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“…we’re definitely going to be the crypto capital of the world for regulated ETF funds, [but] are we serious about making America the crypto capital of the world for peer-to-peer transactions and individual liberty? We should be.” -Peter Van Valkenburgh After Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm was found guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and the Samourai Wallet developers accepted a plea deal, Peter Van Valkenburgh is concerned that the United States may not become the crypto capital of the world — at least as far as transactional privacy and peer-to-peer rights are concerned. In my…

Imran Rahman-JonesTechnology reporterGetty ImagesElon Musk’s AI video generator has been accused of making “a deliberate choice” to create sexually explicit clips of Taylor Swift without prompting, says an expert in online abuse.”This is not misogyny by accident, it is by design,” said Clare McGlynn, a law professor who has helped draft a law which would make pornographic deepfakes illegal.According to a report by The Verge, Grok Imagine’s new “spicy” mode “didn’t hesitate to spit out fully uncensored topless videos” of the pop star without being asked to make explicit content.The report also said proper age verification methods – which became…

By Brian Green, updated August 8, 2025 In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, data is power. The ability to read and interpret blockchain data—known as on-chain analytics—can give traders, investors, and researchers a serious advantage. Whether you want to track whale movements, spot potential scams, or simply understand market sentiment, learning how to read on-chain information effectively is a skill worth mastering. This beginner’s guide will walk you through what on-chain analytics is, why it matters, and how to use it effectively. What is On-Chain Analytics? On-chain analytics is the process of analyzing publicly available blockchain data. Every transaction on…

Chennai Super Kings (Getty Images) Likes of Ashwin, Conway, Curran & others could be on their way out before next IPL auctionCHENNAI: The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are looking to rebuild after a nightmarish Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2025. Even though a new core of younger players like Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel and Dewald Brevis filled some of the holes in the top order, CSK are set to part ways with some of their older stars so that there’s money in the auction to go for some match-winners.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

SSC CGL Exam Date Postponed SSC CGL exam postponed 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025, which was scheduled to commence on August 13, citing the need for a rigorous review of its examination platform and operational preparedness.The examination will now begin in the first week of September, with the revised schedule for CGL and subsequent recruitment tests to be posted shortly on the Commission’s official website.Linked to broader quality assurance measuresAccording to SSC, the postponement is part of a broader strategy to ensure glitch-free conduct of examinations and to identify and…

Binance is taking another step toward damage control by teaming up with BBVA, Spain’s second-biggest bank. The new arrangement allows customers to post U.S. Treasuries as margin, which BBVA will hold outside the exchange. It’s a clear attempt to separate user funds from exchange risk, and it shows Binance is trying to clean up its image. A Response to Ongoing Scrutiny The move follows intense regulatory pressure. After a multibillion-dollar fine last year and ongoing questions around user fund safety, Binance has little room to play it loose. Letting a regulated bank hold trader collateral looks like a deliberate effort…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! Google is rolling out a new version of its Google Finance tool, with changes designed to help users find financial information more easily. According to an August 8 announcement, the updated version includes an artificial intelligence (AI) feature that allows users to ask financial questions and receive detailed answers.These responses also include links to related websites, so users can explore topics further without needing to search for each piece of information themselves. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every…

Created on August 08, 2025 The Bank of England (BOE) lowered the cash rate at today’s meeting by a quarter-point. This marks the second rate cut this year and brings the cash rate to 4.0%, its lowest level since March 2023. The British pound rose 0.50% after the rate decision.The BOE’s decision to lower rates was widely expected but the breakdown of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) vote was a huge surprise. The MPC had to hold a second vote in order to reach a decision, which had never happened before.In the end, the BoE decision was passed by the…

Job interviews can feel overwhelming for introverts. They’re required to meet new people, step out of their comfort zone, and perform under pressure. This high-stakes setting can amplify anxiety, prevent them from showing their true potential, and keep them from performing their best.If you’re an introvert looking to shine in your next job interview, or even an extrovert who wants a few extra tricks up their sleeve, these 13 actionable interview tips will help you feel calm, confident, and in control. Before The Interview Bigstock1. Practice, practice, and…practice again.Over-preparing will give you a sense of mastery that can calm your…

By Tim Hannan, Chief Marketing Officer, Coursera Since our founding in 2012, Coursera has worked hard to increase access to world-class education. Over the years, we’ve introduced features like course auditing, financial aid, and AI-powered translations to make learning accessible to as many people as possible. Today, we’re taking another step forward in this evolution, introducing a new course preview experience that offers learners a deeper, more meaningful way to explore content before committing to a full course. This new model replaces our audit experience and gives learners the ability to preview the first module of nearly every course on…