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To say that the past seven days were eventful would be an understatement. The cryptocurrency market saw a lot of important developments, and its total capitalization now hovers around $1.14 billion. That said, Bitcoin’s price went through a rollercoaster. This time last week, the primary cryptocurrency was trading at around $27,000 (or slightly below it, if we have to be precise). It conquered $27K during the weekend, but it was on Monday when the action started picking up....

TL;DR The Shiba Inu team resolved a SHIB Telegram account hack, with security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA) implemented. A fake BONE token airdrop was promoted via the compromised account; Vet Kusama warned the community. Shiba Inu officials consistently alert the community about potential scams and advised caution with the SHIB-related Calcium (CAL) token. Fixing the Issue The Shiba Inu team has managed to solve the recent hack on the SHIB Telegram admin...

The unexpected strength in the labor market presents a dilemma for the Federal Reserve. Policymakers are grappling with the question of whether to raise interest rates further to cool the economy and combat rising inflation. In a welcome development for the US economy, the Labor Department released its monthly Employment Situation Report, revealing that nonfarm payrolls surged by an impressive 336,000 in September. The standout feature of the September jobs report is that the increase...

Tesla has cut prices after it announced a slowdown in deliveries. The company said the decline was caused by factory upgrades. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has reduced US prices of its Model Y and Model 3 cars following third-quarter delivery figures that did not meet expectations.  According to the company’s website, the starting price for the Model 3 is $38,990, lower than the previous $40,240 listing. The long-range version dropped from $45,990 to $47,240, while the Model 3 was reduced from...

The prosecution and defense teams in the criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the indicted founder and former CEO of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, seem to be hinged on the testimony of Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of FTX’s sister trading firm Alameda Research. According to a Bloomberg report, both parties are seeking to prepare the jury for Ellison’s testimony, as she is considered one of the few people who know the truth about SBF due to her...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently completed a public consultation on stablecoins regulations. As the city of Hong Kong prepares for mainstream adoption of digital assets through a regulated manner, the officials are grappling with cases of crypto-related scams. In a bid to ensure maximum protection of investors’ funds, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury Christian Hui has noted that trading of retail stablecoins is not yet allowed. With the regulations...

The approval came after the FTC in the United States initially filed a lawsuit to block the Activision Blizzard acquisition last year. According to a Friday report from The Verge, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is edging closer to finalizing its proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with an expected announcement set for next week. The US-based tech giant has earmarked October 13 as the potential closing date for the deal. The long-awaited acquisition, which has been in...

MyTonWallet’s v16 version upgrade comes on the heels of the introduction of messaging functionality implemented on the TON blockchain earlier in July. MyTonWallet, an independent crypto and browser extension wallet for the TON network has unveiled its highly anticipated v16 version. This latest update brings a host of exciting features to the table while bolstering security measures, reinforcing MyTonWallet’s commitment to responsible wallet use. Exciting Features on MyTonWallet’s v16...

The analysts stressed that centralization, whether caused by specific entities or inherent features of the protocol, presents significant risks to the Ethereum network. This In recent months, the Ethereum (ETH) staking ecosystem has witnessed significant growth following the implementation of the Merge and Shanghai upgrades, transitioning the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake blockchain. However, this surge in staking activities has posed challenges, as revealed in a recent...

There is a growing interest in generative AI space, which has inadvertently resulted in increased demand for Graphical Processing Units (GPUs). OpenAI, the company widely known for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly interested in manufacturing custom AI chips. According to a Reuters report, which cited inside sources, OpenAI may already have its eyes set on an unnamed company it intends to partner with, even as its chip-making ambitions go into full throttle....