Zhu Guangyao, China’s former vice minister of Finance, has called on the country to continue researching crypto as the US changes its attitude towards the asset class. During the 2024 Tsinghua PBOC Chief Economist Forum, Guangyao stated that crypto should be studied “because it is a crucial aspect of the development of the digital economy.”…
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Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study Links Crypto Ownership to Psychopathic Traits Economist Steve Hanke highlighted research from the University of Toronto this week,…
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As cryptocurrency becomes a significant part of American investment portfolios, its influence extends beyond digital transactions into tangible impacts on real estate markets and household spending, a recent study finds. Report Shows Cryptocurrency Wealth Adds ‘Meaningful Implications for the Real Economy’ The study, first reported on by Bloomberg, analyzes bank and credit card data from…
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The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) has initiated a project on digital asset tokenization. It aims to bring legal clarity to cross-border businesses engaging with digital assets. This project will encompass various digital token types. It will also explore preliminary legal questions surrounding digital securities and blockchain-based digital asset management. The intergovernmental organization…
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The U.K. says the investments will help its local scientific talent have the tools they need to ensure that the most advanced AI models are up to safety standards. The United Kingdom announced on Nov. 1 after the conclusion of the first day of its global AI Safety Summit that it will increase funding for…
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In an extensive analysis, the American software engineer and columnist Jameson Lopp tackles the enduring mystery of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. While many have speculated that computer scientist Hal Finney was behind the pseudonym, Lopp presents several compelling instances that counter this theory. Here’s what Lopp’s research unveiled. The Satoshi Mystery: Jameson Lopp’s Research Debunks…
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Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage Digital Assets The study by digital currency data provider Amberdata with Coalition Greenwich finds that 48% of institutional…
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This year’s Longevity+DeSci Summit in New York City showcased several decentralized solutions. Those seeking to slow the progress of time spent a few days immersed in that possibility from Aug. 10–11 at the Capitale conference hall in downtown New York City. There, the sixth-annual Longevity+DeSci summit convened for its third in-person event — sequestered to…
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U.K.-based research company Quantum Blockchain Technologies has developed algorithmic search methods that boost Bitcoin mining efficiency and reward probability. Quantum Blockchain Technologies (QBT) — a research company based in the United Kingdom — has developed artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithms that could significantly increase the mining winning probability of certain ASIC Bitcoin (BTC) miners, its CEO…
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A new study suggests bitcoin mining could actually help drive the transition to renewable energy sources. Researchers Juan Ignacio Ibañez and Alexander Freier make the case that Bitcoin miners’ demand for cheap electricity provides incentives for increased renewable energy production. However, for mining to play this decarbonizing role, the industry needs to adapt. Researchers Reveal…
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