A solo Bitcoin miner has hit the jackpot, winning a massive $222,000 reward for their contributions to the blockchain. The miner's unique block discovery earned them the substantial payout, highlighting the potential rewards and challenges that come with mining cryptocurrencies.
Source: https://decrypt.co/288048/solo-bitcoin-miner-jackpot-222k-reward
MetalCore, a popular mech shooter game, has made a significant change in its blockchain technology. The game, which has attracted millions of players worldwide, is ditching Ethereum and Immutable for Solana. This move aims to improve the gaming experience by reducing transaction costs, increasing scalability, and enhancing overall performance.
The shift to Solana is expected to benefit both developers and players alike. With lower fees and faster transaction times, MetalCore can focus on delivering a more enjoyable gameplay experience without being hindered by slow or expensive transactions.
Source: https://decrypt.co/288049/mech-shooter-metalcore-ditches-ethereum-and-immutable-for-solana
Zoom, a leading video conferencing platform, is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize business communication and productivity. The company's AI-first strategy aims to enhance user experience and streamline collaboration through the integration of conversational AI and graphical user interfaces. Zoom's Chief Technology Officer, Xuedong Huang, has highlighted the potential of generative AI in reshaping business productivity and driving innovation.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/zoom-embraces-ai-revolutionize-business-communication-productivity
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has publicly criticized Keith Saylor, a well-known cryptocurrency enthusiast. This comes amidst a tumultuous week for the stock market, with stocks experiencing their worst day in weeks. Additionally, Goat.com has reached an impressive valuation of $870 million.
Binance Futures has expanded its trading options with the introduction of the GOATUSDT perpetual contract, offering up to 75x leverage. The new contract is designed for the digital asset "Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)" and will be available starting October 24, 2024. The contract features a maximum funding rate of +2.00% / -2.00%, with funding fees settled every four hours. Traders can use multiple margin assets, such as Bitcoin, to trade the GOATUSDT perpetual contract through Binance's Multi-Assets Mode.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/binance-futures-goatusdt-perpetual-contract
BitMEX has announced a change in its Mark Method for SCRUSDTH25, shifting from Mark Method to Fair Price marking. The new index aggregates spot prices from Binance, Kucoin, and Bitget, aiming to provide a more precise pricing mechanism for traders involved in the contract. Alongside this change, BitMEX has removed Limit Down and Limit Up price protections, which may influence trading strategies.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/bitmex-updates-mark-method-scrusdth25-fair-price
Binance has extended its BNSOL APR Boost Campaign, offering stakers up to 10% APR for SOL. The campaign, driven by popular demand, aims to provide additional rewards for users who stake SOL. With an estimated duration of 6-8 days, the boosted APR will be available from October 25, 2024, onwards.
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is set to launch a new Ethereum layer-2 network called Ink. This development aims to improve scalability and usability for Ethereum-based decentralized applications (dApps). The move is seen as a significant step forward in the adoption of blockchain technology.
