Vitalik Buterin Transfers $1M in ETH to Coinbase

On Monday, a wallet belonging to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (vitalik.eth) transferred approximately $1 million (600 ETH) to Coinbase, initially reported by crypto cybersecurity group PeckShieldAlert.  #PeckShieldAlert vitalik.eth has transferred 600 $ETH (~$1M) to #Coinbase pic.twitter.com/XVTwLqPENM — PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) August 21, 2023 Buterin Also Pays Back RAI Tokens Buterin, according to Etherscan and blockchain data…

3 Ways AI is Transforming Music

Each fall, I begin my course on the intersection of music and artificial intelligence by asking my students if they’re concerned about AI’s role in composing or producing music. So far, the question has always elicited a resounding “yes.” Their fears can be summed up in a sentence: AI will create a world where music is plentiful,…

RECUR to Discontinue Platform, Plans to Move Metadata to Filecoin

RECUR, a Web3 platform best known for its big-name IPs like Rugrats and Hello Kitty, announced the discontinuation of its platform on August 18. Echoing the gravity of the decision, RECUR stated on Twitter that it was not an easy decision. They cited “Unforeseen challenges and shifts in the business landscape” as the reason for…

Unbabel Debuts Wearable AI for Thought-Based Communication

Four years ago, language transition startup Unbabel worked towards creating a “brain-to-communications interface” that would allow businesses to understand (and be understood) by their customers and clients in multiple languages. Its Language Operations platform blends artificial intelligence (AI) with humans that evolve through high-quality transactions and conversations over time.  “You Had an Americano”  As a…

Seedphrase Releases Debut Single “Angels,” an Ode to Los Angeles

From rare CryptoPunks to DJ booths, Seedphrase is starting a new journey with his debut music track, “Angels.” Seedphrase, originally known as Daniel Maegaard, is an emblem of today’s intersection between art and tech, blending high fashion, cutting-edge digital art, and music. “ANGELS” OUT NOW!!! Thank you everyone for the love and support It has…

Next Up: Selin Çınar on Nostalgia, Innovation, and Fantastical Creatures

Selin Çınar, renowned under her moniker “Axstone,” is a standout Turkish illustrator who masterfully melds the old with the new. With a career spanning over 15 years, Çınar has not just left her mark within the traditional art world but has also embraced the ever-evolving digital realm, the world of NFTs. Selin Çınar (Axtsone) Selin’s…