In a recent development, the government of the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Martin has proposed a law that would designate TRON as the country’s blockchain infrastructure and TRON-based cryptocurrency as legal tender for everyday usage. Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison, who has been a vocal advocate for the integration of blockchain technology and … Read more
The corporate earnings season is in full swing, and investors are feeling the heat as concerns grow about the struggles of some of the largest U.S. companies amidst rising rates and recession fears. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 190 points, or 0.56%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1%, and the S&P 500 … Read more
The podcasting industry is getting a new revenue model, thanks to a partnership between mobile payment firm ZEBEDEE and “listen-to-earn” podcast platform Fountain. The partnership aims to give listeners and podcasters the ability to earn Bitcoin using the app. ZEBEDEE, a Bitcoin-centric gaming firm, recently launched two new play-to-earn games, Bitcoin Chess and Bitcoin Scratch, … Read more
Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors struggled to maintain momentum during a busy stretch of corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 166 points or 0.5%, the S&P 500 slipped by 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped by 0.4%. The market moves on Tuesday came after a solid start to the week, with … Read more
Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain (ARBK) saw its shares rise as much as 14% on Monday, January 18th, after gaining compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. The company had been in danger of bankruptcy due to a combination of rising energy costs and the crypto winter, which resulted in a dip in bitcoin prices and a drop … Read more
Spotify, the popular music streaming service, announced on Monday that it is cutting 6% of its global workforce in response to a challenging economic environment that has seen consumers and advertisers limit their spending. With a total workforce of around 9,800 people, the cuts will impact approximately 600 employees. The company, which is based in … Read more
The world of cryptocurrency started off the new year with an impressive month-long rally. Bitcoin, the top crypto, is trading near four-month highs after jumping above $22,300 on Friday. This marks a significant milestone for the digital currency, as it has surpassed its level prior to the collapse of the FTX exchange in November. In … Read more
Big Tech companies are facing a tough start to 2023 as they continue to lay off thousands of employees following a difficult 2022. Companies like Meta, Amazon, and Intel announced significant job cuts last year due to high interest rates, inflation, a hawkish Fed, and slowdowns in advertising and consumer spending. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, … Read more
The world of finance is constantly evolving and one of the most exciting developments in recent years has been the rise of cryptocurrency. From Bitcoin to Ethereum and beyond, these digital currencies have captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. But what exactly is cryptocurrency and what are the opportunities and challenges that it … Read more
Nouriel Roubini, also known as “Dr. Doom” for his dire perspectives on global trends, has once again spoken out against the cryptocurrency industry. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Roubini stated that “Literally 90% of crypto is a scam. A criminal activity. A total real-bubble Ponzi scheme that is going bust.” Roubini specifically … Read more
