Day: September 11, 2023

Meta Joins the AI Arms Race, Targets OpenAI with Open-Source Offering

  Meta Platforms, Inc., the corporate umbrella covering social media behemoths Facebook and Instagram, is entering the high-stakes battle of artificial intelligence (AI). An exclusive Wall Street Journal report suggests that the tech giant is in the advanced stages of developing an AI model designed to go toe-to-toe with OpenAI’s cutting-edge models. According to insider […]

Colombia Sets Sights on Crypto Regulation

  Colombia’s path to cryptocurrency regulation has been a winding one, fraught with legislative setbacks. But César Ferrari, the country’s Financial Superintendent, outlined a new agenda that suggests the government is finally ready to take action. Speaking at the Andicom International Congress of Information and Communication Technologies, held in Cartagena de Indias from September 6-8, […]

The Crypto Tug-of-War: How Bitcoin Shapes Argentina’s Political Landscape

  As Argentina gears up for its impending elections, a recent study has added a unique twist to the country’s political narrative. According to research conducted by Synopsis Consultores, commissioned by cryptocurrency financial services firm Bitso, voters of Javier Milei from the La Libertad Avanza party and Sergio Massa from Unión por la Patria are […]

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network: A Quantum Leap Towards Global Payments?

  In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, former Facebook and PayPal executive Marcus revealed the mission behind his new venture, Lightspark. Aimed at harnessing the prowess of Bitcoin’s second-layer protocol, the Lightning Network, Lightspark aspires to elevate Bitcoin from a speculative asset to a full-fledged global payment system. Marcus envisions a world where […]

France Bullish on Crypto Long Term with Influencer Regulations

(AMF) and the Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité (ARPP), have initiated a licensing program for influencers who promote financial products, including cryptocurrencies. This initiative, driven by concerns over investor protection, introduces a training course aiming to instill best practices in influencers regarding advertising. Upon successful completion, participants receive a “Responsible Influencer’s Certificate”, which, […]

Next Block Expo Returns to Berlin

By: Press Release Leading European Blockchain Festival to be Held on December 4-5th, 2023 at CineStar CUBIX, Alexanderplatz. Next Block Expo (NBX), the Blockchain Festival of Europe, is set to make its return to Berlin on December 4th and 5th. 2500+ Attendees, 140+ Speakers, 60+ Exhibitors, 8 Awards Categories. The third edition of the highly […]

Animoca Brands in Epic $20 Million Raise for Mocoverse Launch

Animoca Brands has secured $20 million in funding for their Mocaverse project suggesting significant development in the blockchain and decentralized technology space. Investment Overview: Allocated Capital: The earmarking of funds for product development, Web3 adoption, and partnerships shows strategic planning and provides investors with clear avenues where their capital will be deployed. Token Warrants: The […]