Elon Musk says unsupervised self-driving cars would ‘save lives’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed plans for autonomous robot vehicles at a Hollywood event, introducing the “Robotaxi” and “Cyber Cab” for public transportation. Go to Source
Month: October 2024
Nigerian court denies bail for Binance exec despite health concerns
Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Tigran Gambaryan should stay in prison unless his health condition poses a threat to others and quarantine is unavailable. Go to Source
Nigerian Fintech Okra Launches Cloud Unit to Boost Revenue
Nigerian fintech startup Okra has entered the cloud infrastructure market in West Africa with its new subsidiary, Nebula. The move aims to diversify revenue and mitigate economic risks. Nebula offers a more affordable alternative to global cloud providers and aligns with the government’s push for local cloud adoption. Despite facing challenges, Okra hopes Nebula will … Read more
Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies
Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference exposed how flawed academic studies on Bitcoin fuel misinformation, affect media coverage and lead to misguided policies. Go to Source
Washington Investors Set to Reclaim Digital Currency in GS Partners Settlement
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level marketing scheme. Investors can now submit claims through a newly established portal, opening in November … Read more
BTC price gains ‘on horizon’ as Bitcoin whales buy 1.5M BTC — Analysis
Bitcoin’s largest whales are in clear accumulation mode while speculators stage knee-jerk sell-offs at a loss. Go to Source
The 4 Altcoins Ready to Make Millionaires in 2024—DTX Exchange Is at the Top of the List
Donald Trump has shown positive sentiments towards cryptocurrency, and as a result of the significant rally in the cryptocurrency market, he can be the real driver. A recently released report by Standard Chartered detailed peculiar ways in which the presidential elections can affect the price of Bitcoin and other currencies. Many experts have also said … Read more
Stripe’s new stablecoin option gains traction in 70 countries on day 1
Stripe reintroduces USDC payments, marking a significant moment for crypto adoption as stablecoin transactions see global demand. Go to Source
FTX user sues hedge fund over bankruptcy profits
Nikolas Gierczyk alleged that the hedge fund that bought his FTX claims refused to honor their agreement, which allows additional recovery for his funds. Go to Source
Ethiopia Boosts Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation to 600 MW
Ethiopia has rapidly expanded its electricity allocation to Bitcoin mining, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for this activity. The country plans to further increase its capacity this year. Many of the miners are using mid-generation machines due to their low power consumption. Ethiopia to Expand Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation Ethiopia has reportedly … Read more