Nasdaq-listed trading platform Robinhood is acquiring Ziglu, a London-based electronic money institution and crypto asset firm. The acquisition is part of Robinhood’s international expansion plan. Robinhood “sees a big opportunity in serving customers across the globe.”
Robinhood Acquiring Regulated Crypto Firm Ziglu
Popular U.S.-based trading platform Robinhood announced Tuesday that it…
US Lawmaker Urges Biden Administration to Develop 'Robust Strategy' to Prevent Crypto Use to Evade Sanctions
April 20, 2022
A U.S. lawmaker has urged the Biden administration to develop a “robust strategy” to prevent cryptocurrency from being used to evade sanctions. “Emerging technologies like cryptocurrency offer many positive applications like humanitarian relief, but the administration…
US Secret Service Has Seized Cryptocurrency Worth Over $102 Million in 254 Fraud Cases
April 20, 2022
The U.S. Secret Service has seized cryptocurrency worth more than $102 million in 254 fraud-related investigations. “What criminals want to do is sort of muddy the waters and make efforts to obfuscate their activities,” said the assistant director of the Secret…
The government of Ireland is preparing to ban political parties from accepting campaign donations in cryptocurrency. The move aims to block the perceived threat of Russian interference in the European nation’s elections against the backdrop of a clash between the West and Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
Ireland to Limit Foreign Political Support for Its Parties, Including Crypto Donations
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Nigerian public and law enforcement agencies have been urged to “stop the demonization” of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. According to an association that advocates for the risk-based regulation of the crypto industry, financial institutions should not use a…
Tesla attacked in multi-million-dollar national ad campaign as part of billionaire’s bizarre Senate run
April 20, 2022
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package is being attacked as part of a new multi-million-dollar national ad campaign started by a billionaire who willingly admits his bizarre Senate run is all about attacking Elon Musk and Tesla’s self-driving system.
There are many…
Blix Ultra launched as 28 MPH fat tire electric bike, touts 1,350W motor and 80-mile range
April 20, 2022
Santa Cruz-based electric bicycle company Blix has launched its new Blix Ultra as the brand’s first fat tire off-road adventure e-bike. But true to its roots, Blix’s new e-bike looks like it’d make a great commuter or urban assault e-bike as well.
The Blix Ultra sports a 750W continuous-rated rear hub motor wrapped in a four-inch wheel and tire, putting out 90Nm of torque. Despite the 750W…
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Arrives at Delta for New Science Campaign
Collecting samples as it explores an ancient and now-dry river channel is but one goal the six-wheeled geologist will pursue during its second Red Planet exploration.
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GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming on April 26-28th. Reserve your spot here!
It’s a busy week over in Nintendoland … well, not that Nintendoland. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got the opposite of a delay, and editors Jeff Grubb and…
Can human-centered MLOps help AI live up to hype?
April 20, 2022
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
The concept of “human-centered AI” has permeated the artificial intelligence zeitgeist over the past couple of years. That is thanks, in part, to organizations such as Stanford’s Institute for…
