Category: Crypto Flash News

Latest update — Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried trial [Day 3]

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Cointelegraph reporters are on the ground in New York for the trial of former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried. As the saga unfolds, check below for the latest updates. Oct. 5: Yedidia cross-examination in focus Day 3 of the #SBF trial, we’re here bright and early! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/PQ1rQV38Px — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) October 5, 2023 A liability of $8 billion from Alameda to FTX was at the center of prosecutors’ cross-examination of Adam Yedidia on Oct. 5. Yedidia is a close friend of Sam Bankman-Fried and was a developer at FTX.…

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Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs

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Aside from liquidity, what do institutions bring to crypto? What precisely is their value added? This is an instructive question to ponder, because there is little consensus on what deeper institutional participation means for an industry that is riven with contradictions. The long-running wait for Bitcoin ETF approval, giving pensions and funds exposure to BTC, may well prove to be a positive catalyst for industry growth. But in focusing on price action, observers are missing out on the real benefit of broadscale institutional adoption. The greatest benefit of deepening institutional…

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ChatGPT can now speak, listen and see images

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The generative artificial intelligence (AI) space continues to heat up as OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4V, a vision-capable model, and multimodal conversational modes for its ChatGPT system.  With the new upgrades, announced on Sept. 25, ChatGPT users will be able to engage the chatbot in conversations. The models powering ChatGPT, GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, can now understand plain language spoken queries and respond in one of five different voices. ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak. Rolling out over next two weeks, Plus users will be able to have voice conversations with…

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Troubled crypto exchange JPEX applies for deregistration in Australia

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Troubled Hong Kong crypto exchange JPEX has applied for deregistration in Australia. According to a filing seen by Cointelegraph on September 20, Jieyi Chen, director of JP-EX Crypto Asset Platform PTY LTD (JPEX), has filed a deregistration application with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). In the filing, JPEX claims that all members of the company agree to the deregistration, the company is no longer carrying business, its assets do not exceed $1000 Australian Dollars, and carries no liabilities. On September 13, during the Token2049 conference in Singapore, the…

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Ethereum launches new testnet ‘Holešky,’ allocates 1.6B ETH for devs

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Ethereum developers launched a new testnet on Sept. 15. Called “ Holešky,” the network is expected to be used for staking, infrastructure and protocol-development, according to its developer documents. Sepolia will remain the dominant network for application development. Hello Holesky, Ethereum’s Newest Testnet Read details below#cryptonews #ETH pic.twitter.com/Z6DUMkOExz — Amy Kols Network (@Amyykols) September 14, 2023 An initial supply of 1.6 billion Holesky testnet Ether (HETH) will be allocated to validators on Holešky’s launch day to bootstrap the network into operation, according to Ethereum developer Tim Beiko. This represents ten…

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DC doesn’t realize how powerful crypto voting is — Brian Armstrong

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his predictions for the role crypto will play in next years’ elections in the United States, claiming that representatives in Washington, D.C. do not fully understand the crypto community’s voting power in the upcoming race. “I don’t think everybody in DC actually fully realizes how powerful the crypto voting community block is. And I think 2024 is an election where the voters of America are really going to hold candidates’ feet to the fire and say, what is your position on crypto?,” Armstrong said…

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Bitcoin price metric copies move that last came before -25% FTX crash

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Bitcoin (BTC) could have dropped much more last week after one on-chain metric repeated its move from the FTX crash. As noted on Sept. 5 by James Straten, research and data analyst at crypto insights firm CryptoSlate, the Short to Long-Term Realized Value (SLRV) Ratio has “flipped” for the first time since November 2022. Bitcoin SLRV Ratio channels FTX warning BTC price weakness is getting market observers ready for a drop toward $23,000, but the fallout from Bitcoin’s August comedown could have been much worse. According to the SLRV Ratio,…

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When will it be too late to invest in Bitcoin?

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On the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s Market Talks, host Ray Salmond spoke with Luke Broyles, a popular Bitcoin (BTC) advocate and content creator on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter). During the show, Broyles laid out his Bitcoin investment thesis and his unique perspectives on how the asset’s price could eventually rise into seven-figure territory. Broyles said that in 2020, he realized the bond market was broken. While searching for alternative investments, he discovered Bitcoin as a sound option. When asked about his Bitcoin investment strategy and how he stomachs the volatility,…

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US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence

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The United States Copyright Office issued an official request for comments and notice of inquiry on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) in the Federal Register on Aug. 30.  The Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry in the Federal Register seeking public comment on questions about copyright law and policy issues raised by AI systems. Initial comments are due by October 18, 2023. Reply comments are due November 15, 2023. https://t.co/fNiHB1W7SI pic.twitter.com/3vNBRNxGJj — US Copyright Office (@CopyrightOffice) August 30, 2023 According to the filing, the Copyright Office is seeking “factual…

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7 ChatGPT prompts for learning Web3 development

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The landscape of web development has undergone a profound transformation with the emergence of Web3 technologies. As blockchain and decentralized applications (DApps) gain momentum, developers are embracing this new paradigm to create a more open, secure and user-centric internet. This article will embark on a journey of learning Web3 development with the assistance of ChatGPT, exploring seven prompts that provide valuable insights and generated outputs. Prompt 1: Introduction to Web3 Development A developer with a strong background in traditional web development, and who is curious about the shift to Web3…

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