Kamala Harris Proves She’s the Worst Candidate for Bitcoin Ownership and Adoption
Our expectations for her were low, but holy f*ck.
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UK Finance Begins Trial Phase for Regulated Liability Network (RLN)
UK Finance is launching an experimental phase to explore the UK Regulated Liability Network’s potential in payment-upon-delivery, homebuying process improvements, and digital bond settlement, aligning with Project Rosalind. (Read More)
Introducing University-Accredited Programs by Binance Academy with Discounts and Rewards
Binance Academy is launching university-accredited blockchain and digital asset programs in collaboration with European institutions. Enrollment fees are discounted by 10 USDT, with successful completion offering a co-branded certificate and 60% discount during a limited-time discount period. (Read More)
Should E-Commerce Stores Consider Accepting Crypto as Payment?
Cryptocurrencies are transforming the e-commerce industry, offering global reach, cost savings, safety, and cross-border business opportunities, with potential to reach $2.9 billion by 2030. (Read More)
Worldcoin’s World App Surpasses 10 Million Users
Worldcoin’s World App, launched in June 2023, has over 10 million users, promoting universal basic income and sparked interest in alternative wallets within the Worldcoin ecosystem. (Read More)
Improving Wallet Functionality and User Experience with Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, expected in late 2024 or early 2025, will enhance crypto wallets’ user experience and functionality, enabling smart contracts and sponsored transactions, but posing security concerns. (Read More)
Bitfinex Securities Introduces Tokenized Debt for Hilton Hotel Development in El Salvador
Bitfinex Securities, the first licensed digital asset provider in El Salvador, is launching its inaugural tokenized asset raise on the Bitcoin layer 2 Liquid Network to fund a new Hilton hotel complex at El Salvador International Airport. (Read More)
Ensuring AI Safety with Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology can combat bias in AI systems through decentralized, transparent smart contracts, but challenges like scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance need to be addressed. (Read More)
Launch of EigenLayer Restaking Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet Enables Delegation and Security Expansion
EigenLayer, an Ethereum restaking protocol, has launched, enabling restakers to delegate stakes to operators, promoting decentralized innovation and lowering entry barriers for new blockchain projects. (Read More)
Possible Scenarios for the Transition to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
A recent working paper by Anton Korinek and Donghyun Suh explores different scenarios for the transition to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The paper analyzes the impact of technological progress on output and wages, considering the possibility of full automation and its implications for the labor market. The authors discuss the race between automation and capital accumulation, the effects on wage dynamics, and the potential for broad-based gains in productivity. The research provides valuable insights into the economic consequences of AGI development. (Read More)
