Former OpenSea Product Manager Sentenced for NFT Insider Trading
Former OpenSea product manager Nathaniel Chastain has been sentenced to three months in prison, a $50,000 fine, and other penalties for engaging in insider trading of NFTs.
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Binance Faces Uncertainty Amid Communication Missteps and Legal Woes
Binance faces deepening uncertainty and strain on relationships amid communication missteps, legal troubles, and regulatory friction globally, though the pivotal crypto exchange aims to shift to greater transparency and cooperation to address mounting criticisms.
The Weeknd Takes After Hours Tour to Australia With Binance
The Weeknd’s global concert tour pioneers web3 fan engagement through the crypto platform Binance while supporting charity.
Chinese Official Sentenced to Life in Prison for Bitcoin Mining Fraud and Corruption
Former Chinese government official, Xiao Yi, has been sentenced to life in prison for operating a fraudulent $329 million Bitcoin mining enterprise.
Google Builds AI That Can Give Users Individualized Life Advice
Google is working to expand its AI chatbot Bard into an empathetic life coach that can offer personalized advice, as companies race to find practical real-world uses for generative AI.
Japan Releases Treated Fukushima Water into Pacific
Japan plans to start releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on August 24th despite protests from neighboring countries.
Nearly $100M in Avalanche Tokens Soon Unlocking, Raising Concerns
The unlocking of $99M worth of AVAX tokens from the Avalanche Foundation this Saturday marks the beginning of a series of unlocks that will increase supply by 25%, potentially impacting AVAX’s price.
Spanish Soccer Chief Apologizes for Kissing Player
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologized for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup, sparking outrage in Spain.
Singapore’s Workforce Leads in AI Adaptation Speed: LinkedIn
Singapore’s workforce has achieved the world’s fastest adoption of AI skills, according to a report by LinkedIn’s Future of Work, highlighting the country’s commitment to embracing AI and setting an example for other nations.
Friend.tech Founders Surprised by Viral Crypto App’s Growth
The founders of viral crypto app Friend.tech say its rapid growth has surprised them and they’re now focused on scaling and stabilization before long-term planning.