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NFL opens official Roblox store

Nov 30, 2021 11:20 am UTC| Sports Economy Digital Currency

The National Football League (NFL) has opened a virtual store at Roblox, initially offering official virtual helmets for all 32 teams. The NFL hopes to take advantage of rising consumer demand for digital items that can...

Omicron cryptocurrency soars after new COVID-19 variant was similarly named

Nov 30, 2021 10:28 am UTC| Digital Currency Economy Business

News of the new Omicron coronavirus variant caused one cryptocurrency with the same name to soar, rising almost ten-fold from Friday to Monday morning to reach $688. On Thursday, it was worth about $65. It eventually...

NFT: WeMade launching S. Korea's first NFT game exchange next month

Nov 30, 2021 06:55 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

WeMade Entertainment Co., Ltd, a South Korean video game developer known for its massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) game series called Legend of Mir, is set to open the first online NFT game exchange...

NFT: Ticket demand for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ crashes sales sites after AMC, Sony announced NFT giveaways

Nov 30, 2021 05:21 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

AMC Theaters and Sony revealed last weekend that it would be offering non-fungible tokens of NFTs to moviegoers who will buy tickets for Spider-Man: No Way Home in advance. The selling of tickets has been scheduled to...

Thailand to boost tourism by making crypto payments easier

Nov 29, 2021 23:22 pm UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business Life

Thailand hopes to attract cryptocurrency holders while promoting its tourist destinations by making it easier for visitors to spend cryptocurrency there. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is already discussing the plan...

AMC, Sony to reward advance purchasers of Spider-Man tickets with NFTs

Nov 29, 2021 23:07 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy Life

AMC Entertainment and Sony Pictures will launch a non-fungible token (NFT) project to reward those who made advance purchases of opening-day tickets for the new Spider-Man movie, No Way Home. There would be 100 designs...

Adidas expands metaverse journey in 4-way collaboration with Bored Ape, Punks Comics, Gmoney

Nov 29, 2021 21:31 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy Business

Adidas is expanding its metaverse journey with a four-way collaboration with the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Pixel Vaults Punks Comic, and crypto investor Gmoney. Images of a forthcoming collaboration with the sportswear...

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Economy

DOJ Antitrust Remedies Threaten Google’s Search and AI Dominance

Revised Article: U.S. DOJ Proposes Breaking Up Google to Curb Search Dominance The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed significant remedies aimed at dismantling Googles search monopoly, which could severely...

Google Faces Mounting Antitrust Pressure as Legal Battles Intensify

Alphabets Google is currently embroiled in multiple high-stakes antitrust lawsuits that could significantly alter its hold over key markets such as online search, Android apps, and digital advertising. This week, Google...

Mexico Leads Cybersecurity Threats in Latin America Amid Nearshoring Surge

In the first half of 2024, Mexico accounted for over 50% of all cyber threats in Latin America, according to a recent study by cybersecurity giant Fortinet. As Mexico experiences rapid growth in nearshoringa trend where...

Hurricane Milton Threatens Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Rising Costs and Coverage Concerns

Hurricane Milton Could Devastate Floridas Property Insurance Market As Hurricane Milton approaches, Floridas property insurance market is bracing for another potential crisis. With forecasted insured losses between $60...

Mary Daly: Federal Reserve Rate Cuts on the Horizon Amid Economic Shifts

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly Signals Further Interest Rate Cuts to Stabilize U.S. Economy San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly expressed her full support for the central banks recent interest...

Politics

Baby Number Two? Donald and Melania Trump Rumored to be Planning a Surprising Family Expansion After Barron

Speculation about Donald and Melania Trumps family life is back in the spotlight, as new rumors suggest the former first couple may be considering having another child. As their son Barron, now 17, approaches adulthood,...

7 Reasons Why Donald Trump is the Best Thing That Happened to America, Experts Drop Shocking Truths

Donald Trumps presidency brought many controversies, but one area where his supporters continue to credit him is the U.S. economy. Advocates argue that Trumps policies created an economic boom that led to significant...

Shocking Secrets Exposed: ‘Donald Trump Was Closer to Jeffrey Epstein Than Anyone Knew,’ Bombshell Sources Reveal Disturbing New Details

Donald Trumps relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has long been a subject of speculation and controversy. While Trump has publicly distanced himself from Epstein, new claims have reignited the debate...

Donald Trump’s Shocking Love Scandals Revealed: ‘He Cheated on Melania More Times Than You Can Imagine'

Donald Trump, former president of the United States, is once again at the center of swirling rumors concerning his personal life. This time, new allegations have surfaced suggesting that Trump cheated on his wife, Melania,...

Will Melania Trump Leave Donald if He Loses the 2024 Presidential Election?

As Donald Trump prepares for another run in the 2024 presidential election, rumors about his personal life have taken center stage once again, with speculation growing that his wife, Melania Trump, may divorce him if he...

Science

SpaceX Prepares for Starship Flight 5, Tower Catch Planned After Successful Tank Tests

After successful tank tests, SpaceX is gearing up for Starship Flight 5 in Texas. The company confirmed plans for the first-ever Super Heavy booster tower catch, pending regulatory approval. The flight marks a key...

SpaceX Activates Starlink Texting for T-Mobile in Florida as Hurricane Milton Approaches

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network, ensuring...

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

Technology

Tesla China Hits Record 22,600 Vehicle Registrations in Q3 2024’s Final Week

Tesla China registered a record 22,600 new vehicles in the final week of Q3 2024, a 63.77% increase from the previous week. The milestone highlights Teslas strong performance in China, supported by data from Tesla...

NVIDIA's Blackwell GPU Production to Surge Nearly 3x by Q1 2025, Morgan Stanley Predicts

Morgan Stanley predicts a massive production increase for NVIDIAs Blackwell GPUs, expecting up to 800,000 units to be produced by Q1 2025. This follows a 3x surge in output from Q4 2024, solidifying Blackwells critical...

Binance Axes BTC, ETH, & BNB Pairs—Price Crash Speculation Erupts Ahead of Delisting!

Binance is set to delist critical BTC, ETH, and BNB trading pairs on October 11, igniting price crash speculations across the crypto market. Investors brace for potential volatility as the deadline approaches. Binance...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Explodes 450%, Experts Forecast 30x Price Surge

Shiba Inus burn rate increased by 450%, removing nearly 3 million SHIB from circulation in the last day. The tokens price has surged 32% over the past month, and analysts forecast a potential 30x price increase based on...

NVIDIA and MediaTek's Secret AI PC Chip Set to Shake Up the Industry in 2025—Intel and Qualcomm Brace for Impact

In a bold move set to disrupt the PC market, NVIDIA and MediaTek are reportedly launching a revolutionary AI PC chip in 2025. Built on TSMCs 3nm process with next-gen NVIDIA iGPUs, the chip aims to challenge Intels Lunar...