According to Cointelegraph, Andrew Yang, former United States presidential candidate, New York City mayor, and founder of the Forward Party, spoke at the North American Blockchain Summit (NABS) in Fort Worth, Texas on November 16. Yang expressed concerns about the lack of use and public perception of blockchain technology in the United States, as well as the country's regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Yang, who described himself as an 'enormous believer in smart money, smart currencies,' said that the current state of blockchain and Web3 technology in the United States is disappointing. He believes that this could lead to firms moving overseas. To avoid this, Yang suggested that positive use cases for blockchain should be demonstrated to solve problems for the American people. He also mentioned that the potential of blockchain technology to combat poverty has not been fully explored. In addition to blockchain, Yang raised concerns about the United States' policy on AI, calling it 'fairly limited, maybe even incoherent.' He was among the 2,600 tech leaders and researchers who signed an open letter calling for a moratorium on training AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. Yang also highlighted the political implications of AI, as it could affect campaigning and public life in general. He criticized the U.S. regulatory approach, which he described as waiting for a disaster to happen before taking action, and the 'winner-take-all' economy that could exacerbate existing divisions in U.S. political life.

Richard Teng, Binance's Head of Regional Markets, recently took part in the sector's crucial dialogue at the Future Blockchain Summit. Teng was part of a fireside chat with Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, the CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Center.During the engaging session, Teng and Dr. Zarouni focused their conversation on vital topics concerning the blockchain space. Primary among these was the discussion on developing regulatory frameworks, a matter of great significance to both policymakers and industry players. They agreed on the importance of such frameworks in ensuring the consistent and systematic growth of the technologies.Furthermore, the leaders highlighted the commendable progress made by Dubai in its efforts to adopt blockchain technology. They discussed how initiatives led by the Dubai government have significantly contributed to the promotion and acceptance of blockchain. The emirate's adoption of the technology is viewed as a model pathway for other nations to follow.The dialogues at the Future Blockchain Summit, such as the one featuring Teng and Dr. Zarouni, underscore the importance of international cooperation and understanding of emerging technologies like blockchain. As blockchain adoption continues to grow globally, such conversations are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry.

Odaily Planet Daily News Layer1 network Xion recently launched a public test network. The network will use Circle-issued USDC stablecoin as its native transaction currency. Different from the focus of other chains, the network will focus on use cases such as payments, social communities, network subscriptions, loyalty programs and games. (TheBlock)

During the "TimeStamp" summit held in Singapore on September 11th, Nick White, co-founder of Celestia, stated in his speech that he believes we are entering an era of modular-driven blockchain architecture. Currently, most L1 chains are built in a unified manner, where all functionalities occur within a single protocol and a set of nodes. However, the modular approach involves breaking down these functionalities into separate layers and protocols, allowing for recombination and specialization to achieve enhanced scalability and greater flexibility.Modular networks offer several advantages. As the number of nodes increases, blocks can become larger, freeing us from limitations imposed by a fixed block size and enabling the inclusion of more transactions. Additionally, modular networks provide greater flexibility by separating execution from the foundational L1 layer of consensus and data availability, avoiding reliance on a single virtual machine. Lastly, this approach empowers shared security and facilitates the rapid deployment of new blockchains.

Coinlive is reporting at World Blockchain Summit 2023 held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore! The fireside chat consisting of Fiona Murray, Head of APAC Sales at Ripple; and Sonny Mohanty, VP APAC at Nordek, dives into the topic “Women in Blockchain: Pioneering the Future of Decentralised Technologies”. The transformative landscape of blockchain technology owes much to the remarkable contributions of women who have boldly ventured into this domain. As pioneers in a traditionally male-dominated industry, they have reshaped the way we perceive and utilise decentralised technologies. Undoubtedly, women have carved a significant niche in the blockchain sector, spearheading numerous successful startups that have left an indelible mark on the industry. By exploring their unique perspectives, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities, these women-led ventures have introduced groundbreaking innovations. Through their unwavering determination and fresh insights, they have shattered gender barriers and inspired others to follow in their footsteps. While celebrating the accomplishments of women in blockchain, it is crucial to explore the potential trajectory of this remarkable journey. By staying inquisitive and open-minded, we can speculate on future trends and opportunities for women in the blockchain space. As the technology continues to evolve, embracing emerging concepts like decentralised finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and smart contracts, there is ample room for women to lead the way and make their mark in this dynamic ecosystem.

Odaily Planet Daily News Amazon launched Managed Blockchain Service (AMB), allowing users to use its blockchain infrastructure to build applications faster, expanding the availability of access and query functions. AMB provides call nodes, and developers can interact with digital assets and DApps on multiple chains through RPC without the need for specialized infrastructure. (CoinDesk)

OKLink Explorer, a Web3 data analysis platform under OKLink, officially launched the Klaytn blockchain browser. Users can query multi-dimensional data such as addresses, transactions, and assets on the Klaytn chain. At the same time, the OKLink Klaytn browser also provides an address details page, which supports functions such as overview data, list filtering, and visual display to meet the data needs of investors on the Klaytn chain before due diligence and post-investment management. In addition, OKLink Klaytn browser supports global aggregated search, directly input Klaytn address/transaction/token and other information, which can quickly locate and display Klaytn data. The OKLink Klaytn browser also has access to the OKLink label service this time. Users can view the existing official labels on the Klaytn chain in real time through the OKLink Klaytn browser, and can also customize the Klaytn address private label according to their own habits to improve address recognition.

According to Tech Funding News, Taylor & Hart, a jewelry company using blockchain technology, has completed 3.5 million pounds (about 4.37 million U.S. dollars) in financing, and the funds will be used to develop its technology and enhance brand awareness. Taylor & Hart uses blockchain technology to allow customers to track every step of their diamond journey, and it uses a transparent, digital-first, collaborative design process to allow customers to customize engagement rings.

The cross-chain interoperability protocol Multichain integrates the Layer 1 blockchain Findora, and supports cross-chain assets such as USDC, USDT, ETH, DAI, BUSD, BNB, and MATIC. Additionally, Findora will also be a node operator running the Multichain fastMPC network.