Democratic presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy Jr. has serious issues with the idea that bitcoin is causing harm to the world’s oceans and environment. Robert Kennedy Dismisses Environmental Concerns Regarding BTC Bitcoin – especially bitcoin mining – has been the subject of several environmentalists’ wrath over the past few years. There have been many reports claiming that crypto mining is doing irreparable harm to the planet and the process uses more energy than...
Read More »ANZ Takes Lead in Australia’s Banking Sector with A$DC Stablecoin
Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) might provide a lasting solution to the challenge posed by blockchain fragmentation. In a recent development, the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), one of Australia’s major banks, is taking significant steps toward the launch of its bank-issued stablecoin A$DC. This move follows a successful test transaction conducted using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, and it aims to facilitate the simulation of...
Read More »TSLA Stock Up 1.75%, Tesla to Disrupt Auto Design and Manufacturing Process with Gigacasting Breakthrough
Tesla is likely to decide on a breakthrough method of die casting multiple sections of its EVs to reduce cost and improve production. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has reportedly figured out a technological breakthrough that will transform the process of making electric vehicles. Fine-tuning the process will help Tesla cut production costs considerably. Tesla stock closed 1.75% higher at $276.04 on the news. Five people familiar with the matter spoke with Reuters anonymously. According to these...
Read More »Baidu and Qualcomm Join Forces to Shape Metaverse Future
Qualcomm Global Senior Vice President Cheng Lixin expressed optimism about the partnership, emphasizing its potential to accelerate the development of China’s metaverse. Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc (HKG: 9888) has announced a strategic partnership with Qualcomm Inc’s (NASDAQ: QCOM) local unit. This collaboration promises to propel the development of Extended Reality (XR) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to new heights. The partnership, revealed via a compelling social media...
Read More »Meta Dismisses WhatsApp Ads Reports
WhatsApp has a user base of over 2 billion people worldwide and analysts have predicted that it will eventually take advantage of this and monetize the service. Tech giant Meta has dismissed claims that it is considering adding ads to its WhatsApp messaging app. This comes after the Financial Times reported that teams at Meta have been exploring the possibility of showing ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen. The report also claimed that the company was...
Read More »Bitcoin Miners’ Clean Energy Usage Reportedly Surges Past 50%, Here’s What It Means for BTC Price
If not for anything else, the latest report about clean energy usage could mean a greater move toward the adoption of BTC. A Bloomberg analyst has just reported on the present situation with Bitcoin (BTC) miners as it concerns clean energy usage. In a recent thread on X (formerly Twitter), the analyst, Jamie Coutts said that the percentage of clean energy used for Bitcoin mining has gone past 50%. That is more than 50% of Bitcoin mining now comes from renewable sources. According to...
Read More »Elon Musk’s X Launches Account Verification through Government ID
X has also outlined its future plans to streamline the checkmark review process for users who verify their IDs. Elon Musk‘s X, formerly Twitter, has recently launched its new account verification system using government ID. This will allow users of its premium plans to prevent impersonation while giving them additional benefits such as “prioritized support”. X Account Verification The social network has joined forces with Israel-based Au10tix to implement identity verification solutions....
Read More »Salesforce to Hire 3300 Workers After Initial Employee Layoffs
According to CEO, the company needs to employ “thousands” of people to maintain its growth potential and margins. Cloud-based software firm, Salesforce, is planning to boost its employee numbers by hiring 3,300 specialists. Chief Executive Marc Benioff revealed this while speaking to Bloomberg at the company’s annual Dreamforce conference. The announcement follows the company’s decision to lay off 10% of its employees in January. Amid an effort to increase profits, Salesforce cut about...
Read More »Bybit Pledges Commitment to Stay in UK amid Changing FCA Rules
Bybit’s approach is grounded in cooperation and compliance, seeking to create a harmonious relationship with UK regulators and authorities. Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange remains steadfast in its commitment to stay in the United Kingdom with CEO Ben Zhou reiterating that “leaving the UK is not part of our current strategy”. The New Regulatory Landscape in the UK Crypto has been the subject of intense scrutiny by regulatory authorities around the world. The UK is no exception, and its...
Read More »Bitcoin Cash Analysis: Rally Gains Pace Above $210
Bitcoin cash started a strong increase above the $200 and $210 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above the $210 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $190 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $225 and $232 to continue higher in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is climbing above $210 against the US Dollar, like...
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