming too fragmented for developers and users and plans to solve the issue with a new platform.
dYdX v3 website recovers after DNS attack, users warned to delete cache
The exchange warned users to clear their browser’s cache before visiting the website to avoid accidentally caching the compromised version.
Bitcoin ‘massive rally’ due as buy signal hits for 1st time in a year
BTC price breakout talk returns as the popular hash ribbons indicator goes from “capitulation” to “buy” for the first time in 2024.
Mt. Gox transfers $335M in Bitcoin to Bitstamp, unknown wallet
Mt. Gox transferred 5,106 BTC to Bitstamp and an unknown address, with 2,869 BTC rapidly moving through multiple wallets.
Mt. Gox shifts $2.5B in Bitcoin to unknown wallet, repayments top 40%
Mt. Gox transferred 37,477 BTC to a new wallet, while data shows that 40% of creditor repayments have now been distributed.
ETH traders should ‘expect the unexpected’ after ETF launch
Crypto analysts argue that past performance won’t help to predict Ether’s prices anymore, and Ether has “all the elements to rally like it has never seen before.”
Mark Zuckerberg calls for open-source AI as Meta releases Llama 3.1
Meta is “taking the next steps toward open-source AI becoming the industry standard,” according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Hex Trust gets initial nod for payment institution license in Singapore
Hex Trust previously obtained a license for custody services in Singapore, but a recent legislative amendment placed these firms under a new licensing scope.
Spot Ethereum ETFs post $107M net inflows on first day
The newly launched spot ETH funds posted positive net inflows despite being weighed down by $485 million of bleeding from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust.
Coinbase files motion to compel in ongoing fight to get Gensler’s emails
Coinbase has now filed a motion to compel, including among others, a narrowed request for Gary Gensler’s private communications during his time as Chair.
Bitcoin to spend ‘considerable time’ at $66K, HODLing could change that
Bitcoin is just 12% shy of all-time highs, but a trader says it could stay in this zone for at least the next few months unless demand comes through.
Google parent Alphabet profit surges 29% in Q2 amid AI splurge
The firm’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, said its AI products have already generated “billions” in revenue from its cloud business.
Citi upgrades Coinbase shares to ‘buy’ citing ‘shifting’ US politics
Analysts from Citi Group said a potential “crypto-friendly” administration and growing revenues are bullish catalysts for Coinbase shares.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF inflows surpass 'magnificent 7' stocks as trader eyes $88K
Bitcoin price could reach above the $88,000 mark by September, driven by continued Bitcoin ETF inflows.
Spot Ethereum ETFs seen with over $1B in trading volume on debut
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said the $625 million in trading volume excluding Grayscale’s ETHE was “healthy” and expects a “sizeable chunk” of that sum will convert to inflows.
Riot subsidiary Whinstone US sues former JV partner over revenue flow
The partners at the Texas facility had troubled relations almost from their start in 2020.
Senator Cynthia Lummis releases report attacking Biden’s mining tax
The pro-crypto senator claimed that Bitcoin mining consumes as much energy as household appliances such as tumble dryers.
Crypto Super PAC spends $1.7M on media buys as Arizona primary looms
Protect Progress used roughly $415,000 to fund a media buy for former Aspiration CEO Andrei Cherny, a Democrat running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st District.
Kamala Harris could be ‘far more open’ to crypto business, Mark Cuban says
Kamala Harris’ campaign team is reportedly seeking input on crypto policy ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House
The Financial Technology Protection Act passed the House of Representatives by voice vote roughly a year after lawmakers sent it out of committee.
Wintermute in $300M funding talks, Tencent interested: Report
The crypto market maker could have a valuation of $2 billion if the talks come to fruition.
US lawmakers send a letter to OpenAI requesting government access
Congressional Democrats asked the AI firm, “What is the percentage of computing resources that OpenAI is dedicating to AI safety research?”
Crypto traders say Ethereum ‘undervalued,’ expect spot ETH ETF to fuel new highs
Ether’s price has a muted response to today’s spot ETH ETF launch, but traders still expect Ether to hit new highs soon.