September 27, 2021 China's central bank has banned virtually all transactions in cryptocurrencies, outlawing digital tokens such as Bitcoin. It is the latest and most decisive move in China's domestic crackdown on what it views as a volatile, more...
September 27, 2021 A hamster that has been trading in cryptocurrencies since June and has yielded higher returns than Warren Buffett and the S&P 500. The name of the hamster is Mr. Goxx, and has been operating out more...
September 27, 2021 Zoom is set to bring status update information from email clients to its chat and meeting room features to make it easier to identify those who are missing from a meeting and see those out more...
September 23, 2021 Freshworks Inc, an Indian-based maker of enterprise software, was valued at $12.2 billion in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday after its shares rose 21% above the initial offer price, suggesting strong demand for companies that more...
September 21, 2021 Bitcoin miners generate 30,700 tonnes of electronic waste every year, averaging 272g per transaction. The enormous amount of electricity used is compunded by the large amount of e-waste generated by mining computers. Researchers estimate the more...
September 21, 2021 Cryptocurrency prices slumped on Monday amid speculation about risks to the global economy from the troubles of Chinese property group Evergrande. Bitcoin, the world's largest and most prominent cryptocurrency, fell to $42,453.97, its lowest level more...
September 20, 2021 Alphabet X has revealed that the firm's Project Taara had successfully developed a way to transmit high-speed Internet through the air via the Congo River using light beams. The problems resolve a "particularly stubborn connectivity more...
September 20, 2021 The government of the United States will start sanctioning cryptocurrencies, wallets, and traders that help ransomware gangs convert cryptocurrencies. The moves come at a time of growing crackdowns amidst increasing ransomware attacks on organizations. Since more...
September 17, 2021 DeFi made headlines weeks ago with the theft of more than $600 million in cryptocurrency from the Poly Network. Here are five things to know about DeFi. <li>DeFi stands for decentralized finance. It uses blockchains more...
September 17, 2021 Established financial institutions continue to see their services replaced by software from tech startups. Tech startups have proven that they could offer their customers almost anything they need, from banking to credit to insurance. Experts more...