OpenAI has introduced GPT-4V and multimodal conversational modes for its ChatGPT system, enabling users to engage in voice conversations and include images, creating new interactive possibilities with the chatbot.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a decline, approaching significant price levels, in response to a broader downturn in assets sensitive to risk and the anticipation of various macroeconomic factors impacting cryptocurrencies in the near future.
A federal judge ruled that Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX, cannot blame the collapse of the company or its operations on its lawyers in his opening statements, but he may be able to use an "advice-of-counsel" defense later in the trial.
Mixin Network has suspended deposits and withdrawals following a hack that led to the loss of approximately $200 million worth of crypto assets, and the network will restart services once vulnerabilities are addressed and fixed. A blockchain investigator and Google have been appointed to assist with the investigation.
Former CEO of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, begins his highly anticipated trial on Tuesday to determine his guilt on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy.
Mistral AI has released Mistral 7B, an open-source large language model (LLM) that rivals established players like OpenAI ChatGPT and Google Bard, offering power, accessibility, and privacy for users.
Google Cloud has joined the decentralized validator set for Polygon's Proof-of-Stake Network, using the same infrastructure as YouTube and Gmail to secure the chain and guarantee data availability.
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the last week of September with a retest of $26,000 as a stubborn range persists, with analysts offering mixed predictions for the future of BTC price.
The Terra Classic community has voted to end the minting and reminting of Terra Classic USD (USTC) tokens, aiming to protect the community and outside investors, following the collapse of the Terra ecosystem last year.
Many altcoins are likely to experience a collapse without a recovery this year, leading to an "altcoin reckoning," according to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, who predicts a potential depression phase for the altcoin market before a renaissance once the Federal Reserve changes its monetary policies.
Software developer MicroStrategy has purchased nearly $150 million worth of bitcoin between August and September, bringing its total holdings to approximately 158,245 BTC.
Analyst Rekt Capital predicts that Bitcoin could experience a post-halving bull run lasting 18 months, potentially topping out in September or October 2025, based on historical data from previous halving events. However, he also warns of a potential collapse in the months leading up to the halving, with BTC potentially revisiting a price point of around $20,300 in mid-February 2024.
Cardano's price has experienced a significant drop, but the increase in developer activity on the Cardano network suggests efforts to regain market share and potentially push the ADA price above its current downtrend.
Bitcoin (BTC) prices are expected to remain bearish in the short term, but analysts anticipate a significant price increase after the 2024 halving event due to past performance and long-term valuation metrics.
The Arbitrum Foundation has transferred $69 million in unclaimed ARB tokens, representing 0.69% of the total supply, to the network's treasury after the claim period ended, resulting in the treasury holding nearly $3 billion worth of ARB tokens.
The North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group holds around $47 million in cryptocurrency, mostly in Bitcoin, according to new data, although this amount has decreased from $86 million in September. The group's wallets do not currently hold any privacy coins, and their recent activity suggests their holdings may be higher than reported.
Experts suggest that the crypto industry's most urgent needs, such as SEC decisions on ETF applications and progress in court cases, won't be entirely derailed by a potential government shutdown, although there may be temporary slowdowns and a halt to SEC enforcement against crypto firms. Federal courtrooms are expected to operate normally for a few weeks, and criminal trials will continue, but the progress of cryptocurrency legislation in Congress may be stalled. If the shutdown persists, it may have significant repercussions as unpaid employees leave and government offices exhaust their funds.
Bitcoin's price has fallen in the third quarter of 2023, but a positive monthly close in September suggests a potential recovery, and altcoins are also showing signs of strength, with Bitcoin's relief rally potentially reaching $28,000.
Bitcoin is on track for its first quarterly drop of the year, declining approximately 11% since June, amid global economic uncertainties and investor apprehension, leading to significant withdrawals from cryptocurrency ventures.
Libbitcoinkernel is an ongoing project aimed at untangling Bitcoin's code to make it easier for developers to experiment with changes, potentially leading to faster development of new features and improvements for users.
Federal prosecutors plan to call former FTX customers, investors, and employees as witnesses in the trial against crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, with the customers and investors testifying about their expectations of FTX's handling of their funds and witnesses providing insight into the defendant's actions and statements.
An address linked to the FTX hack has transferred over 10,000 ETH, worth $17 million, to different addresses, and a significant portion of the stolen funds were directed toward the THORChain router and Railgun contract, while the market awaits the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs and the trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried on charges of fraud begins.
US-based crypto exchange Gemini is shutting down its trading operations in the Netherlands due to requirements imposed by the central bank, but may reopen Dutch customer accounts in the future.
Prosecutors are seeking permission for a witness stuck in war-torn Ukraine to testify virtually against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as the witness is unable to attend the trial in person due to restrictions imposed by Ukrainian law and the ongoing conflict.
Crypto exchange Coinbase has registered with the central bank of Spain, making it mandatory for the company to comply with anti-money laundering standards and paving the way for implementation of the European Union's MiCA regulation in 2024.
Bitcoin has been officially recognized as a unique digital currency by a Shanghai People's Court in China, despite the country's ban on cryptocurrencies, indicating a potential shift in legal positions related to ownership within the existing constraints.
Huobi's rebranded platform HTX has suffered a hack resulting in a loss of $8 million, but all funds are secure and trading operations have resumed, with the company offering the hacker a $400,000 bug bounty and a role as a security advisor.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former rising star of the crypto world and founder of FTX, faces trial for alleged financial crimes after his businesses collapsed and he was charged with fraud, with his on-again, off-again lover and the CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, expected to testify against him.
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Barbara Fried and Joseph Bankman, have been sued by the FTX bankruptcy executive team and their involvement in the company's practices and enrichment of over $26 million is questioned, highlighting the significance of their background and network in the company's rapid growth.
FTX cryptocurrency empire, led by Sam Bankman-Fried, faced financial turmoil and bankruptcy, leading to Bankman-Fried's arrest on charges of stealing billions in customer funds.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong emphasizes the importance of the US establishing a regulatory framework for crypto assets, stating that it is a national security issue and that the country is falling behind other major economies in terms of regulatory clarity, resulting in a decline in the US job market share for the crypto industry.
Ethereum (ETH) futures ETFs are set to potentially launch on October 2nd, with nine different financial firms, including VanEck and Bitwise, planning to issue these ETFs, potentially leading to a busy day in the market.
Financial services firm Valkyrie Funds LLC will halt buying of ethereum for its Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF and unwind any positions already acquired, impacting its plan to be the first to launch an exchange traded fund tied to ethereum.
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Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon denies accusations of orchestrating fraudulent transactions, claiming that the leaked Slack conversations were taken out of context and that the discussions were about staking LUNA tokens with validators rather than creating counterfeit Chai transactions. Kwon's lawyers are also pushing back against the SEC's request to extradite him to the US, citing his detention in Montenegro and a guilty verdict for passport fraud.
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, holds around $25 billion in Bitcoin reserves, a sum comparable to the holdings of Bitcoin's enigmatic founder, Satoshi Nakamoto.
BTC price remains within a range, with analysis showing a shift in the composition of Bitcoin investors, as short-term holders reduce their holdings.
