Rise in Criminal Cases Linked to China’s CBDC: Fraud and Identity Theft on the Upsurge

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

Rapid progress in China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) development has led to a rise in digital yuan-related criminal cases, including fraud and identity theft. A Shanghai court recently convicted a group that exploited CBDC functions on an ATM, stealing...

Hong Kong Introduces AI4K12 Initiative to Bring Robotics and AI Concepts to Education

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

Hong Kong introduces the AI4K12 initiative for K-12 education, focusing on five principles to teach AI and robotics concepts. It aims to instill awareness of AI’s dynamics and ensure responsible usage. The initiative aims to cultivate a generation aware of...

US SEC Approves 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Trading to Begin on NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given approval for 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), allowing them to be listed and traded on major exchanges such as NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. These ETFs are set to start trading on Thursday,...

The National Bank of Ukraine Asserts ‘Crypto Isn’t Money,’ Plans to Regulate the Sector

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has emphasized that cryptocurrencies are not considered money, aligning with the International Monetary Fund’s stance. The First Deputy Governor of the NBU, Kateryna Rozhkova, stated that the NBU intends to regulate the crypto...

SAG-AFTRA Secures Deal with Replica Studios to Regulate AI Voice Usage in Gaming

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with generative AI firm Replica Studios. The Hollywood union, representing performers including voice artists, aims to regulate the...

US Senators Call for SEC Report on X Account Breach

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog News

Senators J.D. Vance and Thom Tillis have written a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, expressing “serious concerns” about the recent X account breach on January 9. The senators are requesting a report from the SEC to Congress about the incident, citing the...