In an unexpected twist, World Coin ($WLD) experienced a notable upswing, hitting fresh highs, after Microsoft officially brought on board Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, to lead a groundbreaking advanced AI research team. The announcement came directly from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, highlighting Altman’s collaboration with Greg Brockman, President […]
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Microsoft Acquires Activision Blizzard for Almost $70 Billion
The big news of this week is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft announced today plans to acquire the gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. The recent acquisition will make Microsoft the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, following Tencent and Sony. The recent acquisition topples Microsoft’s Bethesda acquisition […]
Latest Windows 10 Update can Cause BSOD and Random File Deletion
It is not uncommon for major operating systems to receive an update that might not work out all that well. In the case of Microsoft’s Windows 10, the rest update causes many computers to simply crash or lose files altogether. It is a bit unclear why the new Windows 10 […]
Consensus 2019 Live Look: State of the Blockchain and More
Blockchain Week is officially here and in full force! Thousands of individuals and projects representing every sect of the space have traveled out to New York City for the annual crypto event. Among the conferences, panels, and networking events offered throughout the week, the primary focal point is Consensus. Consensus […]
Microsoft Refutes Idea of Selling Facial Recognition Solution for Blanket Surveillance
In the technology industry, there is a growing focus on facial recognition solutions. Governments and technology giants alike explore numerous opportunities in this regard. However, it seems not all companies are intent on selling their in-house developed technology to a government either. One surprising company on that list is Microsoft, […]
Encrypgen (DNA) Is a Promising Long-Term Utility Coin
While blockchain technology is still entering the beginning stages of adoption, it has already begun the process of disrupting many industries that have been around for decades. Encrypgen (DNA) is attempting to do just that in the genomic data industry. The company was recently featured in a very well written […]
Stratis Price Eyes $2 Following Microsoft Certification Announcement
It has been a while since people actively discussed the price of Stratis. Although this blockchain project has a lot of potential in its own right, the bearish pressure throughout 2018 has caused a dip in overall interest. Even so, the new Microsoft certification will elevate the Stratis price to […]
Crypto Price Week in Review: All Major Currencies Fall After SEC Postponement
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400, a price it managed to secure yesterday afternoon. The currency has been the victim of several price swings over the last few days, which likely stem from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) announcement that it was postponing […]
Why a Respected Analyst Believes Institutional Investors Will Not Commit to Crypto in 2018
Gabor Gurbacs, the director of digital assets at VanEck, recently said it remains uncertain whether institutional investors will commit to crypto in 2018, due to the regulatory burden on the asset class. Price Isn’t Reacting to Positive News Since early August, the cryptocurrency sector has seen some of the most […]
Microsoft Allegedly Stops Accepting Bitcoin Once Again
There have been some concerns involving Microsoft’s acceptance of Bitcoin in recent months. Although the company seemingly still accepts Bitcoin deposits to top up one’s Microsoft account, some Reddit users have run into problems. One company representative even claims this option should have been removed a while ago, and that […]
Is Walmart Poised to Become a Major Blockchain Player?
Semantics aside, the world of blockchain technology represents a new paradigm in the way businesses interact and operate. When its true potential is realized, the integration of blockchain throughout global industries may manifest as a transformative wave that beckons the next era of technology and business. While one certainly wouldn’t […]