Tech Companies Request More Time From EU to Comply with AI Act
In a joint letter to the European Commission, Tech companies have requested that the deadlines for compliance with the general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) Act be extended. Due to the summer recess, the organizations, which include the Computer & Communications Industry Association, AmChamEU, The Software Alliance, and DOT Europe, request additional time on August 9. Concerns regarding […]
Regulators Postpone Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF Listing
The United States regulators require additional time to determine if Nasdaq’s June request to list the Hashdex Crypto Index ETF should be granted. The filing was in response to Nasdaq’s June request for permission to list the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF on its electronic exchange. Upon approval, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF would […]
Vitalik Buterin Supports Proposed ERC-7683 for Cross-chain Trade
Vitalik Buterin has openly supported the ERC-7683, a proposed standard for cross-chain transaction execution developed by Uniswap Labs and Across Protocol. The new standard’s objective is to enhance interoperability between decentralized networks and establish a unified framework for cross-chain intentions, as outlined in a recent X post by Uniswap Labs. The Ethereum Magicians forum has […]
Cardano Introduces Major Hydra Upgrade
The Cardano blockchain has announced a new Hydra Head update, which aims to make transactions more efficient for users. The Cardano blockchain has significantly updated its Hydra Head scaling solution with the release of version 0.18.0. This enhancement is designed to improve transaction efficiency on the protocol and address issues with withdrawal delays. Cardano Hydra […]
Thailand SEC Unveils Sandbox for Bitcoin and Crypto Innovation
To enhance Thailand’s crypto economy, the SEC launched a Bitcoin and digital asset innovation sandbox. On August 9, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially launched its Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox. This initiative aims to foster innovation in the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) and broader digital asset sector by offering a controlled environment where companies can […]