Edward Snowden: Researchers Should Train AI to Be ‘Better Than Us’

The former NSA whistleblower shared his hopes that AI’s intelligence could exceed that of humans and ultimately benefit humanity, despite fears the technology could be co-opted by bad actors.Source

U.S. House Will Have Crypto Bill in 2 Months: McHenry

AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee will put together legislation to oversee the crypto sector in the “next two months” after holding joint public hearings starting May, said Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.), chair of the House Financial Services Committee.Source

Marvel Studios Founder Says Web3 Has ‘Same Seed’ of His Early Marvel Days

Marvel Studios’ founding chairman made his first public talk since he sold Marvel to Disney 10 years ago.Source

Crypto Industry Is ‘Absolutely’ at War Against Gensler, Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

The war won’t last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.Source

Crypto Industry Is ‘Absolutely’ at War Against Gensler and Warren, Blockchain Association CEO Smith Says

The war won’t last forever, but probably will continue for the next 18-20 months, Kristin Smith said.Source

‘Opportunism and Demagoguery’ Fuel the U.S. Regulatory Crackdown, Steptoe Partner Says

Steptoe Partner Jason Weinstein, on the stage at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas, said this latest wave of crackdowns on the crypto industry is the worst he has ever seen.Source

Crypto Tax Guidance Could Come ‘in 12-ish Months,’ Says IRS Official

The IRS’ point person for taxation of cryptocurrencies stresses need for community engagement at Consensus 2023Source

Web3 News From Consensus

A special edition of The Airdrop on the ground in Austin at CoinDesk’s festival.Source

Bermuda Premier David Burt: ‘Nobody Is Coming to Bermuda to Flee Regulation’

Five years after the island jurisdiction passed its digital assets regulation, a steady stream of companies is coming to Bermuda to be regulated.Source

Bitcoin Use Cases Are Seeing ‘Explosive Growth,’ Trust Machines Says

“Bitcoin is fun again because there’s a place to build again,” said Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines and co-founder of Stacks, on StageX at Consensus 2023.Source