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Swiss church sparks controversy with an AI Jesus taking confessions
In one of the many controversial cases involving the church and AI, a Switzerland church introduced an AI Jesus to take on confessions from Catholic worshippers. This comes as AI technology has been touted as a game changer with the ability to optimize operations, despite fears the tech will replace humans in the job market. […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
MicroStrategy’s MSTR is the most traded stock in the US today
MicroStrategy (MSTR) just knocked it out of the park, becoming the most traded stock in the United States today. With $18.6 billion in trading volume, it’s outshining Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA), two giants that practically own the trading floors. This hasn’t happened in a while. Why now? Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin obsession is driving investors […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
Charles Hoskinson says Coinbase CEO is the “only one candidate” for Crypto-Czar at the White House
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has expressed his support for Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to take on the role of Crypto-Czar at the White House. In a detailed post on social media, Hoskinson pointed out that Armstrong has been an influential figure in the cryptocurrency space. He further added that Armstrong’s ability to withstand the […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump to appoint first-ever White House Crypto Czar
Donald Trump’s transition team is deep in talks with industry insiders about setting up a White House position focused entirely on crypto. If the plan moves forward, this would be the first time the White House creates a job solely for cryptocurrency policy. Sources say Trump’s team is already reviewing candidates for what’s being called […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
AI-generated influencers flood Instagram and other platforms with stolen identity
A new AI-related scam has surfaced featuring thousands of AI-generated influencers who have flooded social sites like Instagram using stolen images of real people. The scam includes stealing videos from real models and adult content creators, giving them AI-generated faces, and monetizing their bodies with links to dating sites for instance Patreon, OnlyFans competitions, and […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
Gary Wang spared jail time by Judge for his role in FTX’s collapse
Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, walked out of a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday with a sentence of time served, dodging prison time for his part in the collapse of the crypto giant. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made the call, praising Wang’s swift and decisive cooperation after the FTX empire imploded late last year. […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
Interview: Coinbase CSO Philip Martin shares secrets to outsmarting AI scammers
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the crypto industry — and not always for the better. Scammers are getting smarter, their tools more sophisticated. But Philip Martin, Coinbase’s Chief Security Officer, isn’t losing sleep. A former counterintelligence agent and cybersecurity expert, he’s now leading efforts to protect one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency reserves. In an exclusive […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
Logan Paul caught misleading crypto investors – Investigative report
Other than a lawsuit concerning a crypto-zoo, the famous social media influencer Logan Paul has been met with new allegations of misleading fans about crypto investments. A BBC investigation uncovered alleged links between Logan Paul and private crypto wallet trades. The influence of Logan Paul can be explained best by his 23 million subscriptions on […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
Switzerland’s regulator highlights crypto growing money laundering risks
Switzerland’s financial regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has raised concerns about the risks of using cryptocurrencies for money laundering. The regulator mentioned this in its 2024 Risk Monitor report, noting the growing adoption of crypto, particularly stablecoins, for illegal activities. According to the regulator, Switzerland’s status as a major wealth management hub for […]Cryptopolitan
Nov 20, 2024
