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Ripple XRP Expands European Presence with University Blockchain Research Initiative

Ripple, a prominent player in the blockchain and crypto sector, has announced the expansion of its University Blockchain and Research Initiative (UBRI) in Europe. The initiative, recognized globally for its contributions to academic blockchain and crypto research, aims to nurture the upcoming generation of leaders in this domain. UBRI has incorporated four new European universities … Continue reading Ripple XRP Expands European Presence with University Blockchain Research Initiative

Ethereum Team Leader Critiques University's Apathy Towards Crypto Education

The Ethereum team leader, Péter Szilágyi, recently expressed his dissatisfaction regarding his alma mater’s apparent disinterest in providing students with opportunities to engage with Ethereum technology. Szilágyi’s frustration was articulated through a series of tweets on December 3, 2023, where he recounted his efforts to foster genuine interest in Ethereum at his former university. Szilágyi’s … Continue reading Ethereum Team Leader Critiques University's Apathy Towards Crypto Education

Stanford University's Percy Liang Spearheads AI Transparency Initiative

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the emergence of foundation models like GPT-4 and Llama 2 has transformed numerous sectors, influencing decisions and shaping user experiences on a global scale. However, despite their widespread use and impact, there is a growing concern about the lack of transparency in these models. This issue is … Continue reading Stanford University's Percy Liang Spearheads AI Transparency Initiative

FreeInit: A Groundbreaking Approach to Enhance Video Generation by Nanyang Technological University

Video diffusion models, a sophisticated branch of generative models, are pivotal in synthesizing videos from textual descriptions. Despite remarkable advancements in similar domains, such as ChatGPT for text and Midjourney for images, video generation models often struggle with temporal consistency and natural dynamics. Addressing this challenge, researchers from S-Lab at Nanyang Technological University have developed … Continue reading FreeInit: A Groundbreaking Approach to Enhance Video Generation by Nanyang Technological University

Enhancing AI's Operational Efficiency: Breakthroughs from Microsoft Research and Peking University

In a collaborative effort, researchers from Microsoft Research and Peking University have made significant strides in advancing the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly in the realm of complex instruction following and graphic design generation. This research not only uncovers the limitations LLMs face in operating within complex systems but also proposes innovative solutions … Continue reading Enhancing AI's Operational Efficiency: Breakthroughs from Microsoft Research and Peking University

Exclusive: Talent Shortage is The Key Pain Point in the AI Industry

Exclusive interview with Timothy Leung: Part 1 Artificial intelligence is one of the emerging fintech trends in Hong Kong. While there are some great minds and AI companies in Hong Kong, they can’t survive without sufficient funding and technical support from government and industry leaders. We had the opportunity to invite Timothy Leung, Executive Director … Continue reading Exclusive: Talent Shortage is The Key Pain Point in the AI Industry

How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa

Over 50 financial and blockchain professionals gathered at “Financial Inclusion and FinTech Adoption in Emerging Markets” for the latest fintech development of Africa held in Eaton Club, Central. The event commenced with the sharing of Elliott Hoffman, Growth Specialist of Paxful on the adoption of M-Pesa in Kenya and Paxful’s educational efforts to students in … Continue reading How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa

Exclusive: Lack of Interdisciplinarity – Culprit for FinTech Talent Shortage

Exclusive interview with Prof. Aris Stouraitis: Part 1 In FinTech, the talent shortage is always a pain point in Hong Kong. It is our pleasure to discuss with Professor Aris Stouraitis, Department Head of Finance & Decision Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, to share with us the culprit of FinTech talent shortage. He also … Continue reading Exclusive: Lack of Interdisciplinarity – Culprit for FinTech Talent Shortage

Exclusive: What are Top 5 FinTech Career Advice for Graduates?

In Part 1 of the interview, Prof. Aris Stouraitis identified lack of interdisciplinarity is the culprit of FinTech talent shortage in Hong Kong. Interdisciplinarity in FinTech refers to talents that are knowledgeable in both finance and technology. He presents how the Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) (“the program”) offered by Hong Kong … Continue reading Exclusive: What are Top 5 FinTech Career Advice for Graduates?

Barred from Leaving China? Tron Founder Justin Sun Surfaces in San Francisco

After bidding a record $4.57 million for lunch with Warren Buffet, Justin Sun – the founder of Tron Foundation announced on Tuesday on his Weibo social media platform that he had to cancel the charity lunch, which was originally set for Thursday in San Francisco. Justin has been a well-known entrepreneur in China’s cryptocurrency community, … Continue reading Barred from Leaving China? Tron Founder Justin Sun Surfaces in San Francisco

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