Gene Mutation Behind Human Speech Replicated in Mice Scientists have replicated in mice the gene mutation believed to have given humans the gift of speech, offering new insights into the biological foundations of human language evolution.
Morgan Stanley Pilots Crypto Trading on E*Trade Morgan Stanley is piloting crypto trading on E*Trade at a 50-basis-point fee, expanding its digital asset push weeks after launching a bitcoin ETF, Bloomberg reported.
Project Eleven Warns Quantum Moment Could Hit ‘All at Once’ Security firm Project Eleven warned that quantum computers could threaten roughly 6.9 million BTC as early as 2030 under certain conditions, saying the “quantum moment” could hit “all at once.”
Pussy Riot Protest Forces Russian Pavilion Closure at Venice Biennale A Pussy Riot protest at the Venice Biennale forced the Russian pavilion to briefly close, marking the first public protest since Russia’s return to the exhibition.
Ripple, JPMorgan Use XRP Ledger for Tokenized Treasury Transfer Ripple and JPMorgan jointly executed a cross-border transfer of a tokenized Treasurys fund on the XRP Ledger, representing an example of crypto firms and Wall Street institutions exploring 24/7 settlement systems.
Tennessee Republicans Propose Gerrymandered House Map Tennessee Republicans unveiled a new U.S. House map that carves up the state’s majority-Black district, drawing criticism and expected legal challenges, Axios reported.
A group of AI agents has autonomously formed a commercial company, marking a landmark case in AI autonomous operation, according to CoinDesk’s “The Protocol” column. The AI-operated company is managed entirely by artificial intelligence systems for daily decision-making, from contract signing to business development. The move has sparked wide discussion about the boundaries of AI autonomy. Legal experts note that AI agents currently lack legal personhood, and the company’s legal liability still rests with its creators or operators. However, this case provides an important reference for future AI autonomous business models. ...
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri AI features. The suit accused Apple of overpromising on Siri AI capabilities announced at WWDC 2024, with many promised features yet to materialize. Under the settlement, eligible US iPhone users may receive compensation. Apple denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation. The case highlights growing legal risks for tech companies making bold AI claims. ...
The Bermuda government is promoting stablecoin payments through a USDC airdrop campaign as part of its effort to attract crypto businesses to the island. As an international financial center, Bermuda is working to position itself as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction. The USDC airdrop aims to let local residents experience the convenience of stablecoin payments. On the regulatory front, Bermuda has established a relatively comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework, providing clear compliance pathways for crypto businesses. This move aligns with the competitive landscape of multiple jurisdictions vying for crypto company establishment. ...
Core Scientific has announced the acquisition of Bitcoin miner Polaris for $421 million, aiming to expand its AI data center operations in Oklahoma. The deal reflects the accelerating trend of Bitcoin mining companies transitioning to AI data centers. As AI computing demand surges, miners’ power infrastructure and cooling systems have become valuable AI computing resources. Polaris operates large-scale data center facilities in Oklahoma. Post-acquisition, Core Scientific will gain additional AI computing capacity. This merger continues the industry wave of miners transforming into AI infrastructure providers. ...