Latam’s Giant Mercado Libre Announces Expansion of Its Stablecoin Project
Sep17

Latam’s Giant Mercado Libre Announces Expansion of Its Stablecoin Project

Mercado Libre, Latin America’s e-commerce and financial services giant, has announced that it will expand its previously launched Meli Dólar, an in-house developed dollar-pegged stablecoin, to other countries. The token, developed in partnership with the Argentina-based crypto exchange Ripio, will be launched in Mexico, according to Juan Vita, Senior Director of Product at Mercado Pago. […] Powered by...

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UN Chief: Unregulated AI Threatens Democratic Systems
Sep17

UN Chief: Unregulated AI Threatens Democratic Systems

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) poses a risk to democratic systems, exacerbating disinformation and gender inequality. He urged countries to establish AI governance guidelines and promote responsible use. Guterres noted AI’s potential benefits, including enhanced public participation and equality, but emphasized the need for international cooperation to mitigate risks. UN […]...

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Movie Companies Take DMCA Subpoena ‘Shortcut’ Dispute to Court of Appeals
Sep17

Movie Companies Take DMCA Subpoena ‘Shortcut’ Dispute to Court of Appeals

Tracking BitTorrent pirates isn’t all that hard since IP addresses are openly broadcasted. With help from Internet providers, these addresses can then be linked to account holders. ISPs don’t hand over this data voluntarily; they typically require a subpoena or court order before taking action. In the United States, subpoenas are typically obtained by filing a copyright complaint in federal court against a “John Doe” who’s known only...

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