Sam Bankman-Fried was “very resistant” to having investors join the board of directors at FTX, claims Matthew Huang, the co-founder and managing partner of crypto investment fi… Read More

Elon Musk has called for a “comprehensive overhaul” of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission hours after the regulator sued Musk alleging he failed to testify in… Read More

In context: SoftBank Group, a well-known Japanese multinational investment holding company with a keen interest in technology unicorns, has a very outspoken CEO. Masayoshi Son is bullish a… Read More

On the third day of the criminal trial for Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the former CEO’s roommate at MIT and FTX developer Adam Yedidia testified about the $8-billion deficit… Read More

Forward-looking: Like other memory chip manufacturers, Micron is trying to ride the current AI craze to boost business prospects and increase revenues. Quarterly results aren’t that… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) rejected at $28,000 after the Oct. 5 Wall Street open as a return toward six-week highs failed. Bitcoin sees swift comedown after new $28,000 retest Data from Cointelegraph… Read More

Amazon has tons of powerful laptops on sale, starting with the 2022 version of MSI’s GE76 Raider that now sells for just $1,400 after receiving a very compelling 33 percent discount… Read More

A hot potato: As Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial concludes its second day, we learn that many FTX employees knew that Alameda Research had a backdoor into customers’ wallets. However… Read More

Adam Yedidia, Sam Bankman-Fried’s college roommate and an early employee of FTX, continued his testimony on Oct. 5, the second day of former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried’s trial in Ne… Read More

In brief: As Intel’s performance-tier dedicated graphics cards approach their first birthday, the company is still working to improve DirectX 11 performance while timing driver patch… Read More

WTF?! Anyone who has ever fantasized about piloting a real-life Gundam robot could see that dream come close to reality thanks to a nearly 15-foot-tall battery-powered mech from Japan. The… Read More

Major Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX is expanding its self-custody wallet, Okto, by integrating major on-ramp platform Transak. Okto, a multichain cryptocurrency wallet launched by… Read More

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A hot potato: One of the many fears surrounding generative AI is its ability to create disinformation that is then spread online. But while companies and organizations are working against… Read More

Crypto payment service provider Wirex announced the launch of a zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof)-based noncustodial crypto debit card service called W-Pay on Oct. 3. Wirex&rs&hellip…Read More

In a nutshell: A redacted portion of the FTC’s monopoly lawsuit against Amazon accuses the tech giant of using a secret pricing algorithm that allowed the company to see how far it c… Read More

Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) two multi-million dollar luxury jets are now subject to forfeiture, according to a filing from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Oct. 4.&nbsp&hellip…Read More

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Decentralized infrastructure network provider Nodle is working with the likes of Adobe and the Linux Foundation to use blockchain technology to prove the authenticity of real-world content… Read More

The big picture: The post-pandemic market has seen almost universal declines across numerous consumer tech sectors, but analysts are starting to see the end of the freefall. Although they… Read More

The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have set up a crypto-focused working group to deal with illicit crypto exchange activities. In an Oct. 4 s… Read More

WTF?! A new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is highlighting how American diplomacy (still) doesn’t know the meaning of “cyber-security practices.&rdqu&hellip…Read More

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) — the operator of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Futures Exchange, and London Metal Exchange — is launching a novel… Read More

What just happened? Microsoft has announced a slew of changes to its OneDrive service, bringing a new design and a number of AI features. The changes are part of what the company is callin… Read More

In this week’s newsletter, read about how a nonfungible token (NFT) artist raised money to support a cancer charity and why payments platform PayPal has filed a patent application fo… Read More

We’re wrapping up today’s best deals with some excellent options for those looking for a new pair of headphones, as Amazon is now letting you pick up a new pair of Beats Studio… Read More

In a nutshell: Alongside the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, Google has fully unveiled and released Android 14. The new OS’ headline features focus on customization, securit… Read More

A common argument made in favor of central bank digital currency (CBDC) is that it could boost financial inclusion. The nuances of how to accomplish that goal, or even what “financia… Read More

In brief: Google has formally taken the wraps off its latest smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The standard Pixel 8 packs a 6.2-inch OLED display (1,080 x 2,400 resolution, 428 PPI… Read More

A hot potato: One of the first big companies to confirm that it will stop hiring for jobs that could be performed by an AI, IBM, has said that it doesn’t intend to lay off any progra… Read More

The business-focused social platform and Microsoft-owned LinkedIn announced the rollout of new artificial intelligence (AI) features to assist job recruiters when sourcing candidates.&nbsp&hellip…Read More

You’ll finally be able to turn your Google Photos snapshots into Roku screensavers with the arrival of the latest Roku OS update, which also brings on-screen “expert” pic… Read More

