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Imperial College London announced a partnership with the artificial intelligence (AI) startup FluidAI on Aug. 21 to help troubleshoot issues in the digital asset market using emerging technologies.  The university’s AI lab I-X will be working alongside FluidAI to improve the “tokenized market” for institutions, trading platforms and retail investors. Particularly, FluidAI says the crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) hovered above $26,000 into the Aug. 20 weekly close as doomsday BTC price targets kept coming. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Analysis: Bitcoin may see new “generational buying opportunity” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed an eerie calm covering BTC/USD over the weekend, with the market down 11% in seven days.

In the world of cryptocurrencies, security is paramount. As a crypto enthusiast, one of the foundational steps to ensuring the safety of your digital assets is effective password management.  With the potential for significant financial loss in the event of a security breach, mastering the art of password protection is a critical skill. This comprehensive

The sudden market pullback in the crypto space liquidated many traders and, according to data shown on the blockchain, the attackers responsible for the infamous BNB Smart Chain exploit, which led to the theft of almost $600 million worth of BNB (BNB) tokens.  On Oct. 6, the cross-chain bridge by blockchain network BNB Smart Chain

The central bank of Colombia has not yet decided whether or not to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but believes that setting limits on CBDC transactions could bring about a number of benefits. In its latest CBDC study, titled “Expected Macroeconomic Effects of Issuing a Retail CBDC,” Colombia’s Banco de la República concluded

Layer-1 network ZetaChain has secured $27 million to support its chain-agnostic platform, according to an announcement on Aug. 16. Participants in the round include Blockchain.com, Human Capital, VY Capital, Sky9 Capital, Jane Street Capital, VistaLabs, CMT Digital, Foundation Capital, Lingfeng Capital, GSR, Kudasai, Krust, and other investors. The protocol created in 2021 is designed to

Five executives from a Filecoin mining service are facing a lawsuit at the People’s Court of Pingan County in China, over allegations that they pilfered millions of dollars and left investors in ruin.  On Aug. 14, local media reported that the court held a public hearing on a case that could potentially set a precedent

Since January 2020, 291 crypto companies have applied for registration with the principal financial regulator of the United Kingdom, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Only 13% of them successfully obtained a permit to operate in the country.  On Aug11, the FCA published a response to a right-to-know request, whose author remains unnamed. The request considered

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Voyager Digital transferred 1,500 Ethereum (ETH) valued at around $2.77 million and an additional 250 billion Shiba Inu (SHIB) equivalent to $2.7 million to the Coinbase Exchange. Based on blockchain data, Voyager initiated the transfer of SHIB and ETH tokens to Coinbase’s ledger on August 11. The motive behind these transactions has

Curve Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform for lending stablecoins, has officially stated its intention to reimburse users who were impacted by the recent breach resulting in a $62 million loss from the system.  According to a post by Curve Finance, ongoing investigations are yielding progress, with approximately 79% of the funds successfully recuperated. The

The iris scanning crypto project Worldcoin has now made it possible for even unverified customers to reserve their Worldcoin tokens (WLD). In an announcement on Aug. 11, the Worldcoi n project noted that the World app now offers a reservations feature to make it easier for everyone to reserve their WLD tokens before verifying their

The citizens of India might get an option to sign documents digitally through crypto tokens. Such feature is envisaged in the project of national web browser, cherished by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). On August 9 MeitY announced the launch of Indian web browser Development Challenge. The Ministry hopes to “inspire and

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been subject to growing concerns over identity verification tools at cryptocurrency exchanges. With rapidly evolving AI technology, the process of creating deepfake proofs of identity is becoming easier than ever. The concerns about AI-enabled risks in crypto have triggered some prominent industry executives to speak out on the

The Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC), previously commonly referred to as the “digital real,” has been given its official brand name: the Drex.  On Aug. 7, the Central Bank of Brazil issued a press release revealing and explaining the new brand for its CBDC. Developed by the central bank, the brand “Drex” is an

In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is key to success in various industries. Thankfully, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to the development of powerful language models like ChatGPT. This AI assistant can help professionals streamline their tasks, gain insights and boost overall productivity. This article will explore 11 ChatGPT prompts tailored to specific professions,

Bitcoin (BTC) is preparing a “full bull” BTC price phase in classic style, market cyclist Cole Garner believes. In social media analysis on Aug. 6, the popular on-chain analyst said that major upside awaits both Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Bitcoin “bull market’s backbone” strengthening BTC price action continues to stagnate, but those looking

Gone are the days when decentralized finance (DeFi) was a niche for crypto frontrunners, while centralized finance (CeFi) was the absolute owner of users’ trust. Following the collapse of major centralized organizations within the industry, such as FTX, Prime Trust, and Celsius, among others, the user base — from traders to asset managers — realized

Massachusetts securities regulators have started a new investigation into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the securities industry, after becoming increasingly concerned about the implications. On Aug. 3, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin officially announced an investigation into the ways in which firms may be using AI in their interactions with Massachusetts