North Korean Crypto Thefts in 2023: A $700 Million Cyber Menace
North Korean groups were linked to 33% of 2023’s crypto thefts, stealing up to $700M. Their methods evolved, involving crypto mixers and converting assets to Tether or Tron, highlighting the ongoing cyber threat from DPRK. (Read More)
Mysterious $1.17 Million Bitcoin Transfer to Bitcoin Creator Nakamoto Wallet
A recent transaction of 27 BTC to a Satoshi Nakamoto wallet has raised interest in the cryptocurrency community, particularly considering the Genesis Block’s 15th anniversary. This event celebrates Bitcoin’s history and raises questions about its future and originator. (Read More)
FreeInit: A Groundbreaking Approach to Enhance Video Generation by Nanyang Technological University
FreeInit, developed by Nanyang Technological University, enhances video diffusion models by iteratively refining noise initialization, significantly improving temporal consistency in video generation. (Read More)
Web3 Security CertiK X Account Compromised in Phishing Scam
CertiK, a blockchain security firm, suffered a cyber attack on its X account, leading to phishing scams, raising concerns about crypto security vulnerabilities and sophisticated social engineering tactics. (Read More)
Yann LeCun Reflects on the Impact of DjVu and Open-Access Publications in Machine Learning
Yann LeCun’s DjVu format significantly influenced open-access in the machine learning community, facilitating the distribution of high-resolution scanned documents online and promoting collective power in intellectual property negotiations. (Read More)
CBN Approves Africa Stablecoin Consortium’s cNGN for Regulatory Sandbox Pilot
CBN approves ASC’s cNGN stablecoin, a regulated digital currency pegged to the Naira, launching on Feb 27, 2024. (Read More)
Italy’s G7 Presidency: Focus on AI Regulation, African Development, and Ukraine Support
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outlined Italy’s G7 presidency priorities for 2024, focusing on AI regulation, supporting African development, and maintaining support for Ukraine against Russia. (Read More)
Bank of Spain Chooses Adhara, Cecabank, and Abanca to Test CBDC
Banco de España, Cecabank, Abanca, and Adhara Blockchain are launching a pilot program to explore the use of a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency, aiming to simulate interbank payments. (Read More)