WTF?! A self-driving vehicle from Cruise was involved in an incident this week that saw a San Francisco pedestrian hit by two cars. According to the robotaxi firm, the woman was struck by… Read More

Cointelegraph’s podcast The Agenda first launched back in December 2022, with the first episode exploring the ways crypto can help sex workers bypass bank censorship. Since then, the… Read More

The logo for Uber appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 16, 2019. The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday, Oct. 4… Read More

In a nutshell: HMD Global is not only the creator of Nokia-branded handsets but also the largest smartphone maker in Europe. Now, the firm has announced it has become the first major phone… Read More

The European Commission is conducting risk assessments and considering export controls on “critical technology areas” including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor t… Read More

South Korea joins a growing number of nations launching central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot programs. The country’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), will launch the pilo… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) flipping full bull could come courtesy of the United States government, a new prediction says. In an X thread on Oct. 4, Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX, e… Read More

We have great news for those looking to get the best cinematic experience at home, as Hisense has recently added two new laser TV projectors to its lineup of powerful devices, and the best… Read More

The best laid plans… Last year, NASA announced it was accepting bids to build a new space station. The International Space Station (ISS) is now over 20 years old, which is ancient… Read More

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury has sanctioned crypto wallets allegedly connected to individuals and companies involved in the p… Read More

In brief: Intel will probably reveal the 14th-generation Core processors later this month. Rumors and unofficial benchmarks for multiple units in the line have provided a fair picture of t… Read More

In 2021, Ardana Labs claimed it would provide an innovative stablecoin platform for the Cardano network. The new project, called “Ardana,” would allow investors to lock up cryp… Read More

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Credit: CC0 Public Domain United Airlines is making its second massive order of new planes in less than a year, more than 100 in all, as the carrier renews its fleet… Read More

Bottom line: Would you pay a monthly fee to use Facebook and Instagram without the ads? Some users may soon have the opportunity to do just that. Meta recently pitched a plan to European r… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) price gained 6% from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2 but after failing to break the $28,500 resistance, the price dropped by 4.5% on the same day. This decline happened because of the disap… Read More

We keep on bringing you the best deals available today, and boy, have we found a special one, as you can now score massive savings on a new MSI Creator 17 Professional Laptop, which current… Read More

Air Malta will operate its last flight on March 30, 2024. Malta will shut down its loss-making national carrier, Air Malta, next year and replace it with a new governme… Read More

A hot potato: Meta has announced that it used public posts from Facebook and Instagram to train parts of its new AI virtual assistant. The social media giant emphasized that it did not inc… Read More

Local crypto-mining operators in Kazakhstan — the world’s third-largest market in terms of Bitcoin mining hash rate — are complaining about high energy prices to the coun… Read More

Global payment giant Visa is raising its bet on artificial intelligence (AI) in commerce and settlements by setting up a new fund to invest in generative AI ventures. Visa on Oct. 2 announ… Read More

Former cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried is set to go on trial on fraud charges. The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of one of the cryptocurrency indus… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) traded moderately higher on Oct. 3 after giving back $1,300 of gains into the daily close. Bitcoin bulls slip at $28,600 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView… Read More

Embattled crypto lender Celsius Network has told a judge it plans to start paying back its customers by year’s end, amid an Oct. 2 hearing seeking approval for its reorganization pla… Read More

Crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank ultimately collapsed this year due to over-dependence on risky crypto deposits and nepotism that led to ineffective management, according to inspectors at t… Read More

Recent crypto advancements in Hong Kong could provide a “potential tailwind” to lift crypto activity in the East Asian region, which has mainly suffered from a China-wide ban o… Read More

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has reduced its headcount by another 15% this week, citing the need to reduce expenses due to continued bear market blues. On Oct. 3, Chainalysis conf… Read More

We are wrapping up today’s best deals selection with the Amazon Echo Show 8, which is now available for just $60 thanks to a very compelling 54 percent discount. This second-generatio… Read More

In brief: Could fears that we might start seeing a graphics card shortage be more real than first thought? A report claims that Japan is experiencing signs of RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 cards b… Read More

A class-action suit was filed against Binance.US and Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao on Oct. 2 in the District Court of Northern California alleging various violations of federal and California… Read More

We Have excellent news for any hardcore gamer who doesn’t care about money, as Samsung has recently announced the new 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD Quantum Mini-LED Curved Gaming… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says his company could never compete against Google’s search engine largely due to its arrangements with Apple. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a US c… Read More

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In a nutshell: The FBI arrested two individuals for securities fraud and conspiracy. The indictment, unsealed on Thursday, charges former Goldman Sachs analyst Anthony Viggiano and long-ti… Read More

