Authorities in Uzbekistan have authorized two local banks to issue payment cards allowing users to spend their digital coins. The move is part of a pilot project to launch virtual cards linked to cryptocurrency wallets on an exchange that will facilitate instant conversion to fiat money.
Uzbekistan Banks to Launch Virtual Cards Replenished From Crypto Wallets
Uzbekistan’s National Agency of…
Weekly NFT Sales Dip by 1.18% Despite Rising Buyers and Transactions – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
August 21, 2023
Based on the most recent week-long data, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a slight decline of 1.18% from the previous week. Despite a recorded $107.05 million in NFT sales, there was a noteworthy rise of 86.71% in the number of buyers. Additionally, NFT…
A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted on a glacier in Iceland for what appears to be the filming of a promo reel ahead of the vehicle’s launch.
The start of Cybertruck deliveries is so close I feel like I can smell it.
If Tesla sticks to its latest production timeline for the…
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ to adopt a flat design
August 20, 2023
With Samsung’s foldables out of the way, the upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup leaks will likely intensify. Today’s rumor is about the Galaxy S24 and S24+ design change.
According to a reputable Samsung tipster, , Samsung will likely flatten the side frame to be more in line with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 looks. Right now, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have flat backs but slightly…
AI in OT: Opportunities and risks you need to know
August 20, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI apps such as ChatGPT and Bard, have dominated the news cycle since they became widely available starting in November 2022. GPT…
A recent string of anti-ebike articles in the New York Times has attempted to spread fear around the increasingly popular transportation method of electric bicycles. But it’s not just the typical e-bikes you see students riding to class or adults cruising to work on. One…
US Court Classifies Tornado Cash as 'Person' in Verdict Echoing Ooki DAO Designation – Legal Bitcoin News
August 20, 2023
A recent ruling by a U.S. judge declared that Tornado Cash holds the legal status of a “person.” This development came on the heels of a previous verdict in June, which recognized the decentralized autonomous organization Ooki DAO in a similar manner.
U.S. Judiciary Designates Tornado Cash as ‘Person’ in OFAC Case
In a legal face-off with the U.S. government, specifically the OFAC, the…
Ethereum Gears Up for 'Holesky' Testnet Launch With 1.6 Billion Testnet Ether – Technology Bitcoin News
August 20, 2023
Ethereum developers plan to roll out a new testnet named Holesky, intending to bring 1.6 billion Holesky testnet ether to the network. The core devs of Ethereum highlighted that 1.4 million validators were evaluated for Holesky, with the aim of enhancing the blockchain’s…
Electric boating certainly isn’t new, but for a long time it has been outside the constraints of most recreational boaters’ wallets. Get ready though, as a new wave of innovation is seeing several new low-cost electric boats starting to enter the US market. Here’s a…
How businesses can ensure a prolonged AI summer
August 20, 2023
The excitement around generative AI is a textbook example demonstrating the top of a technology hype cycle. The newest gauge on emerging technologies from Gartner shows gen AI near the “peak of inflated expectations.”
For example, McKinsey has stated that the technology could add up to $4.4 trillion annually in global GDP. Sequoia Capital believes that entire industries will be disrupted.
