Apple introduces Post-Quantic Cryptography to protect iMessage
Apple recently unveiled PQ3, “the most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history”, for iOS 17.4 on February 21. With this new protocol, Apple becomes one of the few providers to offer post-quantum cryptography for messages. Signal launched a “quantum attack-resistant” encryption upgrade in September 2023, but Apple claims to be the first to achieve […]
Google acknowledges Gemini AI’s racial diversity shortcomings and encourages swift change following backlash
Recently, Google LLC found itself at the center of a controversy concerning its generative artificial intelligence, Gemini AI. The tech giant has acknowledged the shortcomings of its image generator, admitting that its efforts to promote diversity via Gemini AI have led to unintended consequences. The term “Gemini AI” is now associated with discussions about racial […]
Greg Solano Appointed CEO of Yuga Labs, Daniel Alegre Leaves His Position
Greg Solano, one of the creators of the acclaimed Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT, has been named the new CEO of Yuga Labs, replacing Daniel Alegre, who took up his post in April 2023. The appointment was confirmed by Solano himself in a February 21 post, where he expressed his determination to take the […]
Tether Remains Uncertain Around USDT Abandonment on Tron
Leading stablecoin issuer Tether has refused to confirm or deny its decision to continue supporting the Tron network after rival Circle stopped issuing its USDC stablecoin on the blockchain. The company published comments in response to Circle’s announcement on February 20, where it revealed that it was immediately halting the issuance of USDC on Tron […]
BforBank: our online banking review
BforBank, a visionary offshoot of Crédit Agricole, is redefining the landscape of online banking in France. Since its launch, the platform has distinguished itself by its user-centric approach, offering a comprehensive range of innovative and accessible financial services. In a world where the digitalization of banking services is becoming the norm, BforBank has established itself […]
Bull Run 2024: A return to NFT madness?
If you were present at the 2021 cycle, then you will have experienced the madness of “monkey pictures” being snapped up at prices that the general public would find derisory. For the best, we were talking about prices that could run into the millions of dollars. Nowadays, most of them have been forgotten, but if […]
Citrea Raises $2.7 Million to Launch Bitcoin’s ZK-Rollup
Citrea, a project aimed at integrating ZK (Zero Knowledge) rollups into Bitcoin, has closed a $2.7 million fundraising round led by Galaxy Ventures, the venture capital arm of Galaxy Digital. Citrea aims to solve some of the Bitcoin blockchain’s scalability challenges, while extending its capabilities without changing its consensus rules. Citrea is the first rollup […]
Bitcoin ETF Trading Hits All-Time Highs Since Launch
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recently seen a surge in trading activity, marking their busiest session since their launch in January. This increase in trading volume highlights growing investor interest and increased adoption of Bitcoin ETFs. This surge in trading activity is the result of several factors that influence investor sentiment and market dynamics within […]