CryptoNews

South Korea Mulls Issuing Crypto Mixing Regulations to Curb Money Laundering

Financial authorities are preparing to issue cryptocurrency mixing-specific regulations in South Korea to stop criminal groups from using these tools to launder funds obtained illegally. The Korean authorities are discussing whether to allow virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to reject transactions from these privacy-enhancing services. South Korea Starts Discussing Cryptocurrency Mixing…
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CryptoNews

Circle Report Shows USDC Navigating Challenging Waters in 2023

Despite a challenging 2023 with a substantial decline in circulating supply, a Circle report claims USDC emerges resilient, experiencing a surge in real-world applications and a decrease in speculative trading. A Resilient Year for USDC Amidst Market Shifts Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), released its “State of the USDC Economy,” covering current key trends and shifting dynamics in…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Tokyo startup Sakana AI lands $30M to forge new path with compact AI models

Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based artificial intelligence startup co-founded by two notable ex-Google engineers, announced today that it has raised $30 million in seed funding from high-profile technology investors. The young company, founded just last year, aims to take a different approach to AI by developing smaller, more efficient models inspired by nature.  The seed round was led by Lux Capital…
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DefenseNews

Defense innovation hindered by Cold War-era practices, experts say

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s outdated weapons-buying processes are hampering its ability to integrate innovative technology and work with nimble start-up companies. A panel of defense experts wants to change that. The Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption, established by the Atlantic Council in 2022, issued 10 recommendations for helping the U.S. Department of Defense overcome its…
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