The Battle of Blockchain Founder in Court: Bias, Intrigue and Financial Chaos

The jury selection process continues in the trial of FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Prospective jurors’ potential biases and previous financial losses in cryptocurrency pose as complexities. Judicial proceedings reveal the growth of blockchain technical jargon within the legal sector. Bankman-Fried’s charges include conspiracy, fraud, and unlawful customer deposit lending, putting the crypto world’s intersection with the traditional legal system under spotlight.

China’s Central Bank Stakes Digital Yuan’s Global Appeal: A Revolutionary Step or a Risky Leap?

China’s central bank has updated its official CBDC app to allow overseas visitors to purchase digital yuan tokens with foreign credit cards. The update reflects an unprecedented convenience, aiming to push the usage of mobile wallets of the CBDC, providing users with seamless online experiences, including refunds for any unused funds. This move widens the application of e-CNY, promoting its use for online financial exchanges on major platforms.

Crypto Ransom in Retail: Exploring Bomb Threat Scams and Blockchain Reputation

US retailers like Kroger, Target, Walmart, and Amazon’s Whole Foods Market have faced a wave of bomb threats from scammers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin, gift cards or money. The extortion attempts, which reportedly target each store only once, raise concerns about the reputation of cryptocurrencies and the potential skepticism around the technology’s safety and legitimacy, despite its widespread legitimate use.

Exploring the AI Chatbot Boom: Surging Demand for ChatGPT, Blockchain Skills, and Challenges Ahead

Udemy’s Global Workplace Learning Index for Q1 2023 reveals a rapidly growing interest in ChatGPT, financial services, and business teaching courses. ChatGPT course consumption shows a staggering increase of 4,419%. The report also highlights surges in industries like manufacturing, government, and financial services, raising the demand for professionals with these skills.