The Hinman documents have been available to Ripple for over two years, and their public release has been eagerly awaited by many, but some were disappointed by the lack of any real bombshells.
Luke Huigsloot
Luke Huigsloot has a background in retail management and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in commerce. He loves to learn about new innovations and has been excited about the potential of blockchain since first reading about it in 2011.
The Hinman docs: Implications for XRP, SEC credibility and more Voyager app set to reopen for customer withdrawals as soon as June 20 Customers will soon be able to load up the Voyager app and see how much will be available for withdrawal.
Ripple’s Alderoty calls for probe into Bill Hinman and his infamous speech Stuart Alderoty is joined by a number of other high-profile individuals calling for an investigation into the former Securities and Exchange Commission official.
Is Biden’s controversial Bitcoin mining tax dead or set to rise from the ashes? References to the tax were removed from the U.S. debt bill, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone for good.
ChatGPT can’t beat human smart contract auditors yet: OpenZeppelin’s Ethernaut challenges While ChatGPT-4 can’t compete with human auditors yet, OpenZeppelin noted it was not optimized to do so, and AI models trained for this purpose would likely be more accurate.
China to gain most from restrictive US crypto regulations — Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been hugely critical of the U.S. failure to provide the crypto industry with regulatory clarity and has long argued it will push firms offshore.
What is fair use? US Supreme Court weighs in on AI’s copyright dilemma Many firms with generative AI models are being sued for copyright infringement, and the Supreme Court may have just ruined their primary legal defense.
Coinbase-backed motion makes 4 key arguments to lift Tornado Cash sanctions According to the filing, the Treasury lacks the authority to prohibit Tornado Cash and transactions associated with it.
Core Scientific moves for September bankruptcy exit, expects $46M boost Core Scientific said favorable market conditions have increased its liquidity position and its bankruptcy restructuring plan has been revised.
Ripple vs. SEC: Could newly released documents tip the balance? The court case between SEC and Ripple Labs has been ongoing for nearly two and a half years, but a summary judgment ruling could be made any day.
Stablecoin survival: Navigating the future amid global de-dollarization The stablecoins with the largest market cap are pegged to the U.S. dollar, so what risk does de-dollarization pose to stablecoin users?
Is ChatGPT king? How top free AI chatbots fared during field testing Competition is heating up with several new AI chatbots flooding the market, and if you don’t want to pay a monthly subscription, OpenAI may not be the best choice.
FTX leadership sues Sam Bankman-Fried over $220M deal made prior to bankruptcy When FTX tried to sell the platform after filing for bankruptcy, the top bid was for just $1 million, representing a 99.5% decline in value.
‘Is that legal?’ — Elon Musk chides OpenAI’s for-profit pivot after his $50M investment OpenAI was originally formed as a nonprofit entity to ensure it was free to achieve its stated goal and then became a for-profit company back in 2019.
Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation.
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital hit with another SEC subpoena The first subpoena was given to Marathon in the third quarter of 2021, concerning whether it may have violated federal securities laws relating to its data center in Hardin.
AIs and fries: Wendy’s to trial chatbot drive-thru operator Wendy’s says its “FreshAI” bot will reduce costs, allowing funds to be focused elsewhere, but others worry that eventually, those less skilled will be jobless.
AI is coming for your job: What industries will be affected? According to Accenture, 40% of working hours across various industries could be lost to AI as tools like ChatGPT continue to improve.
Will Biden’s plan to tax crypto mining reduce emissions? Critics say no The tax is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, electricity costs and local environmental pollution, but has not been kindly received by the crypto community.
Where crypto can grow: Digital asset regulations around the world While many countries have sped up their efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies following a crisis-filled 2022, most still lack a clear framework for the industry to build around.
Michael Schumacher’s family to pursue legal action over AI interview The rapid development of AI is undoubtedly causing headaches for legislators and court systems globally as they struggle to deal with the technology.
Crypto firms alleged to have faked execs using AI and actors: Cali regulator The regulator is cracking down on high-yield investment products saying the programs raise hype with the promise of high returns before going dark.
A16z’s hyped-up orange balls revealed to be an L2 rollup client An earlier series of tweets sharing images of orange balls were the precursor to the announcement of a client for layer-2 solution Optimism.
Coinbase gets Bermuda license, offshore exchange could launch next week: Report It’s reported that the United States-based crypto exchange is planning to quickly launch a derivatives exchange based in the island nation.
EU sets up research hub to analyze Big Tech’s AI algorithms The research unit will be tasked with auditing the AI-backed algorithms used by large technology firms such as Google and Meta.
Nifty News: Trump drops more NFTs ahead of presidential run, Meta opens to teens and more Trump’s first NFT collection has seen its value plummet by more than 60% following the latest launch, which comes ahead of his 2024 presidential bid.
HashKey launches wealth management service, citing ‘significant’ demand Hong Kong’s HashKey recently received a number of licenses from local regulators, allowing it to expand its range of products and services.
OpenBazaar marketplace says it’s set to ‘grow again from the ashes’ After shutting down in 2020 due to financial issues and poor user growth, the decentralized marketplace appears set to rise again.
SEC argues recent court case weakens Ripple Labs’ ‘fair notice’ defense The SEC filed a letter supporting its motion for summary judgment against Ripple Labs, citing a separate court case it had recently won.
Crypto VC funding hits 2-year low, US firms still favorite: Galaxy Research Despite macroeconomic headwinds, a Galaxy Research report says activity could rebound in the second quarter of 2023 following recent crypto price increases.