Crypto
AI
Microsoft unveils new AI chip ‘Maia’ in collaboration with OpenAI
The Microsoft and OpenAI co-designed AI accelerator chip slated for 2024 release to tackle AI complexity and cost.
Politics
Lawmakers press Biden, Yellen for detailed report on crypto activity linked to Hamas
More than 50 lawmakers–all Republicans but one—have sent a letter to the White House and Treasury requesting information on what they know about Hamas' use of digital assets.
ETF
State of Delaware refers fake BlackRock XRP Trust filing to Department of Justice
The filing, which had been submitted under the name of a BlackRock managing director, made waves yesterday before being revealed as fake.
DeFi
Opyn founders exit crypto industry following CFTC regulatory actions
The project will continue to operate under a newly promoted CEO, but its co-founders have stepped away permanently.
NFTs
Dapper Labs unveils Disney digital collectible series
Disney Pinnacle's NFT series will feature characters from the Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars universes.
ETF
BlackRock denies plans for XRP ETF after false filing sparks rumors
A fraudulent filing attributed to BlackRock was followed by a surge in the price of XRP that quickly dissipated as the news was debunked.
Hacks
Binance clients targeted in $27M theft and unsuccessful $13M extortion attempt
The two incidents, which do not appear to be connected, came to light in recent days.
Derivatives
Cboe Digital to offer margin futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2024
The company announced the product would launch on January 11, 2024.
KYC
Coinbase rolls out on-chain credential verification using the Ethereum Attestation Service
Coinbase rolls out on-chain verification for enhanced app functionality and community engagement.
AI
Microsoft briefly blocks ChatGPT for its employees, attributing error to systems test
A spokesperson said the company had unintentionally barred access internally for all employees while testing endpoint controls.
Crime
SafeMoon CEO John Karony’s bail postponed while courts assess level of flight risk
A New York judge has stayed Karony's bail, which had been previously granted by a Utah judge, at the request of prosecutors.
Crime
Bitwise Asset Management distances itself from failed startup of same name
The DOJ reported charges against Bitwise Industries on Nov. 9, which has been widely mistaken for the digital asset manager with the same word it its name.