The Supreme Court allows a shareholder lawsuit against Nvidia

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The US Supreme Court has permitted a shareholder lawsuit against Nvidia to move forward. This lawsuit focuses on claims of misrepresentation about the company’s revenue from cryptocurrency mining. The lawsuit says that Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, minimized how much the company relied on crypto sales during its big revenue increase in 2017 and 2018, before the cryptocurrency market fell. Nvidia announced it missed its revenue targets after the market collapse,

SuperBridge Summit 2024 first day sessions explore economic growth potential of various regions

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 October 2024: The SuperBridge Summit 2024, held in conjunction with GITEX Global, was inaugurated today. The two-day event held at the One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai is organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and SuperBridge Council. The first day’s sessions commenced on a high note with eleven panel discussions, keynote speeches and fireside chats. Thought leaders from a wide array of industries,

Second Edition of SuperBridge Summit 2024 kicks off today with the participation of 70 speakers

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15, October 2024: The second edition of SuperBridge Summit kicked off today (October 15, 2024), at the One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai with Trip.com, NICE, Laix Inc., Dubai Chambers, MVGX and METACOMP, sponsors of this year’s edition. Organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and SuperBridge Council, the SuperBridge Summit featured an opening remark by Hadi Badri, CEO of Economic Development of Dubai Economy

Nvidia faces a revived class-action lawsuit backed by the SEC

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Nvidia is currently under scrutiny as the SEC and DOJ support a revived class-action lawsuit accusing the company of misleading investors regarding its revenue from cryptocurrency mining. This lawsuit, initially filed in 2018, claims that Nvidia downplayed its reliance on crypto-related earnings during a period of high demand for GPUs in mining. The U.S. government’s involvement aims to hold Nvidia accountable for allegedly misrepresenting its financial health, particularly in light

Fed maintains current interest rates, citing inflation concerns and a strong job market

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Following its biennial policy meeting, the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at their current level on Wednesday. This is the sixth instance in which the central bank has paused its rate adjustments since it began increasing rates in March 2022. The Federal Reserve decided to maintain interest rates due to a combination of significant inflation and a stable job market. Authorities expressed their need for more data indicating a consistent

New Zealand’s Reserve Bank launches consultation for a digital dollar, eyeing a 2030 release

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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has started a new stage in investigating the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with the objective of launching it by 2030. The implementation of the digital NZD would provide seamless exchanges between digital and physical currency as well as bank deposits. This system would be overseen by the Reserve Bank in collaboration with commercial banks and payment service providers. The Reserve

SWIFT completes pivotal CBDC test, paving the way for global digital currency integration

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SWIFT has successfully concluded its second testing phase for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), with a specific emphasis on digital ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts. The six-month trial demonstrated the capacity of the SWIFT connector to link together existing CBDC networks without the need to create a new digital currency. The connector leverages Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and smart contracts to guarantee precise and uniform transaction records, offering possible

Coinbase shares have turned a profit since 2021

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Following a strong fourth-quarter earnings report in which the firm swung to profit and earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, Coinbase’s shares increased by over 12.5% after hours. Coinbase’s net revenue in the fourth quarter exceeded consensus estimates of around $825 million, rising 45.2% from the third quarter to $905 million. At the same time, the firm turned a profit for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2021,

Former President Donald Trump voiced strong concerns about CBDCs and AI

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During a recent interview on Fox’s Sunday Morning Futures, former President Donald Trump criticized central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and artificial intelligence (AI), citing their potential to jeopardize individual privacy and global security. With Trump’s potential candidacy for the US Republican Party in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, his critical views are gaining attention. As a means of facilitating government monitoring and financial control over private citizens, Trump attacked CBDCs,

Digital Asset Investment Products Witness $500 Million Outflows; Bitcoin ETFs Remain in Focus

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Last week, digital asset investment products experienced a $500 million outflow, with Bitcoin-indexed exchange-traded products (ETPs) accounting for nearly 96% of the total outflows, according to asset manager CoinShares’ recent publication. Bitcoin, a key player in this scenario, saw outflows of $479 million, indicating that investors are cautious. Conversely, short positions in Bitcoin saw increased interest, with total inflows approaching $11 million. Ethereum, Polkadot, and Chainlink all experienced outflows of

Mailer Lite loses $600,000 in phishing attack

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Mailer Lite, a digital marketing platform, was recently targeted by a phishing attack, resulting in a financial loss of more than $600,000. The attackers used a vulnerability in Mailer Lite’s system to impersonate Web3 organizations and send deceptive emails containing malicious links. Blockaid, a Web3 security and privacy firm, revealed the complex details of the attack. The perpetrators used a vulnerability in Mailer Lite’s infrastructure to create emails that appeared

Donald Trump says he will stop government-controlled digital currency (CBDCs)

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Former President Donald Trump has stated his intention to obstruct the development of a government-controlled digital currency. This announcement comes amid discussions between the Federal Reserve and many global banks about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). During a recent speech in New Hampshire, Trump expressed his determination to prevent the establishment of a CBDC. His primary concern is that a government-controlled digital currency could give the authorities too much control