SEC Gains Upper Hand: Ripple Ordered to Disclose XRP Sales Data
A US district judge has ordered Ripple to disclose XRP’s financial and institutional sales data, a significant victory for the SEC amid allegations of unregistered sales. (Read More)
RPM reduces 30-day readmission rates by 50% at Lee Health
The health system’s medical director will offer more perspective on how remote patient monitoring is helping, including enabling an adherence rate of 80% to daily vitals, at HIMSS24.
VA to develop an XR mental health app for aging veterans
The agency seeks to use extended reality and digital therapeutics to create healing “journeys” for aging Vietnam veterans that could improve their relationships with caregivers.
British Columbia Court Upholds Government’s Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining Electricity Supply
British Columbia’s Supreme Court upheld a temporary suspension of electricity supply to new cryptocurrency mining operations, emphasizing the government’s role in balancing energy demands with sustainability goals. (Read More)
Haru Invest Executives Arrested in $826 Million Crypto Embezzlement Case
South Korean prosecutors have detained three Haru Invest executives for allegedly embezzling $826 million worth of cryptocurrencies from 16,000 users, highlighting regulatory scrutiny over crypto lending practices. (Read More)
Multinational Firm Loses $25.6 Million to Deepfake-Driven Fraud
A Hong Kong finance employee was deceived into transferring $25.6 million using deepfake technology, highlighting the growing cybersecurity threat of such scams. (Read More)
What is Wordtune? Exploring the AI-Powered Writing Assistant
Wordtune, an AI-powered writing tool, offers real-time phrasing and sentence construction suggestions, enhancing human writing while allowing writers to maintain control over content. (Read More)
Brazil’s Tax Authority Cracks Down on Unreported Bitcoin Holdings
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service identifies over 25,000 individuals with undeclared bitcoins, leveraging advanced technologies to enforce tax compliance in the cryptocurrency sector, signaling increased scrutiny and regulatory measures for crypto investors. (Read More)
Binance Enhances Futures Trading with Multi-Assets Mode Launch
Starting February 9, 2024, Binance introduces an automatic Multi-Assets Mode for new futures accounts, enhancing trading flexibility and efficiency across margin assets. (Read More)
KPMG: Fintech Funding Fades in 2023
The global fintech market experienced its most challenging year since 2017, with investments dropping to $113.7 billion. Singapore’s AI fintech sector saw a 77% increase in funding. (Read More)