Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart issued the ruling as a case grinds on between Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakomoto, the pseudonymous author of the 2008 Bitcoin white paper, and Ira Kleiman, who claimed rights to crypto he said was mined by his late brother David. Source
Month: May 2023
Meme Coin PEPE’s Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week – Altcoins Bitcoin News
As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against the U.S. dollar, making it the third-largest meme token in terms of market valuation. Amid the price spike, PEPE’s market cap now exceeds the $1 billion mark. Green Frog Crypto Asset PEPE Makes Waves in Meme Economy Dominated by Dogs Dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) have a new…
How can AI be used to improve credit scoring?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to improve credit scoring in a number of ways. Credit scoring is the process of assessing a borrower’s creditworthiness based on their credit history, financial data and other relevant factors. Here are some ways AI can improve credit scoring: Better data analysis AI can analyze large volumes of data from a variety of sources to identify patterns and trends that might not be apparent to human analysts. This can help lenders make more accurate predictions about a borrower’s creditworthiness. The below steps illustrate how…
Foxconn Says April Sales Drop 12% due to Decline in Smartphone Shipments
The growth of artificial intelligence technology is expected to increase the overall demand for fast-processing electronics. Foxconn Technology Co Ltd (Taiwan: 2354), one of the largest global employers in the electronics manufacturing industry and a major supplier to Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced a sales decline of 11.77 percent in April, YoY basis. However, the company’s revenue was in line with prior estimates, which came in at T$429.2 billion, approximately $14 billion. As the smartphone shipment declines, the Taiwanese electronic company anticipates its sales to decline in the current quarter.…
Binance, Crypto.com launch PEPE perpetual futures
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volumes, and Crypto.com has launched pepecoin (PEPE) perpetual contracts. At the same time, Binance added PEPE and Floki Inu (FLOKI) to its Innovation Zone. Binance adds FLOKI, PEPE to Innovation Zone, lists perpetual futures Traders on Binance can now deposit FLOKI and PEPE tokens in preparation for trading. Withdrawals for these tokens will open on May 6, 2023. Notably, Binance has waived the listing fee for FLOKI and PEPE, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the growth of these meme coins. PEPE is…
Will Biden’s plan to tax crypto mining reduce emissions? Critics say no
Cryptocurrency miners based in the United States could soon face a tax equal to 30% of the cost of electricity they use if President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024 is approved by Congress, but the proposal has sparked debate about whether it would actually decrease global emissions and energy prices. Cryptocurrency mining is a resource-intensive process that attempts to solve increasingly complex equations in order to create new blocks which can then be validated and added to the blockchain. This process consumes a significant amount of…
New York AG’s office seeks additional authority over crypto firms
Letitia James has reportedly proposed legislation that would give the New York Attorney General’s office more authority to regulate the crypto industry. In a May 5 announcement, the NY AG’s office planned to submit a bill called the Crypto Regulation, Protection, Transparency and Oversight Act, or CRPTO, in the state’s 2023 legislative session. The proposed legislation would give New York officials the enforcement power to issue subpoenas, impose civil penalties for crypto firms violating state law, and shut down companies allegedly involved in fraud or illicit activities. Under CRPTO, exchanges…
Binance to List FLOKI and PEPE in Innovation Zone
The announcement from Binance seems to have caused some excitement in the market as PEPE saw a surge of over 40%, while FLOKI increased by over 60%. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed the listing of Floki Inu (FLOKI) and PEPE in the Innovation Zone on its platform. According to the firm, a listing fee of 0 BNB applies to trade pairs featuring the duo of FLOKI and PEPE. As per a published statement, Binance also ascertained that by the latter part of today, the exchange would have…
Warner Bros. Discovery Q1 2023 Results Sees Media Giant Realize Streaming Profit despite Sustaining Overall Loss
Due to its commendable Q1 2023 streaming numbers, Warner Bros. Discovery expects its streaming business to stay profitable this year. On Friday, May 5, Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) reported its Q1 2023 earnings before the bell that came in mixed. For instance, the media and entertainment giant reported a significant overall loss despite raking in profit from its streaming endeavors. Warner Bros. Discovery lost $930 million in quarterly free cash flow even though its direct-to-consumer segment realized a $50 million profit for the same period. Following its streaming success, the New York-based…
Zimbabwe Central Bank Introduces Plan to Sell Gold-Backed Digital Tokens
The central bank of Zimbabwe introduced this gold-backed digital currency to combat the volatility of its national currency. In a notice on Thursday, May 4, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) invited financial institutions and individuals to subscribe to its upcoming gold-backed digital currency. As per the initial plans, the gold-backed digital tokens will be available to investors starting May 8. The central bank also plans to sell these tokens at a minimum price of $10 for individuals and $5,000 for financial institutions and corporates. As per the Reserve Bank…