During an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Mira Murati offered vague responses when asked about the underlying data source for OpenAI’s Sora model.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s bankruptcy narrative revealed in new court documents
A Google document attached to the U.S. government sentencing memorandum reveals “random probably bad ideas” Sam Bankman-Fried had to repair his public image.
Blockchain in trademark and brand protection, explained
Blockchain offers security, transparency and efficiency; NFTs and metaverse integration enhance asset authentication, virtual asset management and brand identity.
Biden pressured to intervene in U.S. citizens' detention by Nigeria
The Chamber of Digital Commerce believes that Gambaryan’s detention is arbitrary, without due process, and presents a significant challenge to international law norms and diplomatic relations.
Nigerian SEC seeks to raise crypto exchange registration fee
Under the updated guidelines, digital asset exchanges and custodians must pay an application fee of 300,000 naira ($186), up from the previous 100,000 naira ($62).
Vanguard’s outgoing CEO sticks to anti-Bitcoin ETF stance, despite inquiries
Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley is resisting customer pressure for spot Bitcoin ETFs, despite several of the firm's competitors already offering them.
US manufacturing firms are flocking to the metaverse — WEF
According to the World Economic Forum, the automotive, energy, software, aerospace and defense industries are leading the way for industrial metaverse investment.
Prosecutors want $11B judgment, 40-50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried asked for a maximum sentence of six and a half years, but he could have gotten over 100 years.
Neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump are crypto champions
President Joe Biden hasn't taken a particularly friendly stance toward cryptocurrency. On the contrary, he's been a lot like his predecessor.
Mozaic Finance hacked for $2.4M via private key compromise
The yield farming app was exploited through a possible private key compromise, according to a CertiK report.
Dubai’s DIFC passes comprehensive digital asset law, new security law
The center claims it has created the world’s first comprehensive set of legal characteristics of digital assets as property in a new, short law.
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s institutional flow looms, Coinbase’s debt round, and more
This week’s Crypto Biz covers the buzz surrounding Bitcoin, the outlook for Ether ETFs, Ubisoft as an XPLA validator, Coinbase’s challenges and global banks taking on blockchain.
Marathon to purchase 200MW Bitcoin mining center from Applied Digital for $87.3M
Marathon Digital is closing in on the “Flux Capacitor” when it comes to sheer watts.
DeFi TVL breaches $100B, MakerDAO readies DAI ‘Endgame:’ Finance Redefined
The total value locked in DeFi protocols has breached $110 billion — but it’s still short of the $189 billion all-time high recorded in November 2021.
Paris Hilton’s Roblox experience has driven $60M in media ad equivalency
The self-proclaimed Queen of the Metaverse sold nearly half a million emotes on Roblox off a viral TikTok campaign.
Price analysis 3/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, SHIB, DOT
Bitcoin is showing the first signs of profit booking, but the bears are struggling to hold the price below $69,000, indicating buying at lower levels.
Ethereum's derivatives show strength despite 10% ETH price drop
Ether futures and options reflect pro traders' confidence in the bull run.
Bitcoin drops 9% from its ATH as the market shows signs of being ‘overheated’
After a monstrous rally, the BTC price is showing signs of cooling off, with altcoins quickly following suit.
NetMind platform ‘has not been compromised,’ claims team after miner hack FUD
NetMind AI claimed that the token crash was caused by an individual miner being hacked, not by a platformwide exploit.
Why Qatar’s $500B Bitcoin investment is highly unlikely
Bitcoin enthusiasts have suggested the Qatar Investment Authority is considering adding Bitcoin to its portfolio, but the odds of a multibillion-dollar purchase are low.
What is the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, and why is it important?
The Dencun upgrade slashes fees on layer-2 solutions, paving the way for cheaper DeFi and NFTs while laying the groundwork for Ethereum’s future scalability.
Wealth manager Cetera adds spot BTC ETFs to it platform, with training
The large wealth management firm chose four Bitcoin ETFs for its professionals to offer to their clients.
Who is ‘Mr. 100’? Mysterious Bitcoin whale becomes 14th-biggest BTC holder
The Bitcoin wallet has added 100 BTC tranches regularly since at least November 2022, when FTX collapsed.
DePINs to decentralize internet access and connectivity in India
Wifi Dabba, an Indian internet service provider, is launching a second round of its DePIN-powered devices on the Solana network to bridge the digital divide and connect millions to the internet.
Celsius creditors allege 30% less compensation than promised during bankruptcy
Some Celsius account holders claim they are being forced to accept U.S. dollars instead of crypto, resulting in much smaller payments than they were initially promised.
How low can BTC price go? Bitcoin analysis points to $45K
Bitcoin would still preserve its bull market even if the current BTC price retracement approaches -40%.
Why the Bitcoin halving matters for the future of decentralized finance
The Bitcoin mining reward rate gets cut in half every four years, but this seemingly simple event carries with it deeply felt implications for the future of DeFi.
Bitcoin overtakes gold in investor portfolio allocation — JPMorgan
Bitcoin’s allocation in investor portfolios has reached 3.7 times that of gold when adjusted for volatility, according to a JPMorgan analyst.
UK court rules Craig Wright not Nakamoto, ending long-standing drama
A judge has ruled definitively that Craig Wright is not the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, dealing a blow to his claims of ownership over the currency’s intellectual property.
PancakeSwap announces v4 with custom pools and gas optimization
PancakeSwap released a new version of its code, which it plans to launch on BNB and Ethereum in Q3.