Bitcoin Puzzle’s $1.9M Prize Purportedly Won in a Week

Last week, a bitcoin picture puzzle appeared online in which players were challenged to uncover the private key to a BTC wallet. The game sparked major interest, for its 310 BTC prize was magnitudes greater than anything previously offered by a game of this nature. But it appears that somebody has now won the jackpot, … Read more

AI Systems Can Learn Motion by Looking at YouTube Videos

Artificial intelligence is an area of research which offers tremendous potential. Even though AI is written by human coders, the technology is capable of learning on its own. A new effort by University of California researchers focuses on teaching AI systems to learn motion from YouTube clips. A very intriguing, though somewhat disturbing development. Teaching … Read more

Singapore Hosts New Fiat-Crypto Exchange, Welcomes Crypto Bank Accounts

It has been a busy week for Singapore as it relates to cryptocurrency. The city-state is set open the first fiat-crypto exchange in Southeast Asia, while the financial regulator has vowed to help crypto companies set up local bank accounts, according to media reports.  Also read: Salt to Offer Crypto-Backed Loans in 7 Global Markets, … Read more

LIl’ Windex’s Bitcoin Ca$h Track Went by Largely Unnoticed

It appears music artists are taking a liking to various cryptocurrencies over the past year. Considering how this industry remains incredibly volatile, any positive attention is more than welcome. Lil‘ Windex introduced the Bitcoin Ca$h song several months ago, yet it has seemingly gone unnoticed by most people. The Bitcoin Ca$h Song Earlier this month, … Read more