Crypto to ‘Banana Singularity,’ Bybit halts India services, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 5 – 11

Lawyer Dina Blikshteyn explains that many of the AI-related bills being drafted and passed in California may have good intentions but could burden small developers. 

505 out of 700 employees reportedly signed a letter stating that the board has undermined the company’s mission by firing Altman. 139 Total views 41 Total shares OpenAI staff are reportedly not happy about their board of directors firing founder Sam Altman. According to a social media post from tech podcaster Kara Swisher, employees sent

The scammer referred to their pseudonym during a blockchain message argument which may have revealed their actual identity, according to CertiK. 289 Total views 2 Total shares Own this piece of history Collect this article as an NFTBlockchain security firm CertiK believes to have found the real identity of at least one scammer allegedly linked…

Macau's casino junket operators have already been on the rocks during the coronavirus pandemic, and some fear that they could be “faded out” following the introduction of a fully traceable digital yuan. Beijing's bid to better control money laundering and illicit transactions through a fully-traceable central bank digital currency could pose a threat to the country's…

On April 7, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) posted a rare spike to 60, a level seen as a barometer of extreme market fear and uncertainty. According to Dan Tapiero, CEO of 10Tfund, the VIX has hit 60 only five times in the last 35 years, and data suggests a rebound for risk assets such

Michael Hsu said this approach would require more cooperation from both federal and state regulators, with “less regulatory competition” and “more interdependence.” 92 Total views 39 Total shares Michael Hsu, the acting head of the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, hopes to address gaps in supervision for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies.In…

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said that Facebook’s not-yet-released Libra stablecoin is “a neat idea that will never happen.”Dimon delivered his comments during a speech at the Institute of International Finance conference on Friday, BNN Bloomberg reported on Oct. 18. Dimon said that the idea behind Libra is not unique and further turned the…

Choosing the right cryptocurrency exchange may be one of the most important initial tasks an interested trader or investor must complete. Picking the wrong platform could potentially lead down a road riddled with hacks, distractions and wasted effort.When looking for the right exchange, interested parties must first know what they are looking to accomplish. For…

The widow of QuadrigaCX founder Gerald Cotten, Jennifer Robertson, is handing over $9 million in assets to the users of the now-defunct crypto exchange.Robertson returns most of her assetsOn Oct. 7, Robertson announced in a personal statement, posted by Coindesk, that she would be transferring the vast majority of estate assets — previously valued at about $9 million — to…