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This week in AI: Meta releases Llama 3.1, OpenAI announces SearchGPT, FCC proposes new rules for AI in political ads
Meta has unveiled its open-source AI model, Llama 3.1, while July 25 marked the release of OpenAI's AI search tool, SearchGPT, and the FCC's proposed rule for AI political advertisements.
Singapore, US to strengthen bilateral cooperation in new emerging tech and AI
Singapore and the United States are exploring the use of LLMs in defense applications and the best way to manage data and use analytics with AI to defend their national sovereignty.
Amazon tests AI-powered ‘App Studio’ to assist users build enterprise apps
The AI-powered AWS App Studio allows users to rely on natural language to build advanced applications in minutes, a feat that previously took skilled developers days to design.
Beyond expectations: Recapping the London Blockchain Conference 2024
The events that transpired during the London Blockchain Conference 2024 resonate to this day, with CoinGeek reporter Claire Celdran recapping the learnings and bonds shared during the three-day event.
Meta reins in metaverse ambitions, cuts budget by 20%
Meta has instructed Reality Labs to cut its budget by 20% by 2026, just weeks after reorganizing its metaverse division and laying off some senior staff.
UK fines Coinbase £3.5M for ‘repeated and material breaches’ of financial crime controls
The FCA fined a £3.5 million (US$4.5 million) penalty on Coinbase's CB Payments Limited for "repeatedly breaching a requirement that prevented the firm from offering services to high-risk customers."
India in need of simplifying user verification process to bolster digital payments
While India has witnessed a surge in digital payments, the country’s KYC procedure continues to be cumbersome, especially for the elderly, poor, and migrants.
Block Dojo Philippines cohort 2 looks at real-world issues that could be solved with blockchain
Johannes Cortez, Clarice Cabanlit, and Jynon Mapa joined Block Dojo Philippines' three-month venture building program to show how blockchain can be used in real-world problems.
Russia cautiously warms up to digital asset payments as Putin warns of power disruptions
Russia’s AML chief called on the government to accelerate the development of digital asset payment infrastructure in international payments amid global sanctions.
Japan’s DeCurret starts production testing for DCJPY tokenized deposit platform
DeCurret announced DCJPY in October 2023, with the Internet Initiative Japan set to use tokenized deposits to pay for renewable energy certificates for members.
Nvidia set to launch new AI chip for Chinese market amid trade embargo: sources
Trade restrictions won't keep Nvidia from continuing its partnership with China, with sources claiming the tech giant is preparing a new AI chip tailored explicitly for the Chinese market.
India’s UPI expands partnership in Paris ahead of Olympic Games
India’s NIPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the NPCI, has partnered with Lyra to enable acceptance of the Unified Payments Interface at Galeries Lafayette’s flagship store in Haussmann, Paris.
Meta to halt AI releases in EU due to ‘unpredictable’ regulations
Meta joins Apple in blackballing EU users, but unlike the iPhone maker’s anti-competitive reasons, it’s concerned about using public data to train AI.
sCrypt: Ordinals oracle
This tutorial will guide users through the process of using the WitnessOnChain oracle to validate transaction inputs referencing UTXOs containing Ordinals NFTs and BSV20 tokens.
FSB paper tackles stablecoin risks to emerging markets, developing economies
The Financial Stability Board paper focused on what it refers to as global stablecoins, which are stablecoins that could be widely used as a means of payment or store of value across multiple jurisdictions.
India’s lack of quality data, AI infrastructure pose hurdles in mitigating climate change: experts
India may have joined the race in advancing AI to achieve its SDG goals and mitigate climate change, but experts said several issues must be addressed first to harness the tech's full potential.
Singapore reinforces fintech hub bid with AI, quantum computing at its helm
Singapore pours $74.3 million into investing in AI and quantum computing technologies as part of its grand vision to propel innovation in the financial sector.
8th Fintech Revolution Summit in Manila highlights various fintech innovations
Traicon returns to Manila to host another Fintech Revolution Summit, acknowledging that the Philippines is shaping its way to becoming the next financial hub in Asia.
