The coronavirus crisis is causing a lot of people for many different companies around the world. Uber, the ride-sharing company, will effectively lay off nearly 4,000 employees as a result of the ongoing crisis. It is interesting to see how different companies handle the coronavirus crisis. Major Uber Layoffs Were […]
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Smart Contracts on IOTA Start Taking Shape
Smart contracts are all of the hype in the blockchain industry today. IOTA is set to receive such functionality in the very near future, as progress continues to be made. Most blockchain ecosystems can benefit from smart contracts. Smart Contracts Will Come to IOTA Soon It enhances the native functions […]
Second-hand Tesla Parts are a Data Integrity Risk
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. […]
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 […]
Bulls vs Bears Opinions About Bitcoin Price After The Halving
Bitcoin halving is approaching, and it is less than a few days away, now. Considering that this will easily be the largest crypto-related event this year, and one of the largest ones in Bitcoin’s history, a lot of changes are expected to follow. Now, depending on who you ask, those […]
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 […]
Giants Like KFC Are Looking to Improve Advertising Transparency With Blockchain Technology
While cryptocurrencies still continue to fight their battle for adoption, blockchain technology seems to be performing a lot better on that front. More and more major companies are either accepting it or at least conducting tests in order to assess its benefits and potential impact of implementing it into their […]
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, […]
The Kuailian Ecosystem Brings us Closer to the Most Advanced Blockchain-Based Automation
Cryptocurrencies have been with us for more than 10 years and since the publication of the Bitcoin White Paper, blockchain technology has not stopped evolving. At the same time, the way of working to obtain returns has also undergone a drastic evolution. It has been a long time since an […]
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. […]
Pro Crypto SEC Commissioner Predicts Increased Demand For Crypto Investment
Hester Pierce, a pro-crypto SEC commissioner, who is often referred to as “crypto mom” in the crypto community, recently predicted that there would be increased demand for crypto by investors. The SEC commissioner claims that investors will turn to crypto in a bid to diversify their investment portfolios. For a […]
How the Coronavirus Pandemic’s Economic Fallout affects Cryptocurrencies
Over the last few months Coronavirus has affected everything from lifestyle to businesses. Unsurprisingly cryptocurrencies are affected as well, especially due to the looming threat of an economic fallout. But how is the Coronavirus and its economic fallout really affecting cryptocurrencies? To be frank – its impact is being felt […]
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 […]