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Lost Crypto: Are There Ways to Recover Your Assets?
People can lose their cryptocurrencies in different scenarios. Common cases are losing private keys to their wallets, sending crypto to the wrong address, or being scammed. For different cases, there are recovery methods that may work. In this article, we’ll be discussing the possibilities of regaining control over missing crypto. 50 People Fall for a Honeypot Scam in South Korea
The Gwangju Police Agency Cyber Crime Investigation Unit has arrested 28 individuals involved in a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme under Article 345 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Korea. The group duped their victims out of more than $13 million. Virtual Therapists: How AI is Lending an Ear to Mental Health
Can therapy chatbots help people feel better and cope with difficult situations? The first thought that may come to mind is that it’s strange to share feelings with a bot that lacks empathy to understand. How true is this? This article delves into the topic from various perspectives. Nassim Taleb: Author of the Bestseller "The Black Swan"
The bankruptcy of FTX, the Terra collapse, the coronavirus pandemic, and other unforeseen events that have shaken the crypto industry are often referred to as "Black Swans." This term, popularized by Nassim Taleb through his bestselling book, has become synonymous with rare, impactful events. Ryan Selkis: Messari CEO & Crypto Leader of the Year
Born in Albany, New York, Ryan Selkis received his Bachelor of Science at Boston College in 2008 and even pursued an MBA at the MIT School of Management. However, true to the adventurous spirit of crypto enthusiasts, Ryan stepped away from his academic path in 2014 to dedicate himself to the crypto world. 
In San Francisco's Chinatown, a group of people attacked a Waymo driverless car (AI taxi). They smashed its windshield and covered it in spray paint, before setting it on fire with fireworks. Despite the swift arrival of the fire department, the vehicle was beyond saving. 
The Indian government has raised an alarm over the proliferation of AI-generated fake content on social media and other digital platforms, particularly concerning its impact on the country's massive online user base of over 600 million people. Officials are wary of the unpredictable public response to such misinformation. 
In El Salvador, only 12% of the population reportedly used Bitcoin for payments of goods and services in the past year, marking a 12.4% decline from the 2022 statistics. This information comes from a study conducted by the Central American University José Simeón Cañas, based on face-to-face interviews with 1,280 people. 
“When my hometown team was on the verge of closing, I did everything possible to prevent it from happening. This is a club that went from amateurs to the Premier League. The local club that has become a symbol of strength and willpower for the people of Kharkiv,” shared the WhiteBIT founder on his Instagram. 
What Is Proof of Personhood?
Isn't it funny that almost every platform requires us to prove that we are human? Although machines verifying people seems somehow strange, such measures are needed against bots and fake accounts. Among identity verification methods is Proof of Personhood (PoP), which represents complex techniques to tackle identification problems. 
CiberInteligenciaSV, the hacking group behind the security breach of El Salvador's state-run Bitcoin wallet Chivo, has started leaking portions of the app's source code. They had already disclosed the personal information of almost all adult users in El Salvador (5.1 million people) who downloaded the wallet. How AI and Blockchain Can Help Save Endangered Animals
News about people hunting or selling endangered animals pops up every day, despite warnings. Business Insider researched what species are available to buy online. Shockingly, they found squirrel monkeys, exotic birds, several species of turtles, and many other animals listed on Facebook. These animals were available for purchase within just 20 minutes. 
In New Hampshire, where the Republican primary for presidential candidates is underway, voters received automated calls with an AI-generated voice mimicking Joe Biden. The voice urged people to stay away from polling stations and to disregard the primaries altogether. 
“Stablecoins Way Better than Digital Fiat”: MakerDAO Interview
GNcrypto had a pleasure talking to Tadeo, Developer Relations for Spark Protocol, MakerDAO’s SubDAO. And the conversation wasn’t just about the Dai stablecoin or its advantages compared to its competitors, USDT included. We delved into which countries are better at regulating crypto, why people trust opaque businesses, recent research into Solana as a potential future codebase for MakerDAO. 