When buying or selling second-hand Tesla parts over the internet wiping them clean of any data is crucial. One eBay user found some unexpected data when installing the older Tesla parts into his vehicle. Despite being a relatively new company, the second-hand market for Tesla items appears to be booming. […]
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Over 70% of all Bitcoin Mining Happens With Renewable Energy
Bitcoin mining is widely considered to be harmful for our planet’s ecosystem. A new report by Coin Shares tells a different tale, as most of the mining efforts hinge on renewable energy sources. Bitcoin mining operators always seek out cheap electricity rates. Renewable Energy is Crucial for Bitcoin Mining The […]
Apple’s and Google’s Coronavirus app Will not Allow GPS Location Tracking
During the coronavirus crisis, there have been many debates regarding the use of contact tracing apps. Apple and Google are now taking measures to protect user information for any of these apps being built on their technology. Apple and Google have been actively developing infrastructure to support contact tracing apps. […]
Will Handles Lead to Broader Cryptocurrency Adoption?
Despite being around for over a decade, using cryptocurrencies remains a complex procedure for most people on this planet. One potential solution comes in the form of using official Handles, although privacy advocates don’t favor that approach by any means. Sending or receiving cryptocurrency payments is not straightforward for most […]
The Last Manufacturer of VHS Players Will end Production This Month
Over the past few decades, video content has evolved from VHS to DVD, to BluRay, and now online streaming It now appears that the golden days of video recorders will not come back anytime soon. To this date, there is only one company still manufacturing video recorders. The VHS Era […]
Can NFC Chips Help Secure Proof-of-Work Systems?
The mining of cryptocurrencies is often considered to be a wasteful effort. That being said, there is an option to maintain Proof-of-Work by utilizing NFC chips found in modern passports. Securing a blockchain often requires some sort of “work” to be done. Proof-of-Work With NFC Chips? In the Bitcoin world, […]
YouTube Keeps Banning Channels Covering Conspiracy Theories
YouTube has taken a rather aggressive stance on what type of video content is allowed on its platform. Anyone leaning in the direction of sharing conspiracy theories can expect a ban hammer these days. The YouTube of old is no longer available today, which is a shame. No More Conspiracy […]
Just 10 Ethereum Addresses Control 17% of the ETH Supply
When looking at the distribution of cryptocurrencies, there will always be so-called “whale accounts”. In the case of Ethereum, those accounts hold a significant amount of funds, yet there doesn’t appear to be any cause for concern. An independent audit of the top 10,000 Ethereum wallet addresses by balance has […]
Elon Musk Successfully Causes a Small Tesla Price Crash
Social media can be a very powerful, yet equally dangerous tool to use for company executives. Elon Musk will know that all too well, yet he still managed to trigger a minor Tesla stock crash through Twitter. Any comment made on social media can certainly trigger an uproar. Elon Musk […]
Venezuela’s Petro Is Trading at Just 15% of its “Stable Value”
Many people outside of Venezuela still don’t take the Petro cryptocurrency all that seriously. Even local residents are getting annoyed, according to one Reddit user. There have always been many questions regarding Venezuela’s Petro cryptocurrency. The Imminent Collapse of Venezuela’s Petro? Initially, it was said to be valued at $60. […]
Sygnum Bank Exposes Users to Ripple’s XRP
There is a lot more to the cryptocurrency industry than just Bitcoin. Sygnum Bank is now letting users invest in alternative assets, such as Ripple’s XRP. It is interesting to see how different service providers address the cryptocurrency space. A Bold Decision by Sygnum Bank Some financial service providers actively […]
Brave Desktop Browser now has a Native Binance Widget
Integrating more functionality into a web browser is always a good way to increase market share. The Brave team acknowledges that, as it now has its own built-in Binance Widget. For most browsers, accessing extra functionality requires plugins or extensions. Brave x Binance Support Most of those projects are perfectly […]
An Artificial Intelligence Can’t be an Inventor, USPTO Claims
The potential of artificial intelligence is rather significant. However, the technology will never be credited with inventing devices, products, or services, according to the USPTO. Research and development regarding artificial intelligence is still accelerating all over the world. Artificial Intelligence has no Patent Filing Procedure In fact, there has been […]
Bank Offices are Getting Smashed in Lebanon Following Currency Crash
The current financial situation will become virtually impossible to maintain in the very near future. In Lebanon, the situation is already getting out of hand following the domestic fiat currency crashing. Various countries are struggling to ensure their fiat currency has real world value. Lebanon Faces two Crises at the […]
Universal Pictures Uspets AMC Entertainment With Movie Rentals on Theater Release Dates
Even during times of corona, some bickering will be going on as if nothing else is happening. AMC Entertainment will no longer screen Universal movies in its theaters from now on. The ongoing spat between AMC Entertainment and Universal Pictures is getting a bit out of hand. Universal Pictures Makes […]
CipherTrace Unveils its Armada Blockchain Analysis Tool
The concept of blockchain analysis will always be relatively controversial among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. CipherTrace is unveiling its new tool known as Armada. There will always be some degree of criminal activity associated with cryptocurrencies. Another Analysis Tool by CipherTrace That applies to other forms of finance as well, as money […]
UK’s NSH Wants a Centralized Coronavirus app Despite Privacy Concerns
As part of the global coronavirus crisis, many contact-tracing applications are under development. The NHS in the UK keeps an eye on the proceedings, but will not go with the plan outlined by Apple and Google. A contact-tracing application can be of great value during the global coronavirus crisis. NHS […]
Bitcoin Mining Manufacturer Ebang Eyes a $100 Million IPO
Bitcoin mining firms are expected to take a blow due to the global coronavirus crisis. In the case of Ebang, that may not necessarily be the case, as an IPO has been filed with the SEC. It is commendable to see Bitcoin mining firms look toward the future during these […]