Month: June 2024

Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Mass Adoption Would Ruin Crypto. Keep It a Niche

There is an unavoidable tension between the aims of decentralization and onboarding everyday users.

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Technology

Russian ties and cheap tech: G7 leaders unequivocal in criticism of China

Concerns set out over supply of materials with military applications, and impact of subsidies on…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Bitcoin Plunges to $65K, Altcoins Bleed 10%-20% as Week Turns Ugly

BTC plummeted more than 2% in an hour to $65,200 during the U.S. trading session…

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Technology

Why the pope has the ears of G7 leaders on the ethics of AI

Pope Francis is leaning on thinking of Paolo Benanti, a friar adept at explaining how…

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Elon Musk’s $45bn Tesla pay package not a done deal, say legal experts

Although shareholders have backed chief executive’s remuneration deal, doubts remain over whether he will be…

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Jaguar Land Rover to spend £1m to help police stop car thefts

Funding for policing comes amid soaring insurance costs after Range Rovers were stolen Jaguar Land…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

MicroStrategy Increases Convertible Note Offering by 40% to $700M in Bitcoin Splurge

The proceedings of the issuance will be used to acquire more bitcoin and for general…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Drake on Brink of $1M Bitcoin Loss as NHL and NBA Bets Sour

Canadian singer Drake is on the cusp of losing $1 million worth of crypto after…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

DeFi Heavyweight Curve Focused on Becoming ‘Safest’ Lending Platform, Founder Says

Curve founder Michael Egorov’s $100 million in loans taken from various protocols using Curve’s CRV…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

First Mover: Bitcoin Struggles Near $67,000 as Cryptos Lag Behind Stocks

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 14,…

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