Area 51 for AI? US gov secures early access to cutting edge models

It’s unclear whether the government would be required to inform the general public in the event an AI model becomes sentient.

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Jailed FTX Exec Withdraws His Request to Compel Government to Abide by Plea Deal

Ryan Salame, the former FTX executive sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May, has withdrawn a legal request to a New York court asking that the conditions of his plea deal with prosecutors be enforced or that his plea be thrown out and his sentence vacated. дальше »

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Japan’s Government Embraces Web3: Officials Outline Strategies for Fostering Emerging Technologies

Сообщение Japan’s Government Embraces Web3: Officials Outline Strategies for Fostering Emerging Technologies появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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How Big Tech handles privacy and governments’ data demands

When privacy is at stake, how do tech leaders respond to government demands? Take a look at the tactics of the Big Five.

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Japanese Prime Minister reaffirms strong support for Web3 industry

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country plans to become a leader in web3 innovation and reaffirmed the government’s strong support for the blockchain and crypto industry. Kishida made the remarks during his keynote address at the WebX2024 conference on Aug. дальше »

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Binance CEO dismisses ‘FUD’ over alleged freeze of Palestinian crypto wallets

Increased government scrutiny on digital assets may drive users towards decentralized platforms, highlighting regulatory and privacy challenges. The post Binance CEO dismisses ‘FUD’ over alleged freeze of Palestinian crypto wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance CEO urges US intervention for detained executive in Nigeria

Binance CEO Richard Teng is calling on the US government to intervene in the case of Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance employee, who has been detained in Nigeria since February. In an Aug. дальше »

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Mark Zuckerberg says he ‘regrets’ bowing to COVID-19 censorship pressure

“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” said the Meta CEO in a letter.  дальше »

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US government disputes ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame’s bid to undo guilty plea

The US government has pushed back against former FTX executive Ryan Salame’s attempt to void his guilty plea, which he claims was based on false promises from prosecutors regarding their investigation into his partner Michelle Bond. дальше »

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Telegram CEO charged with ‘complicity’ in grave crimes as French gov websites face DDoS attacks

The charges against Telegram's CEO and subsequent DDoS attacks on French government sites highlight escalating tensions between tech platforms and state authorities, raising concerns about digital privacy and governmental overreach. дальше »

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Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Increases Crypto Holdings, Giving Every Citizen an Indirect $27 Bitcoin Stake

The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, also known as the Government Pension Fund Global,  has increased its indirect exposure to Bitcoin in 2024. However, this increase is not due to direct investment in cryptocurrencies, but rather through investments in companies that hold significant Bitcoin assets. дальше »

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Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation

While the government’s concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes. дальше »

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El Salvador adds 162 Bitcoins to national holdings

A cold wallet reportedly owned by the Salvadoran government has been buying one Bitcoin everyday since March 16, adding 162 coins to the country’s Bitcoin holdings. Data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence shows that the address, marked as El… дальше »

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Franklin Templeton expands its blockchain money market fund to Avalanche

Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset management firm, has further advanced its digital asset initiatives by expanding its pioneering blockchain-integrated money market fund, Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund, to the Avalanche network. дальше »

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DBS unveils blockchain solution for streamlined government grant disbursement

Singaporean banking giant DBS has introduced a blockchain-powered solution that uses smart contracts to streamline the disbursement of government grants. According to a local media report, DBS completed the pilot in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Fintech Association.… дальше »

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Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Claims Government Backtracked on Plea Deal: Filing

Salame's counsel argued in a filing that the government resumed investigating his domestic partner, ADAM CEO Michelle Bond, despite despite assurances that the investigation would cease if he cooperated. дальше »

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DBS Bank pilots blockchain-based government grants

The blockchain-based solution builds on DBS Bank’s participation in Project Orchid, an effort by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to test the benefits of tokenization.  дальше »

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Ryan Salame seeks to void guilty plea, says fed didn’t keep promise

The government has reneged on its agreement to stop investigating his partner, claims former FTX executive Ryan Salame.   

