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All of the Federal Reserve's wire and ACH systems are down
24.2.2021
"A Federal Reserve operational error resulted in disruption of service in several business lines," said Jim Strader from the Richmond Fed
What's New on HBO Max in March 2021
24.2.2021
You may think you have seen Justice League, but have you seen Zack Snyder’s Justice League? If you are at all interested in comic books, movies, or troubling think pieces on internet troll subculture, and have been online at all in the last four years, you are probably well aware of what’s coming....
Your Travel Guide to the Rudderless Right-Wing Web After Trump
24.2.2021
Moving into 2021 and forward, conservatives angry about cancel culture, censorship, shadowbans, or the attention of the FBI have a rich array of social destinations to choose from. We’ve prepped a travel guide for the unwitting observer who might be thinking of checking any of these conspicuous...
US judge dismisses crypto fraud case against BNT token issuer
24.2.2021
A U.S. federal judge ruled to dismiss a case against crypto firm Bancor, citing lack of personal jurisdiction and the plaintiff’s failure to prove losses
Report: Bitcoin Mining Firm Northern Data AG Plans for a $500 Million IPO
24.2.2021
While the public prepares for the upcoming Coinbase public offering, the mining firm Northern Data AG is reportedly planning to go public as well. Sources say that the mining business is in talks with Credit Suisse Group to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. Report:...
GameStop Exec Leaves With $2.8 Million Severance
24.2.2021
GameStop chief financial officer Jim Bell is set to resign from his position on March 26, the video game retailer announced today. He’ll do so $2.8 million richer thanks to a lucrative severance bonus.Read more
US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain
23.2.2021
A new government-funded challenge seeks blockchain-based solutions to simplify educational data sharing, but implementation could take time
DeFi will provide good regulatory test for SEC, says Commissioner Peirce
23.2.2021
The SEC commissioner described the DeFi space as "a work in process" but overall "alluring."
Bitcoin mining operator Northern Data reportedly considering $500M IPO
23.2.2021
Swiss investment bank Credit Suisse is reportedly backing German Bitcoin mining operator Northern Data in its $500 million IPO
US Treasury Secretary floats idea of digital dollar maintained by the Fed
22.2.2021
She still questioned how regulators would "manage money laundering and illicit finance issues" with digital currencies
Taiwan Turns Horrible Diseases Into Manga-like Characters
22.2.2021
Syphilis. Rabies. Ebola. While you’d probably not like to get any of these, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control has turned a host of sicknesses into manga-type characters to raise awareness.Read more
Tesla made $1B profit on its Bitcoin buy, says analyst
22.2.2021
Tesla is about to make more money from its Bitcoin investments than profits from selling its electric vehicle cars in all of 2020, an analyst at Wedbush Securities said
The Best Streaming Services, According To Our Readers
19.2.2021
Top Pick: Hulu | $6/Month After Free 1-Month TrialRead more
Get a Refurbished Oculus Quest VR Headset for Just $199
19.2.2021
Oculus Quest (Refurbished) | $199 | OculusRead more
US Government Expands Charges Against North Korean Hackers- Authorities Describe Them as The ‘World’s Leading Bank Robbers’
19.2.2021
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed new charges against the North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group. The hackers are allegedly responsible for stealing over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrencies and fiat during coordinated cyber-heists. North Korean Hackers Also Developed and Deployed...
Robinhood CEO calls on SEC to revise ‘outdated’ trading rules
18.2.2021
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev denied that the platform was helping hedge funds, calling on the SEC to get rid of a two-day settlement rule
Good Riddance
17.2.2021
Rush Limbaugh has died.Read more
US charges three North Korean hackers over crypto attacks and WannaCry ransomware
17.2.2021
The Department of Justice has indicted three hackers affiliated with the infamous Lazarus Group
Banks increasingly interested in Bitcoin, says Elliptic co-founder
17.2.2021
Several financial institutions in the U.S. are “are seriously considering launching some type of cryptocurrency service,” an Elliptic co-founder said
Blockchain Firm Asks Nevada State for Permission to Build a Crypto ‘Smart City’ in Storey County
17.2.2021
A crypto “smart city” could become a reality in Nevada’s desert, as a blockchain firm applied to make it possible. The investment company asked the state of Nevada to form a local government in Storey County. Crypto City Aims to Host 33 Million Square Feet of Commercial Space...