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OpenAI revealed a major update to its large language model this week with the launch of ChatGPT-4o Google confirmed the launch of Gemini for Workspace, integrating its AI model into Google’s enterprise suite Choise.ai launched an AI-powered layer 2 blockchain for enterprises AI announcements have come thick and fast this week, with Google and OpenAI going head-to-head as both corporations launched major updates to their artificial intelligence offerings, while AI-powered crypto platform, Choise.ai, confirmed the launch of its layer 2 blockchain for enterprises.  AI steals the show at I/O 2024 Artificial intelligence was quite literally the name of the game at I/O 2024 this week, Google’s annual tech conference where new and upcoming launches are showcased. The search engine not only revealed the expansion of its rollout for Gemini for Workspace, but also showcased an enterprise -grade update to Gemini Advanced, which enables businesses to ...

Brazil’s largest lender, Itau Unibanco, announced its entrance into the crypto market by introducing a trading service for clients on its investment platform.  The initial offering includes trading in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), with plans to incorporate additional cryptocurrencies. According to the announcement, the decision would position Itau to compete with local entities like crypto exchange MB, investment bank BTG Pactual’s digital assets unit Mynt, and global players like Binance in the Brazilian market. “Our initial focus is on Bitcoin, but our broader strategic plan involves expanding to other crypto assets, contingent upon the evolving regulatory landscape in the country.”  Itau Unibanco representative At present, uncertainty has shaped the market, with the financial services firm PicPay, owned by conglomerate J&F, attributing its recent decision to exit to “regulatory uncertainties” and XP, a brokerage and investments comp...

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao resigns and pleads guilty. Binance delisting of 10 major coins as regulatory response. Binance restructures leadership and commits to compliance. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is making significant moves in response to a groundbreaking settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The exchange has announced the delisting of 10 major trading pairs, including notable cryptocurrencies such as Aptos (APT), Axie Infinity (AXS), and Filecoin (FIL). Changpeng Zhao’s resignation and $4B Penalty In a surprising turn of events, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, has decided to step down from his role as CEO in the wake of a comprehensive settlement with the SEC we reported earlier. The settlement stems from criminal charges against Binance , including breaking sanctions and money-transmitting laws. As part of the deal, CZ has pleaded guilty to charges related to ...