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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…
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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.
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Opensea Phases Out BNB Smart Chain Support, Citing Resource Alignment With Promising Efforts – News Bitcoin News

August 20, 2023
One of the largest non-fungible token (NFT) platforms, Opensea, has declared its decision to withdraw BNB Smart Chain (BSC) support. Opensea revealed that the “cost to continue supporting BSC outweighs the impact.” Opensea Pivots Away From BNB Smart Chain in Strategy Re-evaluation On August 18, 2023, Opensea proclaimed that they would cease BSC support after incorporating multiple blockchains…
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Quick Charge Podcast: August 19, 2023

August 19, 2023
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Canon reiterates RF-mount is open to third parties, but don't get your hopes up just yet

August 19, 2023
Journalists in China recently had an opportunity to interview a group of Japanese Canon executives, and posed questions about the current state of third-party lenses for RF-mount mirrorless cameras. First spotted by Canon Rumors on the Weibo account Camera Beta, Canon executives stated that the company is open to the idea of third-party RF-mount lenses and is, in fact, in talks with several lens…
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