PRESS RELEASE. KIVA AI, a promising new platform dedicated to advancing AI technology through improved data curation and human feedback, has successfully raised $ 7 million in a funding round led by Brooklyn-based Web3 investor CoinFund. The round attracted participation from a lengthy and diverse range of funds and family offices including Paper Ventures, …
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is actively seeking input from industry participants on proposed new licensing regulations for over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency services. The initiative aims to establish a comprehensive framework that mandates licensing and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing regulations. This move, which includes joint supervision by the SFC and […]
South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework is the first step towards developing a comprehensive national AI policy. It aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem through coordinated efforts in research, talent cultivation, and infrastructure enhancement. The policy also emphasizes the importance […]
Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin Regulatory Regime On July 17, Hong Kong regulators—the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong […]
Openverse has landed an Open Education Award for Excellence in the Open Infrastructure category. Open Education Global (OEG) is a non-profit organization that supports the use of open education to expand education access and affordability. Its annual awards recognize outstanding contributions to the Open Education community and its network of resources. …