Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing cryptocurrency mining in the country, state-owned media has reported, as lawmakers brainstorm how to skirt sanctions in the pariah state. The law establishes regulations for the previously outlawed crypto mining industry in the country, limiting the activity to legal entities and individuals who register with the Ministry of Digital Development. Entities and entrepreneurs who do not register will be allowed to mine only if they do not e...
AI Firm Synthesia Unveils Digital Video Avatars—Here's How They Work
Have you ever wanted a digital twin? Or dreaded having to re-record a series of videos? Like a sci-fi storyline, London-based synthetic media generation developer Synthesia has launched a service that gives customers the ability to create digital video representations of themselves that they can use on social media and in marketing campaigns. Synthesia first announced the launch of its Personal Avatars during a livestream on Wednesday. These avatars, Synthesia claims, can be generated using as l...
Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto Investing
Mox, a virtual bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has started offering bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds to its clients shortly after launching an investment platform in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto Investing
Mox, a virtual bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, has started offering bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds to its clients shortly after launching an investment platform in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Adds Crypto ETFs, Plans Direct Crypto Investing
The bank becomes one of several offering bitcoin and ether ETFs to Hong Kong customers despite relatively low demand.
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As Bitcoin's volatility returns, is the risk-reward worth it?
Bitcoin’s volatility intrigues investors amid global market fluctuations and rising geopolitical tensions.