Fujitsu, Cohere eye release of AI solution for enterprises in September
Takane, a localized LLM catering Japanese enterprises, will reportedly focus on giving enterprises heightened security and can contribute to business efficiency while addressing the issue of hallucinations.
Davao to host inaugural event of PBWx Series on July 30
Supported by the DCCCI, DCICP and the DICT, ChainReact aims to unite industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts in driving digital transformation in the region.
Are 3D NFTs & tradeable Bitcoin locks the future?
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Jordan launches national blockchain network
Known as MODEE DLT, the new network will be integrated into the country’s digital identity network Sanad to provide digital records of all transactions.
FYX Gaming to close the gap between early adopters and early majority with Q2 unveiling
FYX Gaming announces a revamped version of flagship game, Cryptofights, toppling the divide between Web2 and Web3 gamers, while its FYX Gateway will bring offline game items into the tokenized world.
The ‘Trump Pump’ and BTC’s newfound utility as a political asset
In his previous reign, Donald Trump vowed several things that the public never saw materialized; Now, he is pledging support for Bitcoin in his re-election bid, but will he be able to follow through with it?
India’s budget boosts startup, e-commerce ecosystem; silent on digital assets
India's finance minister abolished the 'angel tax' but remained silent on requests from the digital asset industry to lower taxation as she presented the Budget 2024-2025 in Parliament on July 23.
Wright’s legal losses shift focus to BSV Blockchain’s superior technology
Craig Wright’s legal loss and his subsequent withdrawal from the limelight has removed a major impediment to people focusing on BSV’s technology rather than the personalities behind it.
Unlocking potential: How Bataan is shaping the next wave of blockchain tech innovation
The second cohort of the Block Dojo Philippines, who were in Bataan for the venture builder’s bootcamp activities, got to witness the province's projects and dive into its local startup scene.
Papua New Guinea joins CBDC race, taps Soramitsu to lead development efforts
Following the Solomon Islands, Palau, and the Marshall Islands, PNG has sought the aid of Soramitsu in its foray into CBDC, which it sees as a potential tool for tackling financial crimes.
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Kurt welcomes Rohan Sharan, Founder & CEO at Timechain Labs, to discuss their Summer of Code initiative & more! Recognized as one of the Top Blockchain Influencers in India, Rohan Sharan is a Systems Architect with expertise in Blockchain Solutions for the Fintech & LegalTech domains. Post your questions in the chat for Kurt or Rohan to answer LIVE on the show! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! FOLLOW COINGEEK ON: Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- Sponsored by RockWallet - Take Custody of Your Digital Assets Today @ https://rockwallet.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #web3 #blockchain
Coming off the success of the recent DevCon event in London, Kurt welcomes Darren Kellenschwiler, Technical Lead at BSV Association. They discuss everything from SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) in Bitcoin, SDKs & open-source tooling for developers, to building the world's most scalable data integrity & token system. Post your questions in the chat for Kurt or Darren to answer LIVE on the show! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! FOLLOW COINGEEK ON: Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #web3
Kurt welcomes Hlynur Thor Bjornsson, CEO at Orange Gateway. They discuss everything from cryptocurrency & blockchain projects in Iceland, building infrastructure & applications for general use, to economics & the current monetary system. Post your questions in the chat to have them answered LIVE on the show! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! FOLLOW COINGEEK ON: Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #web3
Kurt welcomes Ryan Hawkos, Director of Operations at VX Technologies. This week, Kurt explores how Ryan and his team are leveraging blockchain to foster trust, transparency, and innovation in data management while empowering people with record storage, sharing, and verification on chain. Post your questions in the chat to have them answered LIVE on the show! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! FOLLOW COINGEEK ON: Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #W
Kurt welcomes Ruth Heasman, author of the new book, The Bitcoin Singularity. Ruth is also the Owner of Ruth Designs Digital and a Co-Founder of Women of BSV. Drop your questions and comments in the chat! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! FOLLOW COINGEEK ON: Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #Web3of
