IBM Security Explains How Deepfake AI Hijacks Live Conversations
Scientists from IBM Security have recently made a startlingly simple discovery regarding a method to hijack and manipulate live conversations through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The “audio-jacking” attack utilizes deepfake audio technology and generative AI, incorporating OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama-2. Audio Jacking Researchers programmed the AI to analyze audio from two sources […]
ProShares Sees Big Future for spot Bitcoin ETF
A senior executive of ProShares, a significant issuer of futures-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF), stated that the company does not anticipate any threats to introducing spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States rather sees benefits. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs will benefit ProShares’ futures products on both an operational and commercial level, according to […]
South Korea Regulator, SEC Chair Discuss spot Bitcoin ETF
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), intends to seek guidance in a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler regarding spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Financial institutions are subject to examination and supervision by the FSS, operating under the overarching jurisdiction of the Financial Services Commission. On February 5, fiscal supervisor […]
Spanish Ministry of Finance to Utilize Crypto for Payment of Tax Debts
The Spanish Ministry of Finance aims to enhance its control of cryptocurrency activities within the nation so that it may be able to confiscate digital assets like crypto to settle tax obligations. Reports indicate that the ministry, under the leadership of María Jesús Montero, is drafting legislative amendments to the General Tax Law, more particularly […]
No Spot for Crypto Advertisements at Super Bowl LVIII
On February 11, millions of viewers of Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will purportedly see few to no advertisements related to cryptocurrency exchanges. CNN reported on February 2 that many companies that have placed advertisements for the 2024 Super Bowl are outside the financial technology industry. Paul […]