Day: September 20, 2023

Walmart to Allow Customers Purchase Physical Items in Metaverse

Walmart has broadened the shopping experience for its customers in the metaverse as it merges purchases in the physical and virtual worlds. American multinational retail corporation Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) plans to expand its metaverse strategy by allowing its customers to buy physical versions of items available for virtual home purchases. Users can now purchase the items for their physical homes as they would for their virtual homes in House Flip, a game where players can renovate and sell virtual houses. In addition, customers can purchase virtual clothing in Zepeto, a mobile…

UK’s Online Safety Bill Passed to Ensure Safer Internet for Children 

The lawmakers explained that companies that fail to comply with the Online Safety Bill could face penalties of up to £18 million ($22.3 million) or 10% of their annual global turnover, providing a strong incentive for adherence to these safety standards. The UK’s Parliament has approved the long-awaited Online Safety Bill, marking a significant milestone in making the internet safer for everyone, especially children. The legislation, which has evolved significantly over the years, is set to hold major social media accountable for their content while promoting online safety. In an…

Bitcoin futures volume dopped 57% in September

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Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading volume dropped by more than half in September, led by Binance volumes falling. According to a Sept. 19 K33 Research report, Bitcoin spot futures trading volumes fell by 57% since the beginning of September — with Binance being a key driver with a 48% fall. Bitcoin spot volumes also fell by 8% over the last seven days due to the fall in trading activity in Binance, while combined volumes on other exchanges stayed at a relatively steady level. K33 Senior Analyst Vetle Lunde and Vice President…

Crypto accounts for 70% of South Korea’s overseas assets

The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea has revealed that 70% of the country’s overseas assets are in cryptocurrency. According to an official statement, the country holds $98 million worth of crypto abroad, as reported by nearly 1,400 individuals and corporations. The NTS said that out of the 186.4 trillion won ($140 million) in assets held by 5,419 entities in foreign financial accounts. The types of holdings included stocks, crypto, deposits, and savings. Of the reported funds, 130.8 trillion won ($98 million) were in crypto. South Korea’s crypto journey…

Ethereum Path To $1,700 – Predictions For The Week Ahead

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Ethereum (ETH) enthusiasts have found a glimmer of hope in the recent bullish reversal as the entire crypto market appears to be headed for recovery. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization experienced a significant upturn, clawing its way back from the $1,550 support level just last week.  At the time of writing, ETH is trading at $1,655 according to CoinGecko, showcasing a commendable 5% uptick. This surge has bolstered investor confidence, prompting them to set their sights on challenging the overhead resistance trendline. Battling The Resistance: A Critical Juncture The…

EasyTranslate boss on adapting to change – Cointelegraph Magazine

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The launch of generative AI products over the past nine months has the world talking about how it will change the future. Many are frightened. Others are excited about the opportunity. A report last month from Next Move Strategy Consulting predicts the AI industry will grow 20x in the next seven years, creating a $2 trillion business, up from its current value of $100 billion. It might sound like wild hype, but other analysts from McKinsey, Morgan Stanley and BlackRock all map out a similar trajectory. AI is here to…

The Author’s Guild launches class-action lawsuit against OpenAI

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The Author’s Guild in the United States opened a class-action lawsuit against the Microsoft-backed OpenAI on Sept. 19 due to its alleged misuse of copyrighted material in the training of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. According to court documents, the oldest and largest professional organization for writers in the U.S. is operating under the Copyright Act and seeking “redress” for what it calls “flagrant and harmful infringement” of registered copyrights in written works of fiction. It goes on to argue that works were copied wholesale and without permission or “consideration”…

South Koreans Hold 131 Trillion Won of Digital Assets Abroad, 70% of Reported Overseas Assets: Tax Service

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Ethereum-Based Balancer Under Attack, Users Receive Warning

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Across their social media channels, Ethereum-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Balancer reported an attack against its front end. The platform confirmed that a Domain Name System (DNS) attack targeted the DEX, preventing users from accessing the DEX. Ethereum DeFi Under Siege According to an official post, a team is investigating the DNS attack against Balancer. In the meantime, users were asked to avoid interacting with the DEX’s front end to prevent them from falling victim to the bad actors. In a DNS attack, bad actors can employ different strategies to compromise…

Wormhole integrates native USDC transfers for four blockchain networks

Wormhole has integrated Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), allowing USD Coin (USDC) to be transferred between Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum and Optimism via Wormhole-based bridges, according to a Sept. 20 announcement. The new feature is available to end-users via the Portal bridge, and developers can integrate it into their own apps using Wormhole Connect. Portal USDC bridge. Source: Portal The Wormhole team claimed that the new integration will reduce liquidity issues and user confusion. “On these new and emerging chains, multiple versions of these bridged USDC tokens can exist,” it stated,…