Following the earnings report, the shares of PepsiCo saw a price increase. Yesterday, PepsiCo stock closed the trading session at $161.36 per share. In the pre-market trade today, PepsiCo shares are 0.84% up, or at $162.71 per share. PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has released its earnings report for the third quarter of 2023. One of the world’s largest food and beverage companies has managed to beat Wall Street’s estimates, delivering better-than-expected results. Due to great performance in Q3,...
Read More »Analysts Predict: Generative AI Will Face Reality Check Next Year
CCS Insight predicts that the EU will indeed be the first to introduce specific regulations for AI. CCS Insight, a leading technology research firm has made a bold prediction that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in for a reality check in 2024, as the hype surrounding this transformative technology gives way to the practical challenges it poses. The Cold Shower for Generative AI in 2024 According to recent reports, CSS Insight shared this prediction in its annual roundup of top...
Read More »Mysterious $1.6 Million CrypToadz NFT Purchase Leaves NFT Community Puzzled
The reason for the surprise was that the average sale price for CrypToadz is typically under $1,000, making the sudden hundredfold increase in value in a short period of time seem questionable to experts. On October 9th, an anonymous crypto user bought a CrypToadz NFT on the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea for a shocking price of 1,055 Wrapped Ethereum (wETH), equivalent to around $1.6 million. This expensive purchase of a single non-fungible token representing one of over 6,000...
Read More »Cruise Operators Raising Prices as Travel Demand Is Surging
In 2024, the prices are expected to further go up. According to a Wall Street analyst Brandt Montour, the rise in ticket prices for 2024 sailings will be set 20% to 30% higher than 2019 levels. The 2023 cruise industry is booming, it has significantly surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels and broken sales records in a rapid comeback. Revenue in the cruise market is expected to reach as much as $25.14 billion this year. Amid a strong and increasing travel demand, cruise operators are raising...
Read More »Geopolitical Uncertainty Puts Bitcoin under Pressure, $100M in Liquidations
Despite the selling pressure, Bitcoin has outperformed the broader crypto market with its market share crossing over 50%. Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have come under selling pressure amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and a recent war eruption between Israel and Palestine. The developments led to more than $100 million in bull call liquidations in futures positions. Also, the broader cryptocurrency market slid by a staggering 2%. Interestingly, in comparison to...
Read More »Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: Risk of More Downsides Below $0.25
ADA price is trading in a bearish zone below the $0.258 support zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $0.255 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $0.2560 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Coinbase). The price could continue to move down if it stays below the $0.258 resistance zone. Cardano price is struggling below $0.258 against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. ADA price...
Read More »Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Revisits Support As Bears Take Control
Ethereum price is struggling below the $1,640 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading below $1,620 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,600 on the 4-hour chart (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1,600 and $1,620. Ethereum price is declining below $1,620 against the US Dollar. ETH/USD remains at a risk of more downsides if it...
Read More »Huobi, KuCoin Among Crypto Firms on UK Watchdog’s Radar
In a bold move aimed at safeguarding consumers, the FCA added 145 digital asset companies, including major exchanges Huobi-owned HTX and KuCoin, to its warning list. This decision follows the FCA’s expansion of regulations to include cryptoasset service providers, regardless of their geographical location. Cracking Down on Crypto The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a decisive step in its efforts to safeguard consumers and regulate the growing...
Read More »Upbit Saw a 117% Rise in Hacking Attempts in H1 2023
Upbit, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, faced over 159,000 hacking attempts during the first half of 2023, as reported by its operating company, Dunamu. This figure represents a significant surge, with a 117% rise compared to the same period in 2022 and an astounding 1,800% increase compared to the first half of 2020. Upbit is one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, boasting an impressive 24-hour trading volume of approximately $1.2 billion, as reported...
Read More »Coinbase’s Base Network Surpasses zkSync Era in TVL, Soars 25% to $558M: Data
Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 protocol, Base, has recorded a significant rise in its total value locked (TVL) once again, hitting $558 million this time. According to data from Ethereum layer-2 analytics platform L2Beat, Base’s TVL surged by more than 25% in the past seven days, surpassing Matter Labs’ zero-knowledge (zk) rollup tech-powered scaling solution, zkSync Era, for the second time. Base’s TVL Hits $558M Since Base’s launch two months ago, the network has seen...
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