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Still Nickel and Dimed: Unpacking Tipping, Minimum Wage and the Fight for Equity
24.3.2021
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, then you’d notice that there’s been a lot of talk about the federal minimum wage lately. Read more
What's New on HBO Max in April 2021
24.3.2021
The Nevers, HBO’s next bid for genre TV dominance, premieres April 11, carrying with it hopes it will generate, if not a Game of Thrones-level pop culture impact, then at least Lovecraft Country-level buzz. Unfortunately, the network hasn’t been able to generate any excitement based on the pedigree...
Elon Musk says Tesla now accepts Bitcoin from US customers
24.3.2021
Tesla initially hinted at accepting Bitcoin for payments in an SEC filing earlier this year
Forex and crypto investors seek thrills and social status, says FCA study
23.3.2021
A new study commissioned by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority found that the profile of cryptocurrency traders skews towards thrill-seeking, trading on gut “instinct.”
The Star Trek Episodes That Define Captain Kirk
21.3.2021
March 22nd—and in just over two centuries in the fictional world of Star Trek—is Captain Kirk’s birthday. The iconic captain of the Enterprise (who shares a birthday with his actor William Shatner) is beloved for many reasons—reasons that are often contradictory to Trek’s idealized world. But what...
Bitcoin’s new use case? A report card for how the US handles the dollar
21.3.2021
An important new role for the world’s first cryptocurrency as an inflation gauge — or just another fantasy of Bitcoin maximalists?
Decentralized technology can help protect democracy around the globe
20.3.2021
Privacy-focused decentralized and peer-to-peer technology solutions offer a better alternative to centralized platforms
Africa’s solarized digitalization agenda in the time of coronavirus
20.3.2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the necessity for the digitalization and sustainable development of African economies
Atlanta-Based Bitcoin ATM Provider Launches Over 100 New Machines Across 24 States in the US
20.3.2021
A bitcoin ATM provider has announced a deployment of new machines across several states in the U.S. Bitcoin Depot is set to launch over 100 new bitcoin ATMs in 24 states soon. Bitcoin Depot Expects to Grow by 200% in 2021 According to the company, almost 115 BTC ATMs will be installed, doubling...
Hawkeye Can't Save Marvel's Avengers
19.3.2021
Like a sexy civilian in a superhero movie, Marvel’s Avengers needs saving. Someone, or something, needs to swoop in with panache and 11th-hour heroics. And the hero up at bat is...Hawkeye? Really? Him?Read more
UK Watchdog Bans Bitcoin Advert for ‘Irresponsibly’ Promoting Investments in the Crypto Asset
19.3.2021
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Coinfloor’s bitcoin advert for “irresponsibly” promoting investments in the crypto asset. The watchdog claimed the crypto exchange’s marketing campaign had targeted pensioners who were...
Manchester City soccer club launches fan token with Socios
19.3.2021
English Premier League soccer club Manchester City is debuting a blockchain-based fan token, promising free tokens for registered Cityzen fans
CBDCs won’t entirely replace cash if the US Fed gets its way
18.3.2021
The U.S. does not want cash to go extinct in the presence of a CBDC, according to the Fed’s chairman
Fireblocks crypto startup raises $133M in funding round with BNY Mellon
18.3.2021
BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the United States, continues to aggressively invest in the digital asset industry
Bitcoin worth the risk for stimulus check recipients despite pressing needs: poll
18.3.2021
The next round of stimulus check recipients will prioritize basic needs, but a sizable portion still intends to either save or invest
More Game Companies Take A Public Stand Against Anti-Asian Racism Following Atlanta Shootings
17.3.2021
A white man entered an Atlanta, Georgia spa yesterday and opened fire, killing four people and wounding another. He then drove across town and repeated this heinous act at two more locations, killing four more people. Six of the victims were Asian women, four of them of Korean descent.Read more
Why Medicare for All Must Be Part of the Green New Deal
17.3.2021
In 1991, Larry Barragan got word that the oil refinery in Long Beach, California where he was working would be closing. It was one of the scariest moments of his career. Barragan was nervous about losing his income, but even worse was the thought of losing his health insurance, especially because...
Crypto exchange Kraken says it is 'too big' to go public through a SPAC
17.3.2021
A spokesperson recently said "$10 billion would be a low valuation" for Kraken
Bitmex Cofounder Ben Delo Surrenders to US Authorities— Arthur Hayes to Follow in April
17.3.2021
Legal issues with crypto exchange Bitmex’s cofounders still make the headlines. Benjamin Delo surrendered to the U.S. authorities, and Arthur Hayes agreed to make the same maneuver in April. Delo Released on a $20M Bail Bond According to Bloomberg, Bitmex’s cofounder Benjamin Delo...
US-based crypto users likely still have to pay taxes on NFTs, says CNBC
17.3.2021
"If you exchange crypto for any other asset, you immediately recognize a capital gain or loss," said Robert Frank