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Hyperbitcoinization: Visions of Bitcoin Fueling the Post Covid-19 Shadow Economy
7.4.2020
With the recent coronavirus spread and its overall effect on the global economy, some people believe the powers that be are preparing a financial reset. During these times, a number of bitcoiners think a bitcoin-induced form of fiat currency demonetization will take place, otherwise known...
HIVE Blockchain to Double Bitcoin Mining Capacity Through $2.8M Share Deal
1.4.2020
HIVE shares have increased 10 percent since the deal to acquire a bitcoin mining farm in Canada became public
Chinese Alcohol Producer Tokenizes National Tipple with Sina Corp Deal
31.3.2020
Chinese internet giant Sina Corp and Sichuan-based liquor producer Wuliangye Yibin have announced they have struck a new strategic collaboration that will allow them to tokenize high-end baijiu, China’s most famous traditional alcoholic beverage.
Per a state media report, liquor drinkers...
The Crypto Industry’s $400M Cash and Stock Deal – Binance to Acquire Coinmarketcap.com
31.3.2020
The popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance is allegedly in talks with the owners of coinmarketcap.com in hopes of purchasing the website for $400 million. People familiar with the matter explained the acquisition will be announced this week and could be one of the largest procurements in...
$2 Trillion for Surveillance Capitalism – US Government Promises $1,200 to Every American
25.3.2020
On Wednesday, U.S. Congressional leaders had seemingly come up with a stimulus deal at around 1 a.m. EST. The package will cost upwards of $2 trillion and politicians are promising direct payments of $1,200 per American if they make $75,000 or less. The dollar injection will be the largest...
World’s Largest Banks Losing Stock Value During Weeks Marked by Pandemic
25.3.2020
The spreading coronavirus infection is taking a toll on the global economy and traditional financial institutions are already hurting. The world’s largest banks have seen their stocks losing value over the past weeks and months while facing cash withdrawal pressure and preparing to deal with...
Canaan Sued Over Alleged ‘Fake’ Deal, Stock Sees Historic Low
15.3.2020
The Nasdaq-listed Canaan is being attacked by angry investors who think that the company has exaggerated its financial health
Crypto Exchanges Make Emergency Moves to Deal With Disrupted Transactions
13.3.2020
Some crypto exchanges around the world struggled to deal with the unexpected crash that has seen bitcoin (BTC) crash to as low as USD 4,000 before rebounding to more than USD 5,500 – leading some to take “emergency measures.”
A number of major exchanges suffered with technical issues as some coins...
Considerations When Choosing Fonts for a Multilingual Website
10.3.2020
As a front-end developer working for clients all over the world, I've always struggled to deal with multilingual websites — especially cases where both right-to-left (RTL) and left-to-right (LTR) are used. That said, I’ve learned a few things along the...
$2B Deal Will Keep Crypto Bull Jack Dorsey as CEO of Twitter
9.3.2020
Social media network Twitter has reached a deal with an investor to keep Jack Dorsey as its CEO
Oil Price Down After OPEC Deal Failure, Crypto Markets Severely Hit
9.3.2020
Global oil prices plunged more than 26% on Sunday after the OPEC failed to strike a price deal with its allies. Saudi Arabia, the largest producer of crude oil in the world, slashed the oil prices along with planning to increase oil production further to be ready for a possible price war....
Canaan Used ‘Bogus’ Deal to Attract Investment, Argues Analyst
4.3.2020
Canaan’s revenue promises are based on at least one bogus contract, according to analysts
Australian Soccer Club Calls Off Purchase Deal With Controversial Crypto Company
26.2.2020
Perth glory FC owner Tony Sage reportedly called off the deal after a due diligence trip to London last week
Blockchain Fintech Firm Diginex, 8i Set Up Special Meeting on Merger Deal
24.2.2020
Fintech firm Diginex has revealed its further plans, once the merge deal with 8i is closed and it goes public
Morgan Stanley Buys E*Trade in $13B Deal
20.2.2020
Morgan Stanley is acquiring E*Trade for $13 billion, hoping to target its 5.2 million-strong client base
Financial Giant Morgan Stanley Acquires E*Trade in $13B Deal
20.2.2020
Morgan Stanley is buying online trading firm E*Trade Financial Group, making it the bank’s largest takeover since the crisis of 2008
Italian Soccer Giant Juventus Inks Deal for Ethereum-Based Player Collectibles
19.2.2020
The top Italian soccer team is launching digital collectible "cards" of players via a partnership with blockchain-based game platform Sorare
XRP Friendly Giant SBI in Deal to Use ‘World’s Largest Bitcon Mine’
14.2.2020
Crypto-keen Japanese financial giant SBI has confirmed plans to collaborate with Whinstone, an American company that is currently building what will become the United States’ largest data center – and what its operators claim will be the world’s largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining facility.
The deal,...
XRP Surges After Ripple Signs Deal with Large Egyptian Bank
13.2.2020
XRP, the token associated with the U.S.-based fintech firm Ripple, today soared to its highest level in U.S. dollar terms since July 2019 after the company announced yet another partnership, this time with the National Bank of Egypt, known as the largest state-owned bank in the country.
As...
Jack Dorsey Unreachable as Bitcoiners Deal With Lightning Torch Confusion
5.2.2020
Jack Dorsey. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, WIRED
Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey still has not confirmed that he was awarded the second Lightning Torch on Tuesday, and does not respond to multiple requests by bitcoiners.
Exactly a year ago, Dorsey received the first iteration of...