Auteur/autrice : Alberto

The Need for Cognitive and Adaptive Search Engines Modern search systems are evolving rapidly as the demand for context-aware, adaptive information retrieval grows. With the increasing volume and complexity of user queries, particularly those requiring layered reasoning, systems are no longer limited to simple keyword matching or document ranking. Instead, they aim to mimic the cognitive behaviors humans exhibit when gathering and processing information. This transition towards a more sophisticated, collaborative approach marks a fundamental shift in how intelligent systems are designed to respond to users. Limitations of Traditional and RAG Systems Despite these advances, current methods still face critical…

Design software company Figma revealed in a regulatory filing that it owns nearly $70 million worth of shares in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and has set aside $30 million in stablecoins to buy Bitcoin.Figma filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FIG,” with the paperwork detailing the firm’s current financial position.The filing said Figma invested $55 million into the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) on March 3, 2024, and its value stood at $69.5 million with an unrealized profit of 26% as of the quarter ended on…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The competition for marketplace dominance in the non-fungible token continues heating up as rivals try to grab a slice of the NFT market share through aggressive marketing tactics. In May 2025, OpenSea re-emerged as a dominant player in the NFT marketplace with over 70% of the total market share shortly after launching its upgraded non-fungible token market platform, OS2. OpenSea Tops The NFT Market Chart In May Data compiled by nftpulse.org, a cross-chain non-fungible token market explorer, indicates that OpenSea was the leading NFT marketplace in May…

Design platform Figma revealed in a new SEC filing that it owns $70 million in Bitcoin ETFs and was approved to buy $30 million more. JUST IN: Design app giant Figma revealed it owns almost $70 million in Bitcoin ETFs and was approved to buy $30 million more in BTC 👀 pic.twitter.com/Us5F0HMw82— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 1, 2025 The disclosure came as part of Figma’s S-1 filing, released alongside its bid to go public. Figma held $78.8 million in a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) as of December 31, 2024, categorized as a Level 1 asset. As of March 31, 2025,…

The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (LoL MSI) is in full swing with the Bracket Stage getting underway. Strong teams from every region are about to compete in two weeks of brutal best-of-fives. There’s no break in this format so Pick’Ems have to be locked in by 1:15am BST July 2nd before G2 Esports face Gen.G. With that in mind, here is a breakdown of the first MSI match-ups and who is favourite to win the whole tournament. LoL MSI Bracket Stage Round 1 preview Following the Play-Ins, G2 Esports barely made it to the LoL MSI Bracket Stage along…

Deutsche Bank is preparing to enter the crypto custody arena in 2026, joining forces with Bitpanda and Taurus as the digital asset race accelerates across global finance. Germany’s largest lender is reportedly advancing its move into the crypto sector by establishing a digital custody platform designed to store and safeguard tokenized assets and cryptocurrencies. Collaborating […]

Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGAZ) to advance digital asset education and drive financial innovation in developing regions. Advancing Financial Literacy Stablecoin issuer Tether has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGAZ) to advance digital asset education and financial innovation across developing regions. Tether […]

Amit KumarNew York UniversityProof Carrying Data from folding GKR with protostarCurrent Interactive Verifiable Computation (IVC) schemes face challenges with the Witness-Multi-Scalar Multiplication (Witness-MSM) barrier, limiting efficiency. We propose leveraging the Goldwasser-Kalai-Rothblum (GKR) accumulation scheme to significantly reduce the witness size, overcoming these limitations. Utilizing the Protostar compiler, we will fold the GKR protocol, enhancing computational efficiency. Furthermore, we aim to extend IVC into a Proof Carrying Data framework, facilitating parallel folding in a tree structure to streamline verification processes and improve scalability.Pratyush MishraUniversity of Pennsylvania and Stanford UniversityZippel: A language and compiler for building proof systemsWe propose Zippel, a new…

Image Credit: Ingo Joseph Germany’s gambling sector is under renewed scrutiny following the release of the national regulator’s annual report, which has reignited debate over the country’s persistent black market and the effectiveness of current regulations. The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has warned that the market is grappling with a ‘structural problem,’ as new data reveals a significant and growing share of gambling activity taking place outside the legal framework. Keep Reading ACMA warns influencers of multi-million dollar fines for promoting illegal gambling in Australia PointsBet takeover battle heats up as Betr’s new bid faces board rejection The Gemeinsame…

There are dozens of similar copyright lawsuits working through the courts right now, with cases filed against all the top players—not only Anthropic and Meta but Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and more. On the other side, plaintiffs range from individual artists and authors to large companies like Getty and the New York Times. The outcomes of these cases are set to have an enormous impact on the future of AI. In effect, they will decide whether or not model makers can continue ordering up a free lunch. If not, they will need to start paying for such training data via new…