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Russia ‘Actively’ Working on SWIFT Alternatives, Foreign Ministry Official Says
22.5.2023
The Russian Federation is collaborating with partners to link payment systems alternative to the interbank messaging system SWIFT, a representative of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The work is part of the de-dollarization of the economy, the official indicated. Russia Seeking...
Russia Involved in De-Dollarization Talks With the Islamic World to Create Independent Financial System
21.5.2023
Russia and the Islamic world are currently discussing how to deepen the de-dollarization agenda to create a new financial system. According to statements from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, these topics are inscribed in broader deglobalization talks, and the Russian government...
Bitcoin Voucher Provider Azteco Secures $6 Million Funding Round Led by Jack Dorsey
20.5.2023
On Thursday, California-based bitcoin voucher company Azteco revealed it had garnered $6 million in seed funding through a round spearheaded by Block, Inc.’s CEO and chairperson, Jack Dorsey. Azteco stated that the newly acquired capital would further its objective to “provide...
Ukrajinští dělostřelci zlikvidovali nový ruský systém elektronického boje Palantin
19.5.2023
Ukrajinci zveřejnili video, které zachycuje zničení ruského systému pro elektronický boj Palantin-K • Ten byl zasažen dělostřelectvem na velkou vzdálenost • Během konfliktu na Ukrajině to bylo zřejmě poprvé, kdy byl tento cenný elektronický systém zlikvidován
Hidden Data of Hogwarts Legacy’s Cut Morality System Is Bewildering
18.5.2023
This January, Hogwarts Legacy caused a stir when one of its developers said that the game wouldn’t judge you for committing major crimes such as murder. While this was lorebreaking for the Harry Potter novels, it was also very typical of a video game to have NPCs that ignore crimes being committed...
Ledger Continues to Defend Recovery System, Says It's Always 'Technically' Possible to Extract Users' Keys
18.5.2023
"Technically speaking it is and always has been possible to write firmware that facilitates key extraction. You have always trusted Ledger not to deploy such firmware whether you knew it or not," Ledger said on Twitter
Indonesia Introducing New National Payment System to Protect Against ‘Geopolitical Consequences’
17.5.2023
Indonesia is introducing a new national payment system as the country furthers its de-dollarization efforts and protection against “possible geopolitical consequences.” The new payment system will replace Visa and Mastercard in state-owned institutions and companies, a top central bank...
Lightning Labs Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System
16.5.2023
The project formerly known as "Taro" has been rebranded "Taproot Assets" after Lightning Labs was hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit. The new offering comes with a "core set of features to bitcoinize the dollar," according to the firm
Bitcoin Network Starts to Clear Congestion, Onchain Fees Drop by 90%
11.5.2023
On May 7, 2023, the Bitcoin network was plagued with an overwhelming 500,000 unconfirmed transactions, causing a major bottleneck in the system. However, the good news is that the congestion has been clearing, resulting in a significant reduction in onchain fees, which have now dropped below $5....
'We can't keep putting band-aids on the current system' — OKX CMO
11.5.2023
OKX launches a new campaign calling for a rewrite of centralized legacy financial and digital systems using blockchain technology and Web3 solutions
Remake kultovního System Shocku je hotový. Zpoždění trvalo šest let
10.5.2023
Podle původní kickstarterové kampaně měl z gruntu vytvořený remake kultovního System Shocku vyjít již v roce 2017, pak se ale jeho vývoj pořádně zašmodrchal. Chvíli to dokonce vypadalo i na zrušení, ale nebezpečí bylo zažehnáno a tak si i dnešní hráči budou moct brzy vyzkoušet duchovního otce...
Restart Mac From Command Line
9.5.2023
Restarting and shutting down a computer remotely is a frequent task for remote system administrators. As someone that writes many shell scripts, I also find myself automating system restarts. Let’s look at a few ways to restart Mac systems from command line! Restart a Local Mac To restart...
8 Surprising Facts About Dead Island 2’s Legendary Gore
8.5.2023
Despite Dead Island 2’s glamorous outer shell—its sparkling, sprawling vision of L.A., filled with scattered cash and ruined mansions—what makes it compelling is making its many zombies literally spill their guts. As you may have once heard, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Read more
Herní konzole Steam Deck bojuje ve válce. Ukrajinští vojáci přes ni ovládají kulometný systém
8.5.2023
Ukrajinští vojáci během současného konfliktu našli využití i pro herní technologie. Dálkově řízený kulometný systém Sabre Remote Weapon Station zkoušejí ovládat přenosnou konzolí Steam Deck.
Vyplývá to z fotografií a videí, které zveřejnila ukrajinská stránka TPO. Vojáci na nich mají Steam Deck
Fed Reveals 722 Banks Reported Unrealized Losses Over 50% of Capital as Concerns Over US Banking Crisis Grow
7.5.2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve has revealed that 722 banks reported unrealized losses exceeding 50% of their capital at the end of the third quarter of 2022. “Rising interest rates are creating significant unrealized losses in investment securities and in some cases depressing tangible equity,” according...
US-Based Bitcoin Focused Startup Fedi Raises $17 Million in Series A Funding Round
6.5.2023
Fedi, the U.S.-based fintech which is led by the Nigerian bitcoin advocate Obi Nwosu, said on May 3 that it recently raised $17 million in a Series A funding round. The company said it will use the funds to help it launch what it called the “world’s first federated operating system.”...
Texas House Advances Gold-Backed Digital Currency Bill
6.5.2023
Texas has taken its first steps in order to approve a bill that would issue a 100% gold-backed digital currency. If enacted as law, the bill, which is being discussed by a Texas House committee, would create an electronic system for users to transact and pay with this digital currency and would...
US regional bank shares sink despite Fed calling banking system 'sound'
4.5.2023
PacWest Bancorp was the hardest hit bank after-hours on Wednesday, falling over 50% following a reported plan to explore strategic options
Bitcoin Rises as Latest Teetering U.S. Bank Sends Traders to Crypto Haven
3.5.2023
The California-based regional lender is weighing strategic options, according to Bloomberg
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate by 25bps, Insists ‘US Banking System Is Sound and Resilient’
3.5.2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), announced on Wednesday that the central bank would raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps), as was widely expected by the market. This marks the tenth consecutive occasion in which the Fed...