Greece Forms AI Committee To Craft National Strategy
The Greek government has created an advisory committee of tech, ethics, and science experts to develop a national artificial intelligence strategy.
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FinCEN Warns Of Crypto Terror Financing After Hamas Attack
Financial regulator FinCEN warned financial institutions to watch for suspicious crypto transactions potentially tied to terrorist group Hamas.
Binance To End European Crypto Debit Card In December
Binance has announced it will discontinue its Visa crypto debit card offering in Europe on December 20th, marking the latest setback for the exchange.
Blockchain Firm LBRY Shuts Down Operations
Blockchain company LBRY announced it is ceasing operations after losing an SEC lawsuit and accumulating millions in unpayable debts, thanking the community for supporting its push for online freedom.
Binance Onboards New Fiat Partners for Euro Transactions
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has added new fiat currency partners to handle euro deposits and withdrawals, just one month after losing support from its previous fiat partner, Paysafe.
Crypto Funding of Hamas May Be Overstated, Chainalysis Says
Recent reports that Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups raised tens of millions in cryptocurrency to fund operations against Israel are likely overblown, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Meta’s LeCun: AI Existential Threat Claims “Premature”
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun stated concerns about existential threats from AI are premature, and said the idea AI could kill off humanity is “preposterous”, per a Financial Times interview.
Solana Outperforms Altcoins, Up 38% With 5.5M SOL Staked
Solana has emerged as the top-performing altcoin in recent days, with SOL price up 38% from September lows and 2.43% over Bitcoin, while FTX’s estate notably staked 5.5 million SOL worth $122 million.
Legislators Warn Crypto Fuels Terror, Urge Action
Senator Warren leads over 100 legislators in urging action on crypto’s role in funding terrorism, citing over $130M raised by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Ava Labs Targets India for Avalanche Blockchain Growth
Ava Labs has hired executives from OKX and Polygon to lead India operations, citing the country’s passion for crypto and blockchain-friendly policies.