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Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns Over Telegram CEO’s Arrest and Its Implications for Tech Freedom
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his concerns following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France. Buterin criticized Telegram’s previous approach to encryption but expressed alarm over the arrest, suggesting it poses a threat to software and communication freedom in Europe. He highlighted the shift in public criticism of tech leaders, noting theSource link
Arkham Integrates Coinbase’s Layer 2 Chain Base
Arkham Intelligence has added support for Base, the Layer 2 chain developed by Coinbase, enhancing onchain activity monitoring. (Read More)Source link
DMM Group and Progmat Collaborate to Create a Regulated Stablecoin
Digital asset platform Progmat and DMM, a Japanese entertainment giant, are collaborating to create a new stablecoin on the Progmat Coin platform. The stablecoin will be used within the Seamoon Protocol, a Web3 network for culture and entertainment. DMM Crypto, a subsidiary of DMM Group, expects to utilize the stablecoin to enhance user experiences andSource link
TON Down 14% as Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France
Durov's arrest stems from a warrant issued by France's OFIM, an office that works to prevent violence against minors, as part of a complaint into Telegram's lack of moderation and cooperation with law enforcement.Source link
AI Curiosity Explodes: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya Embrace the Technology
During the first half of 2024, Google Search trends revealed a significant rise in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Interest in AI grew by 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South Africa compared to the same period in 2023. Kenya ranked fourth in Africa and 13thSource link