United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Rostin Behnam highlighted his agency’s activity in the crypto sphere and the need for up-to-date legislation at the Fi… Read More

Credit: CC0 Public Domain As we plunge head-on into the game-changing dynamic of general artificial intelligence, observers are weighing in on just how huge an impact i… Read More

What’s next? Launched in 2006 as a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program, the New Horizon probe completed its primary mission with flying colors. After performing a flyby study… Read More

Decentralized social media platform Friend.tech, based on Coinbase’s layer-2 protocol, Base, has touched new heights in terms of revenue growth and total value locked on its platform… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week, a new month and a new quarter with a firm bullish move past $28,000. The largest cryptocurrency greets “Uptober” in style with its best weekly… Read More

The United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is expanding operations in Singapore by securing major regulatory approval from the country’s central bank. Coinbase has obta… Read More

September has officially become the worst month in 2023 (so far) for crypto-related exploits — with a whopping $329.8 million in crypto stolen. On Oct. 2, blockchain security firm Ce… Read More

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried once looked into paying Donald Trump not to run for United States president, according to Michael Lewis, the author of a new book documenting the rise and… Read More

North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group has been using a new type of “sophisticated” malware as part of its fake employment scams — which researchers warn is far mo… Read More

More than $70 million in crypto shorts were suddenly liquidated after a surprise jump in the price of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and other cryptocurrencies on Oct. 1. According to data… Read More

Crypto startups keep raising capital despite tight liquidity and adverse macroeconomic conditions. September saw major developments in the space, such as Farmville co-creator Amitt Mahajan… Read More

As former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried heads to trial, regulators face a reckoning. The collapse of cryptocurrency platform FTX, whose disgraced former boss goes on tria… Read More

Securitization, a practice with over 50 years of history, is undergoing a dramatic transformation, believes Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset… Read More

After rising about 80% in the first two quarters of 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) fell roughly 11% in the third quarter ending September. However, there is a silver lining for the bulls because they… Read More

Tech giant Microsoft is apparently forming a new team to advance its artificial intelligence plans by hiring a professional to develop an energy strategy based on Small Modular Reacto… Read More

Recap: Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup has been one of the hottest tech items available – literally. Shortly after release, users began reporting the phone’s propensity to overh… Read More

What are crypto synthetic assets? Blockchain-based financial instruments called crypto synthetic assets imitate the value and behavior of actual assets or fina… Read More

PayPal has been taking significant strides to establish its own blockchain ecosystem. First, the international payment system launched its very own stablecoin, PYUSD. Now, it’s filed… Read More

Meta chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth tells AFP the Silicon Valley tech giant aims to make generative artificial intelligence tools easy for people to use. Meta… Read More

According to recent information from Spot On Chain, an address linked to the FTX exploit, identified as 0x3e9, has conducted transfers exceeding 10,000 ETH, valued at more than $17.1 milli… Read More

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has affirmed its plan to summon former FTX clients, investors, and staff as witnesses in the upcoming trial involving Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX exec… Read More

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has expressed worries regarding decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) exerting a monopoly over the selection of node operators in liquidity… Read More

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against an accounting firm that had previously provided services to the now-defunct cryptocurrenc… Read More

Top Stories This Week Ethereum futures ETFs to start trading next week Investment firm Valkyrie will start offering exposure to Ether futures in the coming days. On Sept. 28, the firm told… Read More

Over 214 million Brazilians will soon be using blockchain technology for digital identity, the government recently announced. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the fi… Read More

Aside from liquidity, what do institutions bring to crypto? What precisely is their value added? This is an instructive question to ponder, because there is little consensus on what deeper… Read More

Global asset manager VanEck will donate 10% of all profits from its upcoming Ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to Ethereum core developers for ten years, the company announced on X… Read More

Bitwise Asset Management has revised its spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application and confirmed that trading for two Ether (ETH) futures ETFs will commence on Oct. 2. The… Read More

Forward-looking: The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted the semiconductor technology race into overdrive. Yesterday, Intel announced the arrival of its extreme ul… Read More

From voice assistants to algorithms predicting global market trends, artificial intelligence (AI) is seeing explosive growth. But as with any emerging technology, there comes a point where… Read More

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Bitcoin (BTC) bulls lost their grip on $27,000 into Sep. 30 as the monthly and quarterly close loomed large. Bitcoin braces for three key candle closes Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro… Read More

Almost a year following the FTX hack that resulted in the loss of $600 million in tokens, on-chain data indicated recent activity in the wallet of the perpetrator, identified as 0x3e957, o… Read More