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El Salvador to provide Bitcoin training to 80,000 government employees

El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) is set to provide Bitcoin training and certification to 80,000 government employees. дальше »

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'Get Him Home': Binance CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Free Detained Exec

Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen who works for Binance, has been held in Nigeria since February. дальше »

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Bitcoin Gets Brief Boost After U.S. Employment Growth Revised Lower

Job growth for the 12-months ending in March 2024 was 818,000 lower than previously reported, according to a government report. дальше »

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Elon Musk’s Latest Post Sends Dogecoin Community Into Frenzy

Elon Musk’s latest post on X has once again stirred the Dogecoin (DOGE) community. In a post on X today, the billionaire entrepreneur shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as an executive in a whimsically named “Department of Government Efficiency,” cleverly abbreviated as D. дальше »

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CryptoGames Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Massive Bonuses and Great Tourneys

Enthusiasts of traditional games will surely find delight in the innovative twist that CryptoGames adds with its blockchain technology. With a license authorized by the government of Curacao, CryptoGames has earned the trust of a growing cryptocurrency community. дальше »

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Nigeria proposes new crypto regulation bill amidst rising adoption

Nigeria's Federal government has made a bid to introduce crypto regulation and taxes. The legislation arises as crypto adoption in the country grows. Over the past months, crypto markets havThe post Nigeria proposes new crypto regulation bill amidst rising adoption appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin: Van Buren Capital’s Scott Johnsson

Scott Johnsson, a general partner and general counsel at Van Buren Capital, believes the U.S. government’s recent move to transfer Bitcoin linked to the defunct Silk Road online marketplace to a Coinbase address means the funds are on the verge… дальше »

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US Government Is Selling Bitcoin, Top Lawyer Claims

The US government is selling Bitcoin, according to this finance lawyer дальше »

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'$1 Million Bitcoin' Advocate Samson Mow Confirms No 10,000 BTC Dump by US

Samson Mow, proponent of $1 million BTC theory, ends speculation on 10,000 BTC US government sell дальше »

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US government transfers 10,000 Silk Road BTC to Coinbase Prime, Bitcoin price holds steady

A Bitcoin (BTC) address that received 10,000 BTC from a US government wallet two weeks ago moved the entire stash to a Coinbase Prime deposit wallet today, according to on-chain data. The BTC moved in the transaction is part of the crypto seized from the now-defunct dark web market Silk Road. дальше »

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Bitcoin Falls From $60,000 With US Transfer Of 10,000 BTC: Vital Levels To Monitor

On Wednesday, the crypto market experienced a wave of volatility as news broke that the US government had transferred a significant amount of Bitcoin seized from the infamous Silk Road marketplace to the Coinbase exchange. дальше »

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US Government Sends Massive Amount of BTC to Coinbase

Nearly $600 million worth of Silk Road-related BTC has been moved to Coinbase дальше »

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US govt sent $594m Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase

More Silk Road Bitcoin moved again after a U.S. government wallet sent 10,000 BTC to Coinbase. The U.S. government transferred Bitcoin (BTC) worth $593.5 million to its preferred crypto brokerage platform, Coinbase Prime, on Aug. 14, according to Arkham Intel.… дальше »

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US government transfers $590M worth of Silk Road seized Bitcoin to Coinbase

The US has reportedly moved 10,000 BTC seized from Silk Road to Coinbase. The government still holds 203,200 BTC, valued at around $12B. Future sales by the US could impact the cryptocurrency market. дальше »

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US government moves 10,000 Bitcoin

The United States government is currently the largest geopolitical holder of Bitcoin, with 203,000 BTC under the control of the US. дальше »

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US government-associated wallet moves $600 million in Bitcoin

US government Bitcoin movements could impact market stability and signal future regulatory actions in the cryptocurrency space. The post US government-associated wallet moves $600 million in Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s indirect Bitcoin holdings soar 62% in first half of 2024

The Norwegian Government Pension Fund, commonly known as the Oil Fund, has indirect exposure to Bitcoin that rose by 62% during the first half of this year to the equivalent of 2,446 BTC, according to the Senior Analyst at K33 Research Vetle Lunde. дальше »

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Venezuelans cut off from Binance: How is this related to elections?

