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CEO of crypto mining startup Core Scientific resigns

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

Former Microsoft executive Kevin Turner has resigned from his role as the CEO of crypto mining company Core Scientific after nearly three years running the Bellevue, Washington-based blockchain and artificial intelligence startup. He will continue on as an adviser to the company and remains a […]

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The Impact of Cryptocurrency Adoption on Government

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

Cryptocurrency use is growing exponentially, and governments may want to consider the benefits. Why are blockchain and cryptocurrency so popular right now? Why have business whales and finance execs invested large cash reserves into cryptocurrency? They hope to benefit from […]

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Watch: Chinese Researcher Chen Ping declares that China defeated the U.S. in the 2020 “Biological War” and put America ‘back in its place’

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

In September 2020, Chinese Virologist Dr. Li-Meng Yan claimed that the Chinese Communist Party intentionally created and unleashed COVID19 upon the world as part of biological warfare. However, her claim was quickly dismissed as misinformation and a conspiracy theory. Dr. Li-Meng […]

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Big institutional investors are dumping bitcoin and going back into gold, JPMorgan says

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

Today, cryptocurrencies experienced one of the wildest roller coaster rides since bitcoin started on January 3, 2009. Bitcoin plunged more than 30% on the day to $30,015.02, according to Coin Metrics. Bitcoin hasn’t traded below $30,000 since late January. Initially, everyone […]

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A 92-year old Twitter-verified user from New Zealand lost his “entire life savings into the imaginary coins;” pleads with Elon Musk to tweet so he can get his money and life back [Updated with correction]

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

June 29, 2021 Update: This article has now been marked as humor. We’ve just been informed that the Twitter user in question is a minor making a joke. Hats off to Pierre Collignon for the info. Millions of crypto investors have lost their […]

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New York-based tech startup Cynerio bags $30M in funding to secure mission-critical medical and IoT devices in hospitals and health systems

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

The average American home is filled with the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including thermostats, cameras, doorbells, sprinkler systems, Smart TVs, kitchen appliances, and more. But that’s pale in comparison to the number of IoT devices in medical and hospital […]

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GOOD Meat, a division of Eat Just, raises $170 million to create the world’s first-to-market meat made from animal cells

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

As the battle against climate change rages on, people are now turning to alternative foods to save the planet. According to a recent study conducted by Ipsos Retail Performance, there has been a 300% increase in veganism in the United States alone. […]

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Bitcoin bloodbath continues. Hit as low as $30,001.51

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

Today is a sad day for many crypto investors who were hoping that yesterday’s price drop was just a bump on the road. Bitcoin has shed more than $10,000 from its $43,000 peak on Monday. Bitcoin price slump continues. The world’s most […]

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China bans financial institutions and payment companies from providing services through cryptocurrency transactions

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

Just when you think the bad news is over for bitcoin, the Chinese government just dropped another hammer on all cryptocurrencies. On Tuesday, three Chinese banking and payment industry bodies issued a statement banning financial institutions not to conduct virtual […]

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KILT Protocol Introduces Decentralized Identity Verification with SocialKYC

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

KILT Protocol today announced SocialKYC, a decentralized identity verification service for regaining control over your digital identity. SocialKYC will allow users to manage, store and present their personal credentials, enabling users to select which elements of their private information are […]

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Munich-based battery analytics tech startup TWAICE raises $26 million in Series B funding

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

TWAICE, a Munich, Germany-based tech startup that provides predictive analytics software that optimizes the development and operation of lithium-ion batteries, announced today it has raised $26 million in Series B funding to expand its analytics platform and fuel international expansion. The heavily oversubscribed […]

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Bitcoin crash: Bitcoin down about 40% from its peak of $64,829.14 in mid-April as $300 billion wiped off crypto market

Nickie Louise Posted On May 19, 2021

On Monday, bitcoin was trading around $43,000 to the U.S. dollar. Since then, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost at least 15% of its value. At around 12:54 a.m. Eastern Time, bitcoin hit an intraday low of $38,585.86 according […]

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New York-based tech startup Rally raises $30M in funding to enable retail investors to invest in one-of-a-kind collectible assets

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

Investing in classic cars and collectibles can be a very lucrative investment. Early this year, a signed 1933 card smashed auction record selling at $761,100 and more than double the highest price ever fetched for the same card a few years […]

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Product warranty tech startup Extend bags $260M in funding led by SoftBank at over $1 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

The rise in awareness for extended warranty and surge in penetration of laptops, tablets, and smartphones have boosted the growth of the global extended warranty market. According to Allied Market Research, the extended product warranty market is expected to grow to […]

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Bitcoin Pizza: Anthony Pompliano launches Bitcoin Pizza, a new national pizza brand that funds bitcoin development and supports local pizza businesses

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

Anthony Pompliano is a popular influencer in the crypto community with millions of fans (including us) around the world. Pompliano has invested over $200 million in early-stage tech startup companies, including multiple unicorns. Pompliano also writes a daily newsletter that is […]

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Sweden reported more than 30,000 cases of side effects from covid-19 vaccines

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

While the rollout of the covid-19 vaccines in the United States turns out to be a huge success with a few reported side effects, the tiny Scandinavian country of Sweden is seeing a surge in adverse side effects from the vaccines. The […]

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Blockchain security tech startup Fireblocks reaches a new milestone, surpasses half a trillion ($600 billion) in digital assets transferred

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

It wasn’t long ago when Fireblocks emerged from stealth to securely transition digital assets to the blockchain. The startup provides an all-in-one platform to store, transfer, and issue digital assets across your entire ecosystem. We wrote about FireBlocks back in […]

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Vermont-based eVTOL developer startup BETA Technologies raises $368M funding led by Fidelity and backed by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

BETA Technologies hasn’t announced a plan to go public yet but investors are pouring millions of dollars into the Vermont-based eVTOL manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and recharging pad systems. Today, BETA announced it has raised $368 million […]

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Back Market, a Paris-based online marketplace for refurbished electronics, raises $335 million at $3.2 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

Recent research shows that the refurbished market for consumer electronics, which includes many of the buy-back programs by smartphone and laptop makers, is estimated to be about $100 billion. Many global manufacturers and retailers have less focus on refurbished electronics. However, as […]

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Revuto Raises $1.7M From Blockchain VCs Ahead of Public Sale

Nickie Louise Posted On May 18, 2021

A private sale of REVU tokens has earned Revuto $1.7 million as it prepares to roll out the first dApp on Cardano. The decentralized application will enable users to control all of their subscription services in one place, and Revuto […]

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