Source: https://decrypt.co/288038/kraken-ethereum-layer-2-ink-optimism
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Paymonade to enable users to sell cryptocurrencies directly to credit or debit cards. This feature allows seamless conversion of digital assets into fiat currencies, enhancing user convenience and accessibility. To utilize this service, users must complete account verification on both Binance and Paymonade. The rollout will be gradually expanded to more regions.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/binance-partners-with-paymonade-enable-crypto-sales
The Aragon Association has announced a redemption process for ANT holders, allowing them to exchange their tokens for Ethereum (ETH) at a fixed rate. This move marks the liquidation of most of the treasury as part of the dissolution process. The redemption will be facilitated by Binance and will take place from October 27, 2024, to November 8, 2024. Users with existing ANT balances after the deadline will be affected by the redemption.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/aragon-ant-holders-redeem-eth-binance
Hong Kong's financial hub remains strong, as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) reports high demand for its 3-year RMB government bonds. The tender attracted a bid-to-cover ratio of 7.21, indicating robust investor interest. The bonds, issued under the Infrastructure Bond Programme, carried a coupon rate of 2.13% and an average price of 100.54, yielding an annualized return of 1.953%. This result highlights Hong Kong's strategic position as a leading financial center in RMB internationalization.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/hong-kong-monetary-authority-3-year-rmb-bond-tender-results
NVIDIA Introduces Nemotron-4 Hindi Microservice, Revolutionizing Healthcare AI in India
The Nemotron-4 Hindi microservice is designed to enhance life sciences research, medical imaging, and drug discovery through advanced AI capabilities. Prominent Indian institutions and AI-driven companies are leveraging NVIDIA's technology to build sovereign AI applications and large language models (LLMs) in Hindi.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/nvidia-nemotron4-hindi-healthcare-ai-india
Indian startups are leveraging NVIDIA technology to drive AI innovation, transforming industries and scaling globally. Over 2,000 startups in India's NVIDIA Inception program are utilizing advanced computing tools for growth, with many successfully developing AI solutions for local and global markets.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/indian-startups-leverage-nvidia-technology
"India's robotics sector is experiencing a transformative phase, leveraging NVIDIA platforms to drive advancements in physical AI. Companies like Addverb, Ati Motors, and Ottonomy are adopting NVIDIA's technologies to enhance automation and efficiency across various sectors. This trend aligns with ABI Research's projection of 5.4 million industrial and commercial robots by 2024, growing to over 15 million by 2030. Indian innovators are contributing significantly to this growth, with Addverb setting new benchmarks in industrial automation and Ottonomy redefining last-mile delivery."
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/indias-robotics-sector-leverages-nvidia-platforms
NVIDIA's latest innovation is set to revolutionize the field of AI robotics. The company has introduced a three-computer solution that combines supercomputers for training AI models, NVIDIA Omniverse for simulation and development, and NVIDIA Jetson Thor for runtime deployment. This architecture enables the creation of advanced robotics capable of complex tasks such as 3D perception and autonomous operation.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/nvidia-three-computers-ai-robotics
Indian manufacturers are leveraging NVIDIA's Omniverse platform to create digital twins and harness generative AI, enhancing factory planning and automation. Key players like Ola Electric and Reliance Industries are leading the charge in adopting this technology, which aims to boost efficiency and exports. The move is part of India's strategy to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, with the goal of reaching $1 trillion in exports by 2028.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/nvidia-omniverse-powers-india-digital-twin-revolution
NVIDIA and F5 have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance AI cloud security and efficiency. The integration combines NVIDIA's BlueField-3 Data Processing Units (DPUs) with F5's BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes, boosting application delivery and security in sovereign cloud environments. This development is significant for industries handling sensitive data, such as telecommunications, financial services, and government sectors.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/nvidia-f5-enhance-ai-cloud-security-efficiency
India's tech landscape is witnessing a significant transformation with major cloud infrastructure providers and server manufacturers expanding their AI capabilities. Yotta Data Services, Tata Communications, and E2E Networks are deploying NVIDIA technology to enhance their AI infrastructure, boosting economic growth and innovation. This expansion aims to support large businesses, startups, and research centers running AI workloads, providing nearly 180 exaflops of computing power.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/indias-ai-revolution-tech-giants-expand-ai-factories
NVIDIA's AI innovations are empowering Indian enterprises to harness local language models, enhancing accessibility for over a billion speakers of diverse languages. The technology is enabling companies like Tech Mahindra and Sarvam AI to develop multilingual AI solutions, showcasing its potential across various sectors. NVIDIA's contribution includes the Nemotron-4-Mini-Hindi-4B model, designed to optimize performance on GPU-accelerated systems.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/nvidia-ai-innovations-indian-enterprises-local-language-models
NVIDIA Partners with Indian IT Giants for AI Adoption
NVIDIA has partnered with leading Indian IT firms, including Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro, to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. This collaboration aims to create new job opportunities and equip developers with the skills needed for the AI-driven future.
Source: https://Blockchain.News/news/nvidia-partners-indian-it-giants-ai-adoption