Kurt welcomes Professor Latif Ladid, Chair at 5G World Alliance & President of IPv6 Forum. IPv6 is the foundation of the new generation of Internet Technologies. Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is said to be the only way to sustain Internet growth in the future beyond current needs. The IPv6 Forum is a worldwide consortium of leading Internet vendors, Industry Subject Matter Experts, and Research & Education Networks. Drop your questions and comments in the chat! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! FOLLOW COINGEEK ON: Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #Web3
Kurt welcomes Brayden Langley, Chief Technology Officer at Project Babbage. As a software engineer and entrepreneur, Langley leads the development of innovative blockchain solutions at Babbage. Brayden joins the show to share his vision of transforming the internet through blockchain tech that promotes data ownership, privacy in communication, and direct value exchange through micropayments. Kurt and Brayden may even discuss fun topics like bowhunting, playing guitar, and martial arts. Drop your questions and comments in the chat! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! Twitter (X) ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, focusing on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #Web3
Join Kurt live with Robert Rice, Founder of Omniscape. Rice is a pioneer and expert in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Phygital, and XR. Omniscape™ claims to be the first Metaverse platform to link physical to virtual and seamlessly blend AR and VR. Drop your questions and comments in the live chat! ► Subscribe & Hit The Bell so you don't miss new videos! X ► https://x.com/realcoingeek YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, with a focus on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #Web3
Join Kurt live with Alex Fauvel, Founder of Dark2Light. Fauvel is an Investor, Inventor, Engineer, and GP at Two Hop Ventures. Dark2Light is table-top party game, based around voting, that is as controversial as your world views. ► Subscribe so you don't miss new videos! YouTube ► https://youtube.com/coingeek X ► https://x.com/realcoingeek Facebook ► https://facebook.com/realcoingeek Instagram ► https://instagram.com/coingeek_official LinkedIn ► https://linkedin.com/company/coingeek Telegram ► https://t.me/RealCoinGeekDiscussion Web ► https://coingeek.com -- CoinGeek is the authority on blockchain technology, with a focus on the original #Bitcoin, the BSV blockchain. CoinGeek provides timely news on the latest developments in the industry and features the brightest and most creative minds in the community to give you the best insights on the current state and direction of the technology. #Web3
Join Kurt live with Shawn Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Smart Ledger and Outreach Director for the BSV Association. Kurt will discuss the recent showcase of BSV solutions on Capitol Hill, which was a initiative started by Shawn and his team at Smart Ledger. As well as discussing what solutions are in the pipeline for Smart Ledger and the status of the leading #Blockchain application for #CyberSecurity, Certihash.
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Join Kurt Wuckert Jr. on the #CGWeeklyLivestream this week as he will be discussing scaling the #BSVBlockchain with Teranode, with none other than the Teranode Director, for the BSV Association, Siggi Oskarsson.
Join Kurt Wuckert Jr. for a #AMA special show, and get all your #blockchain related questions ready. In this immersive session, Kurt Wuckert Jr., our Chief Bitcoin Historian and thought leader, will be your guide, unveiling the secrets behind the blockchain revolution. Drawing from his wealth of experience and profound understanding, Kurt will unravel complex concepts with clarity and purpose, leaving you empowered and inspired. Embrace this opportunity to engage directly with Kurt, probing the fundamental principles that underpin the blockchain landscape and exploring the infinite possibilities it holds. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, Kurt's engaging discourse will captivate your mind and ignite your curiosity. Join us for an enriching conversation that transcends mere knowledge-sharing—it's a journey of discovery, insight, and transformation. Together, let's navigate the ever-evolving terrain of blockchain and crypto, guided by the wisdom of Kurt Wuckert Jr. Don't miss out on this enlightening experience!
As Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria is also Africa’s largest economy. The country’s youth is eager for more opportunities, making it the perfect environment for emerging technologies like #blockchain. Check out the latest #BSVStories episode with CoinGeek’s Rebecca Liggero as she explores Nigeria's unfolding digital revolution🤓 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3Tlwerz
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