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Libra Creator Champions Lightning Network as Bitcoin’s Ultimate Scaling Solution

Libra creator David Marcus has put forth a compelling argument asserting that the Lightning Network is the singular solution to scale Bitcoin effectively. Marcus, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, contends that alternative blockchain products either exhibit excessive centralization or lack the necessary security measures. Marcus Advocates for Lightning Network In a post on X, Marcus first emphasized Bitcoin’s unparalleled status as a neutral settlement asset and...

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Rencontre autour de The Timechain Codex

Pour fêter la sortie de la version française de The Timechain Codex, PVH éditions et Découvre Bitcoin organisent un petit événement dans une librairie parisienne. Où ? – Librairie La dimension fantastique, 69 rue de Chabrol à Paris Quand ? – Mardi 24 octobre à 18h00 En présence de Lionel Jeannerat (éditeur) et des contributeurs francophones. Roman graphique illustré par FractalEncrypt,...

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EU Exploring Stricter Regulations for Large AI Models under Pending AI Act

Under the Act, companies building and deploying AI models would need to perform risk assessments and label AI-generated content. European Union (EU) negotiators are reportedly discussing placing additional restrictions on large artificial intelligence (AI) models as part of the upcoming AI Act. According to a Bloomberg report, representatives from the European Commission, European Parliament, and EU countries are in talks to implement a plan that would address the issues associated with...

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Meta’s Threads Is Lowest Social Media App by Number of US Users after Tumblr

Threads has lost nearly all of its initial momentum as the app is now struggling to attract new users and keep existing ones on the platform. Threads, the Twitter rival launched by Meta Platforms Inc, is going through its fair share of struggles as new users are no longer joining the platform. According to a Tuesday publication from Insider Intelligence, Threads is the only app above Tumblr on a ranking of the most popular social media services according to the number of users in the US....

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PayPal is Now Issuing Its Own Stable Coin

PayPal – the world’s biggest digital payment platform – has announced the release of a new USD-pegged stable asset it’ll use to enter the digital currency market. PayPal is Delving Deeper into Crypto PayPal has had a strong background in crypto. A former executive with the firm – David Marcus – lent plenty of energy and time to aid Facebook’s failed Libra project, which would have seen a new stable currency payment outlet formed on the social media giant. Also,...

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WhatsApp Launches ‘Flows’ to Boost Business Communications

In addition to Flows, WhatsApp is taking steps to empower businesses with payment solutions.  B2B customers in India can now make payments to companies within the chat using their preferred payment methods.  In an eagerly awaited announcement, WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) has unveiled its latest feature, “Flows”. This innovation promises to reshape the way businesses communicate with their customers and clients, offering a seamless and dynamic messaging...

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Financement participatif : Bitcoin en Pratique (livre)

François Jolain, bitcoiner de longue date, a récemment lancé une campagne de financement participatif pour lui permettre d’achever la rédaction d’un ouvrage consacré à Bitcoin. « Cela fait des années que je rédige des articles sur bitcoin et réponds aux multiples questions. Et Bitcoin reste mystérieux pour beaucoup de gens. Les librairies sont remplies de livres complexes souvent pointus sur la...

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Meta Dismisses WhatsApp Ads Reports

WhatsApp has a user base of over 2 billion people worldwide and analysts have predicted that it will eventually take advantage of this and monetize the service. Tech giant Meta has dismissed claims that it is considering adding ads to its WhatsApp messaging app. This comes after the Financial Times reported that teams at Meta have been exploring the possibility of showing ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen. The report also claimed that the company was...

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Top Tech Personalities Like Musk, Gates to Meet US Senators for AI Forum

This would be one of the biggest gatherings between US lawmakers and top tech personalities wherein they would be discussing the future of AI. Later today on Wednesday, September 13, more than 20 tech industry leaders are meeting behind closed doors with the US senators to look into how Congress can regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Top tech personalities such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are meeting. Expected attendees at the event include Senators Mike Rounds,...

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