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Bitcoin Miners See Sharp Drop in Fee Revenue Following Halving Event

Apr 28, 2024 16:37 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Following the recent Bitcoin halving, transaction fees, which once soared, now represent just 35% of miner revenue, significantly impacting their earnings amidst stable network conditions. Bitcoin Halving Sees Miner...

Digital Currency Revolution

Adidas and Stepn Unveil NFT Sneakers in Trailblazing Web3 Partnership

Apr 28, 2024 16:23 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business

Adidas has partnered with the Solana-based fitness app Stepn to launch an exclusive NFT sneaker collection, signaling the sports giants further dive into the Web3 space. Adidas Steps Into Web3 with Stepn Collaboration,...

Shiba Inu Issues Alert: TREAT Token Scams Surge Amid Blockchain Upgrades

Apr 28, 2024 13:33 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The Shiba Inu community is on alert as scammers capitalize on the anticipated release of the TREAT token, which is leading to misinformation and fraudulent claims. Shibarmy Scam Alerts warns investors to verify sources as...

Io.net Tightens Security After GPU Metadata Breach, Plans Live Recovery Demo

Apr 28, 2024 13:24 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In response to a recent SQL injection attack targeting GPU metadata, Io.nets chief security officer, Husky.io, announced rigorous new security measures and a planned webcast to demonstrate live system recovery. This...

Google Cloud Launches Web3 Portal, Stirring Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community

Apr 28, 2024 10:05 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Google Cloud has unveiled a new Web3 portal featuring blockchain development tools, testnets, and educational resources, sparking diverse reactions across the cryptocurrency industry. While some praise the initiative as a...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Surges 6%, Outshines Bitcoin as Consensys Sues SEC Over Security Status

Apr 28, 2024 09:23 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Ethereums price has surged by over 6% to $3,320, outperforming Bitcoin amidst ongoing legal challenges. Consensys, backing Ethereum, has initiated a lawsuit against the SEC, contesting its attempt to classify ETH as a...

Digital Currency Revolution

DOJ Counters Dismissal Bid in Tornado Cash Co-founder's Legal Battle

Apr 28, 2024 09:18 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a recent legal development, the DOJ firmly opposed a motion to dismiss charges against Roman Semenov, co-founder of Tornado Cash, highlighting potential jury issues over the crypto mixers operations and sanction...

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Economy

Poland Leads EU with Highest Annual Housing Price Increase at 18%

Poland recorded the highest annual housing price increase in the EU, rising 18% in the first quarter of 2024. Eurostat figures reveal that Polands prices surged due to strong demand, subsidies, and a housing shortage,...

Kenya’s Ruto Faces Backlash Over Tax Plan as Protests Rock Nation

Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has sought to stabilize Kenyas finances and assert his leadership. However, recent attempts to impose new taxes have led to widespread protests, resulting in violence and...

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 10-Year High Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, corporate bankruptcies in Japan reached a 10-year high in the first half of 2024, with 4,931 cases reported. This was mainly due to inflation and labor shortages. Japan Sees 10-Year...

Export Group Demands PH Government Address Economic Issues in Crucial China Talks

A trade association of exporters is bringing to the Philippine governments attention that economic concerns outside of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should be included in the bilateral negotiations with...

Markets Barely Flinch as Labour Secures Landslide Election Victory in UK

Share prices increased slightly, and the pound moved little on the currency markets. In the United Kingdom, there was abundant demand for government bonds. After a night of intense political drama, the City seemed largely...

Politics

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

House Prepares Vote on Joe Biden's Veto of Crypto Rule SAB 121 Next Week

Next week, the House of Representatives will vote on President Bidens veto of the SAB 121 rule, a pivotal regulation affecting how SEC-reporting entities manage cryptocurrency custody on their balance sheets. House...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

China Boosts Computing Power to Drive Digital Economy and AI Innovation

China is significantly enhancing its computing power to meet the demands of a booming digital economy and AI innovation. As revealed at the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024, the country plans to increase its...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to Receive Major Camera Enhancement Update Next Month

Samsungs Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to receive a significant camera update next month. The update will address HDR, white balance, overexposure, over-processing, and video magnification, enhancing the phones already...

Tesla Replaces Cybertruck Drive Units in Study to Boost Efficiency and Reliability

Tesla is contacting Cybertruck owners to replace drive units as part of a study aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability. This move has sparked excitement within the Cybertruck community, with reports from owners...

Pricing of Galaxy Buds 3 Leaks, and It Brings Good News for Audiophiles

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next week. Leaked prices show the Buds 3 at KRW 203,700 ($148) and the Buds 3 Pro at KRW 296,700 ($215), matching previous models pricing. Audiophiles might...

Affordable Plastic Casing for Apple Watch SE; Apple Watch Series 10 Health Features Delayed

Apple is set to launch a new plastic-cased Apple Watch SE, while the Apple Watch Series 10 will see delays in health features, reports Bloombergs Mark Gurman. Cost-Saving Plastic Casing for Apple Watch SE A new...