Bolivian National Deputy Mariela Baldivieso is spearheading an initiative to legalize cryptocurrencies in Bolivia. The proposal aims to lift the current ban on crypto assets and urges the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance to establish regulatory norms. "Bolivia needs to embrace new technologies as a transformative opportunity to strengthen our economy, promote financial inclusion,
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The month of June marked the beginning of a regulatory storm for Coinbase COIN . The SEC accused the company of operating as an unregistered broker, a charge that was part of a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges. Despite the significant fallout, which saw Binance BNB/USD experience a $300 million liquidation of crypto positions, Coinbase
SECURITY IS HARD — Microsoft finds vulnerabilities it says could be used to shut down power plants Exploitation is hard and patches are already out, but the potential risk is great. Dan Goodin – Aug 11, 2023 8:42 pm UTC EnlargeRockwell Automation reader comments 63 with On Friday, Microsoft disclosed 15 high-severity vulnerabilities in a
Elon Musk has famously offered to take up the costs of anyone who suffers professional losses for what they like or post on Twitter. Now, we need him to turn his attention to those suffering criminal charges at the hands of government for the same. This month has been rife with oppressive signs that Twitter
The rouble has fallen to a 16-month low against the dollar as a surge in Russian military spending and a collapse in export revenues add pressure to a currency suffering under western sanctions and an escalation of capital outflows. Russia’s currency has lost about 25 per cent of its value this year and traded below
UBS is facing a further legal challenge to its controversial takeover of Credit Suisse, as hundreds of individual shareholders — including scores of former employees of the failed bank — are due to lodge a claim in Zurich’s commercial court on Monday. The Swiss Investor Protection Association (SASV), which represents retail investors, is planning to
In Hawaii, the death toll from the historic Maui wildfires has reached at least 55 people and decimated the town of Lahaina, once the epicenter of the Kingdom of Hawaii. One of the more than 1,700 structures that were destroyed is the Na ’Aikane o Maui Cultural Center. Earlier today, Hawaii Governor Josh Green described
(RNS) — On Jan. 6, 2021, Rahna Epting, the executive director of liberal advocacy group MoveOn, watched her television in horror. As supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the seat of U.S. democracy, Epting couldn’t help but notice the Christian symbols some waved as they surged past police barricades. Appalled, she contacted the Rev. Liz
Critical gravity failure — The Shove mechanic in Baldurs Gate 3 can ruin an encounter, and I love it What my brave warrior’s death to a lowly goblin taught me about dice anarchy. Kevin Purdy – Aug 12, 2023 11:07 am UTC Enlarge / This is the place where I discovered my love for the
In a significant move for the fintech sector, TIFIN, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform for wealth, and J.P. MorganJPM have announced the launch of TIFIN.AI. This new venture aims to accelerate the development of AI-powered fintech companies, building on the success of TIFIN Studios, which created five profitable companies between 2018 and 2021.A New
Oh, what a tangled web we weave — Sites scramble to block ChatGPT web crawler after instructions emerge Restrictions don’t apply to current OpenAI models, but will affect future versions. Benj Edwards – Aug 11, 2023 9:22 pm UTC EnlargeGetty Images reader comments 79 with Without announcement, OpenAI recently added details about its web crawler,
In a significant move for the fintech sector, TIFIN, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform for wealth, and J.P. MorganJPM have announced the launch of TIFIN.AI. This new venture aims to accelerate the development of AI-powered fintech companies, building on the success of TIFIN Studios, which created five profitable companies between 2018 and 2021.A New
Every Sunday morning, legacy media outlets are taken over by elected officials, aspiring elected officials, administration insiders, and the usual collection of talking heads all of whom are there to discuss specific policies, push talking points, or simply promote their own campaigns. For those who dont spend their Sunday mornings glued to the television and
In a significant move to bolster the adoption of digital tokens for transactions, PayPal Holdings Inc. PYPL announced Monday the launch of a new U.S. dollar-denominatedstablecoin. Named PayPal USD (PYUSD), this digital currency is the brainchild of the San Jose-based financial giant and is set to be a game-changer in the realm of digital payments
buh-bye — Anti-magnetizing-vaccine doctor loses medical license Tenpenny lost her license for refusing to cooperate with a board investigation. Beth Mole – Aug 11, 2023 9:52 pm UTC Enlarge / Cleveland doctor Sherri Tenpenny gives false testimony on June 8, 2021, saying COVID-19 vaccines magnetize people. The Ohio Channel reader comments 196 with Sherri Tenpenny,
In a significant move to bolster the adoption of digital tokens for transactions, PayPal Holdings Inc. PYPL announced Monday the launch of a new U.S. dollar-denominatedstablecoin. Named PayPal USD (PYUSD), this digital currency is the brainchild of the San Jose-based financial giant and is set to be a game-changer in the realm of digital payments
Gluttons everywhere can belch a sigh of relief as scientists raise the prospect of having ones cake and eating it too. Researchers at the University of Texas have announced trials of a new drug called CPACC, which has proven to stave off weight gain in mice no matter how much they stuff their fat little
Two years ago, a 20-year-old student at the University of Chicago named Max Lewis boarded a subway car on the citys Green Line. Lewis had just finished another day interning at an investment bank in downtown Chicago, and he was on his way back to his apartment. Then, without warning, a stray bullet tore through
Sam Bankman-Fried has been taken into custody after a federal judge found that the FTX founder probably attempted to tamper with witnesses on two occasions while awaiting trial on fraud charges stemming from the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange. In a brief written order following a hearing in Manhattan federal court on Friday, Judge Lewis
Global Cannabis Holdings (GCH), a tokenized cannabis ecosystem with equity positions in various cannabis companies and projects, unveiled its upcoming Security Token Offering (STO) meant to unlock cannabis investment opportunities for a broader group of investors.STOKR Hosts GCH's STO Global Cannabis Holdings (GCH) announces its highly-anticipated Security Token Offering (STO) scheduled for July 25th, 2023,