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Gallup: Rising Number of People Experiencing FOBO Due to AI
An increasing number of Americans are grappling with FOBO – a fear of becoming obsolete. This phobia revolves around the idea that new technologies will render one's profession outdated, leaving them as an unemployable relic in the job market. BIS Leads Successful Test of International CBDCs
In a joint initiative, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Switzerland, France and Singapore have wrapped up a test focused on the cross-border exchange and settlement of wholesale digital currencies issued by central banks. 
The Writer’s Guild of America Strike Ends
After nearly five months, the Writers Guild’s strike has officially concluded with a tentative deal that includes provisions on AI usage in Hollywood. The strike, which focused on issues like higher wages and fairer contracts, also revolved around AI practices and implementation. 
Win Big with WhiteBIT: WhiteBASE Course Launch Contest
As the cryptocurrency frenzy continues to sweep the world, there's a growing thirst for knowledge in the field. And free courses are the best opportunity for anyone to easily explore the new digital realm. Here’s an array of crypto literacy courses, complemented by the chance to claim a piece of the prize pool in a contest hosted by WhiteBIT! Ethereum Launches Holesky Testnet"
Ethereum has just launched the Holesky test network, albeit on the second attempt.
During a live broadcast on the EthStaker YouTube channel, one of the developers announced, 'It seems the launch has gone smoothly.' Meanwhile, another developer smiled and noted, 'It looks like we won't have to do this a third time.'" Did you know that Gary Hensler has a twin brother named Robert?
Since 1993, he held the position of portfolio manager at the investment firm T. Rowe Price, and he also served as its vice president. Most of the mentions of him date back to the early 2000s, making it challenging to unearth any fresh and intriguing information about Robert. 
Meta Rolls Out Its New AI Chatbot
Under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg, Meta is charting a new course with its AI-driven chatbot, Meta AI. This innovaton is set to be a fixture in all apps and devices the company releases. With the Llama 2 language model as its base, this chatbot can produce both text and images, providing users with multiple use cases. Celebrity-inspired chatbots for entertainment, with Snoop Dogg among the first, are also in the pipeline. 
The CIA is developing its own artificial intelligence
The Central Intelligence Agency of the United States is gearing up to release a ChatGPT-style application aimed at assisting analysts in swiftly and efficiently processing data from open sources.
"We’ve gone from newspapers and radio, to newspapers and television, to newspapers and cable television, to basic internet, to big data, and it just keeps going," remarked Randy Nixon, the head of the CIA's intelligence division.
This initiative is part of a broader government strategy to harness artificial intelligence for the purpose of effectively countering China in the realm of AI-related matters.
Furthermore, the CIA has declined to comment on the specific model it intends to employ in its application. 
Walmart to Sell Pudgy Penguins NFT Toys
Walmart is set to retail toys based on the NFT collection, Pudgy Penguins, in its 2,000 U.S. stores. Each toy grants access to Pudgy World, a digital platform on zkSync Era, where users can create characters, play games, and socialize.
The range includes 26 toys like Plush Buddies and Igloo Collectibles, priced between $2.99-$11.97. Exclusive to Walmart are Ice Chrome and Gold Chrome figures and a Blind Box with a surprise Clip-On Plush.
Each toy comes with a unique birth certificate allowing users to claim traits for their digital characters in Pudgy World by scanning a QR code.
Current NFT holders will receive licensing royalties for each corresponding toy sold at Walmart. 
Initial Ether Futures ETF Approval Expected in October
Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg, a seasoned ETF Analyst, estimates a 90% chance of the first Ether Futures ETF receiving approval come early October.
According to him, Valkyrie Funds is set to lead with its application, with a series of affirmative decisions expected to follow.
“The spot ETF remains in limbo,” Balchunas points out. 
Guatemala Uses Bitcoin Blockchain for Presidential Elections
Guatemala has become the world's first nation to utilize the BTC blockchain for presidential election vote tallying. Remarkably, the Bitcoin network was not employed for cryptocurrency transactions; instead, it played a pivotal role in guaranteeing transparency and upholding democratic principles in the voting process. 
Binance Exits Russia
Binance has agreed to sell its entire russian assets to CommEX, marking a full exit from the country. The transition will take up to a year, ensuring a smooth migration for existing russian users. Notably, CommEX is a newly launched exchange, just one day into its official journey. Alex Bornyakov, the Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, reflects on Binance's exit from the russian market: “There’s no longer room for any business to stay “neutral”. Blockchain technology is neutral but people leading crypto businesses should not be.” Check out our exclusive interview with Alex Bornyakov, where we delve into Ukrainian blockchain projects and digital education on the Diia.Digital platform. 
Cryptocurrency Transactions Face Block by Chase UK
Citing potential fraud risks, British banking titan Chase has chosen to halt cryptocurrency-related payments from October 16th.
"If we think you're making a payment related to crypto assets, we'll decline it," was the message relayed to clients via email.
The bank also emphasized that those intent on investing in cryptocurrencies have the liberty to switch to other banks or providers. Never miss any of the latest cryptocurrency news, in-depth crypto market analysis, and breaking updates on blockchain technology. From Bitcoin price trends to emerging NFT projects and DeFi developments, GNcrypto has everything to keep you informed and ahead. Stay informed and ready to seize the next big opportunity in the crypto world!