AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), a branch of computer science, is concerned with developing computers capable of doing tasks that would typically need human intelligence. Such tasks include learning from and adjusting to new facts or situations, reading human language, discovering patterns, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Binance expands with blockchain hub in Georgia
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has opened a blockchain hub in Georgia to promote crypto adoption in the country, create more jobs and attract talent to the blockchain sector.
Animoca Brands refutes claims of scaling back metaverse fund target and plummeting valuation
Animoca Brands denied reports of scaling back its metaverse fund target by $200 million and a decrease in valuation from $6 billion to $2 billion. The firm acknowledged the impact of banking collapses but stressed that fundraising is still ongoing.
Sony Files Patent for NFT Transfer Framework
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent for an NFT framework allowing users to transfer and utilize digital assets across multiple game platforms.
Arbitrum Discord Server Hacked for Phishing Attack
Hackers dropped a phishing link on Arbitrum's official Discord server, prompting users to enter personal information. The link misspelled the name of the platform as "Arbtirum." Investors are advised to be cautious of unrealistic claims and deceptions.
MakerDAO Keeps USDC as Primary Collateral for Dai
MakerDAO has voted to keep USDC as the primary collateral for Dai, rejecting a proposal to diversify into GUSD and USDP. The decision was made based on reduced risks from a cascading bank run in the US and USDC's return to a $1 peg.
Animoca Brands Cuts Metaverse Fund Target to $800M
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based developer of blockchain gaming technology, has reduced its target for its metaverse fund by 20% to $800 million due to volatility in the crypto sector. The company's market capitalization has also fallen from $6 billion to below $2 billion, signaling a change in sentiment in the crypto industry.
Fake Arbitrum Airdrop Scam Circulated on Discord
Hackers dropped a phishing link into Arbitrum's Discord server, offering the opportunity to re-claim additional stake in Arbitrum DAO Governance. The link prompted unsuspecting victims to enter personal information, leading to a potential scam. Investors are advised against interacting with the announcement until further clarification from Arbitrum.
OpenAI Introduces New Plugin Feature for ChatGPT AI Chatbot
OpenAI has introduced a new plugin feature for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, allowing it to retrieve information from online sources and interact with third-party websites. The feature is in the alpha phase and will only be available to a limited set of users initially, with a waitlist in place to access it. The plugins include e-commerce platforms Shopify, Klarna, and Instacart, and travel search engines Expedia and KAYAK, among others.
Airdrop Hunters Consolidate Millions Worth of ARB Tokens
A blockchain analysis platform revealed that two "super airdrop hunters" consolidated tokens worth $3.3 million from 1,496 wallets into two wallets. One wallet received 1.4 million ARB from 866 addresses, adding all the tokens to Uniswap, while the other received 933,375 ARB from 630 addresses. Community members speculated about the identities behind the wallets, with some praising their efforts and others expressing negative sentiments.
CFTC Receives DeFi Crash Course
Crypto executives provided a DeFi crash course to the CFTC during their first Technology Advisory Committee meeting. Topics included blockchain technology, decentralization, digital identity, and exploits and vulnerabilities.