Venezuelan authorities have also blocked the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Amid protests following the presidential elections, the Venezuelan government restricted access to Binance and several other online services. дальше »

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Elon Musk volunteers to help cut government overspending amid inflation concerns

Musk's involvement in addressing government overspending could influence economic policies and potentially reshape fiscal strategies to combat inflation. The post Elon Musk volunteers to help cut government overspending amid inflation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Binance Says Venezuela Platform Is Being Hit by Access Restrictions

The Venezuelan government has blocked various websites, including the social network X, following allegations of fraud in the July 28 presidential elections. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s rally might be setting up for a sudden drop

Bitcoin’s recent rally could be setting the stage for a downturn, as several indicators suggest. The recent distribution of BTC from Mt. Gox, coupled with the German government’s large-scale sell-off, initially dampened Bitcoin’s price but led to a temporary recovery.… дальше »

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Venezuela restricts access to Binance and X amid election unrest

Venezuelan government blocks Binance, X, Reddit, and Signal amid election unrest. CANTV, Venezuela’s state ISP, enforces the blockade as part of a crypto crackdown. President Maduro accuses Elon Musk of inciting protests and violating laws. дальше »

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Binance Faces Web Restrictions After the Venezuelan Government Bans X (Twitter)

Venezuelans face restricted access to Binance's web platform after the government banned X, raising concerns about increasing censorship. The post Binance Faces Web Restrictions After the Venezuelan Government Bans X (Twitter) appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton expands tokenized fund to Arbitrum

Franklin Templeton has launched its US government money fund on Ethereum Layer 2 network Arbitrum. The asset manager’s expansion of FOBXX adds to accessibility on Stellar and Polygon. Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager with $1. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton launches money market fund on Arbitrum

Franklin Templeton, a $1.66 trillion asset manager, has announced the launch of its money market fund on Arbitrum. The Wall Street giant said in a press release that the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund FOBXX is now available to… дальше »

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Franklin Templeton's Tokenized Money Market Fund Expands to Arbitrum

The $420 million OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund was previously available on Stellar and Polygon. дальше »

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Why is Donald Trump calling on the government not to sell Bitcoin?

Presidential candidate and crypto industry supporter Donald Trump believes the U. S. government should not sell cryptocurrency. During a podcast with Adin Ross, he mentioned the recent sale of Bitcoin (BTC) by the U. дальше »

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Ex-senior White House exec: Bitcoin reserve bill could be a ‘disaster in the making’

As Senator Lummis pushes for Bitcoin to stabilize the U.S. dollar, Moe Vela warns of the risks. Read on. During the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on July 27, US Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed that the U.S. government consider Bitcoin (BTC)… дальше »

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The Philippines Picks Venom For Its Digitization Plan Through Blockchain

Venom Foundation is excited to announce its partnership with the Republic of the Philippines to digitize their accountable forms using Venom Blockchain. This historic partnership with the Philippine government will see Venom Foundation use its blockchain technology to digitize billions of accountable forms. дальше »

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Does the US Government’s 54 Billion Shiba Inu Holdings Signal Trouble Or Massive Boost for the SHIB Army?

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Ripple to allocate $10m to tokenized U.S. T-bills on XRP Ledger

Ripple will allocate $10 million into tokenized U.S. Treasury bills that Asia’s largest tokenization platform OpenEden plans to issue on the XRP Ledger. According to a Thursday press release, this will be the first time the short-term U.S. government debt,… дальше »

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Crucial US Bitcoin Reserves Statement Made by Samson Mow

Bitcoiner Samson Mow shares his take on US government's possible plans to create BTC reserves дальше »

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