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Bitcoin’s Market Capitalization Bigger Than Tesla and Ford Combined
Bitcoin's latest bull run has placed its market cap above that of Tesla and Ford Motors combined as BTC total market cap exceeds $865 Billion.
Ford Test Drives the Use of Blockchain Technology for Energy Efficient Vehicles
Blockchain technology is currently been utilized by such tech-based companies like Samsung, Facebook, IBM and so on as listed on hackernoon.com, these companies utilize different blockchain platforms but all to further solidify the position of blockchain technology in the tech world.
Stanford Students Utilize AI to Develop Robots for Household Chores
Stanford Ph.D. students develop AI-driven robots for household chores using NVIDIA Omniverse.
Exploring Regional Innovation with a16z Crypto and Matt Clifford
a16z crypto discusses regional innovation, entrepreneurial talent, and tech trends with Matt Clifford in a special podcast episode recorded in London.
AI : Experts Predict Human-Level Intelligence Within Decades
A 2023 Oxford University survey forecasts a 50% chance of AI surpassing human performance in a decade, potentially reshaping jobs and industries by 2116. This rapid AI development calls for equitable access and bias mitigation.
Stanford University's Percy Liang Spearheads AI Transparency Initiative
Stanford's Foundation Model Transparency Index highlights a significant transparency gap in AI foundation models, highlighting the need for enhanced practices and regulations.
Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos Steps down, COO Takes over the Helm
Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos is departing the company to pursue another business opportunity elsewhere. Sean Ford is taking over as interim CEO effective immediately.
South Africa Pioneers Blockchain-Enabled Property Register Pilot Project
The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) has teamed up with Seso Global, a blockchain property registry company, to develop the first-ever blockchain-powered property register in South Africa.
Stanford's WikiChat Addresses Hallucinations Problem and Surpasses GPT-4 in Accuracy
Stanford's WikiChat elevates AI chatbot accuracy by integrating Wikipedia, addresses the inherent problem of hallucinations, significantly outperforms GPT-4 in benchmark tests.
Extraterrestrial Evidence: A 15-Year Scientific Wager
Astrobiologist Schulze-Makuch and planetary scientist Ian Crawford predict technological extraterrestrial life within 15 years, highlighting rapid space exploration advancements and cosmic significance.
Oxford City Football Club Partners with CoinCorner to Accept Bitcoin Payment
Oxford City Football Club (OCFC), one of the world's most successful and coveted football clubs, has partnered with Isle of Man-based bitcoin company CoinCorner to offer bitcoin payments.
Ford Makes NFT Entry With Trademark Applications
American automobile giant Ford Motor Company is making a grand entry into the metaverse and Web3.0 ecosystem through its targeted trademark applications.
Oxford Study Reveals "Prospective Configuration" - A Novel Brain Learning Principle Surpassing AI
Oxford University and the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit have discovered a new principle of brain learning called "prospective configuration," suggesting the human brain has a superior learning mechanism compared to AI systems. Future research aims to develop learning algorithms.
Bitcoin Bull Peter McCormack Becomes Football Club Owner
Hardcore Bitcoin (BTC) investor Peter McCormack has announced that he has acquired English football club Bedford FC, which he hopes to build using the Bitcoin standard.
Stanford Study Findings—Is Blockchain Hype or Hope for Social Impact?
Beyond the hype of its potential, does blockchain technology really have the power to drive social impact?
CharacterX Raises $2.8M for AI-DrivenAI Social Networking, Led by Lightspeed
CharacterX, a Stanford-initiated decentralized AI social network, secures $2.8M funding, blending AGI and blockchain to innovate social interactions, with significant user growth and technological advancements.
Oxford Law Researchers Call for Strict Cryptocurrency Regulation to Avoid Another Financial Crisis
Researchers at Oxford University Law Faculty claim that crypto market regulation is mandatory to prevent systemic risk in times of financial crisis.
Toyota Reveals Blockchain Lab to the Public After Almost a Year of Development
Japanese automotive company Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Toyota Financial Services Corporation announced its Blockchain Lab involving six Toyota Group companies. The Lab plans to focus on exploring the future of the automotive industry, and said it aims to become a “Mobility Company.”
US Rep. Tom Emmer Fears Criticism of Digital Payment Innovation May Repress Progress
In a congressional hearing which was held on January 30, US Representative Tom Emmer has expressed his concern about the excessive criticism of innovations in digital payment, saying that it may repress its progress.
Fintech Startup Monerium Seeks to Issue E-Money on Algorand Blockchain
The role of e-money is on the rise and continues to challenge bank deposits and cash. The recent partnership between Fintech Firm Monerium and Algorand Blockchain company presents a whole picture of the relevance of e-money as a more convenient means of payments and financial transactions.
Crypto for Sex: Blockchain Takes Off in the Adult Entertainment Industry
Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular in the adult entertainment industry, as it can guarantee a high level of anonymity to its users, especially for pornography-related businesses.
“VISION 20/21” – Finding Clarity in Uncertainty at Business of Design Week (BODW) 2020
The change and uncertainty of 2020 has shown how vulnerable we all are. However, as we look forward to 2021 and beyond, we have the power to change how we view these times, find fresh impetus and imagine new possibilities based on our real needs and what truly matters.
Unveiling the Top 5 Surprising Views on Blockchain by AFF leaders
Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, fintech and virtual assets will be at the centre of many of the discussions and we have selected a few of the speakers that we are most intrigued by and some that our readers may not realize are important or outspoken in the blockchain and crypto space. We have purposely excluded the usual suspects—if you don’t know what PWC’s Henri Arslanian thinks about crypto by now, we really can’t help you.
Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to speak at AFF, Global business leaders to share insights on economic challenges
Business leaders from around the world will gather in Hong Kong to share insights at the 13th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), which takes place on 13 and 14 January 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Under the theme “Redefining Growth: Innovation ∙ Breakthrough ∙ Inclusiveness”, global financial experts, policymakers, business leaders and economists will examine topical issues in the global economy and explore new opportunities. This year’s AFF will feature discussions on a wide range of issues such as the new global economy, fintech, sustainable and inclusive development and green financing, offering participants a head start in identifying new economic challenges and opportunities.