AIMeta announces Llama 3, launches dedicated AI web portalThe company said it has initially released the first two models of the current version, featuring 8B and 70B parameters, with upcoming models slated to feature 400B parameters. 2 years ago
StablecoinsUS lawmakers’ proposed ban on algorithmic stablecoins draws industry backlashThe Lummis-Gillibrand stablecoin bill could heavily limit stablecoins in the US. 2 years ago
CBDCsNew Zealand’s CBDC roadmap enters design consultation stageThe Reserve Bank could launch a digital New Zealand Dollar by 2030. 2 years ago
Layer-2Worldcoin unveils World Chain, a Layer-2 network ‘built for humans’The network is set to go live this summer. 2 years ago
CBDCsIsraeli central bank official says digital payment methods have ‘eroded’ the role of cashA central bank official said that the versatility of CBDCs will allow them to compete with other digital payment methods that have sidelined traditional cash in recent years. 2 years ago
NFTsPayPal ends protection for NFT transactions due to industry volatilitythe firm is dropping NFT purchase protections and reducing NFT seller protections due to "uncertainty around proof of order fulfillment" and other concerns. 2 years ago
AIBuenos Aires charges Worldcoin with consumer law violations, warns of $1.2 million fineThe province's actions follow other allegations from Spain and Portgual. 2 years ago
TechnologyOn-chain sleuth ZachXBT says X’s controversial ‘not a bot’ fee unlikely to eliminate scamsX updated its policy on April 15 to require new users to pay a small annual fee before posting, liking, bookmarking, and replying as a spam-prevention measure. 2 years ago
RegulationUK to legislate ‘whole host’ of crypto activities starting in the summerThe UK will make regulatory allowances for stablecoins, staking, custody, and more. 2 years ago
MiningBitfarms expands Bitcoin mining hashrate to 7 EH/s with Quebec upgradesThe company introduced over 5,000 devices in two locations. 2 years ago
TaxesTop IRS official says ‘pure crypto tax crimes’ on the rise alongside scamsIRS criminal investigation chief Guy Ficco reported an "uptick" in tax evasion related to crypto transactions and gains. 2 years ago
ETFBitwise reveals spot Bitcoin ETFs outperformed pre-release predictions by a significant marginSpot Bitcoin ETFs are on track to surpass even the most optimistic predictions about their year-end AUMs. 2 years ago